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10 Wedding Dress Trends from Fall 2018 Bridal Fashion Week

By Gabriella Rello
October 11, 2017

These are the styles you're going to see at every wedding in 2018.

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See all of the new wedding dresses from fall 2018

Fall 2018 Bridal Fashion week may be over, but that doesn't mean we're done thinking about the incredible new wedding dresses that all of our favorite labels sent down the runways. While each designer has his or her own unique style and aesthetic, it's always interesting to see the new trends that emerge season after season. This year was no exception. 

New necklines, including collars and heavily embellished tops, appeared at countless shows, including Ines Di Santo, Berta, and Inbal Dror. Belts had a major comeback moment, cropping up in new collections from Carolina Herrera, Zuhair Murad, and Amsale. Simple, unadorned wedding dresses fit for the minimalist bride were a staple among collections, and some of our favorites appeared at shows like Pronovias, Reem Acra, and Lela Rose.

But some trends that we first saw last season were back again in a big way. Capes and jackets, pearl embellishments, and bows ruled the runways once again. Another returning wedding dress idea? Colorful gowns. Everyone from Naeem Khan and Hayley Paige to Claire Pettibone and Rivini showed off dresses with splashes of color. 

There were other trends to see, too, including after-party worthy looks with fringe details and asymmetrical hemlines and statement-making veils that would wow at any celebration. 

One thing's for sure: If you're tying the knot within the next year, these are the dresses you need to know about. Click through here to see all of the newest wedding dress trends, straight off the Fall 2018 bridal runways. 

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Hint of Color

Wedding dress designers have been adding colorful looks, or pops of color, to their new collections for the past few seasons, so we weren't surprised to see unexpected hues show up again. For Spring 2018, many designers added unexpected black details to their dresses, making a shift away from the romantic, pastel hues seen before. This season, though, they're back again with light, airy color. Pink, gold, pale blue, and even light purple looks appeared on many bridal runways.

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Hint of Color

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Wedding dress by Carolina Herrera

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Hint of Color

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Wedding dress by Claire Pettibone

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Hint of Color

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Wedding dress by Blush by Hayley Paige

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Hint of Color

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Wedding dress by Naeem Khan

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Hint of Color

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Wedding dress by Reem Acra

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Hint of Color

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Wedding dress by Morilee

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Hint of Color

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Wedding dress by Rivini by Rita Vinieris

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Hint of Color

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Wedding dress by Temperley

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Hint of Color

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Wedding dress by Hayley Paige

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Hint of Color

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Wedding dress by Gracy Accad

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New Necklines

From embellished high necklines and menswear-inspired collars to heavily-jeweled shoulder details, designers focused on new necklines this season. If you're the type of bride who wants a modern take on a traditional wedding dress, one of these tops may be just right for you.

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New Necklines

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Wedding dress by Ines Di Santo

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New Necklines

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Wedding dress by Justin Alexander

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New Necklines

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Wedding dress by Liancarlo

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New Necklines

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Wedding dress by Reem Acra

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New Necklines

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Wedding dress by Rivini by Rita Vinieris

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New Necklines

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Wedding dress by Inbal Dror

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New Necklines

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Wedding dress by Matthew Christopher

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New Necklines

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Wedding dress by Lakum

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New Necklines

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Wedding dress by Yumi Katsura

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New Necklines

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Wedding dress by Berta

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Belts

Belted wedding dresses are back and better than ever. Many new collections featured gowns with cinched waists, beaded belts, or tied ribbons, and the finishing touch can be just what you need to take your big-day look from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you want something barely-there or big and bold, expect to find plenty of belted wedding dresses arrive in bridal salons near you.

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Belts

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Wedding dress by Zuhair Murad

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Belts

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Wedding dress by Carolina Herrera

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Belts

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Wedding dress by Lazaro

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Belts

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Wedding dress by Amsale

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Belts

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Wedding dress by Azul by Liancarlo

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