Every year I find more reasons to fall deeper and deeper into love with wedding inspiration – and this year is no different! I am so excited to see what the year has in store for design and details, and I’m also excited to share my top trend picks for a fabulous 2016 wedding!

Off the Shoulder Lace Sleeves

One of the most recurring comments I have heard from real brides on the search for their ideal gown for their 2016 wedding is the desire for the off the shoulder lace sleeves! Whether an intricate boatneck collar, delicate shoulder caps, or long lace sleeves, this utterly classic style is very much desired for 2016.

Intricate Boatneck Wedding Dress with Off the Shoulder Lace Sleeves

Photo by Byron Loves Fawn, Wedding Dress by Pallas Couture via Magnolia Rouge

Classic A-Line Off the Shoulder Lace Wedding Dress

Photo by Adam Barnes, Wedding Dress by Modern Trousseau via Style Me Pretty

Long Sleeve Off the Shoulder Lace Wedding Dress with an Open Back

Photo by Joshua Gull, Wedding Dress byModern Trousseau via Classic Bride

Open Back Wedding Dresses

If it’s not an off the shoulder lace sleeve, brides are on the hunt for a wedding dress with a plunging open back – and sometimes both! Figure hugging fit to flare or voluminous mermaid gowns are very in for the glam bride, with lace edged cut to there backs, while ethereal chiffon goddess gowns take bohemian brides by storm, with a deeply cut V back.

Galia Lahav Wedding Dress with an Open Back

Photo by Le Secret D’Audrey, Wedding Dress by Galia Lahav via Style Me Pretty

Beaded Open Back Wedding Dress

Photo by Joe And Patience, Wedding Dress by Maggie Sottero via Style Me Pretty

Tulle Goddess Gown with a Plunging Back

Photo byKate Ignatowski, Wedding Dress by Alexandra Grecco via Style Me Pretty

Embellished Wedding Dresses

Sparkle is always on-trend but 2016 brides are taking it one step further from sequin adorned gowns to intricately embellished wedding dresses with unique and show stopping details. From non-traditional colors – think silver, blue, blush, champagne, and gold – to vintage dresses with intricate hand beaded designs, these beautifully embroidered dresses make for truly memorable photos!

Blush Wedding Dress Embellished with Silver Leaves

Photo by Bradley James, Wedding Dress by Adrianna Papell via Ruffled

Flutter Sleeve Beaded Wedding Dress in Dusty Blue

Photo by Laura Catherine, Dress by Gossamer via Once Wed

Gold Shimmer Wedding Dress with Sequins and Beads

Photo byLauren Michelle, Dress by Noel Chu Atelier via Style Me Pretty

Layered Tone on Tone Palettes

While this lady will always love bold colors and dramatic contrasts, 2016 will see lots of layered color palettes, with shifting tones in the same side of the color wheel. Whether that’s opalescent hues of lavender, lilac, periwinkle, and dusk blue, or dramatic shades of umber, yellow, and gold, palettes will bring depth and drama with subtle shifts in analogous colors.

Delicate Pastel Flowers with a Watercolor Wedding Cake with Gold Foil

Photo by Sally Pinera, Wedding Cake by Sweet And Saucy Shop via Style Me Pretty

Umber, Gold, and Yellow Organic Bouquet

Photo by Cassidy Carson, Floral Design by Kelly Lenard via Style Me Pretty

Chic Neutral Place Setting

Photo by NBarrett Photography, Styling and Floral Design by Bows and Arrows via Wedding Sparrow

Playful Modern Details

Modern weddings are shifting from the stark, industrial designs of years past to sweet and playful affairs that are not lacking in edge. Expect bold, graphic typographic displays, large scale artistic installations, and oversized floral details to add plenty of personality and fun!

Modern Black and Gold Brush Stroke Wedding Invitation

Photo by Heather Roth, Stationery Design by Livia Paul via Grey Likes Weddings

Gold Chandelier with Colorful Flowers

Photo by Greer Gattuso, Floral Design by Kim Starr Wise via Ruffled

Modern Gold Flecked Wedding Dress

Photo byKT Merry, Wedding Dress by Carolina Herrera via Style Me Pretty

Natural Glam Designs

The natural progression of the ultra rustic decor of years’ past and the refined country style of 2015, 2016 is about the next leap in this outdoorsy obsession, with natural glam designs. The beauty of nature and rugged sweeps of countryside are dramatically juxtaposed with utterly glam details – think an aisle of lush wildflowers against the sweeping Wyoming horizon, an enchanted bower hung with vines and crystal chandeliers overlooking an urban cityscape, and no shortage of glamorous style. It’s 2016, time to throw out the rule book, wear a ball gown in the woods, have fun, and look fabulous!

Mountain Wedding Ceremony Within a Floral Ring

Photo by Sally Pinera, Floral Design by Heavenly Blooms via Style Me Pretty

Urban Rooftop Ceremony with a Natural Glam Arbor and Chandelier

Photo by Jose Villa Photography, Floral Design by Flower Allie via Style Me Pretty

Glamorous Big Sur Wedding with Stunning Coastal Views and a Sequin Wedding Dress

Photo by Winsome + Wright, Floral Design by Christine Cater via Green Wedding Shoes

Hey Wedding Lady’s Picks for a Fabulous 2016 Wedding!