<p>Between retro-inspired twists and fresh contemporary details, New York Bridal Fashion Week has introduced plenty of notable trends we'll be seeing in bridal looks for the season ahead.</p>

<p>Whether you're in the throes of wedding planning and scouting the perfect bridal look, or simply daydreaming about future nuptials, there's no denying the excitement and buzz surrounding New York Bridal Fashion Week. After a week jam-packed with runway shows, intimate viewing sessions, and celebratory parties, the Fall/Winter 2026 presentations have come to an end. While the action itself may be over, the presentations left brides-to-be, fashion fanatics, and editors with much to consider&mdash;especially when it came to the trends dominating the season.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Though traditional ceremony gowns often snag the top billing when it comes to wedding looks, bridal looks aren't&nbsp;<em>totally</em> about what one wears while saying 'I do.' For the Fall/Winter 2026 season, the industry's leading ateliers, artisans, and designers went above and beyond, crafting suites of bridal looks for any and every situation. Whether you're a modern, boho-inclined bride seeking a style that incorporates crochet and flowy trousers, or you identify as more traditionally-minded with a fairy-tale wedding in the works, the latest bridal collections offer a wide range of twists&mdash;new, old, and everywhere in between&mdash;on classic bridal styles.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Without further ado, see all of the bridal trends already ruling the Fall/Winter 2026 season.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Trends: A Gathering Moment</h2>

Alexandra Grecco Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Collection. Courtesy of Alexandra Grecco.

Sébastien Luke Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Collection. Courtesy of Sébastien Luke.

Floure Studio Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Collection. Courtesy of Floure Studio.

Viktor&Rolf Fall/Winter 2026 Mariage collection. Courtesy of Viktor&Rolf.

<p>Pleats plus tucks, folds, creases, and all manner of gathered textures had a major moment in many of the bridal world's leading Fall/Winter 2026 collections. Boasting a universally flattering fit, an elevated sculptural air, and a wide versatility across a variety of dress silhouettes, the pleated style offers a glamorous, complex look that translates bridal trends of the past into a contemporary lens.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Trends: Head to Toe Lace</h2>

Markarian Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Collection. Courtesy of Markarian.

Jaclyn Whyte Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Collection. Courtesy of Jaclyn White.

Arava Polak Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Collection. Courtesy of Arava Polak.

Lihi Hod Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Collection. Courtesy of Lihi Hod.

Galia Lahav Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Collection. Courtesy of Galia Lahav.

<p>Lace is a perennial bridal classic, but for the Fall/Winter 2026 season, designers took it to the next level, resulting in a range of romantic, dreamy looks that deliver equal parts whimsy and elegance. Reinterpreted in a wide array of styles, including strapless sheath dresses, corsetted gowns, basque waist silhouettes, and classic A-line frocks, the all-lace look is shaping up to be a major trend to keep in mind for Fall/Winter 2026.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Trends: The Practical Bride</h2>

Lein Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Collection. Courtesy of Lein.

<p>For the simple, pared-back wedding celebration, consider opting for a smart, refined look that incorporates tailored suiting. This season, designers leaned into the resurgence of polished corpcore aesthetics, as seen on the ready-to-wear runways, and translated the sophisticated style into glamorous, yet down-to-earth looks perfect for the practical bride.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Trends: Layers Of Tulle</h2>

Honor Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Colection. Courtesy of Honor.

<p>Slinky, silky bridal looks have had their moment in the sun in recent years, and as the quiet luxury movement flows back into broader maximalist sartorial tendencies, there's no better time for layered, textured tulle looks to bring the drama and romance back to bridal dressing. Between delicate, uniformly layered tulle skirts and floaty tiered silhouettes, this season's skirts were all about volume.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Trends: Capes</h2>

Jaclyn Whyte Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Collection. Courtesy of Jaclyn Whyte.

Monique Lhullier Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Collection. Courtesy of Monique Lhullier.

<p>Veils and trains are classic elements that brides have long utilized to bring drama and intrigue to wedding day looks, but for the Fall/Winter 2026 season, designers are offering a sophisticated take on the flowing, dynamic accessories. While designers like Monique Lhullier opted to bring glamorous, vintage-inspired cape silhouettes back to the present era, others, like Honor, went with a sheer, contemporary approach to the style.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Trends: Bows</h2>

<p>Though dainty, miniature bows and ribbons have been a fixture among the fashion crowd in recent years, the Fall/Winter 2026 bridal collections took the trend to the next level with oversized, sculptural bow detailing. Between Monique Lhullier's angled, voluminous bodice bow and Galia Lahav's carefully-balanced bow-veil hybrid, designers are reinventing the classic accessory in a big way for the season ahead.&nbsp;</p>

All The Fall/Winter 2026 Bridal Trends To Keep Your Eyes On

Tags

Related Articles

Fashion Week

All The Best Looks From Bridal Week Fall/Winter 2026

Fashion

The Most Beautiful Celebrity Wedding Dresses of 2025

Pop culture

All of the Celebrity Weddings of 2025

Recommended posts for you

Music

Everything to Know About Olivia Dean’s 2026 Tour

Pop culture

Ali Larter Turns Heads in Mini Dress With a Sparkling Sequin Bra

Film & TV

Meet the Cast of the Newest Hunger Games Film, ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’

Fashion

Michelle Yeoh's Best Style Moments

Fashion

See Kate Middleton And Prince William's First Joint Red Carpet Appearance In Two Years

Shopping

The Ultimate Holiday Gift Edit for the Style-Obsessed

Shopping

Surprise Your Loved Ones With the Ultimate Luxury Jewelry Gift Guide

Beauty

All Of The Most Viral Medicube Products You Need To Add To Your Routine