If you’re a 2022 bride, there’s a good chance you’ve also been a 2021 bride at some point, but ultimately decided to postpone your wedding due to the pandemic. While that can be frustrating, the extended time you now have to plan your special day also allows you to reconsider your approach to dressing for the moment. Or perhaps you got engaged during quarantine and your wedding is the light at the end of the tunnel; an adventure you can’t wait to approach with optimism – in a standout dress exploding with tiers that represents all the style you’ve been holding in.
Designers have planned accordingly, slowly rolling out well-rounded collections that speak to every type of personality and wedding destination. Perhaps the city hall bride will choose a minidress from Sophie et Voilà or PatBO. The playful bride may fall in love with the prominent floral appliqués from Markarian, Houghton, or Viktor&Rolf. The woman who knows just what silhouette she likes may be attracted to cream puff sleeves, something backless, or corsetry (thanks, regencycore!). And the new bohemian could choose a relaxed, boudoir inspired look, or something more intricate with a capelet and floral crown. Ahead, explore every fashion trend to note from the 2022 bridal collections, or jump ahead to your favourite.
Oscar de la Renta
Backless
It matters not how much fabric you have gathered at the front – or whether you’ve chosen a minidress or long gown for your special day – but rather the unexpected cutout that reveals your bare back from behind. For those who prefer high necklines and sleeves, think of this as your subtle way of incorporating sex appeal (not that you don’t have other options).
Oscar de la Renta spring 2022
Courtesy of Sophie et Voilà
Backless
Sophie et Voilà Icon fall 2022
Viktor&Rolf / Marijke Aerden
Rita Vinieris
Backless
Rivini by Rita Vinieris spring 2022
Ines Di Santo / Enrique Vega 2021
Backless
Ines Di Santo spring 2022
Rita Vinieris
Backless
Alyne by Rita Vinieris spring 2022
Verdin Bridal / Stanley Steril Photography
Backless
Verdin Bridal New York spring 2022
Lihi Hod / SHAI FRANCO
Backless
Lihi Hod Couture spring 2022
Courtesy of Grace Loves Lace
Backless
Grace Loves Lace Coco Loco 2022
Gracy Accad / Masato Onoda
Viktor&Rolf / Marijke Aerden
Cream Puff Sleeve
Short, poufy sleeves are for the romantic bride who knows how to flatter her figure and has historically reached for dresses in similar silhouettes, all to accept an outpouring of compliments. These supersized cap sleeves, or what we’re calling “cream puffs,” provide a very particular polished look and lend a sort of super woman power. She knows what she wants.
Viktor&Rolf fall 2022
Markarian / ORIANA LAYENDECKER
Lihi Hod / SHAI FRANCO
Cream Puff Sleeve
Lihi Hod Couture spring 2022
Galia Lahav
Cream Puff Sleeve
Galia Lahav Bridal Couture 2022
Halfpenny London / Zach and Grace
Cream Puff Sleeve
Halfpenny London Collection 3 2022
Rebecca Vallance
Cream Puff Sleeve
Rebecca Vallance spring 2022
Courtesy of Romona Keveža / Photographer: Mark Luciani
Cream Puff Sleeve
Legends Romona Keveža fall 2022
Courtesy of Sassi Holford
Cream Puff Sleeve
Sassi Holford Love Conquers All 2022 Collection
Lazaro / Steve Vaccariello
Courtesy of Blush by Francesca Avila / Katie Cipriani
Cream Puff Sleeve
Blush by Francesca Avila spring 2022
Courtesy of Nadia Manjarrez
Cream Puff Sleeve
Nadia Manjarrez Studio Debut Bridal Collection
Halfpenny London
Capelets
Capelets provide additional fabric to add dimension to your look and potentially provide warmth while adding princess-like attitude. Whether the capelet is sewn onto your dress or detachable, think of the option as another way to make your wedding dress stand out or feel different.
Halfpenny London spring 2022
Halfpenny London / Zach and Grace
Capelets
Halfpenny London Collection 3 2022
Peter Langner / Marco Guastalla
Capelets
Peter Langner spring 2022
Courtesy of Charlie Brear
Capelets
Charlie Brear Liberty of Love 2022
Marchesa
Capelets
Marchesa Couture spring 2022
Markarian / ORIANA LAYENDECKER
Rebecca Vallance
Capelets
Rebecca Vallance spring 2022
Anne Barge
Corsets
Corsetry is another style that is particular to a certain aesthetic and not far off from the Bridgerton-inspired gowns you’ll start to see due to the rise of regencycore. Many bridal designers are incorporating them into wedding dresses with a V-split at the chest or a sweetheart neckline with well-defined piping.
Anne Barge spring 2022
Courtesy of Lihi Hod
Corsets
Dreams by Lihi Hod fall 2022
Peter Langner / Marco Guastalla
Corsets
Peter Langner spring 2022
Prabal Gurung / Ankur Maniar
Corsets
Prabal Gurung Bridal 2022
Justin Alexander
Corsets
Justin Alexander Signature spring 2022
Galia Lahav
Corsets
Galia Lahav Bridal Couture 2022
Gracy Accad / Masato Onoda
Verdin Bridal / Stanley Steril Photography
Corsets
Verdin Bridal New York spring 2022
Oscar de la Renta
Corsets
Oscar de la Renta spring 2022
Rita Vinieris
Corsets
Alyne by Rita Vinieris spring 2022
Halfpenny London
Corsets
Halfpenny London spring 2022
Marchesa
Corsets
Marchesa Notte spring 2022
Rebecca Vallance
Corsets
Rebecca Vallance spring 2022
Halfpenny London / Zach and Grace
Halters
The halter looks as elegant as ever from the front, but provides a sporty touch to the back of the dress, giving brides more room to bare their shoulders and less fabric for those who love to raise their arms and dance.
Halfpenny London Collection 3
Courtesy of Dany Tabet
Halters
Dany Tabet Empress Collection 2022
Peter Langner / Marco Guastalla
Halters
Peter Langner spring 2022
Courtesy of Nadia Manjarrez
Halters
Nadia Manjarrez Studio Bridal Debut Collection
Courtesy of Ines Di Santo
Viktor&Rolf
Prominent Blooms
Forever a playful and youthful touch, daisy, sunflower, anemone, and orchid appliqués bring this bridal season newfound happiness and light. They’re a symbolic offering or a promise on your own wedding dress to stay optimistic and look toward the future while acknowledging the past.
Viktor&Rolf spring 2022
Markarian / ORIANA LAYENDECKER
Courtesy of Ines Di Santo
Viktor&Rolf / Marijke Aerden
Oscar de la Renta
Prominent Blooms
Oscar de la Renta spring 2022
Halfpenny London
Prominent Blooms
Halfpenny London spring 2022
PatBO
New Bohemian
The bohemian bride is incredibly relaxed about what she wears on her wedding day – she just wants it to feel dreamy and ultimately a reflection of her – whether that incorporates skin-baring cutouts, a proud flower crown, crop top, or a bishop-sleeved nightgown fit for a damn queen.
PatBO spring 2022
Courtesy of Blush by Francesca Avila
New Bohemian
Blush by Francesca Avila spring 2022
Courtesy of Nadia Manjarrez
New Bohemian
Nadia Manjarrez Studio Debut Bridal Collection
Ines Di Santo
New Bohemian
Ines by Ines Di Santo spring 2022
Halfpenny London
New Bohemian
Halfpenny London spring 2022
Prabal Gurung / Ankur Maniar
New Bohemian
Prabal Gurung Bridal 2022
Savannah Miller
New Bohemian
Savannah Miller spring 2022
Costarellos / Thanassis_Krikis
Viktor&Rolf / Marijke Aerden
Minidress
The past several bridal seasons we’ve seen tea-length dresses, midis, pantsuits, and playsuits as alternatives to the wedding gown. But with the rise of the minidress on the runway, bridal collections are following suit. Not only does this make the perfect opportunity for a modern shoe moment, it’s also a nod to the more casual City Hall or backyard wedding.
Viktor&Rolf fall 2022
Courtesy of Sophie et Voilà
Minidress
Sophie et Voilà Icon fall 2022
Courtesy of Romona Keveža / Photographer: Mark Luciani
Minidress
Legends Romona Keveža fall 2022
Courtesy of Katherine Tash
Minidress
Katherine Tash Body & Soul fall 2022
Courtesy of Ines by Ines Di Santo
Minidress
Ines by Ines Di Santo fall 2022
Peter Langner / Marco Guastalla
Minidress
Peter Langner spring 2022
Courtesy of Nadia Manjarrez
Minidress
Nadia Manjarrez Studio Debut Bridal Collection
Zuhair Murad
Tiers
Most bridal designers cater to the woman who loves drama with one incredible finale look. For 2022, the “go big or go home” moment comes with cascading tiers that can extend behind you and sweep the floor if you so please. Don’t be surprised to find full skirts with tiers of mixed materials as an option if you’re inclined to really drop some jaws.
Zuhair Murad spring 2022
Viktor&Rolf / Marijke Aerden
Prabal Gurung / Ankur Maniar
Tiers
Prabal Gurung Bridal 2022
Markarian / ORIANA LAYENDECKER
Rita Vinieris
Tiers
Rivini by Rita Vinieris spring 2022
Justin Alexander
Tiers
Justin Alexander Signature spring 2022
