22 NYFW Wedding Dress Trends You Can Totally Wear IRL

Calling all future brides-to-be! New York Fashion Week is here and there’s more to be excited about than just next season’s up-and-coming trends. Style hacks aside, behind every OMG-worthy gown is a potential wedding dress just waiting to be found. Whether you’re a traditional bride looking for a mesmerizing white wedding dress with all the bells and whistles (think: lace, tulle and a sweeping train to match) or you’re ready to break the mold with an alternative blush pink wedding dress, you’ve come to the right place. Scroll down for our 22 favorite bridal looks that will inspire you to step outside your comfort zone by channeling a runway-inspired style.

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 12: A model walks the runway wearing Sherri Hill Fall 2016 during New York Fashion Week: The Shows on February 12, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Albert Urso/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows)

1. A Pop of Blue at Sherri Hill: Add major panache to your wedding day look with a floral print dress accompanied by an entrance-making metallic blue train. Can you say #gowngoals? (Photo via Albert Urso/Getty)

Colorful Gowns With Goddess Appeal at Carolina Herrera

Eeny, meeny, miny, moe — we’ll take one of each please! For the non-traditional crowd with a penchant for color, Carolina Herrera’s fall collection is simply to die for. We even spy Rose Quartz and Serenity in the lineup. (Photo via @houseofherrera)

Romantic Blush Pink Gown at Lela Rose

Whether you have a wedding date in the books for next Valentine’s Day or are just a hopeless romantic at heart, this blush pink gown can do no wrong. Complement the rose petal print with pearl studs and lace-up ballet flats for a considerably more girly bridal look. (Photo via Fernanda Calfat/Getty)

Effortlessly Chic at Rachel Zoe

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 16: A model walks the runway during the Tory Burch collection at the Fall 2016 New York Fashion Week at David Geffen Hall on February 16, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images For Tory Burch)

Bohemian sensibilities reigned supreme at Rachel Zoe’s fall collection. This light and airy white gown with billowy sleeves would be perfect for a beachside wedding, especially when paired with some espadrilles. (Photo via Slaven Vlasic/Getty)

5. Modern Two-Pieces Set at Runa Ray: Try out a contemporary wedding day look with a youthful twist. This twirl-worthy matching set, consisting of a crop top and structured full skirt, calls to mind a stylish modern-day Cinderella. (Photo via Noam Galai/Getty)

Metallic + Shine at Jenny Packham

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: A model walks the runway wearing Jenny Packham Fall 2016 during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at The Gallery, Skylight at Clarkson Sq on February 14, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows)

Part sheer, part sparkle: This metallic sequined stunner is guaranteed to turn some heads as you sashay down the aisle. Bring on the drama by pairing it with chandelier earrings and some metallic steppers. (Photo via Neilson Barnard/Getty)

7. Sparkly With a Train at Sherri Hill: Every blushing bride needs a white gown this breathtaking. The embellished neckline and flowy train will make you look (and feel) like a princess on your special day. (Photo via Albert Urso/Getty)

A model walks the runway wearing Tadashi Shoji Fall 2016 during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at The Arc, Skylight at Moynihan Station on February 12, 2016 in New York City.

8. Bohemian Sensibilities at Tadashi Shoji: The boho bride with an edge will find solace in this statement-making gown with bold cutouts at the neckline. Finish the look with a biker jacket and smokey eyes for a modern, Grecian-inspired look. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)

Cold-Shoulder at Prabal Gurung

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: A model walks the runway wearing Prabal Gurung Fall 2016 during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at The Arc, Skylight at Moynihan Station on February 14, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows)

We’re loving the shoulder play here. The sultry off-the-shoulder style will make you want to don a messy fishtail braid and a bright red pout. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)

A model walks the runway wearing Tome Fall 2016 during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at The Dock, Skylight at Moynihan Station on February 14, 2016 in New York City.

10. Strategic Layering at Tome: Think outside the box on your wedding day by incorporating some next-level layering tricks. Check out how amazing this neck-plunging dress looks tossed over a black lace blouse. The oversized bow is the clincher. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)

Two-Tone Gowns at Derek Lam

Usher in a new era of wedding day traditions by ditching the all-white gown for one that incorporates panels of antique white. Add some bling to your streamlined look via a crystal ear cuff or a dainty hand bracelet. (Photo via Fernanda Calfat/Getty)

A model walks the runway wearing Thomas Wylde Fall 2016 during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at The Dock, Skylight at Moynihan Station on February 15, 2016 in New York City.

12. White + Frilly With a Pop of Color at Thomas Wylde: It’s your wedding day and you can sport an ultra-frilly gown if you want to. We don’t know about you, but this ruffled creation with a high-low hem and waist-cinching belt is speaking to us. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)

A model walks the runway wearing Dennis Basso Fall 2016 during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at The Arc, Skylight at Moynihan Station on February 16, 2016 in New York City.

13. Super Ornate and Gaudy at Dennis Basso: Channel Versailles on your wedding day a la this gilded gold gown. We can’t decide what we love more: the embellished bodice or the brocade skirt. Let your dress do all the talking with a sleek ‘do and minimal makeup. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)

A model walks the runway wearing Herve Leger By Max Azria Fall 2016 during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at The Arc, Skylight at Moynihan Station on February 13, 2016 in New York City.

14. Edgy LWD at Herve Leger by Max Azria: If fearless is the name of your bridal game, then this Herve Leger bodycon number with a rocker ‘tude will be right up your alley. DO pair it with patent biker boots and studded accessories. (Photo via Frazer Harrison/Getty)

A model walks the runway wearing Monique Lhuillier Fall 2016 during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at The Arc, Skylight at Moynihan Station on February 13, 2016 in New York City.

15. A Splash of Floral at Monique Lhuillier: Take it there with this sophisticated white gown characterized by bold blooms. Pair this strapless style with a petticoat and a choker necklace for an extravagant bridal look that will put all eyes on you. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty)

Colorful Accessories at Rodarte

A model walks the runway wearing Rodarte Fall 2016 during New York Fashion Week on February 16, 2016 in New York City.

If there’s one thing that we learned from the Rodarte show, it’s that accessories (and a dark moody pout) do make a difference. Between the fresh botanical earrings, hair accessories and that impeccable gold cuff, this dress is proof that there’s a million and one ways to style an enchanting white lace dress. (Photo via JP Yim/Getty)

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: A model walks the runway at the Jonathan Simkhai fashion show during Fall 2016 MADE Fashion Week at Milk Studios on February 14, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images)

17. Sheer Lace at Jonathan Simkhai: This sheer lace dress is practically a work of art in itself. While this avant-garde style shows off more than just a little bit of skin, the high neckline reads modest. (Photo via Ilya S. Savenok/Getty)

Gray is the New White at Leanne Marshall

Bye-bye shades of white, and hello pretty gray hues. The lineup of dreamy gray dresses at Leanne Marshall are proof that classic white need not be your only standby neutral. (Photo via @leannemarshallofficial)

Fringe Effect at Reem Acra

Fringe wins at Reem Acra’s fall show. For a DDG look that can be admired up close and from afar — just check out that fringe in motion — this after-hours approved gown is it. (Photo via @reem_acra)

Flirty + Fun at Rachel Zoe

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 14: A model poses wearing Rachel Zoe Fall 2016 during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at The Space, Skylight at Clarkson Sq on February 14, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for TRESemme)

It’s not every day that you find a white dress with this much sass. Everything from the free-wheelin’ silhouette to the frilly feather-trimmed sleeves has us swooning hard. (Photo via Astrid Stawiarz/Getty)

Midnight Blue at Jenny Packham

THIS is what bridal dreams are made of. For a soirée-themed wedding, this midnight blue tulle gown by Jenny Packham will straight-up stun. Opt for a shimmery eyeshadow and a tiara for an irresistible look. (Photo via Neilson Barnard/Getty)

A model walks the runway wearing Rachel Zoe Fall 2016 during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at The Space, Skylight at Clarkson Sq on February 14, 2016 in New York City.

22. Vintage-y Lace at Rachel Zoe: This vintage-inspired lace maxi with tiered layers is as ethereal as it gets. Style it for a winter wedding (just add a white cape) or a spring ceremony with an antique brooch that doubles as your “something old.” (Photo via Cindy Ord/Getty)

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