1.  Plunging Necklines

You probably saw it coming. Whether you were circling your way through the dizzying collection of fast fashion that is Forever 21, or perusing the racks at Nordstrom, a beautiful dress with a neckline you’re not sure your mother would approve of likely caught your eye. Dying to don this trend on your big day? No matter your style, your options are endless. Plunging necklines were found on the runways of Oscar de la Renta, Lela Rose, Marchesa and so many more.

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2. Pretty Pantsuits

These aren’t your average slacks. Designers such as Alice Temperley, Angel Sanchez and Naeem Khan took separates to the next level this year. Wide legged pants, fitted trousers, lace leggings and satin suits stole the show. If you feel most beautiful in pants, or just want to go with something more unconventional, then go ahead — say yes to the dress (pants).

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3. 3D Appliques

This is one of those trends that really pops out at you – No, seriously. At first we thought “Floral appliques? Been there, done that”, as countless designers took this timeless bridal trend into modern day, but one did it better. Victoria KyriaKides has begun a wave of bold brides reaching for her gowns, which feature petite polka dots, voluptuous roses, and intricate beading.

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4. High-low Hemlines

High-low hemlines have been around for awhile now, but not often on the runway of a bridal show. If you’re looking for a wow factor that’s perfect for showing off your designer stilettos, this trend may be for you. Moreover, if you’re having an outdoor wedding, this hemline may prove to be functional as well as fashionable. Several variations of this trend have popped up on the runways of Carolina Herrera, Monique Lhuillier and Ines Di Santo.

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5. Pretty Pops

Cream, stark white, champagne, ivory, candlelight — the options are endless, but why stop there? This year, several designers stirred things up by putting some color on the runway. The colors are still muted, light and beautiful, but for the bride itching to make a statement, color may be the way to go. Keep it subtle or wow your guests with a loud pop of color by looking to designers such as Monique Lhuillier, Hayley Paige and Christian Siriano.

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6. Sweet Separates

Cropped tops are nothing new. You see them in the summer, you see them in the winter, at work parties, barbecues and brunch, but at a wedding? On a bride? We say YES. When designers such as Don O’Neill, Carolina Herrera and Sarah Seven do cropped tops they are classy, cute and figure flattering.

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7. Flashy Feathers

Follow the lead of Monique Lhuillier, Lela Rose and Marchesa, and go for a gown decked out in feathers. These designers threw a few on their gowns and the results? Stunning. So go ahead, shake your tail feather.

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8. Beautiful Bows

When you were a child, your mom tied bows in your braids. You soon learned to loop your shoelaces into perfect bows. Each year your birthday gifts were wrapped in bows. This year, brides are gliding down the aisle in gorgeous gowns, tied together with a beautiful bow. Carolina Herrera made this timeless trend a regular on her runway!

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9. Off the Shoulder Sleeves

This trend has been showing up everywhere lately, so it’s no surprise the likes of Rosá Clara, Sareh Nouri and Marchesa put it on the runway at Bridal Fashion Week. It’s romantic. It’s unique. It’s number nine on our list.

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10. Capelets

To cap off 10 trends? Capelets. When a piece of clothing is so practical, it’s hard to call it fashion, but these are beautiful! It might keep you warm, it might keep you modest, it might just be beautiful. You don’t need a reason when designers like Monique Lhuillier, Jenny and Lela Rose are producing show stopping capelets.

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1. Wonderland Couture

Though this bride is seated in a shabby chic room with chipping paint and wild vines, the topsy-turvy blue chair draws your eyes immediately to the stunning lace and silk of her gown. The vines are bursting with soft blooms and hints at a jaunt through WonderlanPerhaps she’s looking for the White Rabbit?

2. Vintage Peekaboo

A fun and flirty alternative chair pose, this vintage bride takes advantage of a backwards-facing chair with a peekaboo pose, swinging her legs over the armrest, placing her chin on her hand and slyly making eyes past the photographer.

3. Roaring Romantic

An early 20th century love-seat, a coy pose, and a 1920s-inspired lace veil headdress has us dreaming of a wedding influenced by the Jazz Age, complete with flowing fringe accents and guests dancing the Charleston.

4. A Quiet Moment

The blue velvet bench and rich red and pink bouquet draw just enough attention away from the backward-facing bride so that you feel you’ve captured a private thought. This pose is a brilliant way to show off a wedding gown’s decorative back.

5. Powerfully Chic

The combination of dusty pink and dark grey has always been a chic favorite, but pairing this beautiful bride’s silk and lace dress with a pink French Louis XVI style canapé is simply stunning. She almost seems to be caught off-guard by her slightly slouching pose, but her gaze is powerfully on point.

6. Posh French Provincial

Taking advantage of an empty corner adds the contrast one needs to capture this classic photograph. From the red tufted love-seat placed away from the wall, to the white tulle of the bride’s dress, and from the pale mint-green molding of the great wall, to the polished wood floors, each contrasting color and pattern plays an integral role in highlighting her beauty.

7. Over-the- Shoulder

Not every bride is the spitting image of Grace Kelly, but any bride can emulate that poise and sophistication with this pose. A subtle adjustment of a signature seat, a long, elegant back, and a glance over the shoulder creates the balance of romance and refinement.

8. Luxury by the Sea

With a handcrafted love-seat and layers of luxurious cream and beige-colored fur, silk, and lace fabrics, this beautiful bride brings warmth into a cool shoreside photo.

9. Modern Marilyn

This image may look familiar to you. The wide expanse of mussed tulle fabric, the bride casually leaning forward, and the white and teal color pairing are all reminiscent of a classic Marilyn Monroe “ballerina” photo shoot, shot by Milton Greene in the 1950s. This look is classic and casual, but stunning.

10. Kick Up Your Feet

A sweet and joyful memory, this bride exudes an obvious joie de vivre in this playful lounge pose. With an opportunity like this, what bride wouldn’t want to kick up her feet and celebrate!

11. Have It All

With a gorgeously tufted french love-seat as her main backdrop, her cocktail-style dress, and her sophisticated floral accents, this bride combines the best of the Victorian Era, the 1950s, and the modern bohemian movement with beauty and grace.

12. A Jewel in the Sea

Look at the field as rippling waves of grass and greenery for a moment. There in the middle is our beautiful pearl of a bride, seated casually in her ruby red oyster shell style settee, the focal point of the photograph with color, focus, and pose.

13. Gilded and Gorgeous

The sitting pretty pose isn’t just for stealing a moment with a bride to capture her excitement alone – it’s also about showing off! We adore this bride (and photographer) for finding the beautiful hand carved, giltwood table and chair that perfectly compliment the ornate embroidery and turquoise color of her gorgeous gown. Wow!

14. Flower Child

Channeling her inner flower child, this bride’s effortlessly stunning pose in the center of a dirt road seems to say, “going my way?” Her wild locks, oversized floral headdress, and natural-colored cloth dress add a sense of whimsical 1960s wonder.

15. Country Class

No need for plush, tufted velvet, this relaxed bride takes her seat to a field of wild yellow daisies creating the perfect chic country portrait.

16. Caught in a Moment

One of the ways this pose works is by removing the bride from the excitement and allowing her to breathe. This thoughtful bride, who is (seemingly) candidly resting shoeless and curled up in her dress on a soft sofa overlooking the land is just divine.

17. A Soft, Elegant Sit

This contemporary version of a 19th century wingback chair creates an organically flowing form, ideal for this bride’s pose and environment. The soft velvet of the seat compliments the soft lighting of the sunset, while the colors match the tones of the field during her elegant sit.

18. Bohemian Peacock

A bohemian bride in a hand-carved Victorian love-seat may look unusual, but place the barefoot beauty in a rattan peacock chair dripping with greenery and blossoming white and yellow blooms and her playfulness is captured!