Gallery: Wedding Dress Trends Through History

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Over the years, wedding dresses have seen hundreds of trends and changes. Have you ever wondered how wedding dresses came to be? Did you know brides used to wear red dresses instead of white? Learn all about the history of wedding dresses when you take a look through this gallery, and see how wedding dress trends have changed throughout the years!

So where are wedding dresses headed now? Will we see previous trends revive? Or will there be a completely new style that breaks through?

We saw more personalized dresses in the past decade, and the trend likely isn’t going to stop anytime soon. Modern brides want their wedding dresses to represent their personality and style. As fashion designer Gareth Pugh says, “I like the idea of the dress being a little more personal — something that is made with love and care, something that takes time and patience. A lot like the marriage itself.”

Do you have a favorite decade trend? We'd love to hear which trends you love in the comment section below! Brides who like this also read Four Oaks Turns 100!

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