In our previous blog, you could read about our adventures during Barcelona Bridal Week. In this blog, we take you back to Barcelona and give you an insight into potential new designers and the bridal trends for the upcoming wedding season.

 

Isabel Sanchis

Isabel Sanchis' dresses are the perfect blend of classic, bold, and sexy. What's also incredibly nice is that many adjustments are possible. Over the years, we've noticed that many brides appreciate it when small details on a dress can be customized, making it truly feel made for them. Definitely a designer to watch!

Sophie et Voilà

We immediately had 4 favorite dresses from Sophie et Voilà. They are beautiful dresses, well-priced, and you can create many different combinations. We would describe Sophie et Voilà as minimal chic with playful details.

 

Sarah Seven

Sarah Seven is a brand from New York. They have many minimalist wedding dresses in their collection. Most dresses are form-fitted, and they work a lot with draping, veils, off-the-shoulder designs, and corsets. It was certainly nice to see these dresses on the models. And honestly, they looked stunning on them, which says a lot about the dresses and the designer. With them, too, you see the minimalist trend returning, as with several designers.

Cortana

And last but not least, the Spanish brand, Cortana. We are still completely in love with the fabrics, possible combinations, drapes, and the overall look of this brand. They have a beautiful bridal collection made only from organic fabrics and natural materials. They design all their fabrics themselves and are not afraid to experiment with them. For example, a beautiful shiny fabric woven with metal. In fact, it felt almost magical; the fabrics and how they managed to combine the dresses with overlays, skirts, tops, veils, wraps. You name it, everything was possible. Whatever you combined, everything created such a completely different look. And we think brides nowadays really like that – to play with their looks – without having to change dresses. They have beautiful slip dresses, from minimalist to romantic, with small cap sleeves or halter necks. They work with different shades, from ivory to champagne, so you can find the exact color that beautifully suits your skin. In short, we were so impressed that we decided to visit their boutique in Mallorca, which is literally the most beautiful place, heaven. More on that later! ;) But we can already tell you, with immense pride, that we have decided to add this amazing, unique designer to our collection, and we expect it to arrive with us this autumn.

 

Trends 2023/2024

Besides minimalist wedding dresses still being and remaining a trend, we are seeing some shifts. Much more is now being done with separates - not in the form of a top and skirt - but think, for example, of a slip dress with a wrap skirt or a fuller overskirt. Also, separate sleeves, wrap tops, and unique veils are perfect additions. We personally find this to be an incredibly fun trend because you can create much more depth in a look and truly play with it as a bride, without having to put on a completely different outfit. And as an extra bonus point; it also contributes to sustainability. You no longer need multiple dresses, and many separate pieces can still be worn after your wedding. Wear your wrap top with beautiful jeans or your overskirt with a lovely linen top, and you have an amazing outfit!

We also definitely see more and more large statement flowers or other three-dimensional lace being incorporated into wedding dresses. We already saw this with Alexandra Grecco, but now also with Isabella Sanchis, for example.

Besides the always charming V-neck, we see that off-the-shoulder is now also a very popular neckline. Whether you wear it with sleeves or as a wrap top with extra emphasis on your waist, it is incredibly feminine.

And finally, we see that more and more designers are working with structures and sculptures, almost architecturally. Think of designers such as Bon Bridé, Cortana, Halfpenny London, and Katherine Tash. It's truly a trend that we see returning, and we love it!