Finding the perfect wedding dress, which fits your aesthetic and style, can be as exciting as overwhelming, especially if you’re familiar with only a handful of designers.
Bridal’s recent seasons have proved exciting for the bride seeking something unexpected. No matter what your personal style is, designers are offering new twists as much as traditional staples we’ve grown accustomed to. Check out our TOP 10 Bridal Designers in the U.S. to find your special dress for your special day.
EVA LENDEL
Eva Lendel launched in Los Angeles in 2015, and despite still being a new name in the world of wedding dresses she has already made a lasting impression on brides all over the globe. Her innovative wedding dresses for the modern bride are romantic and sensual. Eva’s bridal collections mix both modern and classic styles for the fashion-forward bride who exudes confidence and isn’t afraid to show off her intriguing side.
JENNY YOO
Understated, simple elegance is probably the best way to describe Jenny Yoo’s wedding collections. Elegant and feminine, with a focus on cut and proportions and, most importantly, quality, her wedding gowns will leave any bride breathless, whether you’re a chic modern woman or a classic romantic.
DANIELLE FRANKEL
Danielle Frankel is all about taking the best parts of dress layering and styling them to bridal. Frankel’s brand is one that’s all about giving women what they want.
“I’m looking to bring all of the fashion-forward elements of ready-to-wear to the bridal experience, and give women something that I see them looking for, but that they’re not finding: simple pieces that are technically beautiful, and investment pieces that you can carry beyond the wedding.”
MARKARIAN
The New York based brand Markarian has an exceptional view of the bride who embraces the dreamy quality of a romantic dressing with a metropolitan sensibility. The label’s bridal range goes from super femme to super sleek. Despite the modernity the brand undoubtedly exudes, expect ruffles, lace, tiers, and pouf sleeves.
ODYLYNE
Designer Stephanie White’s Los Angeles home-base and fashion background came together in Odylyne The Ceremony, a bridal collection that’s equal parts cool and dreamy.
Stephanie draws from poetic and folkloric inspirations to create romantic silhouettes, perfect for your special day.
CUCCULELLI SHAHEEN
Cucculelli Shaheen is a New York City based couture brand founded in 2016 by Anthony Cucculelli and Anna Rose Shaheen, a design duo who met while working in Diane Von Furstenberg’s studio. The label is defined by the mix of lush embroidery and effortless silhouette, putting together beading and clean lines with a touch of glamour and sophistication and personalised detail.
LEIN
LEIN is a bespoke and ready-to-wear collection for your wedding day and every day, designed and hand-crafted in New York City by designer and founder of the brand – Meredith Stoecklein. From statement necklines to chic minis, each look speaks to a different, down-to-Earth bride and celebration. LEIN isn’t intended to be worn only down the aisle. Meredith Stoecklein’s goal is to have her brides in her pieces long after the big day.
ANDREW KWON
Andrew Kwon is a Korean-American designer and recent graduate of Parson School of Design who established his eponymous bridal collection in 2020. Each collection takes cues from Kwon’s surroundings and builds upon this concept with femininity. Bridging the ethereal with the everyday, Kwon’s debut collection in 2021 pushes the boundaries of couture craftsmanship with modern practicality.
MARK INGRAM
Mark Ingram is the curator, designer and the bridal expert behind the Mark Ingram Atelier, which happens to be the epitome of NYC Chic. The title embodies women who inspire their effortless look. They are simple yet stately, they are delicate but impactful. The Bride Collection is inspired by the women who adorn the gowns and their innate appreciation for chic, quality, and impeccable design.
NEWHITE
Juliette Kim, the designer behind NEWHITE has a passion for redefining the modern way of celebrating love and individuality for brides of the new generation. Her goal is dedicated to creating a new kind of bridal fashion, a collection that is fresh, fashion-forward yet understated for modern women, by drawing inspirations from effortless Californian life and urban spirit of New York City.
