Fall and Winter Wedding Style Guide

Bing Shopping: Sleeves

Perfect for chillier seasons, sleeves are also a supremely elegant way to add more visual interest to your gown. Whether they choose pearl-bedecked cap sleeves, delicately embroidered half sleeves or long, ladylike lace sleeves to the wrist, more brides are up in arms these days.

Bing Shopping: Rich Fabrics

Sumptuous dress materials are always popular for fall and winter wedding gowns, and this year silk satins reign supreme, peau de soie glows with a subtle sheen, pearls and crystals embellish bodices and substantial Battenberg lace works its textural magic.

Bing Shopping: Beautiful Backs

Bodice detailing and daring necklines continue to be stylish, but for most on-trend brides, the back is where it’s at. Illusion backs glimmer with delicate beading; lace panels are breathtaking; and plunging V-backs are classy with a side of sexy.

Bing Shopping: Glam Shapes

Mermaid, trumpet, and the ever-popular ball gown are all on-trend gown silhouettes, with the hi-low hem being the newest twist. Other classically glam touches include bustled trains, rows of ruffles, corset bodices and “Old Hollywood” column dresses crafted from pours of white silk.

Bing Shopping: Big Bows

Whether peeking out from under yards of tulle, or on full display with a shorter wedding dress, bows at the toe will festoon your feet beautifully. Satin heels typically sport bows with pearl or sequin embellishment, while leather pumps or sandals show off bows made to match the material.

Bing Shopping: Metallics

Gold is the new white, at least where bridal footwear is concerned. Instead of a dyed-to-perfectly-match pair of satin sandals, many brides are opting for a touch of metallic to anchor their gown. A pair of molten platform pumps brings you down the aisle in regal style.

Bing Shopping: Sparkle

This year’s fall and winter wedding-gown trends see less overt embellishment than in times past, with a return to sleek, minimalist glamour. Shoes, however, shine on. High-heeled slingbacks encrusted with glittering jewels are just the thing to add over-the-top sparkle under the dress.

Bing Shopping: Cap Toe Flats

Bing Shopping: Bridal Flats

Ah, bridal flats. So comfy, so sensible and, these days, so utterly gorgeous. Whether you wear these beauteous shoes for just the reception and dancing, or throughout the entire ceremony, choose a chic pair that’s adorned with scads of glitter, pearl accents or shiny cap toes.

Bing Shopping: Cover-Ups

One advantage to saying your vows during the colder seasons is the selection of beautiful layers with which to drape yourself. Faux-fur stoles and shrugs pair perfectly with silk column gowns; lace boleros and other structured jackets work with detail-rich dresses; and cashmere wraps finish off more casual looks.

Bing Shopping: Hair Jewelry

Whatever your big-day ’do decision, add a feminine flourish with glimmering accents. Bridal hair jewelry is a growing trend, and we’re seeing fanciful crystal combs, faux-jewel encrusted clips and delicately shimmering hairbands replace the tiaras of old.