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If you’re about to embark on wedding dress shopping spree you’re in luck! There have never been so many options in terms of gorgeous, wearable wedding dress trends. On our recent trip to New York Bridal Fashion Week, we were blown away by the dress styles we saw on the runway, which ranged from short, sleek 1960’s minis with matching coats and sexy back-revealing numbers to colour-blocked gowns and fashionable dresses with peplums. There were so many amazing wedding dress trends to choose from it was hard to curate the best-of-the-best down to a shortlist of essential looks. Which of these 16 stunning new styles will you choose for your big day?

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114559 16. Mini-Dresses If you've got the legs, this is the wedding dress style for you. Almost every designer at Bridal Fashion Week showed a short and sassy mini like this one by <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/reem-acra-spring-2014-wedding-dresses/attachment/reem-acra-bridal-spring-2014-6/">Reem Acra</a>. The mini also makes a great option for a second wedding dress if you want to switch it up mid-party! Photography courtesy of <a href="https://fairchildphoto.licensestream.com/LicenseStream/Portal/index.aspx" target=" blank">Fairchild Photo Service</a>. Wedding Dress Trend: Minis https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Reem-Acra-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-05-600x901-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Reem-Acra-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-05-600x901.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Reem-Acra-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-05-600x901.jpg 600 901 [] https://weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/the-hottest-new-wedding-dress-trends/slide/reem-acra-spring-2014-wedding-dresses-05-600x901/ reem-acra-spring-2014-wedding-dresses-05-600x901 0 0

114562 15. Veils The veil is officially the 'it' accessory again for brides. There were lots of long, tulle trails spotted, some left simple and unadorned, others embellished with elaborate ribbons, crystals, gold metallic details and of course, lace. Photography courtesy of <a href="https://fairchildphoto.licensestream.com/LicenseStream/Portal/index.aspx" target=" blank">Fairchild Photo Service</a>. Wedding Dress Trend: Veils https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Theia-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dress_23-600x900-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Theia-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dress_23-600x900.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Theia-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dress_23-600x900.jpg 600 900 [] https://weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/the-hottest-new-wedding-dress-trends/slide/theia-spring-2014-wedding-dress_23-600x900/ theia-spring-2014-wedding-dress_23-600x900 0 0

114555 14. Black and White We love contrast, and just as black and white is huge in fashion, so too is it in bridal. Instead of hits of bold colour like we saw a few seasons back, designers like <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/maggie-sottero-spring-2014-wedding-dresses/attachment/maggie-sottero-bridal-spring-2014-10/">Maggie Sottero</a> are keeping it simple and dressing up their bridal whites with chic hits of black. Photography courtesy of <a href="https://fairchildphoto.licensestream.com/LicenseStream/Portal/index.aspx" target=" blank">Fairchild Photo Service</a>. Wedding Dress Trend: Black and White https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Maggie-Sottero-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-09-600x672-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Maggie-Sottero-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-09-600x672.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Maggie-Sottero-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-09-600x672.jpg 600 672 [] https://weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/the-hottest-new-wedding-dress-trends/slide/maggie-sottero-spring-2014-wedding-dresses-09-600x672/ maggie-sottero-spring-2014-wedding-dresses-09-600x672 0 0

114554 13. Mermaid Skirts Canadian designer <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/ines-di-santo-spring-2014-wedding-dresses/attachment/ines-di-santo-bridal-spring-2014-41/">Ines Di Santo</a> is the undisputed queen of the mermaid-style dress and this season she set the trend with her airy, tulle skirts that swooshed beautifully down the runway. Photography courtesy of <a href="https://fairchildphoto.licensestream.com/LicenseStream/Portal/index.aspx" target=" blank">Fairchild Photo Service</a>. Wedding Dress Trend: Mermaid Skirts https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Ines-DiSanto-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-40-600x805-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Ines-DiSanto-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-40-600x805.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Ines-DiSanto-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-40-600x805.jpg 600 805 [] https://weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/the-hottest-new-wedding-dress-trends/slide/ines-disanto-spring-2014-wedding-dresses-40-600x805/ ines-disanto-spring-2014-wedding-dresses-40-600x805 0 0

114552 12. Lace <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/carolina-herrera-spring-2014-wedding-dresses/attachment/carolina-herrera-bridal-spring-2014-55/">Carolina Herrera's</a> collection celebrated this iconic bridal fabric in all incarnations and the results were stunning. White and ivory laces trimmed in delicate silver and gold threading made the fabric look even more luxe. Photography courtesy of <a href="https://fairchildphoto.licensestream.com/LicenseStream/Portal/index.aspx" target=" blank">Fairchild Photo Service</a>. Wedding Dress Trend: Lace https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Carolina-Herrera-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-94-600x900-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Carolina-Herrera-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-94-600x900.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Carolina-Herrera-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-94-600x900.jpg 600 900 [] https://weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/the-hottest-new-wedding-dress-trends/slide/carolina-herrera-spring-2014-wedding-dresses-94-600x900/ carolina-herrera-spring-2014-wedding-dresses-94-600x900 0 0

114553 11. Cap Sleeves I addition to bracelet- and wrist-lengths, delicate cap sleeves like these ones at <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/christos-spring-2014-wedding-dresses/attachment/christos-bridal-spring-2014-2/">Christos</a> also prevailed for Spring 2014. Photography courtesy of <a href="https://fairchildphoto.licensestream.com/LicenseStream/Portal/index.aspx" target=" blank">Fairchild Photo Service</a>. Wedding Dress Trend: Cap Sleeves https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Christos-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-01-600x900-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Christos-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-01-600x900.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Christos-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-01-600x900.jpg 600 900 [] https://weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/the-hottest-new-wedding-dress-trends/slide/christos-spring-2014-wedding-dresses-01-600x900/ christos-spring-2014-wedding-dresses-01-600x900 0 0

114561 10. High-Low Hemlines Hemline dilemmas are officially a thing of the past! With dresses like this gorgeous <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/rivini-spring-2014-wedding-dresses/">Rivini</a> creation, you can showcase your killer shoes and have a train that follows you down the aisle. Photography courtesy of <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/rivini-spring-2014-wedding-dresses/attachment/rivini-bridal-spring-2014-16/" target=" blank">Fairchild Photo Service</a>. Wedding Dress Trend: High-Low Hemlines https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Rivini-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-80-600x900-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Rivini-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-80-600x900.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Rivini-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-80-600x900.jpg 600 900 [] https://weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/the-hottest-new-wedding-dress-trends/slide/rivini-spring-2014-wedding-dresses-80-600x900/ rivini-spring-2014-wedding-dresses-80-600x900 0 0

114550 9. Origami Detailing <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/angel-sanchez-spring-2014-wedding-dresses/attachment/angel-sanchez-bridal-spring-2014-24/">Angel Sanchez</a> is renown for his impeccable and interesting design details and he wowed with his latest collection, which was full of interesting nips and tucks on the bodice which made for dresses that looked like origami art pieces! Photography courtesy of <a href="https://fairchildphoto.licensestream.com/LicenseStream/Portal/index.aspx" target=" blank">Fairchild Photo Service</a>. Wedding Dress Trend: Origami Detailing https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Angel-Sanchez-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-68-600x900-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Angel-Sanchez-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-68-600x900.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Angel-Sanchez-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-68-600x900.jpg 600 900 [] https://weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/the-hottest-new-wedding-dress-trends/slide/angel-sanchez-spring-2014-wedding-dresses-68-600x900/ angel-sanchez-spring-2014-wedding-dresses-68-600x900 0 0

114556 8. Boat Necklines This neckline is a gorgeous way to showcase your shoulders and decollete and also cover up! <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/marchesa-spring-2014-wedding-dresses/attachment/marchesa-bridal-spring-2014-16/">Marchesa</a> hit the mark with this lovely ladylike design. Photography courtesy of <a href="https://fairchildphoto.licensestream.com/LicenseStream/Portal/index.aspx" target=" blank">Fairchild Photo Service</a>. Wedding Dress Trend: Boat Necklines https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Marchesa-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dress_15-600x900-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Marchesa-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dress_15-600x900.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Marchesa-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dress_15-600x900.jpg 600 900 [] https://weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/the-hottest-new-wedding-dress-trends/slide/marchesa-spring-2014-wedding-dress_15-600x900/ marchesa-spring-2014-wedding-dress_15-600x900 0 0

114563 7. Colour Blocking Leave it to <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/vera-wang-spring-2014-wedding-dresses/attachment/vera-wang-bridal-spring-2014-24/">Vera Wang</a> to present the edgiest wedding dress collection of Bridal Fashion Week! Vera's black and white collection became an instant classic from the moment the first model appeared on the runway. Photography courtesy of <a href="https://fairchildphoto.licensestream.com/LicenseStream/Portal/index.aspx" target=" blank">Fairchild Photo Service</a>. Wedding Dress Trend: Colour Blocking https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Vera-Wang-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dress_23-600x900-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Vera-Wang-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dress_23-600x900.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Vera-Wang-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dress_23-600x900.jpg 600 900 [] https://weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/the-hottest-new-wedding-dress-trends/slide/vera-wang-spring-2014-wedding-dress_23-600x900/ vera-wang-spring-2014-wedding-dress_23-600x900 0 0

114551 6. Asymmetry The one-shouldered wedding dress is a gorgeous option if you want a design that is a little bit sexy and sassy. We especially love this tailored style seen at <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/amsale-spring-2014-wedding-dresses/attachment/amsale-bridal-spring-2014-23/">Amsale</a> with its simple and classic tailoring. Photography courtesy of <a href="https://fairchildphoto.licensestream.com/LicenseStream/Portal/index.aspx" target=" blank">Fairchild Photo Service</a>. Wedding Dress Trend: Asymmetry https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Armsale-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dress_22-600x900-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Armsale-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dress_22-600x900.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Armsale-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dress_22-600x900.jpg 600 900 [] https://weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/the-hottest-new-wedding-dress-trends/slide/armsale-spring-2014-wedding-dress_22-600x900/ armsale-spring-2014-wedding-dress_22-600x900 0 0

114560 5. Sexy Backs We saw this trend occur on the Fall 2013 bridal runways and it continues for Spring 2014. Peekaboo backs like this lacey number seen at <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/rivini-spring-2014-wedding-dresses/attachment/rivini-bridal-spring-2014-12/">Rivini</a> were everywhere, with some dresses even sporting plunges that dipped to the waistline! Photography courtesy of <a href="https://fairchildphoto.licensestream.com/LicenseStream/Portal/index.aspx" target=" blank">Fairchild Photo Service</a>. Wedding Dress Trend: Sexy Backs https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Rivini-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-76-600x900-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Rivini-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-76-600x900.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Rivini-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-76-600x900.jpg 600 900 [] https://weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/the-hottest-new-wedding-dress-trends/slide/rivini-spring-2014-wedding-dresses-76-600x900/ rivini-spring-2014-wedding-dresses-76-600x900 0 0

114558 4. Sleeves Two years on, the Kate Middleton effect continues with designers like <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/oscar-de-la-renta-spring-2014-wedding-dresses/attachment/oscar-de-la-renta-bridal-spring-2014-23/">Oscar de la Renta</a> showing wedding dresses with full-length lace sleeves for a look that embodies classic elegance. Photography courtesy of <a href="https://fairchildphoto.licensestream.com/LicenseStream/Portal/index.aspx" target=" blank">Fairchild Photo Service</a>. Wedding Dress Trend: Sleeves https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Oscar-De-La-Renta-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-22-600x900-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Oscar-De-La-Renta-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-22-600x900.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Oscar-De-La-Renta-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dresses-22-600x900.jpg 600 900 [] https://weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/the-hottest-new-wedding-dress-trends/slide/oscar-de-la-renta-spring-2014-wedding-dresses-22-600x900/ oscar-de-la-renta-spring-2014-wedding-dresses-22-600x900 0 0

114557 3. Capes Talk about making an entrance! From floor-length stunners, like this fabulous flowing number at <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/monique-lhuillier-spring-2014-wedding-dresses/attachment/monique-lhuillier-bridal-spring-2014-68/">Monique Lhuillier</a>, to short lacey capelets and pretty fur stolls, capes made an appearance on nearly every runway. Photography courtesy of <a href="https://fairchildphoto.licensestream.com/LicenseStream/Portal/index.aspx" target=" blank">Fairchild Photo Service</a>. Wedding Dress Trend: Capes https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Monique-Lhuillier-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dress_067-600x900-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Monique-Lhuillier-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dress_067-600x900.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Monique-Lhuillier-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dress_067-600x900.jpg 600 900 [] https://weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/the-hottest-new-wedding-dress-trends/slide/monique-lhuillier-spring-2014-wedding-dress_067-600x900/ monique-lhuillier-spring-2014-wedding-dress_067-600x900 0 0

114570 2. Sparkle There weren't a ton of embellishments on the Spring 2014 runways but what we did see was a gorgeous shimmer effect on gowns like this one from <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/kenneth-pool-spring-2014-wedding-dresses/attachment/kenneth-pool-bridal-spring-2014-20/">Kenneth Pool</a>, which was detailed with delicate crystals to create a very art deco effect. Photography courtesy of <a href="https://fairchildphoto.licensestream.com/LicenseStream/Portal/index.aspx" target=" blank">Fairchild Photo Service</a>. Wedding Dress Trend: Sparkle https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Kenneth-Pool-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dress_19-600x900-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Kenneth-Pool-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dress_19-600x900.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Kenneth-Pool-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dress_19-600x900.jpg 600 900 [] https://weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/the-hottest-new-wedding-dress-trends/slide/kenneth-pool-spring-2014-wedding-dress_19-600x900/ kenneth-pool-spring-2014-wedding-dress_19-600x900 0 0

114571 1. Peplums The peplum—seen here at <a href="http://www.weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/marchesa-spring-2014-wedding-dresses/attachment/marchesa-bridal-spring-2014-8/">Marchesa</a>—continued to be a major bridal design detail but this season dresses featured controlled volume to give the waist a tailored nipped-in effect. Photography courtesy of <a href="https://fairchildphoto.licensestream.com/LicenseStream/Portal/index.aspx" target=" blank">Fairchild Photo Service</a>. Wedding Dress Trend: Peplums https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Marchesa-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dress_07-600x900-105x105.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Marchesa-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dress_07-600x900.jpg https://weddingbells.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Marchesa-Spring-2014-Wedding-Dress_07-600x900.jpg 600 900 [] https://weddingbells.ca/fashion-beauty/wedding-dresses/the-hottest-new-wedding-dress-trends/slide/marchesa-spring-2014-wedding-dress_07-600x900/ marchesa-spring-2014-wedding-dress_07-600x900 0 0