A Dress for Christmas

Actor Miles Teller gave his wife Keleigh the ultimate Christmas surprise: a remake of her lost wedding dress, crafted in honour of her gown that was destroyed in the LA wildfires earlier this year. The gesture not only spotlighted the sentimental value of wedding wear but also reminded brides everywhere of the power of storytelling in fashion.

Star-studded ’I Do’s

It was truly a star-studded December for celebrity weddings! Kim Cattrall married Russell Thomas in an intimate London ceremony at Chelsea Old Town Hall, with just a dozen guests. Holly Ramsay, daughter of Gordon Ramsay, said “I do” to Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty at Bath Abbey, sporting a whopping five gowns over the weekend - including a sentimental nod to her mother’s 1996 dress. Across the pond, tennis legend Venus Williams also celebrated her marriage, cementing December as a month of bridal inspiration for fashion-forward fans.

Wedding Law Reform Moves Closer

December saw industry discussions ramp up ahead of the UK Government’s formal public consultation expected in early 2026. Proposed reforms aim to expand legal marriage rights to independent celebrants, opening doors to more unique venues and ceremony styles. Planners, celebrants and boutique owners are already eyeing how these changes could shape 2026 weddings.

Cloud Dancer: Pantone’s Wedding-Ready White

Pantone’s Colour of the Year, Cloud Dancer, is an elegant, neutral white that feels tailor-made for bridal fashion. Selected for the first time since 1999 to align so closely with weddings, this shade embodies timeless elegance and modern sophistication. It’s already inspiring gown designers, décor trends and winter weddings alike, offering boutiques and stylists a cohesive palette to weave into 2026 collections and festive appointments.

JA Sincerity – Spring/Summer 2026

The Sincerity Spring/Summer 2026 collection, titled “Now and Forever”, celebrates romance in every stitch. The line-up combines flirty silhouettes, ethereal pearl accents, delicate floral embroidery, and flowing trains with structured elements like waist-defining corsetry, basque waists, and lace-up backs. Soft hues and sparkling textures ensure each bride shines on the aisle, blending timeless elegance with contemporary romance. For boutique buyers, the collection offers a versatile mix of statement pieces and classic silhouettes to excite a wide range of brides.

This Pop Power Pair are Engaged

Pop culture buzz continued as actress Dove Cameron and Måneskin frontman Damiano David announced their engagement in December 2025, adding romance and style headlines for fans and bridal buyers alike. Industry insiders are already predicting that this engagement will influence bridal trends for 2026: couples may take cues from Dove’s modern-meets-romantic style, from statement rings and sleek gowns to edgy, contemporary wedding themes that reflect personality and artistry. For boutique owners, it’s a reminder that pop culture weddings continue to set the tone for aspirational bridal fashion and create opportunities to showcase bold, playful and nontraditional styles alongside classic collections.