We’ll always have a soft spot for trend reports rooted in search data. They strip away the guesswork and offer a clear view of what’s actually capturing people’s attention. We’re not talking about what looks good on a moodboard or gets the most ‘likes’, but what nearly-weds are actively searching for as their wedding plans start to take shape.

That brings us neatly on to Pinterest Predicts 2026: the platform’s annual forecast of not-yet-trending behaviour, built from the searches of more than 500 million monthly users. The 2026 report spans 21 trends across fashion, beauty, celebrations and interiors. We’re not going to tackle all of them, but many point very clearly towards where bridal fashion and wedding styling are heading next. 

Below are our top three trends that feel most relevant to the bridal market right now.

Cool Blue

One of the most compelling shifts to emerge from Pinterest Predicts 2026 is Cool Blue. Frost-toned, almost sub-zero shades are gaining momentum across fashion, beauty and even celebrations, with searches for “icy blue” up 50% and “ice blue wedding dress” rising by 55%. The search data indicates that brides are slowly moving away from the safety of blush, nude and champagne tones. Instead, if they want a touch of colour, they’re gravitating towards palettes that feel cooler and cleaner. It is more about glacier whites rather than warm ivories, and silver-blue undertones instead of gold. We imagine blue-tinted tulles, frosted beadwork and platinum-grey tones that translate beautifully into both bridal and bridesmaid collections.

We’ve already started to see this play out with new collections from the designers. For example, Ines Di Santo has embraced icy tulles and cool-toned volume in her latest collection. She has shown blue in a softly impactful way, subtly layered through texture and tone. Reem Acra offers a really glamorous take, using pale blue undertones and shimmering embellishment that feel couture but unmistakably bridal. Meanwhile, Nicole + Felicia have created a look showing how cool blue works in a cleaner, more contemporary context, using structure and sparkle to give the shade confidence.

Importantly, this isn’t about novelty “something blue” pieces. This shift is more about recognising cool blue as a mainstream story that brides are already actively searching for.

Maxi Lace

Pinterest’s Laced Up trend gives us some clear direction: modern lace is not about playing a supporting role. Searches for “lace nails” are up 215%, while “lace bandana” has climbed 150%, and this signals that texture, pattern and handcrafted detail are back in focus. What’s particularly interesting for retailers is how far this trend stretches beyond the bride herself and lace wedding dresses. Lace tights for bridesmaids are a new hit, doily-inspired textures reworked into veils, sleeves and accessories, and even crochet techniques re-emerging in contemporary ways. This all points to a broader appetite for texture.

For bridal, this confirms what many of us have already started to notice; this material is shifting away from soft, barely-there overlays and returning as a bold, statement-making feature. It’s richer, more tactile and often more nostalgic, drawing on heirloom references.

Ricca Sposa leans confidently into dramatic lacework, pairing intricate pattern with modern silhouettes that feel anything but traditional. Pronovias offers a more refined interpretation, where lace becomes almost architectural, used in a structured, almost graphic way that is central to the design. Another highlight comes from Josephine Scott, who effortlessly brings softer romance to the trend, using lace in a way that feels expressive and fashion-led, not purely decorative. The fabric designed the dress, not vice versa. 

Extra Celestial

This is all about iridescence, sheen and a new kind of shine. Pinterest’s data shows a shift in mood, and a growing fascination to all things luminous and otherworldly, with searches for “opalescent” up 115%. In bridal terms, this means a renewed focus on surface, light and reflection. Not sparkle for the sake of it, but glow and sheen.

What’s particularly interesting is how wearable this trend feels. We adore this look by Eliza Jane Howell, which sets the tone beautifully. A pearl-encrusted cape brings instant celestial energy, but it’s grounded in couture craftsmanship. Pearls play a starring role, they are not delicate accents, but statement embellishment. Yedyna has a gown that builds on this idea, leaning into fluidity and shine. Dense beadwork and a softly shimmering surface create a near-liquid effect, catching the light in a way that feels futuristic.

The Bridal Collective has a look that shows how this trend can be interpreted in a cleaner, more minimal way from Blue by Enzoani. The contrast between structured fabric and a silver, light-catching skirt proves that you don’t need full embellishment to tap into the look; fabric placement has done the heavy lifting. This is a trend that attracts a design-led, fashion-aware bride, while still sitting comfortably alongside more classic looks.

Also on Our Radar for 2026…

Opera Aesthetic: This is about the return of drama. Big dresses, draping, rich fabrics and theatrical styling influencing.

Poetcore: This is soft romance, think about nostalgic silhouettes, capes, gentle draping and literary-leaning romance. Ideal for brides craving intimacy and emotion.

Vamp Romantic: Darker, moodier tones and glossy beauty details – a shift toward evening-led bridal styling.

Neo Deco: Art Deco references resurface once more, with a focus on geometric detailing, metallic accents and Old Hollywood glamour.

Global Texture: Afro-bohemian and craft-led influences highlight a growing appetite for pattern and tactile materials.

_{WORDS Anna-Marie DeSouza}