Bridal trends in 2026 bring a fresh take on what we know about bridal fashion. How can we experiment with different fabrics? What shoes can we wear with our dresses? How can we incorporate sentimental values in what we wear? However, the most important trends to follow are the trends you create yourself! At Sophia’s Bridal, we encourage our brides to find a dress that feels like them. It is important to incorporate your personal style into your wedding day, however, sometimes, it’s fun to follow trends as well!
Bridal fashion trends are the sign of the times; a marker on the year of our wedding. 2026 brings an experimental take on fashion, using different colors, patterns, and details to define a dress.
Bridal Trends: Luminescent Fabrics
Looking for a dress with that perfect pearl-like shine? Luminescent, or as we like to call it, liquid satin dresses are taking center stage in 2026. This satin fabric reflects light beautifully, like it was made to absorb the sun’s radiance.
Bridal Trends: Brooches
Brooches aren’t just for grandmas now. Brooches are rising fast in popularity, as seen in New York Fashion Week (F/W 26). This is such a fun and unique fashion piece to include in your bridal looks; using family heirloom brooches or maybe even making one out of your mother’s wedding dress. There are so many sentimental touches you can add to your wedding day with a fabulous brooch.
Bridal Trends: Multi Piece Dresses
Looking for a more unconventional and unique wedding dress? Multi piece wedding dresses are an interesting twist on the “classic bride” look. If too daring for you, perhaps a multi piece wedding dress would be best for your second look!
Either way– Sophia’s Bridal has a variety of stunning multi-piece dresses at our boutiques. Make an appointment at any of our boutiques to see our excellent selection.
Bridal Trends: Beaded Lace Appliques
Glimmering in each form of light, beaded lace appliqués are gathering all the attention. After a resurgence of lace in bridal fashion, designers are highlighting their lace designs with a twist. Beaded lace appliqués are beautiful, detailed pieces added to designs to give an extra elevated and feminine feel.
Bridal Trends: Monogram everything
2016 is back in full swing 10 years later. What once was everywhere, and then considered cringe, is now known to be classic and effortlessly chic. Couples-to-be are putting their monograms on custom napkins, sleeve cuffs, invitations, bouquet wraps, and more.
I think we know one thing for sure– monograms were never truly out of style.
Bridal Trends: Birkenstocks with Wedding Dresses
After bridal fashion designer Danielle Frankel debuted her collaboration collection with Birkenstock last fall, the bridal world has been rethinking the true meaning of bridal comfort and authenticity. This collection, featuring six different designs, was designed to be able to match each bride’s wedding dress. The bespoke character of the shoes are a bridal twist on the casualty of how we know Birkenstocks. This would be an excellent choice for comfortable shoes to dance in at your wedding.
Bridal Trends: Watercolor Dresses
Looking for a dress a little more “you” than the typical white wedding dress? Watercolor dresses are currently trending, as seen in New York Bridal Fashion Week last fall. At Sophia’s Bridal, we’re ready and excited to help you find the perfect non-white wedding dress. We adore and welcome each bride’s unique style.
While bridal trends are fun to follow, remember to choose what’s best for you for your special day! Nothing is trendier than staying true to yourself. Showcase your personal style throughout your wedding planning, and remember to enjoy and cherish the process!
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