“From maxi, midaxi and midi to the mini and micro mini – hemlines are continuing to shape shift into 2023, with fashion-forward brides increasingly drawn to wearable lengths and away from the traditional floor length gown. Requests for ankle length pieces are up 120%.”
5. LET THERE BE LACE
“Seen on the catwalks at Valentino, Miu Miu, Saint Laurent, lace detailing is a strong trend for 2023. We’re seeing more brides return to lace but looking for a contemporary twist. Many are requesting razor-sharp cuts for a more modern finish.”
6. TROUSERS, TROUSERS, TROUSERS
“The bridal party has grown up. The vast majority of our brides are in their 30s and so are their bridesmaids, they know their style and want to maximise their budgets, favouring styles and colours that their bridesmaids will wear again. We’ve seen a huge surge in requests for trousers among bridesmaids (a rise of 150%) as brides like the idea of mixing and matching silhouettes and shapes.”
7. PROMINENT ACCESSORIES
“When it comes to styling, brides are starting to favour a mix of metals, with silver jewellery staging a comeback. Sunglasses are now a permanent feature of the bridal look, with many brides bringing sunglasses to appointments to check the outfit works with their chosen pair.”
8. FEATHER AND EMBELLISHMENT
“Feather is a strong decadent detail seen across the catwalks, adding drama to the evening look. Update your day- time look with a detachable feather trim for instantly elevating night-time glamour.”
9. SUSTAINABILITY
“Multiple wedding looks also mean that even more importance is placed on brides being able to rewear their pieces long after the wedding day. Many are opting to dye and tailor their pieces afterwards, so investing in silhouettes and fabrics suitable for dyeing are increasingly important to brides.”
For more from Glamour UK’s Fashion Editor Charlie Teather, follow her on Instagram @charlieteather.