The Latest & Greatest Bridal Trends Of 2021 & 2022

We are now well into 2021 and I think we can all agree this year is tremendously better than the last! Last year challenged us all and one of our challenges was bringing in new inventory from our designers without being able to attend the bridal market to see dresses in person. We now have received over half of our Fall 2021 dresses that we ordered and I can honestly say I am not the slightest bit disappointed! We've also seen some sneak peaks of the Spring 2022 lines and we are seeing some new trends come into the spotlight! So let's dive right in to some of the new and fabulous trends we are seeing right now! All of these dresses are currently in store at Amour Bridal in Cedar Park for you to view in person!

Sleeves

Sleeves are something we've always had requests for but very few actual sales on due to Texas being so hot through most of the year. However, this season we are seeing some new designs and getting so many requests for sleeves that we have brought in at leas t 10 new styles with full sleeves!

Julietta 3308 / Morilee Blu 5877 / Martin Thornburg 220281

Square Or Scoop Necklines

Move over sweetheart necklines! Square and scoop necks are making a comeback! One of my favorites is from the Adore by Justin Alexander line style 66180. We have a few more coming in that I can not wait to see on our brides!

Lillian West 66180 / Morilee 12121

A Slit In The Skirt

There is nothing wrong with showing a little leg on your big day! These styles are sophisticated with a touch of sexiness!

Morilee 12102 / 12125

Super Simple Dresses

We have also seen a huge increase in demand for super simple designers such as satin or crepe gowns. These materials will show well in any silhouette and can easily be accessorized with jewelry, a veil, or even a belt to bring in a touch of sparkle.

Morilee 12018 / Adore 11150 / Enchanting 220113

Off The Shoulder

A flattering neckline for any bride, you can't go wrong with off the shoulder! Here are a couple of my favorites!

Lillian West 66145 / Morilee 2195 / Sophia Tolli Y11961

Bows And Back Embellishments

Lastly, I can't forget about back embellishments! Bringing a fun detail to more simple styles and can easily be removed if it's just not your thing!

Morilee Blu 5875 / Adore 11140 / Sophia Tolli Y22063

These are some of my top picks and as you can see, some of these dresses really encompass several of the new trends we are seeing! I'd love to hear from you! What trend are you most excited about?

Different shades of...white?

It's time to talk about the different colors of wedding dresses (bet you didn't realize you have options?). The options out there are seemingly endless! But the realty is, there's several different color names for the same color. For example: one designer may say the dress comes in " Champagne" but another designer may call it "Honey", others will use words like "taupe" or "nude". I'll be honest, each season I roll my eyes at the new options that designers come up with (do we really need 4 different names for the champagne color?). Not to worry though! Your bridal stylist will help you navigate this and find the perfect dress for you!

So let's dive in and start with the biggest misconception: IVORY vs WHITE.

Ivory is what we refer to as "bridal white". About half of our sample gowns are in ivory, the other half are in a speciality color (more on that later). We tend not to have samples in a true white, which actually has a blue undertone. Many brides come in thinking they want the traditional white dress. When we show them white vs. ivory, they choose the ivory.

Ivory has warmer undertone. It's important to know the difference when planning your whole wedding look. If your dress is Ivory you'll want to make sure the flower girl is also in ivory and that your veil matches accordingly.

Now let's talk about the specialty colors.

Many dresses come in other colors such as champagne, blush, nude, or honey, we even have a couple dresses that come in smokey lavender! This is where it gets complicated as each designer has their own color chart and several different shades, BUT not every dress comes in the same color options. Are you still with me? Like I said, your bridal stylist will be your best resource to help you find exactly what you want.

Lace dresses will always have IVORY lace and the color comes from the underskirt. What is great about this is you really see the detail of the lace and beading. Check out some pictures below of our darker tones compared to the ivory.

I hope this will help you in your journey to find the perfect dress! My advice is go in with an open mind. Try on some colors, and try on some ivory! I'd say we order about 50% ivory dresses and 50% in darker tones so weather you want the traditional bridal white or a modern twist, you can't go wrong!

Great deals for the budget conscious bride!

At Amour Bridal, we primarily sell special order gowns. What does that meant exactly? The dresses we have hanging in our store are sample gowns. Brides try on these gowns and when one says "yes!" we order her in her dress in her desired size and color (which can take months). However, when designers discontinue a gown we still have it sell "off the rack" which can save you HUNDREDS of dollars!

Yes - There may be some wear and tear, but usually our samples are in pretty good shape!

Yes - You will need alterations which is an extra cost, but ideally the dress will fit and you won't be on the high end of alterations, that is always our goal but something to keep in mind while shopping.

What about cleaning? You may want to have your gown cleaned, that is personal preference knowing these dresses have been tried on by other brides (and it may be depend on the dress), but cleaning might only cost a couple hundred dollars (if that?) so you're still getting a great deal overall!

Here are my top 10 favorite dresses marked down to $499 or less!

Lillian West 6528

Color: Sand/Ivory

Bridal size: 8

Fits like size: 4

Original price: $1649

Sale price: $499

Lillian West Mermaid Wedding Gown

Morilee 8182

Color: Ivory/Champagne

Bridal size: 12

Fits like size: 8

Original price: 1485

Sale price: $499

Morilee A-Line wedding gown

Sophia Tolli Y21822

Color: Ivory/Light Champagne

Bridal size: 14

Fits like size: 10

Original price: $1599

Sale price: $499

Sophia Tolli Fit and Flare Wedding Gown

Martin Thornburg 118253

Color: Ivory/Champagne

Bridal size: 12

Fits like size: 8

Original price: $2079

Sale price: $499

Martin Thornburg Beaded A-Line Wedding Gown

Lillian West 66018

Color: Sand/Ivory/Nude

Bridal size: 14

Fits like size: 10

Original price: $1349

Sale price: $299

Lillian West Boho Wedding Dress

Morilee 8102

Color: Ivory/Champagne

Bridal size: 22

Fits like size: 18

Original price: $1399

Sale price: $499

Morilee Lace Wedding Gown

Sophia Tolli Y11878

Color: Ivory/Light Gold

Bridal size: 16

Fits like size: 12

Original price: $1678

Sale price: $299

Sophia Tolli Wedding Gown

Julietta 3196

Color: Ivory/Silver

Bridal size: 28

Fits like size: 24-26

Original price: $1299

Sale price: $499

Julietta Lace Wedding Gown

Enchanting by Mon Cheri 119128

Color: Diamond White

Bridal size: 8

Fits like size: 4

Original price $750

Sale price: $299

Mon Cheri Simple Fitted Wedding Gown

Enchanting by Mon Cheri 118152

Color: Ivory

Bridal size: 8

Fits like size: 4

Original price: $899

Sale price: $299

Mon Cheri Fitted Trumpet Wedding Gown

So there you have it! My top 10 favorite sample sale gowns available at Amour Bridal located just north of Austin, TX in Cedar Park. Once these go, they are gone for good so don't wait to set up your appointment! If you have a wedding date coming up in the next couple weeks or even months, buying off the rack is a GREAT option! If you are on a tight budget or just love one of these bridal gowns give us a call or book an appointment online!

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