If you thought Kate Middleton’s wedding dress made a mark on the bridal world, you haven’t seen the Meghan Markle effect. From Theia, to Rivini, to Monique Lhuillier, and Morilee, you could feel the royal wedding‘s influence all over this Bridal Fashion Week. Tiaras, capes, and sharp pantsuits (hello Meghan Markle’s signature style!), all gave us serious royal wedding vibes. There were also sexy plunging necklines, contrasted with modest (dare we say Victorian) high neck and long sleeve styles, and just a hint of lavender to give us a bit of color this season.
Getting married in 2019? Scroll through for the only wedding dress trends you need to see.

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Royal Wedding Fever
Looks like we’re not the only ones suffering from royal wedding mania. Meghan Markle hasn’t even walked down the aisle yet, and we’re already seeing her effect on bridal fashion. From glittering tiaras, to regal styles that felt very similar to some of history’s most iconic royal brides, most of the collections we saw had something fit for a princess.
Above: Wedding dress by Theia

Greg Kessler for Kessler Studio
Wedding dress by Monique Lhuillier

Courtesy of Theia
Wedding dress by Theia

Courtesy of Oleg Cassini for David’s Bridal
Wedding dress by Oleg Cassini for David’s Bridal

Dan Lecca
Wedding dress by Morilee by Madeline Gardner

Courtesy of Reem Acra
Wedding dress by Reem Acra

Photo by Sarra Fleur
Wedding dress by Anne Barge

Courtesy of Romona Keveza
Wedding dress by Romona Keveza

Taylor Jewell
Wedding Jumpsuits
Like bows, jumpsuits have become part of the bridal vernacular. Sweet pants are no longer just for courthouse weddings, with many brides opting to change into a reception outfit, and going for a chic, modern jumpsuits.
Above: Wedding pantsuit by Lela Rose

Courtesy of Naeem Khan
Bridal jumpsuit by Naeem Khan

Courtesy of Viktor & Rolf
Bridal jumpsuit by Mariage Viktor & Rolf

Courtesy of Danielle Frankel
Wedding dress by Danielle Frankel

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Jumpsuit by Mira Zwillinger

Dan Lecca
Jumpsuit by Gracy Accad

Courtesy of Rivini by Rita Vinieris
Jumpsuit by Rivini by Rita Vinieris

Courtesy of Rivini by Rita Vinieris
Jumpsuit by Rivini by Rita Vinieris

TAWFICKESPRIELLA
Jumpsuit by Francesca Miranda

Masato Onoda
Jumpsuit by Wtoo by Watters

Courtesy of Galia Lahav
Jumpsuit by Gala by Galia Lahav

Courtesy of Alexandra Grecco
Jumpsuit by Alexandra Grecco

Courtesy of Amsale
Clean and Simple
This season’s minimal aesthetic felt like an homage to Amsale Aberra. Clean lines, simple tailoring, and just a hint of 90s nostalgia had us falling in love with these gowns.
Above: Wedding dress by Amsale

Courtesy of Jenny Packham
Wedding dress by Jenny Packham

Courtesy of Reem Acra
Wedding dress by Reem Acra

Courtesy of Theia
Wedding dress by Theia

Dan Lecca
Wedding dress by Gracy Accad

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Wedding dress by Justin Alexander

Masato Onoda
Wedding dress by Willowby by Watters

Courtesy of Jenny Packham
Lavender
Pantone’s color of the year may be violet, but it was all about light shades of lavender for the latest crop of wedding dresses. Pastels popped up in many collections, including Vera Wang, Jenny Packham, and Hayley Paige.
Above: Wedding dress by Jenny Packham

Courtesy of Vera Wang
Wedding dress by Vera Wang

Courtesy of Hayley Paige
Wedding dress by Hayley Paige

Courtesy of Leanne Marshall
Wedding dress by Leanne Marshall

Greg Kessler for Kessler Studio
Mock Turtlenecks
While the naked dress still found its way into many collections, a more modest aesthetic reigned supreme at almost every collection. Mock turtlenecks were everywhere this season, from modern and sleek at Monique Lhuillier, to in full on lace at Reem Acra.
Above: Wedding dress by Monique Lhuillier

Courtesy of Reem Acra
Wedding dress by Reem Acra

Dan Lecca
Wedding dress by Gracy Accad

Courtesy of Amsale
Wedding dress by Amsale

Courtesy of Allison Webb
Wedding dress by Allison Webb

Courtesy of Viktor & Rolf
Wedding dress by Mariage Viktor & Rolf

Courtesy of Elizabeth Fillmore
Wedding dress by Elizabeth Fillmore

Courtesy of Theia
Metallics
These are the days of disco as far as wedding dress designers are concerned. Metallics—so much gold and silver—ruled the runways, and are the perfect statement for a bride who’s all about glitz and glamour.
Wedding dress by Theia

Courtesy of Galina Signature by David’s Bridal
Wedding dress by Galina Signature for David’s Bridal

Courtesy of Galina Signature by David’s Bridal
Wedding dress by Galina Signature for David’s Bridal

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Wedding dress by Mira Zwillinger

Courtesy of Rivini by Rita Vinieris
Wedding dress by Rivini by Rita Vinieris

Masato Onoda
Wedding dress by Wtoo by Watters

Courtesy of Galia Lahav
Wedding dress by Galia Lahav Couture

Courtesy of Elizabeth Fillmore
Wedding dress by Elizabeth Fillmore

Taylor Jewell
Regal Capes and Trains
The longer the better when it came to trains this season. Designers also continued to double down on the cape trend—princess vibes are on the rise, if you haven’t heard. We loved this trend in whisper thin tulle at Anne Barge and Alexandra Grecco, and in all of its regal glory at Lela Rose.
Above: Wedding dress by Lela Rose

Courtesy of Romona Keveza
Wedding dress by Legends by Romona Keveza

Courtesy of Yaniv Persy Couture
Wedding dress by Yaniv Persy

Courtesy of Naeem Khan
Wedding dress by Naeem Khan

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Wedding dress by Justin Alexander

Photo by Sarra Fleur
Wedding dress by Anne Barge

Courtesy of Viktor & Rolf
Wedding dress by Mariage Viktor & Rolf

Photo by Mike Colon
Wedding dress by Berta

Courtesy of Alexandra Grecco
Wedding dress by Alexandra Grecco

Courtesy of Galia Lahav
The Return of the Ball Gown
The Royal Wedding effect keeps trickling down this list of trends. After seasons of lithe sheaths, and a-line creations dominating the runways, many designers welcomed the return of the full figured ball gown. Princess brides are having quite a year.
Above: Wedding dress by Galia Lahav Couture

Greg Kessler for Kessler Studio
Wedding dress by Monique Lhuillier

Courtesy of Reem Acra
Wedding dress by Reem Acra

Courtesy of Viktor & Rolf
Wedding dress by Mariage by Viktor & Rolf

Courtesy of Vera Wang
Wedding dress by Vera Wang

TAWFICKESPRIELLA
Wedding dress by Francesca Miranda

Courtesy of Reem Acra
Heavy Embellishments
Designers weren’t shy about covering wedding dresses in oversized, 3-d, heavy floral embellishments.
Above: Wedding dress by Reem Acra

Taylor Jewell
Wedding dress by Lela Rose

Masato Onoda
Wedding dress by Willowby by Watters

Masato Onoda
Wedding dress by Watters

Courtesy of Viktor & Rolf
Wedding dress by Mariage by Viktor & Rolf

Taylor Jewell
Statement Bows
If we had any doubt bows were here to stay, Spring 2019’s wedding dresses wiped that right out. Oversized, statement bows were everywhere, and make for a perfectly ladylike wedding day look.
Above: Wedding dress by Lela Rose

Dan Lecca
Wedding dress by Morilee by Madeline Gardner

Courtesy of Viktor & Rolf
Wedding dress by Mariage Viktor & Rolf

Greg Kessler for Kessler Studio
The Super Plunge
The deep v is getting deeper and deeper. Designer snuck in some illusion netting into the décolletage and took v-necks almost to the navel this season. The result: an ultra sexy bridal look that still feels appropriate.
Above: Wedding dress by Monique Lhuillier

Photo by Mike Colon
Wedding dress by Berta

Photo by Mike Colon
Wedding dress by Berta

Courtesy of Alexandra Grecco
Wedding dress by Alexandra Grecco

Courtesy of Reem Acra
Wedding dress by Reem Acra

Courtesy of Viktor & Rolf
Wedding dress by Mariage by Viktor & Rolf

TAWFICKESPRIELLA
Wedding dress by Francesca Miranda

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Wedding dress by Mira Zwillinger