8 spring 2024 bridal dress trends for warm-weather weddings

Meghan Powers
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Collage of bridalwear from Tanner Fletcher, Grace Loves Lave, and Claire Pettibone.
Elegant silhouettes, lush lace, suave suiting and more await fashion-forward brides this spring. From left: Offerings from Tanner Fletcher, Grace Loves Lace and Claire Pettibone.

The affianced and married among us know that planning a wedding is all about celebrating love in the company of friends and family. But it’s also about the dress.

As top bridal brands unveil their spring collections, we’ve rounded up seven stand-out labels to shop — whether you’re searching for a gorgeous wedding gown, a classic tux or something totally outside the box.

For decadent drapery: Honor NYC

A few of the ethereal loks from Honor NYC’s latest bridal collection. Images: Courtesy of Honor NYC
A few of the ethereal loks from Honor NYC’s latest bridal collection. Images: Courtesy of Honor NYC

Honor NYC’s bridal mission statement is to “transcend ordinary life” and capture “what it feels like to be in love,” according to founder and designer Giovanna Randall. The whimsical fabrics and dimensional flourishes deployed in the brand’s eighth bridal collection will lend a magical atmosphere to any wedding.

For effortless luxury: Grace Loves Lace

Grace Love Lace’s latest capsule collection includes (from left) the “Mavi,” “Cupid” and “Aire” dress styles — with not a hint of lace in sight. Images: Courtesy of Grace Loves Lace
Grace Love Lace’s latest capsule collection includes (from left) the “Mavi,” “Cupid” and “Aire” dress styles — with not a hint of lace in sight. Images: Courtesy of Grace Loves Lace

Prioritizing sustainability, ethical production and the radiant confidence that comes with comfort, Grace Loves Lace was founded in Australia in 2011. But in a departure from its name, the brand’s latest capsule collection features no lace whatsoever — marking a turn toward sleek, “understated elegance” for the Boho-bride label.

For unisex splendor: Tanner Fletcher

Tanner Fletcher’s debut bridal collection plays with expectations for traditional wedding garb, mixing classic styles with genre-defying fashion moments. Images: Courtesy of Tanner Fletcher
Tanner Fletcher’s debut bridal collection plays with expectations for traditional wedding garb, mixing classic styles with genre-defying fashion moments. Images: Courtesy of Tanner Fletcher

Design duo Tanner Tichie and Fletcher Kassel are making waves with their debut Tanner Fletcher bridal collection, which aims to “push the boundaries between masculinity and femininity.” The 2023 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists eschew gender labels for style galore, as evidenced by their array of suits, blouses, ball gowns and mini dresses — bedecked with bows, crocheted flowers, raw-edge ruffles and even sikly garters. Made for brides, grooms and every sort of guest, the offerings redefine what wedding-wear can be.

For balletcore bridal: Bronx and Banco

Ballerina bridal par excellence is on offer in Bronx and Banco’s debut bridal collection. Images: Courtesy of Bronx and Banco
Ballerina bridal par excellence is on offer in Bronx and Banco’s debut bridal collection. Images: Courtesy of Bronx and Banco

“La Danse Blanche” is another debut bridal collection, this time from Beyoncé-endorsed evening-wear label Bronx and Banco. In the words of founder and designer Natalia De’Banco, the collection — made up of 22 looks, including itty-bitty tutus, outrageous organza numbers, peek-a-boo corsets and cheeky hoisery — honors the “divine femininity and unwavering strength” of ballerinas.

For classics with a twist: Alejandra Alonso Rojas

Alejandra Alonso Rojas’ debut bridal collection includes (from left) “The Parachute” gown, a lacey flared jacket with wide-leg lace pants and a one-shoulder bow gown with a train. Images: Courtesy of Alejandra Alonso Rojas
Alejandra Alonso Rojas’ debut bridal collection includes (from left) “The Parachute” gown, a lacey flared jacket with wide-leg lace pants and a one-shoulder bow gown with a train. Images: Courtesy of Alejandra Alonso Rojas

“Effortless, modern and feminine” — this was Alejandra Alonso Rojas’ philosophy when designing her debut bridal collection. Featuring semi-sheer suits, floor-length gowns and short-hemmed dresses in an array of colors, AAR’s meticulously-crafted collection has a broad variety of styles for the blushing bride.

For sweet silhouettes: Molly Goddard

Flip through the calendar of gowns from Molly Goddard: (from left) “March,” “April,” “May” and “June.” Images: Wynston Shannon
Flip through the calendar of gowns from Molly Goddard: (from left) “March,” “April,” “May” and “June.” Images: Wynston Shannon

Counting down the months until the big day? So is Molly Goddard. The label’s latest launch includes four new dresses, aptly named “March,” “April,” “May” and “June.” The brand offers ready-to-wear, made-to-wear and bespoke bridal services, with gowns characterized by playful touches and unusual silhouettes.

For feminine flair: Claire Pettibone

Claire Pettibone has just opened a dreamy new NYC flagship, complete with her signature romantic styles. Images: Elisabeth Messina
Claire Pettibone has just opened a dreamy new NYC flagship, complete with her signature romantic styles. Images: Elisabeth Messina

Claire Pettibone’s romantic styles are suddenly much more accessible for NYC brides with the opening of a new Manhattan flagship last week in the Garment District (the new salon is housed inside Nicole Bridal NYC). If your dream wedding dress includes floral details and lots of lace, this is your new go-to shop.

For modern fairy tales: Hera Couture

Hera Couture gowns, including (from left) the “Adrian,” “Vienna” and “Johanna,” capture a once-upon-a-time vibe. Images: Courtesy of Hera Couture
Hera Couture gowns, including (from left) the “Adrian,” “Vienna” and “Johanna,” capture a once-upon-a-time vibe. Images: Courtesy of Hera Couture

With their gorgeous draping and statement sleeves, the 12 gowns in Hera Couture’s latest collection, “Amplified Simplicity,” look straight out of a fairy tale. The New Zealand-based brand is also sold in stockists throughout the US — for brides hoping to begin their happily ever after in a Hera gown.