Hey friends! Welcome to my first weekly wedding inspiration column! (Blog? Article? Hmm.) I've been in the wedding industry for almost a year now, and spotting trends has become a fun little thing I've picked up on and figured I'd share some insider info! I'll be linking to the dresses and adding prices too (cause y'all, I know it is SO expensive to plan a wedding and we all have different budgets ranging from 5k-50k) and this isn't sponsored content - its just me sharing my professional opinion with you guys! Lets jump right in and take a peek at some pretty wedding gowns that would be perfect for a 2017 summer wedding.
Spaghetti Straps Boho Beauty - by The Faded Sunflower
Hooray! Rejoice! Straps are back! Okay, maybe the strapless wedding dress will never go out of style (it is iconic, after all) but I gotta say - I love a beautiful wedding dress with straps. Spaghetti straps especially - they are delicate, sexy and added bonus: you wont be hiking it up all night long while you're greeting guests and doing the wobble. This dress is even available in plus sizes up to 24W and its on sale now for $699 (regular $3200! Whaaat!)
Lacy Sheath Wedding Gown - by Alfred Angelo
Lace has been an up and coming trend for a while now, but expect this romantic texture to really have the spotlight over the summer. The sheath style is casual while still being elegant, lightweight so you wont be sweating underneath a 20lb gown (super sexy) and this stunner will really show off your curves. Available in sizes 0-26W and priced at $1,195.
Boho Low Back Wedding Gown - GAMA Bridal Studio
If you are one of the ladies that can pull off a low back wedding gown (which is all of you gorgeous gals thanks to modern bra technology!) you're in luck cause this is the time to rock it! This one hits all the 2017 summer trends if you notice (spaghetti straps, lace, low back). This trend is just taking off now, so if you want to be one of the firsts then now is the time to pull the trigger on this style. This one comes out of one of those low price wedding boutiques so if you love this one in specific, make sure you read the reviews! Sizes range from 2-26W and it comes in at the low price of $198 which makes this beauty a bargain.
Silk Off The Shoulder Wedding Gown - Daughters of Simone
When I saw this dress, I immediately thought of the 2017 updated version of Jenny's wedding dress from Forrest Gump. This one is for the boho queen who will have hand picked flowers as her bouquet and handmade artisan sage cocktails at her reception. I love this one and I love that its picking up steam in the summer wedding trend. This gown is $2,522 and sizes range in this specific dress from Small, Medium and Large which is interesting...butthe website will let you order a sample to try on for $100 and if you love it, the cost goes to the total of your wedding gown.
Chic Simple and Modern Gown - Light in The Box
Simple, classic and modern gowns will be more and more popular as the year goes on, but expect this trend to take off this summer. This type of gown (whether it be sheath, a-line, tulip or mermaid cut) gives you the ability to really show off the jewelry and hairstyle you plan on choosing for your big day. So if you have a show stopper of a necklace or great grandma's vintage pearls - this may be a good choice for you! This dress is available from Light In the Box - another one of those custom boutique wedding gown designers, however this is a more reputable and well known one. Still - do your research! This gown is on sale for $199 (regular $371) and available in sizes 2-26W and even offers EU and UK sizes.
Are there any specific styles that you love or would love to see make a come back? Let me know in the comments!