Met Gala Wedding Dresses: 6 Best Bridal Trends From the 2023 Met Gala Red Carpet

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weren't expecting this year, however, was such an array of inspiration for the brides-to-be among us.Of course, with this year's theme honoring Karl Lagerfeld—who memorably cast to close the vast majority of his runway shows—we should have perhaps seen it coming… But which wedding dress looks reigned supreme at , and (crucially!) which will be influencing the wedding set over the next few months?Here are the six bridal trends we can all expect to see making their way down the aisle of our nearest and dearest this year based on the 2023 Met Gala red carpet…A-line silhouettes have been big news in the wedding industry for decades, but this fuller-skirted, Cinderella-approved ball gown look has fallen out of favor in recent years.

Thanks to the likes of Penélope Cruz, , and Alia Bhatt—who all made a very convincing case for the more dramatic cinch-and-flare waistline a this year's Met Gala—the look is set for a dramatic 180 over the next few months.Penélope Cruz in ChanelDua Lipa in ChanelAlia BhattFlorals have become quite prevalent in the arena over recent years, but while they're often an intricate lace or beaded embellishment adorning a more slim-fit silhouette, the 2023 Met Gala showcased a number of looks with a much more prominent nod to the detail.

With three-dimensional appliqués offering up a more contemporary take on the trend, it's a detail that the more fashion-forward brides won't be able to resist.Alexa Chung in Róisín PierceWhitney PeakIrina ShaykWhether you are a bride, you've been a bride, or you've just watched several episodes of , you'll likely be aware that where there's a wedding dress, there's a train.