Update Consent

9 Wedding Dress Trends For 2022 Brides Everywhere

9 Wedding Dress Trends Picking Up Steam For the 2022 Bride

If you're a 2022 bride, there's a good chance you've also been a 2021 bride at some point, but ultimately decided to postpone your wedding due to the pandemic. While that can be frustrating, the extended time you now have to plan your special day also allows you to reconsider your approach to dressing for the moment. Or perhaps you got engaged during quarantine and your wedding is the light at the end of the tunnel; an adventure you can't wait to approach with optimism — in a standout dress exploding with tiers that represents all the style you've been holding in.

Designers have planned accordingly, slowly rolling out well-rounded collections that speak to every type of personality and wedding destination. Perhaps the city hall bride will choose a tea length number from Halfpenny London or Anne Barge. The playful bride may fall in love with the daisy and sunflower appliqués from Markarian or Viktor & Rolf. The woman who knows just what silhouette she likes may be attracted to cap sleeves, something backless, or corsetry. And the new bohemian could choose a relaxed, boudoir inspired look, or something more intricate with a capelet and floral crown. Ahead, explore every prominent fashion trend from the 2022 bridal collections.

Image Source: Ines by Ines Di Santo

Backless

It matters not how much fabric you have gathered at the front — or whether you've chosen a minidress or long gown for your special day — but rather the unexpected cutout that reveals your bare back from behind. For those who prefer high necklines and sleeves, think of this as your subtle way of incorporating sex appeal (not that you don't have other options).

Oscar de la Renta spring 2022

Image Source: Oscar de la Renta

Backless

Sophie et Voilà Icon autumn 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Sophie et Voilà

Viktor&Rolf autumn 2022

Image Source: Viktor&Rolf / Marijke Aerden

Backless

Viktor&Rolf spring 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Viktor&Rolf

Watch This!

Pop Quiz

Watch the Cast of Fear Street Play a Creepy Game of Horror Movie "Would You Rather"

Backless

Rivini by Rita Vinieris spring 2022

Image Source: Rita Vinieris

Backless

Ines Di Santo spring 2022

Image Source: Ines Di Santo

Backless

Alyne by Rita Vinieris spring 2022

Image Source: Rita Vinieris

Backless

Verdin Bridal New York spring 2022

Image Source: Verdin Bridal

Backless

Lihi Hod Couture spring 2022

Image Source: Lihi Hod

Backless

Grace Loves Lace Coco Loco 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Grace Loves Lace

Backless

Gracy Accad spring 2022

Image Source: Gracy Accad

Cream Puff Sleeve

Short, poufy sleeves are for the romantic bride who knows how to flatter her figure and has historically reached for dresses in similar silhouettes, all to accept an outpouring of compliments. These supersized cap sleeves, or what we're calling "cream puffs," provide a very particular polished look and lend a sort of super woman power. She knows what she wants.

Viktor&Rolf autumn 2022

Image Source: Viktor&Rolf / Marijke Aerden

Cream Puff Sleeve

Markarian spring 2022

Image Source: Markarian

Cream Puff Sleeve

Lihi Hod Couture spring 2022

Image Source: Lihi Hod

Cream Puff Sleeve

Galia Lahav Bridal Couture 2022

Image Source: Galia Lahav

Cream Puff Sleeve

Halfpenny London Collection 3 2022

Image Source: Halfpenny London / Zach and Grace

Cream Puff Sleeve

Rebecca Vallance spring 2022

Image Source: Rebecca Vallance

Cream Puff Sleeve

WTOO by Watters Collection 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Watters

Cream Puff Sleeve

Watters Collection 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Watters

Cream Puff Sleeve

Legends Romona Keveža autumn 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Romona Keveža

Cream Puff Sleeve

Sassi Holford Love Conquers All 2022 Collection

Image Source: Courtesy of Sassi Holford

Cream Puff Sleeve

Lazaro spring 2022

Image Source: Lazaro / Steve Vaccariello

Cream Puff Sleeve

Blush by Francesca Avila spring 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Blush by Francesca Avila

Cream Puff Sleeve

Nadia Manjarrez Studio Debut Bridal Collection

Image Source: Courtesy of Nadia Manjarrez

Capelets

Capelets provide additional fabric to add dimension to your look and potentially provide warmth while adding princess-like attitude. Whether the capelet is sewn onto your dress or detachable, think of the option as another way to make your wedding dress stand out or feel different.

Halfpenny London spring 2022

Image Source: Halfpenny London

Capelets

Amsale fall 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Amsale

Capelets

Halfpenny London Collection 3 2022

Image Source: Halfpenny London / Zach and Grace

Capelets

Peter Langner spring 2022

Image Source: Peter Langner / Marco Guastalla

Capelets

Charlie Brear Liberty of Love 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Charlie Brear

Capelets

Anne Barge spring 2022

Image Source: Anne Barge

Capelets

Marchesa Couture spring 2022

Image Source: Marchesa

Capelets

Markarian spring 2022

Image Source: Markarian

Capelets

Rebecca Vallance spring 2022

Image Source: Rebecca Vallance

Corsets

Corsetry is another style that is particular to a certain aesthetic and not far off from the Bridgerton-inspired gowns you'll start to see due to the rise of regencycore. Many bridal designers are incorporating them into wedding dresses with a V-split at the chest or a sweetheart neckline with well-defined piping.

Anne Barge spring 2022

Image Source: Anne Barge

Corsets

Kim Kassas Couture Siren Call fall 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Kim Kassas Couture

Corsets

Houghton Season 1

Image Source: Courtesy of Houghton

Corsets

Dreams by Lihi Hod fall 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Lihi Hod

Corsets

Peter Langner spring 2022

Image Source: Peter Langner / Marco Guastalla

Corsets

Prabal Gurung Bridal 2022

Image Source: Prabal Gurung / Ankur Maniar

Corsets

Justin Alexander Signature spring 2022

Image Source: Justin Alexander

Corsets

Galia Lahav Bridal Couture 2022

Image Source: Galia Lahav

Corsets

Gracy Accad spring 2022

Image Source: Gracy Accad

Corsets

Verdin Bridal New York spring 2022

Image Source: Verdin Bridal

Corsets

Oscar de la Renta spring 2022

Image Source: Oscar de la Renta

Corsets

Alyne by Rita Vinieris spring 2022

Image Source: Rita Vinieris

Corsets

Halfpenny London spring 2022

Image Source: Halfpenny London

Corsets

Marchesa Notte spring 2022

Image Source: Marchesa

Corsets

Rebecca Vallance spring 2022

Image Source: Rebecca Vallance

Halters

The halter looks as elegant as ever from the front, but provides a sporty touch to the back of the dress, giving brides more room to bare their shoulders and less fabric for those who love to raise their arms and dance.

Halfpenny London Collection 3

Image Source: Halfpenny London / Zach and Grace

Halters

Dany Tabet Empress Collection 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Dany Tabet

Halters

Peter Langner spring 2022

Image Source: Peter Langner / Marco Guastalla

Halters

WTOO by Watters Collection 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Watters

Halters

PatBO fall 2022

Image Source: PatBO / Roman Varlamov

Halters

Nadia Manjarrez Studio Bridal Debut Collection

Image Source: Courtesy of Nadia Manjarrez

Halters

Theia fall 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Theia

Halters

Ines Di Santo fall 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Ines Di Santo

Prominent Blooms

Forever a playful and youthful touch, daisy, sunflower, anemone, and orchid appliqués bring this bridal season newfound happiness and light. They're a symbolic offering or a promise on your own wedding dress to stay optimistic and look toward the future while acknowledging the past.

Viktor&Rolf spring 2022

Image Source: Viktor&Rolf

Prominent Blooms

Markarian spring 2022

Image Source: Markarian

Prominent Blooms

WTOO by Watters Collection 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Watters

Prominent Blooms

Ines Di Santo fall 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Ines Di Santo

Prominent Blooms

Viktor&Rolf fall 2022

Image Source: Viktor&Rolf / Marijke Aerden

Prominent Blooms

Houghton Season 1

Image Source: Courtesy of Houghton

Prominent Blooms

Oscar de la Renta spring 2022

Image Source: Oscar de la Renta

Prominent Blooms

Halfpenny London spring 2022

Image Source: Halfpenny London

Prominent Blooms

Viktor&Rolf spring 2022

Image Source: Viktor&Rolf

New Bohemian

The bohemian bride is incredibly relaxed about what she wears on her wedding day — she just wants it to feel dreamy and ultimately a reflection of her — whether that incorporates skin-baring cutouts, a proud flower crown, crop top, or a bishop-sleeved nightgown fit for a damn queen.

PatBO spring 2022

Image Source: PatBO

New Bohemian

Houghton Season 1

Image Source: Courtesy of Houghton

New Bohemian

Blush by Francesca Avila spring 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Blush by Francesca Avila

New Bohemian

Nadia Manjarrez Studio Debut Bridal Collection

Image Source: Courtesy of Nadia Manjarrez

New Bohemian

Viktor&Rolf spring 2022

Image Source: Viktor&Rolf

New Bohemian

Ines by Ines Di Santo spring 2022

Image Source: Ines Di Santo

New Bohemian

Halfpenny London spring 2022

Image Source: Halfpenny London

New Bohemian

Willowby by Watters Collection 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Watters

New Bohemian

Prabal Gurung Bridal 2022

Image Source: Prabal Gurung / Ankur Maniar

New Bohemian

Zuhair Murad spring 2022

Image Source: Zuhair Murad

New Bohemian

Savannah Miller spring 2022

Image Source: Savannah Miller

New Bohemian

Costarellos spring 2022

Image Source: Costarellos

Minidress

The past several bridal seasons we've seen tea-length dresses, midis, pantsuits, and playsuits as alternatives to the wedding gown. But with the rise of the minidress on the runway, bridal collections are following suit. Not only does this make the perfect opportunity for a modern shoe moment, it's also a nod to the more casual City Hall or backyard wedding.

Viktor&Rolf fall 2022

Image Source: Viktor&Rolf / Marijke Aerden

Minidress

Sophie et Voilà Icon fall 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Sophie et Voilà

Minidress

Image Source: Courtesy of Stefania Everenn

Minidress

Kim Kassas Couture Siren Call fall 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Kim Kassas Couture

Minidress

Legends Romona Keveža fall 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Romona Keveža

Minidress

PatBO fall 2022

Image Source: PatBO / Roman Varlamov

Minidress

Katherine Tash Body & Soul fall 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Katherine Tash

Minidress

Ines by Ines Di Santo fall 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Ines by Ines Di Santo

Minidress

Peter Langner spring 2022

Image Source: Peter Langner / Marco Guastalla

Minidress

Nadia Manjarrez Studio Debut Bridal Collection

Image Source: Courtesy of Nadia Manjarrez

Minidress

Houghton Season 1

Image Source: Courtesy of Houghton

Tiers

Most bridal designers cater to the woman who loves drama with one incredible finale look. For 2022, the "go big or go home" moment comes with cascading tiers that can extend behind you and sweep the floor if you so please. Don't be surprised to find full skirts with tiers of mixed materials as an option if you're inclined to really drop some jaws.

Zuhair Murad spring 2022

Image Source: Zuhair Murad

Tiers

Viktor&Rolf fall 2022

Image Source: Viktor&Rolf / Marijke Aerden

Tiers

Amsale fall 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Amsale

Tiers

Prabal Gurung Bridal 2022

Image Source: Prabal Gurung / Ankur Maniar

Tiers

Markarian spring 2022

Image Source: Markarian

Tiers

Viktor&Rolf spring 2022

Image Source: Viktor&Rolf

Tiers

Anne Barge spring 2022

Image Source: Anne Barge

Tiers

Rivini by Rita Vinieris spring 2022

Image Source: Rita Vinieris

Tiers

Justin Alexander Signature spring 2022

Image Source: Justin Alexander

Tiers

Watters Collection 2022

Image Source: Courtesy of Watters

Want More?

POPSUGAR Would Like To Send You Push Notifications.