Hot Bridal Trends 2022

Kari Yelverton
Jan 13, 2022
2 min read

Updated: Mar 6

Attention Future Brides: Here are some of the latest trends of the new year to inspire your perfect bridal look vision!

Bride wearing a fitted strapless wedding dress with detachable sheer floral statement sleeves, styled with sunglasses and posed against a bold green backdrop.

Trend 1: Dramatic Sleeves

We all know and love a fitted bridal sleeve, but why not bring an extra dose of drama to your big day? This year we are seeing a big rise in oversized sleeves that can add a fun and extravagant touch to your wedding ensemble.

--> Not sure which type of sleeve to ask your consultant for? No worries! Here is a mini buzzword guide to helping you find the sleeve of your wildest dreams.

If you want this:

Bride wearing a lace A-line wedding dress with soft flutter sleeves and a V-neckline, styled with a jeweled headpiece against a neutral studio backdrop.

Ask for this: Flutter Sleeves

If you want this:

Bride wearing a lace fit and flare wedding dress with dramatic bell sleeves and an open back, walking along a sandy path at sunset with the flowing sleeves extended behind her.

Ask for this: Bell Sleeves

If you want this:

Bride wearing a V-neck A-line wedding dress with long bishop sleeves and a flowing chiffon skirt, standing in a courtyard with stone walls and a window backdrop.

Ask for this: Bishop Sleeves

If you want this:

Bride wearing a fitted lace wedding dress with sheer detachable puff sleeves and a detailed corset bodice, posed against a soft neutral architectural backdrop.

Ask for this: Puff Sleeves

Bride wearing a strapless A-line wedding dress with a dramatic sky-high slit and structured bodice, posed against a clean studio backdrop.

Trend 2: Sky-High Slits & Bodysuits

Are you a bride who likes to pair her elegance with a touch of sexy? Well, 2022 has come up with the perfect solution, and we are absolutely obsessed. Whether you prefer a thigh-high slit in your flowing a-line, or a bodysuit under a graceful layer of sheer tulle, these beautifully risqué trends are here to make a statement.

--> Not sure of which you prefer? Use these beauties below as your inspo for every style!

Model wearing a wedding dress with a thigh-high slit, lace illusion long sleeves, and a flowing chiffon skirt, posed against floral wallpaper with a soft sweeping train.

Thigh-high slit with lacey illusion sleeves

Model wearing a sleek strapless wedding dress with a thigh-high slit and minimalist silhouette, posed in a studio setting with a soft sweeping train.

Thigh-high slit with chic sleek strapless

Model wearing a boho-inspired wedding dress with a deep V lace bodice, 3D floral appliqué details, and a thigh-high slit in a soft tulle skirt, posed against a warm neutral backdrop.

Thigh-high slit with woodsy boho 3D floral

Model wearing a lace illusion wedding dress with a plunging V-neck bodice, sheer overlay, and dramatic thigh-high slit over a fitted bodysuit, posed against a neutral studio backdrop.

Thigh-high slit & bodysuit with sheer lacey illusion overlay

Model wearing a clean strapless wedding dress with a dramatic thigh-high slit over a mini skirt and sheer laser-cut lace overlay, posed against a neutral studio backdrop.

Thigh-high slit over mini-skirt with clean strapless detail & laser-cut lace overlay

Model wearing a romantic lace wedding dress with a plunging neckline, delicate straps, and a thigh-high slit beneath a sheer lace overlay, styled with white ankle boots against a textured neutral backdrop.

Thigh-high slit with lacey romantic overlay

Bride wearing a fitted lace wedding dress with a sheer off-the-shoulder illusion neckline and long sleeves, styled in a modern indoor setting with natural accents.

Trend 3: Unique Necklines

Looking for something other than your typical v-neck & sweetheart? Gone are the days of only having one or two options. This is the year of out-of-the-norm necklines that are made to catch every eye.

--> Let's take a deeper look into some of the most striking necklines of 2022: & Try not to stare, our eyes are up here! ;)

Bride wearing a modern off-the-shoulder sweetheart wedding dress with a fitted silhouette and sweeping train, standing in a contemporary indoor setting with wood and metal accents.

Modern take on the classic off-the-shoulder sweetheart

Model wearing a soft scoop neck wedding dress with corset-style bustier detail, delicate straps, and a sheer lace overlay with flowing train, posed in a rustic studio setting with textured walls and wood floors.

Soft scoop neck with cagey-bustier detail

Model wearing a fitted lace wedding dress with a sweetheart bodice and high-neck halter illusion overlay, featuring floral appliqué and a soft tulle train against a textured neutral backdrop.

Sweetheart with high-neck halter style illusion overlay

Model wearing a modern V-neck lace fit and flare wedding dress with intricate leaf-inspired detailing and a sweeping train, posed against a rustic wooden barn backdrop.

Modern & edgy take on the classic v-neck

Bride wearing a sleek strapless sweetheart fit and flare wedding dress with a structured bodice and smooth satin finish, standing in a doorway with warm ambient lighting behind her.

Strapless sweetheart with a sassy sharp edge

Bride wearing a sleek square-neck wedding dress with delicate beaded detailing and a fitted silhouette, standing in a scenic meadow with a soft trailing train behind her.

Geometric straight square-neck with beaded detail

Bride wearing a fitted lace wedding dress with a scoop and square neck hybrid neckline and subtle plunge detail, featuring delicate straps and a lace-trimmed train in a rustic indoor setting.

Scoop/square-neck hybrid with subtle plunge detail

Bride wearing a minimalist A-line wedding dress with thin straps and a dramatic oversized bow detail on the back, featuring a long sweeping train against a modern industrial backdrop.

Trend 4: Bridal Bows

Who doesn't love to sprinkle some sweetness on their dreamy wedding look? Bridal bows are the perfect way to add a little fun and show you have style at the same time!

--> "But where do I put it?!" Here are some of the best options to 'tie' in your trendy new detail.