Spring 2025 Bridal Fashion Week Recap: Destination Wedding Dress Trends from Top Designers

If you’ve ever wanted to cry over fabric (in the best way), Spring 2025 Bridal Fashion Week was that kind of week. From romantic Juliet silhouettes to sparkle-studded party dresses and real-life royalty inspiration, the designers this season gave us drama, elegance, and couture details that’ll shape next year’s bridal trends.

Whether you’re planning your wedding or just obsessed with bridal fashion, here’s a full recap of the six shows and presentations that stole my heart—and made me want to get married again just for the dress.

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Pnina Tornai: A Shakespearean Daydream for the European Countryside Bride

Bows. Lace. Drop waists. Pnina’s Spring 2025 collection felt like Juliet herself curated it. Romantic silhouettes, delicate textures, and soft femininity met structured corsetry in a way that was timeless but refreshingly editorial.

Her signature drama took a softer turn this season—and I loved it. One detail that truly stood out was the tailored bodice—a sculpted, modern twist on a classic that’s both flattering and fashion-forward.

If you’re planning a destination wedding in a European castle or countryside estate, Pnina Tornai is your designer. Her gowns are made for old-world romance and would be stunning framed by stone architecture, rolling hills, or candlelit ballrooms abroad.

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Ines DiSanto’s Spring 2025 gowns were displayed in a dreamy open space in midtown Manhattan, where natural light, neutral set pieces, and dreamy gowns took center stage.

The designs felt like a Renoir painting crossed with The Great Gatsby—ethereal, refined, and full of texture. Drop waists, delicate headpieces, and ornate embellishments gave the collection a touch of old-school American glamour.

If you’re getting married at a historic U.S. venue from the Gilded Age—think a 1920’s mansion, a grand estate, or a landmark ballroom—this collection is made for you. It blends artful design with timeless elegance in a way that fits seamlessly into any iconic, vintage-inspired American setting.

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Galia Lahav: Bold Couture for Any Destination

Galia Lahav knows how to put on a show—and a party. Her Spring 2025 presentation in Soho was part fashion fantasy, part immersive experience. With a live DJ, guests were handed capes and masks as they entered, setting the tone for an edgy, avant-garde collection.

This season featured floral-printed gowns, dramatic pearl veils, feathers in the hair, and accessories that walked the line between runway and art installation. After the show, we even photographed the models out in the streets of Soho—just steps from Galia’s New York

storefront.

If you’re planning a destination wedding in a bold city like New York, Paris, or Rome—or even a luxury mountaintop elopement—Galia Lahav delivers. Her gowns are pure statement-makers that travel well and photograph even better in dramatic settings around the globe.

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Andrew Kwon: Effortless Elegance for the Jet-Setting Bride

This was the emotional favorite of the week. Andrew Kwon’s show at the Ritz Carlton NoMad was wearable art at its finest. His Spring 2025 gowns were light, ethereal, and graceful in a way that made each look feel like it was floating.

Andrew’s background in fine art and design shows in every piece. The final gown looked like it was literally made out of petals, and yet somehow still comfortable and perfectly tailored for movement.

Planning a destination wedding in Bali, Tuscany, the Amalfi Coast, or Japan? Andrew Kwon’s collection was made for it. His gowns are wildly versatile—perfect for cliffside ceremonies, ocean views, European gardens, and even tropical beaches. They bring couture detail with real-world ease.

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Liz Martinez: Sexy Sparkle for Tropical Party Brides

If you’re a bride who lives for the afterparty (and let’s be honest, same), Liz Martinez is your girl. Her Spring 2025 collection delivered sexy, sheer silhouettes, glittering details, and sleek shapes that hug in all the right places.

Her use of ultra-high-quality mesh gives that second-skin illusion while still feeling luxe. And if sheer isn’t your thing, she’s got options—everything can be lined or customized to your taste.

Tying the knot beachside in Tulum, Cabo, or the Greek Isles? Liz Martinez was born for it. These gowns were made for sun-kissed ceremonies and wild receptions that go all night under the stars.

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House of Savin: Royal Versatility

This was a fashion moment for the history books—literally. House of Savin just held the first runway show ever at Kensington Palace, and I was lucky enough to see the collection up close during a private showing at The Plaza Hotel in NYC.

Every gown in the collection told a story—from inspiration drawn inside Queen Victoria’s bedroom to flattering silhouettes and fabrics that were designed to be truly worn. The best moment? Discovering pockets in one of the gowns—because every destination bride deserves practicality with her glamour.

These gowns would be perfection in a British castle, a romantic chapel, or even an upscale ranch wedding in the American West. House of Savin proves that timeless luxury doesn’t have to sacrifice comfort or versatility.

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The Standout Trend: The Cat Ear Sweetheart Neckline

If there’s one thing I saw again and again, it was this: the reinvented sweetheart neckline. Designers gave it a cat ear shape—a sculpted, lifted curve that flatters the décolletage and adds a subtle architectural edge. It’s the 2025 bridal neckline you didn’t know you needed, and it’s perfect for any destination aesthetic.

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Planning a Destination Wedding in 2025?

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