Top Trends from Barcelona Bridal Fashion week ‘22

2022 has been a great year of fashion, for both ladies and gentlemen. With the start of a new season comes an entirely new collection of trends for the next. Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week is no stranger to setting new bridal fashion trends on the runway, and its most recent show will take your bridal inspiration to new heights. Let’s have a look at some of this year’s stand-out trends…

Regal style

It should be no surprise that the Bridgerton style has made its way into the wedding realm again. Empire waists, delicate cap sleeves, and squared necklines, all evocative of Daphne Bridgerton’s own wedding gown, walked the Barcelona Bridal Week runway this year. With more seasons to come, we don’t see this influence fading anytime soon.

Full-length sleeves and cuffs

Sleeves of different lengths and widths are soaking in the spotlight at the moment. We can’t get enough of this trend, and we hope it never goes out of style!

We saw everything this year, from a delicate cap sleeve to an accentuated shoulder to a ballooning cuffed sleeve. The “poofed” shoulder is one of our current favourites since it is universally flattering and always pictures beautifully.

Short hemlines

With the dawn of micro-weddings, at-home ceremonies, and elopements, it’s no wonder that short dresses are becoming increasingly trendy. These ultra-bridal alternatives offer everything from combining high and low components (including a train, of course) to being a contemporary, personalised version of a bridal style ideal for a courthouse wedding.

Ruffles

Tiered skirts, whether in a lovely satin fold or layers of tulle, had a big moment on the runway this year. This design, from the ever-talented designers Modeca, takes a voluminous skirt to the next level and adds a little flair. If you’re searching for a fun take on traditional style, this is a bridal trend to look at.

Dare to bare

The cut-out trend in bridal gowns is nothing short of gorgeous. Imagine your bridal dress with a small peek-a-boo element and a sandy-shore backdrop of a stunning Spanish location. We can already envision the mood board!

The floral look

Flowers and destination weddings go hand in hand. Still, this year we’re seeing more than just flowery shapes whispering through lace designs, but rather whole flower cut-outs in distinct shapes like daisies or tulips, sometimes coupled with dimensional floral features as well. The veil, however, is our absolute favourite area to see a few flowers. Three-dimensional flowers sprinkled across a long-glow veil (or cape!) make our hearts sing.

There are loads of magical ways a bride can express herself on her wedding day

Fitting and designing your wedding dress is one of the most memorable elements of the wedding planning process. No matter what trends are hot at the moment, remember not to feel like you have to pick a specific style because it is trendy. Be you! A gown that reflects your personality and showcases your style is something that will never pass you by…

Talk to you soon, weddingmates!
Hugs and kisses.

Photo Credits:
Feature image: Natalie J Weddings
Images 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12: Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week

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