Celebrities and Couture: How Star Weddings Are Shaping the 2026 Bridal Trends
We’ve gathered a selection of our favourite A-lister wedding dresses from 2025, that are sure to set the tone for bridal trends this year.
In a new era of bridal fashion, the wedding wardrobes of Lauren Sánchez, Selena Gomez and Charli XCX offer three distinct, yet equally influential visions of modern bridal style. From Sánchez’s Italian masterpiece to Gomez’s emotionally driven, classic silhouettes and Charli XCX’s fashion-forward dual ceremonies, these looks underpin a shift in how today’s brides are dressing for their walk down the aisle. In doing so, they are shaping bridal retail and inspiring collections that balance craftmanship with personal style.
Lauren Sánchez
Media personality Lauren Sánchez and American businessman Jeff Bezos tied the knot in Venice, Italy, with one of the most lavish weddings we’ve seen. The bride’s look certainly turned heads and followed the deeply romantic feel of the event, as she showcased a lace Dolce & Gabbana haute couture gown for her walk down the aisle. Sánchez told photographers that she ‘felt like a princess’ and we can see why!
The masterpiece took 900 hours of atelier work and featured a high neckline and long sleeves, with a structured corseted bodice, softened by detailed lacework. A line of 180 silk-chiffon covered priest buttons traced down the centre of the gown, adding regality, whilst the richly embroidered mermaid skirt created drama and movement. The finishing touch of her long veil was crafted from tulle and lace, underlining the gown’s romance. This custom Dolce & Gabbana piece is a nod to the house’s devotion to glamour and femininity, inspired by timeless Italian elegance, which certainly matched the tone of the event.
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez is another A-lister to tie the knot last year, also opting for a high neck statement piece. The singer and businesswoman married Benny Blanco in September during an intimate ceremony, as Gomez walked down the aisle in a custom Ralph Lauren halterneck gown. The sheer silk lace covered the structured bodice and was appliquéd with 300 delicate florals and crystal embellishments, echoing classic couture lacework. What set this look apart was its personal narrative that transformed the dress into a meaningful keepsake. Nestled amid the florals was a small, embroidered heart featuring the couple’s initials and wedding date, reflecting the intimate feel of the ceremony itself.
However, Gomez didn’t stop there. Over the course of the celebration, she changed into additional custom Ralph Lauren pieces, each as special as the last. Gomez wore a double-faced silk satin gown for the reception, featuring a halter neckline with a delicate macramé collar, exposing her shoulders. The silhouette flowed into a wide skirt with a rounded train, perfect for photos with her husband. The singer then opted for a more relaxed, tea length halterneck dress for the evening’s joyful moments, featuring a vintage inspired fit-and-flare skirt, perfect for dancing. Gomez’s bridal looks told a story of timeless elegance and rich personal meaning and with her quiet influence, we are sure that this triple-look moment is set to inspire bridal trends for the year ahead.
Charli XCX
Charli XCX’s dual-moment nuptials with The 1975 drummer, George Daniel, certainly made a statement. The couple first said ‘I do’ in Hackney’s Town Hall in London, where the singer opted for a classic white Vivienne Westwood mini wedding dress, over her signature brat-black aesthetic. The off-the-shoulder mini bridal dress featured a structured corset bodice and draped asymmetrical short skirt. Paired with a simple tulle veil, white slingback Jimmy Choo heels and her iconic oversized black sunglasses, the look struck a balance between bridal fashion and personal style, that felt incredibly brat-chic.
Almost two months later in Scopello, Sicily, the celebrations evolved into a destination wedding affair, where the singer’s bridal look adopted a more runway-inspired romance, whilst staying true to her personal style. Charli wore a customer sheer ivory gown by Danielle Frankel, in fluid silk chiffon, with delicate spaghetti straps and an elongated train that floated behind her, creating an ethereal tone. Beneath the delicate overlay, the dress featured structured boning offering subtle support, whilst organza micro petals and pearls detailed the train, adding couture-level embroidery. Blending sensuality with couture sophistication, the gown spoke to a new wave of modern bridal design.
As we reflect on these unforgettable bridal moments from Lauren Sánchez, Selena Gomez and Charli XCX, bridal fashion is becoming more personal and expressive than ever before. These weddings mark a new era in bridal fashion, redefining craftmanship and setting new benchmarks for style. Looking forward to the year ahead, anticipation is building for the next wave of celebrity brides to continue this evolution. From the globally anticipated wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, to the union of Zendaya and Tom Holland, we can’t wait to see the next bridal gowns, that are sure to stun the industry.
