Murashka, Photography: Kamilla Hanapova
Wed Studio, Photography: Agnes Lloyd-Platt
2026 is the year of breaking the rules, and Pinterest is already tracking the shift. According to the platform’s latest predictions, the year ahead is all about statement over subtlety, mood over motif, and personal style that leans bold, not predictable. From architectural lace to silhouettes that channel space-age glam, expect more brides embracing aesthetics that challenge tradition, blur genre lines, and bring runway-level styling to the aisle.
Halfpenny London, Photography: Jesse Laitinen
Das La Vie
Laced Up
Pinterest is officially calling it, and honestly, we saw this coming. Lace and crochet are having a full bridal renaissance moment. Think intricate patterns, openwork textures, and that handmade-meets-high-design energy that feels intimate without feeling overly delicate. Bridal Fashion Week has already co-signed the trend for 2026, with designers leaning into lace that is architectural, sheer in the right places, and confidently modern.
House of Gilles, Photography: Alex Mari
Mira Zwillinger
Givenchy, Photography: Ruby Pluhar
Kettel Atelier, Photography: Jul Cruz
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Les Fleurs
Neo Deco
Call it vintage, but make it sharp. Neo Deco takes the glamour of the 1920s and runs it through a very now lens, all symmetry, strong lines, and intentional drama. Pinterest is seeing a rise in interest in sculptural details, sleek and graphic headpieces, and silhouettes that flirt with old-school elegance without going full costume.
Alexandra Grecco, Photography: Sara Julia Waller
Alexandra Grecco, Photography: Alex Mari
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Marie Gaguech
Halfpenny London, Photography: Jesse Laitinen
Enaura
Opera Aesthetic
Opera Aesthetic is dominating Pinterest searches and boards with its unapologetically dramatic energy: tulle, ruching, gloves that go past the elbow, and enough volume to earn a standing ovation. It’s romantic, but controlled. Grand, but intentional. This is bridal for the main character moment, where theatrical elements are edited to feel powerful, not performative.
Monetre, Photography: Nadiya Berska
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Monetre
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Viktor & Rolf
Prea James
Wilderkind
According to Pinterest, 2026 is shaping up to be wild in the most couture way possible. Nature motifs, butterfly silhouettes, earthy appliqués, and even abstract animal prints are beginning to bloom across boards, merging fantasy and ferality into a single, expressive mood. The look leans into the raw, the mythical, and the deeply textural. Perfectly made for immersive, landscape-driven celebrations where the setting is part of the story.
Danielle Frankel, Photography: Stas Komarovski
Marmar Halim, Photography: Alex Mari
Kaviar Gauche, Photography: Osman Özel
Halfpenny London, Photography: Jesse Laitinen
Danielle Frankel, Photography: Stas Komarovski
Monique Lhuillier, Photography: Alex Mari
Vamp Romantic
Pinterest is predicting a rise in the after-dark aesthetic, pushing bridal toward a more sensual, understated expression of romance. Seductive, but never showy—this trend favors sheer corsetry, smoky veils, and inky accents over traditional sweetness. It’s for the bride who leans into mystery, who trades soft sparkle for moody elegance, and knows exactly how to leave an impression.
Rodarte, Photography: Todd Cole
Cagteks
Ana Luisa Fernandes, Photography: Igor Reis
Varca, Photography: Danielle Simone
Julita, Photography: Yazmine May
Margot, Photography: Alon Shafransky
Extra Celestial
In 2026, Pinterest predicts Gen Z and Millennials are looking to the cosmos for inspiration, ushering in a wave of experimental, high-concept bridal looks. Soft metallics, celestial motifs, and silhouettes lifted from sci-fi dreamscapes define the direction. Fluid yet structured, romantic yet futuristic. Shimmering veils, galaxy-like textures, and subtle iridescence create a look that feels weightless, luminous, and elevated.
Julita, Photography: By Lauren Grace
Prea James
Maticevski
Ashi
Kyha
Krikor Jabotian
Glamoratti
The Glamoratti trend introduces a new language for bridal—precise, elevated, and unapologetically bold. Sleek tailoring meets statement structure, with gowns and suits that sculpt the body in clean, commanding lines. Pinterest sees Gen Z and Millennials gravitating toward strong silhouettes and oversized accessories. It’s a take on power femininity that nods to the decades past but feels entirely of the moment.
Arakii, Photography: Hedvig Jenning
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Magda Butrym
Content: Gala Borzova
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Xi Scorpii
