The 11 Most Popular Wedding Dress Trends from Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week 2019

The lucky team at SMP just got back from the most amazing fashion-filled week in Barcelona taking in all the pretty at Valmont Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week 2019, and we’re here to fill you in on all the can’t miss trends fresh off the runway! From modern jumpsuits to jaw-droppingly big ball gowns – there’s SO much to see! So let’s get right into it, shall we… prepare for some major Pinspiration ahead!

1. Capes

Capes started making an appearance on the bridal runways a few years ago, but this season they’re back and better than ever. It’s official, the Super Bride look is here to stay, and we couldn’t be happier about it. Check out these gorgeous designs from Pronovias, Maggie Sottero and Marchesa.

Maggie Sottero

2. Colored Dresses

We love a bride who isn’t afraid of a major color pop! And if there’s one thing that caught our eye during VBBFW – it was bold, statement-making, colorful gowns. We just can’t get enough of these nontraditional styles.

Pronovias

3. Black Is the New White

So, it looks like designers have clearly crossed over to the dark side this season. We’re talkin’ BLACK wedding dresses people! Even if it’s not your thing, there’s no denying the sheer beauty in these gown. I mean, can say trés chic?

Sedomir Rodriguez De La Sierra

4. Bridal Jumpsuits

There’s something so powerful yet so elegant about a bridal jumpsuit – this season’s runway looks have us falling head over heels with this modern take on bridal style all over again.

Sedomir Rodriguez De La Sierra

5. Short Dresses

Designers were all about the short wedding dress trend this season and we’re seriously here for it. So, whether you want a cool, fuss-free frock to change into for the reception or you just genuinely love the short dress look for your wedding day – the options for you are truly endless! How sweet are these styles from Pronovias, Lorena Panea and Esther Noriega?

6. Voluminous Ball Gowns 

If we could only choose three words to describe this season’s wedding dresses, they would be – VA. VA. VOOM.

7. Ruffles 

Designers took this feminine trend to a whole new level this season with ruffled sleeves, skirts and everything in between!

8. Sparkle, sparkle, sparkle!

Glamorous brides – boy do we have a treat for you. Pronovias made your wedding dress dreams a reality this season by adding an extra dose of glitz and glam to their gowns. Let’s just say the results are truly spectacular.

9. Shoulder Play

We’re talking feathered shoulders, ruffled shoulders, voluminous shoulders, off-the-shoulder… really anything you can think of to make for a dramatic shoulder moment – this season did it. And they did it so well.

10. Minimal

Timeless style seems to be a reoccurring trend in almost every fashion week season, check out these instant classics from VBBFW19 below!

11. Bows 

This might just one of our favorite trends on the list! Whether they be bold and dramatic or small and sweet – in our opinion, bows are always a good idea.