You’ve finally accepted one of many wedding proposals directed your way and you’re planning for the big day sometime in 2010. The big question for most brides-to-be is what the styles of wedding dresses will be in the near future. Well, what you need to know about 2010 wedding dress trends is easily obtainable, if you take a few minutes to do a bit of research.

Whether sleek and with a very low hemline in the traditional manner, or cut short and with an ultra-modern look, there are a number of different styles making their way through the couture lines of all the top designers today. The below are a few things you need to know when it comes to upcoming styles:

• The traditional look will always have a place, no matter the year or the wedding theme. This sort of dress is a little billowy, and the fabrics used are rich and luxurious. They’re also always white in color, and appropriate for just about any time of the year or style of wedding.
• Wedding dress trends these days are highly flexible and diverse. If you choose, you can go for the most currently popular style, which is a sleek silhouette, and perfect for a person of slim build and dimensions. These dresses are what are called “figure hugging,” so make sure the body matches the dress. Top designers in this style are Justin Alexander and Maggie Sottero.
• If you’re up for a little Hollywood-type glamour and style, then 50s-style wedding gowns are for you. These dresses are usually adorned in a belted waistline, with most having hemlines that reach all the way to the floor, though a number of them have hems that go only to the knees, with a sheer overlayer that accentuates the hem and the legs underneath them. A few top designers of this style are Stephanie Allin and Suzanne Ermann.
• Tea-length wedding dresses are ideal for the wedding that’s a bit less traditional and a bit more modern in character. They have hems that fall just below the knees, for the most part, and work well when you want to show off your legs and an expensive pair of shoes, perhaps. They also have bodices that work well to highlight your available assets while also being more than demure and appropriate for a wedding. Top-shelf designers of these sorts of dresses are Leigh Hetherington and Allan Hanna.
• Another noticeable trend in wedding dress design for 2010 has been the use of asymmetrical-looking dresses, which have a single shoulder in place of the strapless gown. Top designers and fashion mavens say these sorts of dresses are great for what are called “destination weddings.” It tends to show off the neck and shoulders, so take some time to tone those areas up.

The range and depth of wedding dress styles today has never been greater or more fashionable. Everything from traditional (right down to an elaborate headdress and tiara) to tea-length “non-traditional” styles are accepted and in many cases eagerly sought after. Take some time to look at what you’d like to be wed in, and then go for it.

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Every year bridal trends change and these trends come out in time of the spring/summer season which is traditionally recognized as the bridal season. This year things have fallen out of the more traditional approach to weddings and even black wedding dresses have become popular. This is a unique trend and if you want to wear black to get married then you will be in keeping with one of the hottest trends.

While black wedding dresses may never be as popular as the white version, they still may an option for anyone getting married to do so in a one-of-a kind dress. If black is your favorite color and you can see yourself being married in it, why not? Wedding dress designers will be more than happy to help you find something you love, and you will more than likely be able to alter it so it can be worn again.

In the year 2007 black wedding dresses were popular and the trend is back more than ever. The European fashion houses have shown this to be true, it is being used in bridal decor as an accent color for bouquets and table linen. Too much black however is considered to be depressing, so don’t go over the top with its use.

As the wedding season gets into full swing, fashion houses are already preparing for the demand for black wedding dresses. Store bought dresses are already available and designers are working overtime to keep up with the demand for different designs. Black bridal apparel tends to be of more traditional wedding design, with hand sewn Swarovski crystals and beadwork appearing on boned bodices, and these bodices are being matched with A-line skirts. Silk is a popular fabric to use in these designs.

Remember if you decide to wear a black wedding dress you will put yourself in the front-line to receive critique. Traditional bridal pundits feel that wearing black goes somewhat against the grain. However it is your wedding day and you also have to remember that you get to wear exactly what you want to wear.

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With the winter behind us, we find one of the first spring trends to come to the fore is the latest bridal trends. By tradition spring and summer is the wedding season, so designers are getting out ideas thick and fast. But is it truly necessary to have a formal wedding dress? Not according to this season’s bridal pundits!

The formal wedding dress is fast becoming a thing of the past, much like dial-up modems and drug-free labors. This season we have been given a great opportunity to get really funky when organizing our weddings and there are a number of hugely popular trends, one of the most popular is country chic. Forget satin high heeled shoes that you will never wear again and don cowboy boots instead, you will be at the forefront of bridal fashion.

Hiring a barn in a beautiful country setting is far more economical than the ballroom at the Hyatt. You will more than likely be able to accommodate the same amount of guest, if not more at a fraction of the cost. Country styled bridal dresses are great fun as well as very beautiful. Treating your guests to a barbecue and barn dance, while you and your groom go off into the sunset on a hay-ride is incredibly romantic.

Your creativity can be unleashed to it fullest, and three are no limitations to the kind of wedding you are able to have in a country setting. Vineyards are also a fantastic venue to have a wedding. Because a country setting is so exquisite, there is very little need to hire expensive decorations, buy tons of flowers, or even make use of a wedding planner. Asian weddings are also hot and a cherry blossom orchard makes the most divine setting.

Just because you think it might be expected of you to wear a formal wedding dress is no excuse to have to wear one. The latest trends dictate this to be so, and this is the reason you give to your mother to get out of wearing, satin, lace and pearls. Super short wedding minis are in fashion again and these are really chic designs. Dress them up with ankle strap sandals or a pair of Jimmy Choo’s and away you go.

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If you are making plans to get married and you can’t find the dress you are looking for, don’t feel alone. This is exactly what happened to Vera Wang, she was a fashion pundit, but when she decided to get married she could not find a dress that she was happy with. This sparked her interest in creating Vera Wang wedding dresses and the bridal wear industry, and the rest is history. Vera Wang has become one of the most well known names in the bridal industry and she is one of the most popular bridal designers for Hollywood brides.

Her first instinct in terms of design, was to make apparel for ice skaters, I suppose we can guess why, you can get really creative with this type of costume. However because she couldn’t find a wedding dress for herself when she wanted to get married back in the 1980’s she turned to bridal wear.

Vera Wang was the assistant and then the fashion director at Vogue for many years. After which she joined the team at Ralph Lauren, where she designed accessories. Once she was married however she decided to go out on her own and with financial help from her father she launched her own bridal wear label.

After the launch of her label, she soon made huge waves in the bridal fashion industry. This was because she did not stick to dress design only. She took the whole concept one step further and incorporated shoes and every other bridal accessory, which took the world by storm. After a very short while, word got around and Vera was asked by Hollywood celebrities to design evening wear for them.

Many of the very biggest names in Hollywood have asked Vera to design both evening and bridal wear for them. To name but a few, Whoopi Goldberg, Charlize Theron, Holly Hunter and Meg Ryan! Her signature perfume was launched in 2002 and if you get married in a Vera Wang wedding dress, wearing Vera Wang shoes you get the best of everything.

Vera Wang shoes are world renowned for their satin work, but not only this they are also renowned for their comfort. When you wear her designs not only will you feel exquisite, you will also be completely comfy. What better way to feel on your wedding day?

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Traditional wedding dresses are completely different to informal wedding dresses. Many more women are opting to dress in a more informal manner when they get married as marriage venues become less traditional. The beauty of wearing an informal wedding dress is that it makes the bride the star of the show and not the dress. It is after all the only day (unless you have been married a few times) that you get to shine.

One of the biggest faux pas any bride can make is overdressing on their wedding day. Unfortunately this does happen, but it can be avoided if you choose a more informal dress. The more informal the dress, the more attention the beautiful bride will receive.

Weddings today have a tendency to be themed and medieval, gypsy and beach weddings are more popular than ever. Getting married on the beach continues to grow in popularity and it would certainly not be practical to wear a formal wedding gown on the beach. Getting married in a special swim suit covered by a caftan or sarong, means you will be prepared for your beach wedding reception, no mess and no fuss. Guest will also appreciate the fact that they can dress informally and this kind of relaxed atmosphere takes the stuffiness out of getting married.

The great outdoors are becoming more popular as venues in which to get married. When you are married out of doors, the simpler the dress the better. Your dress should be appropriate for the outdoors, tight fitting clothing is not appropriate; neither are layers of satin, lace or tulle. Falling on your fanny on your wedding day is not an option.

A wedding gown for the outdoors should never be longer than your ankles. A train should also not be attached to the dress as it will get in the way, it can become soiled or even torn and this is an upsetting thing to happen to your wedding dress.

The beauty of an informal wedding dress is that it can be made by the bride herself or even a relative or friend. It is very unlikely that a dress designer is required for this type of gown. They can be made in a variety of styles and out of a variety of fabrics and often become heirlooms.

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Short wedding dresses are fast becoming a popular alternative to the long, traditional flowing gown. In some situations, it may be more appropriate. It can be a lot more comfortable in warm weather, especially if you are holding your wedding in the summer. They tend to cost less as well, since they are smaller and less expensive to tailor.

If you are unsure and you think you want to retain some elements of tradition in your wedding, then you may find that a good compromise is to have both types of dresses. You could wear the long gown for the photo shoots and the formalities of the day while during the evening the festivities, you can wear a more comfortable shorter gown.

In second weddings or informal weddings such as beach weddings, brides often find it preferable to wear short dresses. This is not only because they are more comfortable, but they tend to fit into the setting better. However, it is, of course, entirely a matter of your personal preference and since it is your special day, don’t be talked into doing anything you are not entirely comfortable with.

There are many different types of gowns on the market today. There is no need to feel that you have to be restricted by tradition if you do not want to be. Although the traditional gowns are still the most popular, more brides every year are going for the other options. It is important not to feel uncertain and simply go with what you feel most comfortable with.

You will certainly have a different appearance wearing a short wedding dress and it might not be considered appropriate in certain circumstances. However, you will be arranging your wedding in such a way that everything fits well together. With plenty of options to choose from, you may find that a short wedding dress will be much better suited to the wedding that you have planned out.

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