The way brides find a wedding dress has changed. She scrolls at midnight, saves a hundred gowns, and has usually decided before she sets foot in a fitting room — if she visits one at all. That shift is a big part of why the boho gown keeps gaining ground: it is built for outdoor venues, natural light, and ordering online.
So what is actually in for 2025 and 2026? Here are the trends we see in real orders, and how to turn them into a gown that fits your venue and your body.
The Trends That Are Holding
Sheer and translucent fabrics
Lightweight lace overlays, sheer chiffon sleeves, and illusion necklines that show just enough. See it in our lace and chiffon gowns.
Vintage-inspired lace
Detailed French lace with floral motifs that read as heirloom pieces — woven lace, not modern stretch lace. Browse the vintage lace collection.
Warm ivory tones
Pure white is fading. Brides are choosing warm ivory, soft champagne, and blush-tinted white, which sit better in natural light and outdoor settings.
Open backs
Still among the features brides ask for most — the back of the dress carries the ceremony exit photo. Browse open-back wedding dresses to see the effect.
Movement
Tiered skirts and layered chiffon that respond when you walk. On a beach or in a garden, a skirt that catches the breeze does more for your photos than any beading could.
How to Find Your Own Version
Trends are a starting point, not a rulebook. Three questions narrow the field fast:
- Where are you marrying? A beach, a garden, and a hall each favor different fabrics and silhouettes.
- How covered do you want to be? Sheer sleeves and open backs sit at one end, fitted lace at the other.
- Where do you want structure, and where do you want flow?
Once you know your direction, any gown can be adjusted to match it — neckline, sleeves, back, or a bodice from one design with the skirt of another. Every Lace & Love gown is made to your exact measurements by third-generation designer Shany Sasson.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which trend will age best in photos?
Woven lace and warm ivory. Both were around long before this season, and both will still read well in your photos twenty years from now.
Can I combine more than one trend in a single gown?
Yes. An open back with sheer sleeves, or a vintage-lace bodice over a plain chiffon skirt. Made-to-order makes the mixing simple.
How long does a custom gown take to make?
Production takes 5-6 weeks, plus 3 to 7 business days for express shipping. Order at least 10 weeks before your date.
Will I be charged customs on delivery?
We ship by DHL or UPS Express with duties and taxes prepaid where they are shown at checkout, so the total you saw is the total you pay. A few destinations still apply local charges — ask us and we will confirm yours.
Find Your 2026 Gown
Browse the full boho collection to see these trends on actual gowns, or message Shany to design your own.
