Choosing a wedding dress is one of the most exciting moments of wedding planning, but with thousands of stunning gowns available, it can be hard to know which styles are truly resonating with brides (and you) right now.
From modern minimalist silhouettes to dramatic statement gowns, bridal fashion is constantly evolving, and certain designs quickly rise to the top thanks to genius design elements and flattering details.
To help inspire your search, we’ve rounded up the most popular wedding dresses featured on One Fine Day Wedding Expo so far. These are the gowns brides can’t stop viewing, and for good reason.
Whether you’re looking for timeless elegance or something contemporary, these popular styles offer a glimpse at the designs currently capturing the most attention from brides-to-be.
1. Love Story London Ellora Dress
This dream-like, romantic Chantilly lace wedding dress by Love Story London will have you floating down the aisle!
The off-shoulder bodice is flattering, as is the Basque waist and full circle skirt. It’s romance at it’s best, and a perfect match for any figure.
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2. Prea James Ophelia Gown
The Prea James Ophelia gown is Old Hollywood glamour at its finest. It embodies modern femininity with its refined, off-the-shoulder silhouette, and that corseted bodice with soft draping is both supportive and stylish, melting into a gently dipped waist for a sculpted shape with nods to romance.
The column skirt features a built-in overskirt which gives subtle volume while maintaining the contemporary lines that make this gown a stand-out.
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3. Anna Campbell Alaska Dress
The Alaska Dress is a modern-meets-traditional bride’s dream, with a structured bodice, voluminous Mikado skirt, and soft floral hand embellishment that defines the waist and sculpts the bust. You’ll feel like royalty, trust us.
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4. Aesling Gaia Dress
The Aesling Gaia wedding dress is all about sculptural simplicity. Its strapless bodice gives a sleek silhouette, and the curved, dropped waistline gently floats over your curves to fall in a sweeping full-circle skirt that has discreet pockets and a luxurious 80” train. A lace-up back adds classic romance to the design, and contrasts with Aesling’s iconic liquid satin material. An optional, detachable panel can be added under the lacing. Gaia is lined in comfortable off-white Midori.
Aesling gowns also run from size 00 to 40, making them a really inclusive bridal label.
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5. KYHA Sen Dress
Mastering the art of the multi look, the KYHA Sen dress features a detachable train that’s perfect for a high impact first look. Once the ceremony is over, remove it for your reception, and you have a double satin minimalist gown that allows for the dance floor and plenty of socialising.
A dropped waist fit and flare gown, its drape detail at the low waist gives a unique spin on a classic style, crafted for “minimalists with a maximalist lean”.
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6. Grace Loves Lace Emory Dress
Grace Loves Lace’s Emory dress is a modern take on the iconic puff-sleeve silhouette, a more casual wedding dress style for the laid-back bride.
Crafted from Dupion satin with flexi-boning, the internal construction is made to skim and flatter your body, giving a structured column fit that’s finished with a front-cut out and elasticated puff sleeves.
The satin featured in Emory is inspired by the soft shimmer of South Australia’s crystallised salt lakes.
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7. Trish Peng Jasmine Gown
The beautiful Jasmine gown from Trish Peng is crafted from 3D floral lace and the label’s signature power mesh lining.
With a high neckline and the most delicate cap sleeves that frame the bodice, the dress flows beautifully, with a fitted skirt that perfectly contours the body, enhanced with soft, flattering ruching. A low back adds a modern touch.
A nod to traditional silhouettes, the Jasmine gown is reimagined through a modern lens.
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8. Donatelle Godart All Day Long Gown
This show-stopping triple silk organza gown by French bridal designer Donatelle Godart, distributed in Australia by Carte Blanche Bride, is so much fun and has such a lovely modern twist. The cutaway armholes and high neck design is ultra elegant, and while the peplum waist is optional, we think it’s the best part.
A playful, relaxed style for brides that just want to have fun.
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9. Paloma Blanca Style P583
Paloma Blanca’s charmeuse satin wedding dress is a gorgeous mix of a classic shape with hints of modernity. With a wide square neckline and an asymmetrical drape, the fit and flare style is ultra flattering, while the natural Italian tulle back bodice with exposed boning and back to floor fabric buttons add the wow-factor you’re searching for.
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10. Jessica Couture Bethany Gown
Crafted in gorgeous crepe, the Bethany bridal gown by Jessica Couture is an elegant fitted style which will skim your natural shape in the most flattering way.
Featuring off-the-shoulder long sleeves for a demure, refined style, the Bethany gown is sophisticated and timeless.
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... AND THE MOST CLICKED-ON VEIL: DOVE GREY BRIDAL EMMY MANTILLA VEIL
Beautiful Emmy features the most delicate Chantilly lace border on English Bridal Tulle, making it dramatic but light enough to stay affixed in your hair. After some Italian countryside vibes for your wedding? Well, you’ve got it right here with Emmy.
Emmy has a hidden comb to slide into the top of your head with pin loops either side to ensure a secure fit. Our veils are all made in silk white, a soft white that works back perfectly with any shade of wedding gown.
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Planning a wedding? You can view many of these gowns and more beautiful designs at the next One Fine Day Wedding Expo. Head here to see when we are in your city next.
// BY MELISSA MASON