10 Wedding Gowns We're In Love With For 2026
With 2026 around the corner, we're looking at the wedding gowns that caught our attention for the new year. This year's standouts range from structured corsets and hand-painted details to clean column silhouettes and textured lace.
With 2026 around the corner, we're looking at the wedding gowns that caught our attention for the new year. This year's standouts range from structured corsets and hand-painted details to clean column silhouettes and textured lace.
Some lean romantic, others feel architectural, but they all share one thing: they're gowns that know what they want to be.
Here are ten dresses we keep coming back to.
1. Oleander by Amsale Aberra
Featuring a feathered texture jacquard skirt and Basque waist, the Oleander stands out as one of our top picks. The modern high neckline in Double duchess silk brings a clean, minimal look that balances the textured skirt below. The Basque waist creates a fitted silhouette that feels both classic and current. This gown works for brides who want something sophisticated without too much fuss.
Perfect for: The fashion-forward bride planning a modern celebration. This gown fits a black-tie wedding or an upscale venue where you want to look polished and feel comfortable in something architectural.
2. Emily by Trish Peng
The Emily gown brings together classic lines with subtle romance. Made in Trish Peng's signature matte satin, this dress features an off-shoulder neckline that leads into a softly ruched bodice. The Basque waist shapes the silhouette before opening into a clean A-line skirt. A side split adds movement and makes walking easier. The dress has full internal structure, so you get a smooth fit without visible boning or seams.
Perfect for: The bride who wants timeless elegance with a touch of romance. We see this working well for garden weddings, intimate celebrations, or any setting where you want to look refined without too much drama. The matte satin gives you a sophisticated finish that photographs beautifully in natural light.
3. Wynter by Jane Hill
The Wynter gown makes a statement with its structured corset bodice layered in fine spot tulle and 3D lace. The lace creates depth and texture without feeling overdone. The gathered sleeves give the dress a contemporary edge, while the thigh-high split adds drama and makes movement easier. The fit and flare silhouette sits close to the body before opening at the skirt. The dress comes in Natural and Nude, both understated options that let the texture do the talking.
Perfect for: The bride who wants to make an entrance. This works well for evening weddings, modern ballrooms, or any setting where you want a dress with presence. The structured bodice means you get support and shape, while the gathered sleeves add something unexpected. This gown suits someone who feels comfortable standing out.
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4. Luna by Sarah Varca
The Luna gown brings together structure and delicate detail. The strapless silhouette features a boned corset with an extended pannier that creates shape through the bodice and hips. The mirrored lace gives the dress dimension, while handmade floral glass bead appliqués add subtle sparkle without overwhelming the silhouette. A center front slit breaks up the skirt and allows for easier movement. The invisible zipper at the back keeps clean lines.
Perfect for: The bride who appreciates craftsmanship and wants something with an editorial edge. This dress works well for formal weddings where you want to feel structured and supported. The boned corset means you get a fitted silhouette, and the handmade appliqués add a custom feel. This suits someone who wants a gown with presence and fine detail.
5. Pearl Halter by Cucculelli Shaheen
The Pearl Fil Coupé Lace Halter Dress brings together delicate lace with a degradé pearl motif. The fil coupé lace creates a textured surface, while the pearl motif fades across the dress for a graduated effect. The halter neckline frames the shoulders and leads to a cut-away back that opens up the silhouette. The dress keeps clean lines despite the detailed surface work, giving you structure without feeling too formal.
Perfect for: The bride who wants something refined with subtle detail. This works well for outdoor ceremonies or intimate weddings where you want to feel polished without too much volume. The halter neckline suits someone comfortable showing their shoulders and back, and the degradé pearl detail adds interest without overwhelming the silhouette. This gown fits a garden setting or a venue with natural light where the lace and pearls can catch the sun.
6. Bri by Galia Lahav
The Bri gown layers corded French lace over glittery blush netting to create a soft shimmer underneath the surface. The corset bodice features a sculpted neckline with a plunge at the center, adorned with embroidered vintage lace shaped into a bow. The sheer bodice stays refined despite the plunge. The full ball gown skirt includes a slit that opens the silhouette and adds movement. The combination of structured corsetry and delicate lace gives you both support and romance.
Perfect for: The bride who wants a fairy tale moment with a modern twist. This works well for formal evening celebrations or romantic garden settings where you want volume and presence. The blush netting underneath adds warmth without being too pink, and the slit keeps the full skirt from feeling too traditional. This suits someone who wants to feel both dressed up and able to move freely.
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7. Lua by Danielle Frankel
The Lua gown combines crinkle organza and chiffon bias strips with hand-painted iris florals at the waist. The nude bobinette bodice features ivory crinkle organza bias strip embroidery, while transparent chiffon bias strip horsehair embroidery cascades over the silk wool twill column skirt. The crinkle texture adds dimension without weight, and the column silhouette creates a long, clean line. An invisible zipper at the back keeps the look seamless. The hand-painted iris florals sit at the natural waist, drawing the eye to the narrowest point.
Perfect for: The bride who wants something artistic and refined. This works well for intimate weddings, art gallery ceremonies, or outdoor celebrations where you want to feel light and mobile. The column silhouette suits someone who prefers a fitted shape over volume, and the hand-painted florals add a personal touch without feeling too decorative. This gown fits someone who appreciates craft and wants a dress that feels unique.
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8. Swan by Eisen Stein
The Swan gown comes from the Wild Wings collection, which features soft ethereal tulle and custom-made lace. The collection includes nude corsets, high slits, and plunging illusion necklines, with accents of crystal beading, wispy feathers, and 3D foliage embellishments.
Perfect for: The bride who wants something fashion-forward with a romantic, ethereal feel. This collection suits someone drawn to nature-inspired details and modern silhouettes. The Wild Wings aesthetic works well for outdoor celebrations, destination weddings, or any setting where you want to feel both glamorous and free to move.
9. Yvetta Gown by Markarian
The Yvetta gown features a split corseted bodice made from satin finish dupioni silk. The off-the-shoulder neckline pairs with short puff sleeves that sit at the upper arm. The gathered waist creates definition before opening into a gown-length skirt. The dress has full lining throughout, giving you structure and coverage. The dupioni silk has a natural slub texture that adds subtle variation to the fabric surface. Made in the USA from start to finish.
Perfect for: The bride who wants classic romance with structure. This works well for traditional church ceremonies, formal ballrooms, or historic venues where you want to feel both supported and elegant. The corseted bodice gives you a fitted silhouette, and the off-shoulder neckline frames the collarbone without feeling too exposed. This suits someone who wants a gown that feels timeless and well made.
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10. Bellavue by Maggie Sottero
The Bellevue gown features unembellished Chantilly lace throughout, letting the lace pattern create the visual interest. The illusion bodice shows exposed boning detail that adds structure while keeping the look transparent. The strapless sweetheart neckline sits deep, creating an illusion effect at the chest. The gown is lined in Rosario crepe back satin, which gives you coverage and a smooth feel against the skin. A zipper closure runs up the back with covered buttons trailing all the way to the hem. The extended train features scallop illusion Chantilly lace that continues the lace pattern from the bodice.
Perfect for: The bride who wants lace with a modern edge. This works well for garden ceremonies, vineyard weddings, or intimate celebrations where you want something romantic without too much embellishment. The exposed boning gives you structure and creates an architectural detail, while the unembellished lace keeps the look clean. This suits someone who appreciates craftsmanship and wants a gown that feels both delicate and well constructed.
