2022 BRIDAL FASHION TRENDS: INSPIRATION, TIMELINE + TIPS

It’s YOUR special day, so the look and style of your wedding attire are entirely up to you. Whether you stay traditional or show your own unique, individual style, the options are endless for your wedding day fashions!

2022 style trends have us swooning from moody to modern, boho to minimalist, to regal “Bridgerton,” inspired and beyond! We can’t wait for you to see all the stunning inspiration that these real women with real bodies modeled during the gallery shoot for our WedPlan Madison annual publication at the beautiful Eloise!

No matter what you choose, we highly encourage shopping with reputable local shops to assure you get quality products and services, the right fit, and on time for your wedding affair… and, of course, to support local businesses. Find tips, style considerations, timelines, and all the stunning trending bridal inspo for 2022 below!

GOWN TIPS

Sometimes a gown may not look good on the rack but will look stunning on you! So, have your ideas in mind, but also be open to trusting the advice of the bridal shop professionals as to what could look good on you! Here are some tips to consider:

STYLE CONSIDERATIONS

AMPLE WAIST: Consider an empire waistline.

SHORT WAIST: Consider a princess-style dress.

LONG WAIST: Consider a high waistline.

GENEROUS HIPS: Try a full, not poufy, skirt. Avoid adding anything to the skirt, like ruffles and bows.

PETITE BUST: Dress with jewel, bateau, Sabrina, or square necklines. Accent your chest with gowns that are pleated or ruffled across the bust. Opt for intricate detailing with beads or embroidery along the bustline. Remember to steer clear of dresses that cannot be worn with the type of bra you need, such as a push-up.

GENEROUS BUST: Dress in a simple bodice. Stay away from beads, embroidery, lace, and sequins. You have quite a bit of versatility in the type of bustline you wear. Square, strapless, scoop, sweetheart, V-shaped, Queen Anne, and off-the-shoulder all are great, but steer clear of high necklines such as jewel, bateau, portrait, and halter tops. Balance your proportions with an eye-catching skirt.

TALL: Dress with horizontal lines to break up your height, such as strapless dresses, sashed waistlines, and various-length skirting layers. Steer clear of long fluid lines, such as sheath-style dresses. Halters are very flattering on taller people, especially if you have strong shoulders.

FULL ARMS: Try a dress with three-quarter or full-length sleeves. Steer clear of capped sleeves and strapless dresses, which tend to accentuate the arms.

TIMING

AFTER ENGAGEMENT: Start shopping for a wedding dress and bridesmaids’ dresses.

9-12 MONTHS BEFORE: Order dress, undergarments, shoes, and accessories.

8-9 MONTHS BEFORE: