I would be lying if I didn't admit I regularly think about my wedding. From location (upstate New York) to size (a micro wedding), it's a fun event to plan a mental moodboard around, regardless of how hypothetical it is. The most fun element to consider is, of course, the wedding looks—plural because, as the biggest fashion event of my life, there will be outfit changes.
For those who fall in the middle of the Venn diagram between fashion lover and hopeless romantic, no time of year is more fun than bridal fashion week. Every year, we find ourselves in awe of both the super traditional designs and the bolder, bigger swings. This season, we got a glimpse into the future of the modern bride—the bride that rejects tradition, puts antiquated rules to rest, and wears whatever their heart desires on their special day, regardless of how dramatic, non-traditional, theatrical, and in some cases, sheer.
Ahead, the Spring/Summer 2027 bridal trends that have earned a spot on our moodboards.
Fun Headwear
Andrea Lalanza Bridal SS27 // Spotlight Launchmetrics
Immaclé Bridal SS27 // Spotlight Launchmetrics Spring/Summer 2027 bridal runways made a case for fun, unexpected headwear in lieu of veils. From embellished caps at Andrea Lalanza to floral headpieces at Immaclé to pillbox hats at Yolancris, we were reminded that the modern fashion bride can forego tradition.
Capes
Amarca Bridal SS27 // Spotlight Launchmetrics 
Mariano Moreno Birdal SS27 // Spotlight Launchmetrics Capes have trended on ready-to-wear runways for multiple seasons in a row, so it's not surprising they're dominating bridal runways, too. Often worn instead of a veil, capes came in all forms on Spring/Summer 2027 bridal runways, each adding a bit of drama. At Amara, a puffy-shouldered cape added dimension; an embellished salmon pink cape layered over a mesh top and capri pants created a monochromatic look; and a white gown featured an attached cape. At Moriano Moreno, a cropped hooded cape added intriguing texture and completed a more avant-garde look, while a satin cape with pleated ends inspired the traditional bride.
Mesh Gloves
By Loleiro Bridal SS27 // Spotlight Launchmetrics 
Jenny Yoo Bridal SS27 // Spotlight LaunchmetricsWe have long considered opera gloves the foolproof way of elevating any look. While the accessory is far from new to the bridal scene, sheer, mesh iterations popped up on countless runways this season. On the runways of Loleiro, Jenny Yoo, Katy Corso, and many more, the accessory offered both sophistication and delicate femininity.
Ruff Cuffs
Creazioni Maria Pia Bridal SS27 // Spotlight Launchmetrics 
Candelas Y Felipa Bridal SS27 // Spotlight LaunchmetricsWho said ruffs were just for the neck? The Spring/Summer 2027 bridal season, particularly the Creazioni Maria Pia and Candelas Y Felipa shows, inspires even those of us without a wedding in our foreseeable futures to wear ruffled accessories on our wrists—and has us reconsidering what bridal accessories can be.
Masks
Demetrios Bridal SS27 // Spotlight Launchmetrics
Katy Corso Bridal SS27 // Spotlight LaunchmetricsThis season, bridal models were masked up. Instead of going the traditional route and covering the eyes with veils, intricately designed masks. The runways of Demetrios, Katy Corso, Diane Legrand, Candelas Y Felipa, and so many more paid homage to the days of theatrical masquerade balls.
Naked Dressing
Maison Signore Bridal SS27 // Spotlight Launchmetrics 
Helena Bridal SS27 // Spotlight LaunchmetricsWe consider naked dressing the ultimate power move—and it's even more powerful, and even bigger of a statement, on your wedding day. This season, creative director Camilla Elena Signore embraced fully confident moments and partial nudity for both Maison Signore and Helena—and made a strong case for naked dressing for your walk down the aisle, or at the very least embracing the trend for your reception.
All Black
Candelas Felipa Bridal SS27 // Spotlight Launchmetrics 
Diane Legrand Bridal SS27 // Spotlight Launchmetrics The mindset that brides are supposed to wear white is long gone—it's an ancient tradition that evolved into a symbol of purity and innocence, anyway. We've seen brides opt for champagne and pastel hues, but the modern bride is being called to take an even bigger swing by wearing all-black. This rejects the idea of the modern bride and the Victorian association of black with death, focusing instead on what matters: brides wearing whatever they want. Candelas Felipa, Diane Legrand, Stéphane Rolland, and more offered inspiration for brides looking to go against the grain.
Hat Veils
Justin Alexander Bridal SS27 // Spotlight Launchmetrics
Yolancris Bridal SS27 // Spotlight LaunchmetricsWhy choose between a hat and a veil when you can have both? Both Justin Alexander and Vaishali S.'s Spring/Summer 2027 collections featured tilted hats with attached veils: the former a large, wide-brimmed hat with a long, lace-trimmed veil, and the latter a small, sculptural hat with a short embroidered veil. Over at Yolancris, models wore retro pillbox hats with attached veils.