WILL THE REAL MEGHAN MARKLE PLEASE SAY "I DO." - 2019 Trends in Wedding Gowns

Sunday, February 10, is World Marriage Day, followed on February 14 by Valentine’s Day. If you or someone you know is lucky, there may be a wedding in your future. An appropriate time to take our annual look at trends in Bridal Fashions.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by Getty Images
Dress by Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy
Source: www.brides.com/meghan-markle

The first Bridal Fashion week of 2019 is over, introducing hundreds of gowns, most of them beautiful, some of them, not so much.

Traditional styles and colors of wedding dresses never go away and neither do bows, lace, feathers, and other glitz. There is something for every taste whether a bride likes ball gowns, plunging necklines, black and white, or color. It's all there.

​However, certain trends emerge each year. 2019 is no different, and it is no surprise the wedding of Meghan Markle in 2018 sparked several major trends on the runways.

The Meghan Markle No Care Hair Look
The Duchess of Sussex rocked an intentionally undone bun which celebrity hair stylist Serge Normant called, "A messy bun. Messy in a controlled way, making sure it doesn’t become a whole mess after a few hours!"
Photo by Heather Waraksa               Photo by Masata Onodo
www.brides.com/wedding-styles       www.brides.com/gallery/beauty-trends​

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The Meghan Markle Minimalist Look
Meghan’s understated and unadorned bridal gown apparently surprised the fashionistas around the world, and designers have leaped at the simple but elegant and sophisticated wedding dress, showing it in every collection. Even the decorated dresses were influenced by the slim clean-cut line of her dresses.
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                                                     Photo by Dan Lecca                            Photo by Dan Lecca                                                                       
                                                                          Dress: Justin Alexander Signature                 Dress: Theia
                                                                         Photos source: www.weddingwire.com/meghan-markle-inspired   
The Crop Top       
Separates made a big splash last year, and the crop tops of this year take on a bit of the Meghan Markle look in the shoulders. (Below, Right)                      ▼   
           Photo by Phillip Van Nostrand                            Photo Courtesy of Cushnie                                                               Photo courtest of Galia Lahav          
               Dress by BHLDN                                                 Dress by Cushnie                                                                              Dress by Galia Lahav
              https://www.brides.com/bridal-fashion-week        https://www.brides.com/bridal-fashion-week                    www.marieclaire.com/2019-wedding-dress-trends/
 

Off The Shoulder                                                                                              ▲
"You will see more and more dress designs emphasizing the collar bones. Romantic off-the-shoulder necklines, off-the-shoulder sleeves, and detailed straps will be the dominant neckline trend." — Sharon Sever, Galia Lahav head designer  (Above, Left)

Backsides
Dresses with buttons down the back are big right now. The same goes for dramatic cut-outs, sweet details and eye-catching bows. This year, designers are choosing to add a little flair to the back of their creations there is something to see coming and going down the aisle. (Below, Right)
Photo courtesy of Rime Arodaky         ▼     Photo courtesy of Theia                    Photography courtesy of Vera Wang              Photography courtesy Galia Lahavz
Dress by Rime Arodaky                                  Dress by Theia                                Dress by Vera Wang                           Wedding jumpsuit by Gala by Galia Lahavz     Source of photos: www.queenslandbrides.com.au/2019-back-details/                   Source of Photos: www.marthastewartweddings.com/2019      

Larger Than Life Bows                                                                        ▲
These pretty loops have brought dainty vibes to wedding dresses season after season, but we can officially say that bows are beginning to pack a different kind of punch. After all, they're capable of doing more than simply defining a waistline. This season, watch out for larger-than-life-bows                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
Geometrics
Chantilly lace and opaque satin are still popular, but new-age geometric patterns and cuts are definitely on the rise. And for good reason. Whatever the interpretation—the style covers everything from crystal lattice beadwork to mod necklines. Examining the photos, geometrics seems to fall into three classes: Unusual fabric where the geometry is in the weave, traditional fabrics pieced geometrically, and finally the form for the dress itself, with a strong trend to the asymmetrical.

Photo courtesy of Naeem Kahn                         Photo courtesy of Justin Alexander            Photo courtesy of C. Ottaviano
Dress by Naeem Kahn                                             Dress by Justin Alexander                       Dress by Cristina Ottaviano
Source of Photos: www.marthastewartweddings.com/2019  

The Outrageous
Whether the outrageous comes from the designers or those brides who want to stand out and don’t care how it looks, they never disappoint. The see-through, although not dead, is no longer shocking enough, so this year Celia Kritharioti gave the traditional wedding gown a millennial twist. This bride won’t need anyone to manage her train … that’s taken care of with ten helium balloons.
                                                                                                                                            Photos: Getty Images
                                                                                                                                        Dress by celia-kritharioti
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