From the moment a person announces their engagement, life becomes a whirlwind of questions and decisions: the bridesmaids, the venue, the cake, the flowers. But the most significant choice is often the wedding dress. It must be the ultimate expression of a bride’s personal style while also transforming her into a flawless, almost mythical vision. It’s no surprise, then, that finding the right dress can feel as daunting as finding the right partner.

“The truth is, no matter how confident you are, there’s something about a wedding dress—this legendary creation of tulle and taffeta meant to capture your essence and show you at your absolute best—that is completely overwhelming,” says fashion journalist Katherine Ormerod. She famously tried on 120 dresses before her 2024 wedding, adding, “and that’s coming from someone who has probably worn more dresses than you’ve had hot dinners.” Who better to turn to for advice than Ormerod and her peers? Here, eight fashion-forward brides share the wedding dresses they wore in 2025.

Eniola Dare
Fashion editor Eniola Dare held back-to-back celebrations for her wedding weekend at Casterton Grange in Cumbria. For the traditional Nigerian ceremony, she chose a sculpted, chocolate-brown dress created by Couture by Tabik and Woven Market Africa. For the Western ceremony, she wore a sinuously beaded jersey gown by Standing Ground. “I messaged designer Michael Stewart in January 2024, and he replied within minutes,” she says. The design was inspired by look 11 from the brand’s spring 2025 collection, and she didn’t try on the dress until about a month before the wedding. “I just trusted him; I love his vision and his work. It fit like a glove.”

Jodie Hill
The dress code for Jodie Hill’s wedding was—in a bold move—black. “I’ve never felt particularly comfortable in white… or in dresses, so the idea of a ‘white dress’ was too much,” she explains. “I decided very early on to wear black, as I wanted to be able to wear everything again.” For her ceremony at Marylebone Town Hall, the editor chose a corseted blouse and a bias-cut mermaid skirt from New York label Commission. She later changed into a sheer Simone Rocha gown and, finally, a lace Saint Laurent minidress. Her choice is a reminder to follow your own intuition rather than trying to please others. “We knew that if we were having fun,” she adds, “then everyone else would be, too.”

Iona Judd
As a fashion consultant, Iona Judd is paid to bring luxury brands up to her own meticulously high creative standards, so nothing could be less than perfect for her spring wedding in rural Suffolk. Envisioning a look inspired by Pearly Kings and Queens—a nod to her Mile End roots—with touches of early Margiela, Gaultier, and McQueen, Judd enlisted London demi-couturier Ellie Misner to create her dream dress. The result was a shimmering mother-of-pearl bodice, hand-embroidered with hundreds of second-hand buttons from her late grandmother’s collection and her parents’ clothes, paired with an earthy raw-wool skirt. “It carried all the spirits of people who were, and are, so precious to me,” she says, offering a lesson in sentimentality without schmaltz. “I felt like a princess.”

Harley Weir
Harley Weir never imagined she would marry but kept a “wedding” folder on her phone just in case. It contained a single image: look 26 from Dilara Findikoglu’s fall 2023 collection, which ultimately became the starting point for the corseted gown she wore to marry artist John Kelleher at Lismore Castle—just nine months after meeting him at a house party. Findikoglu was still putting the finishing touches on the dress the night before the ceremony, working with century-old,Weir had found the enhanced fabrics on Etsy. She enjoyed seeing mud stain the delicate, handmade skirt as she walked through the gardens after the ceremony, wearing Manolo Blahnik shoes from Vestiaire that she had bleached in her bathtub. “It was this beautiful, fleeting thing,” she says of the outfit. “I like clothes that have a story.”

Libertà Errani found herself among London’s fashionable brides when she married James Liveing at Islington Town Hall, followed by a celebration at a family home in Hampstead. LoverGirl provided the flowers and Lily Vanilli handled the catering. The dress was designed by her best friend and best man, Nicolò Grechi. It was a sleeveless mini dress with a deconstructed train of flowing organza strands, inspired by Zimmermann’s fluid designs and the lace from Dolce & Gabbana’s fall 2012 collection. “With me in London and Nic in Milan, we only met twice during the process,” she said. “I only saw the final dress on my actual wedding day, but the result truly was a dream.” A benefit, I suppose, of having an impressive network.

Jessica Gerardi, a longtime British Vogue fashion editor with Italian heritage, married in an olive grove at a rustic stone farmhouse in Umbria. While the groom wore a Tom Ford tuxedo, Gerardi chose a gown by Talia Byre—the British designer’s first bridal piece. “I decided to approach my dress the same way I would any styling job, which meant starting with references,” she explains. “At the top of my moodboard was ’90s Kate Moss in a white John Galliano slip dress, a diamond tennis necklace, and Mary Jane Manolos. Then I came across an image of Cher on her wedding day, and everything clicked. Her look had the minimalist feel I loved, but with lace-trimmed panels and corsetry.” The result was a form-fitting ivory duchesse silk gown, overlaid with ’30s-inspired fine net lace tulle, with raw-edge seams running down the center. A long, tiered veil finished the look, edged with intricate hand-appliquéd corded lace. “I have to admit, I was a little unsure about wearing it at first,” Gerardi adds, “but it brought the whole look together—and added a welcome touch of drama.”

“I had tried lots of options, but each one felt a bit like ‘bridal cosplay,'” says Charlotte Reeve, an associate director at an executive search firm responsible for major fashion hires. “Around the same time, I saw stylist Isabel Bonner posting on Instagram about wanting to work with more brides, so I called her. She understood instantly what I was looking for.” Bonner then connected her with BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund nominee Conner Ives. The result was a structured bullet bra gown that rivaled even the sharp silhouettes of Miuccia Prada’s fall 2025 Miu Miu collection. “Bridal gowns can sometimes cater to the male gaze, but the construction of that bra, which ran straight across the front, kept it from feeling overt,” adds Reeve. “It felt sexy, but not at all sexualized, and there is something subversive about that.”

Model Daisy Lowe and Jordan Saul envisioned a “wild, natural” wedding in Somerset, reflecting how they first met on London’s Hampstead Heath. The dress was equally bold: Vivienne Westwood’s signature Tabitha gown, customized with a bustle and a dramatic side slit. “When I put it on, I just lit up from the inside out,” says Lowe, who had always pictured herself as a “punky, provocative, and powerful” bride. “It felt very fitting that I wore Westwood on my special day,” she adds. “She was the designer I most wanted to work with when I became a model. I was so honored to walk in her shows so many times while she was still alive. The way her clothes hung, her ethos, and her irreverence inspired me.” Lowe is hardly alone. MileyCyrus, Hailey Bieber, Barbara Palvin, Charli XCX, Lorraine Pascale—and even Carrie Bradshaw—have all worn the late designer’s creations. Her work still inspires both a break from convention and, in its own way, the joy of marriage.

Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of FAQs about the 2025 bridal fashion trends designed to sound like questions from real bridestobe

FAQs 2025 Bridal Fashion Trends

Beginner Definition Questions

Q Whats the overall vibe for 2025 wedding dresses
A Its all about balance Brides are mixing classic elegant elements with bold personal touches that truly reflect their style Think timeless but with a twist

Q What are the main dress silhouettes for 2025
A The range is huge On one end you have sleek bodyskimming column gowns On the other dramatic voluminous skirts are making a big comeback Everything in between is popular too

Q What does bold personal expression mean for a wedding dress
A It means moving beyond traditional white This could be through color unique textures dramatic sleeves or strategic cutouts

Advanced Practical Questions

Q I love the minimalist column gown trend How can I add personal expression to it without losing the sleek look
A Focus on stunning details a dramatic lowback a single elegant line of pearls or crystals down the seam a detachable train with bold embroidery or a unique architectural veil The personal touch is in the precision

Q Voluminous skirts sound heavy Are there modern versions that are easier to wear
A Absolutely Designers are using lighter materials like airy tulle organza and featherweight silk Look for skirts with volume concentrated in the back or detachable overskirts so you can dance freely after the ceremony

Q What kind of accessories work best with these contrasting trends
A For minimalist gowns go bold with accessories a sculptural headpiece statement earrings or an unexpected shoe color For voluminous gowns often less is moreelegant drop earrings and a simple hair comb let the dress shine