What We Spotted at New York Bridal Fashion Week Fall 2025

Five models in various bridal gowns stand in front of a historic building with large windows.

What We Spotted at New York Bridal Fashion Week Fall 2025

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October 25, 2024
Words by Jessie Allen
Photos courtesy of Sarah Bradshaw

New York Bridal Fashion Week Fall 2025 brought a captivating blend of the avant-garde and the timeless, where emerging trends met classic elegance on the runway. From corsets and tulle skirts to statement hip accents and chic minis, this season’s collections offer dynamic options that embrace femininity, movement, and an unmistakable elegance. Here’s the Destination I Do a roundup of the standout trends to inspire brides planning their weddings abroad in the year ahead.

Corsets: The Modern Muse

Corsets made a strong return, delivering both structure and sophistication to a range of silhouettes. Designers this season experimented with both over-dress and sewn-in corset structures. (Think corsets reimagined as delicate, transparent overlays with intricate boning or as built-in features seamlessly blended into flowing gowns.) This trend is versatile, as it can be the focal point of a dramatic ball gown or the subtle touch of a sleek sheath dress, giving all brides a taste of old-world elegance reimagined for the modern-day woman.

A woman in a white off-shoulder wedding dress stands in a room with pink walls and a window. Designer: Enaura A woman in an off-shoulder white lace gown stands beside a wooden chair with a backdrop of leaves and branches. Designer: Ines di Santo // Style: Cascina A woman wearing an off-the-shoulder white lace wedding dress with long sleeves. Designer: Suzanne Neville // Style: Camomile Two women in lace wedding gowns stand outside a building. The woman in the foreground leans against a column. Designer: Galia Lahav // Style: Evangeline

Tulle Skirts: Whimsical and Weightless

Tulle skirts once again took center stage, bringing an airy, ethereal quality to gowns that floated down the runway. Designers favored layers of soft, fine tulle for a whisper-light look, yet added volume to ensure each step has a touch of drama.

A woman wearing a white short-sleeved dress stands in a room with more dresses on hangers in the background. Designer: Galia Lahav // Style: Fairytale A model in a detailed white lace and feather gown walks down a runway, with spectators seated in the background. Designer: Peter Langer A woman in a strapless wedding dress stands with a hand on her hip, looking off-camera in a room. Designer: Sassi Holford // Style: Alexis

Hip Accents: Forget Hour-Glass! How About Perfect Pair?

Whether through ruffled layers, appliqué detailing, or structured folds, designers highlighted the hip bone area, adding dimension to traditionally slender silhouettes and enhancing the natural shape of the body. These hip-centric styles stand in contrast to traditional hourglass fits, adding a bit of drama and a shape that’s both daring and elegant.

A woman poses outdoors wearing a detailed, floral-patterned wedding gown. She stands on a city sidewalk beside potted plants and buildings. Designer: Galia Lahav // Style: Petal A woman in a wedding dress stands at the entrance of a brick church, with floral arrangements on either side of the doors. Designer: Rime Arodaky

Mini Dresses: The Rise of the Playful Bride

Paying tribute to the ever-increasing trend of a two-dress wedding day, mini-dresses dominated the runway. Perfect for city hall weddings, after-parties, or adventurous destination ceremonies, mini dresses bring an unconventional, fashion-forward twist to bridal wear. From intricately beaded styles to feather-embellished designs, mini dresses offer brides the freedom to move, dance, and celebrate without sacrificing style.

Two women in couture wedding dresses stand in front of a painted backdrop; one wears red gloves and the other holds a small purse. Designer: Ines di Santo // Style: Bellini Beaded couture wedding gown on mannequin Designer: Elie Saab A woman wearing a white short-sleeved a-line wedding dress stands in a room with more dresses on hangers in the background. Designer: LEIN Woman in white going away lace gown for a wedding reception. Designer: Francesca Miranda

The Move Toward Timeless Elegance

Amidst the buzz of trends, there was a clear movement away from fleeting styles and toward designs that evoke timeless elegance. A few designers took a step back from the fast-paced world of seasonal trends, opting for classic silhouettes, defined structure, and clean lines that transcend the years.

Designer: Reem Acra Designer: Suzanne Neville // Style: LupinDesigner: Sareh Nouri // Styles: Maryanne (left) & Daphne (right)

New York Bridal Fashion Week Fall 2025 proved that, for destination brides especially, these diverse trends mean finding something that not only speaks to the moment but resonates with the magic of the location.