Wedding Dress Trends from Fall 2019 Bridal Fashion Week

By Sarah Schreiber

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If you're a bride getting married in 2019, be sure to bookmark these brand-new styles.

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See All of the Wedding Dresses from Fall 2019!

The best part about Bridal Fashion Week? Seeing which fresh wedding dress trends are about hit the market. We're all for the classic creations that reference the bridal gowns of the past, but there's just something so invigorating about the modern garments of the future. And while we've always admired the collective work of our (and your!) favorite designers, we'll admit that it's a particularly good time to be a bride. The reason? These new styles offer a brand-new perspective on big-day fashion—and are elements that a couture-loving woman of the moment is sure to love.

Though no dress was the same at Fall 2019 Bridal Fashion Week, we did notice a few recurring ideas that are worth bookmarking. One of the most pervasive styles was removable sleeves, which give the bride-to-be the option to customize her wedding dress at any point during her celebration (walk down the aisle with full-length sleeves, and then transform your bridal gown into a strapless, sexy iteration when it's time for the reception). Speaking of receptions—virtually every designer sent a mini dress (they make for the perfect party garments!) down the runways. Feeling particularly celebratory? Super-cool and dynamic motifs, like feathers, pockets, metallic lace, and statement skirts, all made landmark appearances this season.

If these trends are any indication, it's clear that, when it comes to choosing a wedding dress, brides are having more fun than ever before. That's not to say, though, that classic brides can't get in on the fun. Romantic off-the-shoulder sleeves (another designer favorite!), high, Victorian-inspired necklines and collars, and embroidery are just a few of the more refined twists on traditional wedding dress styles on this list. Ready to discover all of these inspired looks for yourself? Click through for the best wedding dress trends from Fall 2019 Bridal Fashion Week—you're about to see them everywhere.

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Removable Sleeves

Real Brides Wearing Long-Sleeved Wedding Dresses

Just like capes, removable sleeves give a bride the option to completely change her look halfway through her celebration. In some ways, this unique feature feels decidedly classic (they're a reference to over-the-elbow gloves, which defined many-a-past-bride's look). The idea might not be novel, but these modern-day versions definitely are. Voluminous poofs, off-the-shoulder options, and even removable bell varieties will make you want to try this trend on for size—until you decide to take it off, that is.

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Removable Sleeves

Credit: Inez & Vinoodh

Wedding dress by Vera Wang

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Removable Sleeves

Credit: Courtesy of Temperley

Wedding dress by Temperley

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Removable Sleeves

Credit: Mike Colón

Wedding dress by Rivini by Rita Vinieris

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Removable Sleeves

Credit: Collin Pierson Photography

Wedding dress by Berta

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Removable Sleeves

Credit: Courtesy of Galia Lahav

Wedding dress by Galia Lahav

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Removable Sleeves

Credit: Masato Onoda

Wedding dress by Alexandra Grecco

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Removable Sleeves

Credit: Courtesy of Rime Arodaky

Wedding dress by Rime Arodaky

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Removable Sleeves

Credit: Dan Lecca

Wedding dress by Lee Petra Grebenau

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Removable Sleeves

Credit: Courtesy of Ines Di Santo

Wedding dress by Ines Di Santo

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Capes

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There's a new way to make your walk down the aisle that much more dramatic—capes. In the vein of the open back, these cascading, structural elements make a statement from behind, since they float in your wake. We loved the following designers' takes on this add-on piece. Note how some opted for classic interpretations (these garments are separate from the wedding dress, cover the shoulders, and often featured a hood), while others imagined up train-cape hybrids—varieties that are actually fixed to the garment and blend in with or act as the gown's train.

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Capes

Credit: Courtesy of Ines Di Santo

Wedding dress by Ines Di Santo

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Capes

Credit: David Roemer

Wedding dress by Monique Lhuillier

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Capes

Credit: Marcy Castelgrande

Wedding dress by Jenny Yoo Collection

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Capes

Credit: Courtesy of Allison Webb

Wedding dress by Allison Webb

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Capes

Credit: Courtesy of Reem Acra

Wedding dress by Reem Acra

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Capes

Credit: Courtesy of Lazaro

Wedding dress by Lazaro

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Capes

Credit: Collin Pierson Photography

Wedding dress by Berta

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Capes

Credit: Courtesy Justin Alexander

Wedding jumpsuit by Justin Alexander

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Capes

Credit: Courtesy of David's Bridal

Wedding dress by David's Bridal

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Capes

Credit: Courtesy of Rime Arodaky

Wedding pantsuit by Rime Arodaky

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Capes

Credit: Dan Lecca

Wedding dress by Randy Fenoli

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Capes

Credit: Courtesy of Ines Di Santo

Wedding jumpsuit by Ines Di Santo

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Capes

Credit: Courtesy of Reem Acra

Wedding dress by Reem Acra

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Capes

Credit: Collin Pierson Photography

Wedding dress by Berta

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Capes

Credit: Courtesy of Lazaro

Wedding dress by Lazaro

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Capes

Credit: Dan Lecca

Wedding dress by Lee Petra Grebenau

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High Collars

Ways to Wear a Boat Neck Wedding Dress

The new high collar is anything but stuffy. Whether you're a romantic bride searching for that lacey, Victorian-inspired high neckline or a total rule-breaker who loves the literal translation (think actual fold-over collars and turtlenecks), this season's collar game was about as strong as it gets.

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High Collars

Credit: Courtesy of Amsale

Wedding dress by Amsale

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High Collars

Credit: Collin Pierson Photography

Wedding dress by Berta

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High Collars

Credit: Courtesy of MORILEE by Madeline Gardner

Wedding dress by Morilee by Madeline Gardner

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High Collars

Credit: Inez & Vinoodh

Wedding dress by Vera Wang

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High Collars

Credit: Courtesy of Inbal Dror

Wedding dress by Inbal Dror

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High Collars

Credit: Courtesy of Viktor&Rolf

Wedding dress by Viktor&Rolf Mariage

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High Collars

Credit: Mike Colón

Wedding dress by Rivini by Rita Vinieris

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High Collars

Credit: Courtesy of Allison Webb

Wedding dress by Allison Webb

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High Collars

Credit: Marcy Castelgrande

Wedding dress by Jenny by Jenny Yoo

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High Collars

Credit: Courtesy of Theia

Wedding dress by Theia

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High Collars

Credit: Dan Lecca

Wedding dress by Gracy Accad

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High Collars

Credit: Mike Colón

Wedding dress by Alyne by Rita Vinieris

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High Collars

Credit: Courtesy Justin Alexander

Wedding dress by Justin Alexander

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High Collars

Credit: Janice Yim / Getty Images

Wedding dress by Randi Rahm

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High Collars

Credit: Courtesy of Leanne Marshall

Wedding dress by Leanne Marshall

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High Collars

Credit: Courtesy of Elizabeth Fillmore

Wedding dress by Elizabeth Fillmore

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High Collars

Credit: Courtesy of Inbal Dror

Wedding dress by Inbal Dror

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High Collars

Credit: Courtesy of Viktor&Rolf

Wedding dress by Viktor&Rolf Mariage

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High Collars

Credit: Courtesy of Allison Webb

Wedding dress by Allison Webb

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Mini Dresses

How Real Brides Wore Short Wedding Dresses

At its core, your wedding day is a celebration. So why not choose a wedding dress that contributes to the merriment? It's not hard to do, especially with this season's influx of short, flirty minis. If you're not sold on sporting something tiny for your ceremony, these sweet options will surely feel at home at your reception. And with a plethora of silhouettes, you're bound to find something that suits both your style and reception vibe.