2025 Bride Guide
Before you begin shopping for your bridal gown, think about how you want to feel on your wedding day by exploring styles. Your wedding gown is a big expression of your personal style - finding ‘the one’ can be as unique of an experience as finding your person! Consider these 2025 bridal gown trends and prepare your dress shopping timeline.
Bridal Trend: 3D Florals
3D Florals have been all over the industry and are going to be even bigger in 2025. This bigger-than-life trend is all over bridal gowns, from New York Fashion Week to backyard wedding celebrations. This trend leans into romance and whimsy with a modern feel. Dainty florals adorn straps and waistlines for a delicate look. Bridal gowns with oversized 3D flowers are perfect for the stylish bride looking to make a statement. This trend pairs well with floral-patterned bridesmaids dresses - another new look taking over 2025 weddings.
Bridal Trend: Colorful Bridal Gowns
Bridal gowns are becoming more unique and personal. White, ivory, and blush are no longer the only colors to choose from! Color is splashing across the bridal industry, from delicate floral patterns to multicolor embroidery to black bridal gowns. Black bridal gowns are one of the fastest-growing bridal trends - they offer a classic style with a bold and unique look. Champagne, French blue, and red gowns are also coming down the aisle in 2025.
Bridal Trend: The Basque Waist
The ‘basque’ or drop waist brings vintage elegance to the contemporary bride. 2025 brides are loving this resurfaced Victorian era trend. Gowns with this detail create the illusion of a slimmer waist and longer torso, while providing a princess feel to any dress fit. Find a basque waist gown that fits your bridal style - whether it be clean satin, vintage lace, or glamorous beading.
Shopping Tips
When should I begin shopping for my dress?
It is recommended to shop for your bridal gown 10-12 months prior to your wedding date. This will allow for the most dress options and customizations. When ordering a bridal gown from The Wedding Tree, anticipate 6-8 months for shipping. Allow 1-2 months for bridal gown alterations after your dress has arrived. If you have a shorter wedding planning timeline, The Wedding Tree also offers off-the-rack sample gowns! Find a gown that fits you and your style and leave with it the same day.
Who should I bring shopping?
Bridal gown shopping is a special experience - it should feel like one! Make sure to invite everyone you need with you to say ‘yes to the dress.’ This may include immediate family members, wedding party members, or your future mother-in-law. To keep the experience focused on you, we recommend keeping your shopping crew smaller - 5 guests or less is ideal. This allows for a fun and laid-back experience for finding the dress that is uniquely you!
What should I tell my bridal stylist?
Prior to your appointment, find and save photos of dress styles you are interested in trying to show your stylist. Also share necklines, fits, and fabrics that you may be especially drawn to. Your wedding venue, decorations, and season are also important to the dress shopping process - be sure to share your wedding vision with your stylist!
