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
One of my colleagues have wedding on 15Th this month. I think she had the one in “Urban Rooftop Ceremony with a Natural Glam Arbor and Chandelier”. Love your suggestions!
That’s so fun! I’m so glad you liked the ideas!
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YES, I am loving lace and all it’s glam, elegant details. Definitely something we will be suggesting to our clients this year! Gorgeous selection!
Freaking incredible! Love the dress
So stunning! Love your dress 🙂
this is the best and amazing post and photos, I liked it a lot
Goodness, these are all fabulous indeed!
Gallery incredible, really beautiful photo