2008 Wedding Trends

Wedding gown styles for 2008 are shifting to a high fashion focus. The mood evident to these new styles can be described as a return to the romantic with a modern twist. Today's bride is going for that timeless "pretty" look with a touch of drama and a hint of sexiness.

Lace is everywhere: in tiers, on sleeves, and on veils. It can be found in appliques, with and without beading, on bodices, in inlays on trains, and definitely as solid lace gowns, especially fitted styles.

Mermaid gowns are abound, modified mermaids are the most popular, showing fitted bodice that stretch to below the hip, with exaggerated, full, low skirts.

Pleated and ruched bodices continue to pave their way into the future, offering both interesting detail and friendly camouflage for those who desire it.

At the other extreme, slinky charmeuse dresses offer an option for those brides that dare to bare. Slim-fitting , draping gowns are popular with destination and traditional brides alike.

The pick-up skirts are being reinvented -variations include asymmetrical and partial pick-up skirts, or pick-ups seen only from the back.

Today's modern bride gravitates toward asymmetry.

Trendy details such as flowers, brooches and other embellishments are made trendier by situating them in the most unlikely places.