Across the first week of April 2024, the world of bridal fashion descended on New York City, as hundreds of salon owners, editors, and influencers traversed Manhattan to see the newest designs by the biggest names in wedding gowns. This season’s New York Bridal Fashion Week highlighted the spring 2025 collections across a packed schedule of presentations, previews, and runway shows that many industry vets agreed made a bigger splash than previous years. Not only were the events busier, but it was clear every brand was making a step to push the envelope further—crafting plenty of approachable styles alongside some true high-fashion statements.
While each designer produced work that aligned with their own creative vision, there were some very clear trends for wedding dresses in 2025 that emerged from this season’s collections. Ahead, get a preview of what’s to come in the world of wedding fashion next year.
While drop waist gowns were a growing presence in last year’s collections, they’re now decidedly the “it” silhouette of 2025. From longline corsets to peplum-inspired shapes, the styles of the season emphasize an elongated torso. Each designer has put their own touch on the trend, too. Savannah Miller used corsetry to create a dropped waistline for a shell-inspired bustier, while Marchesa employed a clean drop-waist silhouette to balance out a bold, rose-inspired full skirt. This silhouette wasn’t limited to one fabric, either. A highlight was Dana Harel’s use of ruched silk chiffon to create a corseted drop waist gown with a soft, flowing skirt. Lihi Hod even created two mirroring versions of a grand ballgown with a dramatic basque waist in both lace and Mikado silk.