Are you getting married in 2018? Then you're just in time to start digging into the new bridal fashion catalogues and revel in the versatility in wedding dresses that mark the upcoming season worldwide.

Because let's face it, more than choosing the wedding reception and decorations, what you're most excited about is finding the perfect outfit for you and then checking which bridal hairstyles are the most appropriate along with the shoes.

The look will undoubtedly take up a lot of your time so, to give you some ideas, here we tell you all about the bridal gown trends that are going to be a hit in 2018.

1. Invasion of the bardot

Among the new catalogues we can see a trend that will be very popular this season: the drop-shoulder or bardot neckline It has been chosen by many designers, as it gives the dresses an elegant and very sensual touch. The off-the-shoulder neckline can be found, for example, in designs by Pronovias, Lilian West, Divina Sposa and Miss Kelly. It is also perfect to wear an eye-catching necklace or long earrings to accompany an updo and give the look more distinction.

2. Dramatic sleeves

They come in different versions: XL, medieval style, long bat-type, puffed, with ruffles, closed around the wrist and with flared lace, among others. Jesús Peiró, Rosa Clará, Carolina Herrera, Morilee and Lillian West are some of the firms that bet for give prominence to the sleeves It is a style that works well both for a simple wedding dress and for a patterned and appliquéd model.

3. Long live the capes!

This accessory that perfectly replaces veils and tails is repeated among the 2018 dresses (and watch out that they are already seen in the 2019 wedding dresses), bringing to each design a solemn, romantic and very original air You will find them in long and short bolero style, either minimalist, Roman style, with silver thread embroidery or lace, asymmetrical and buttoned under the chin, among other proposals. The bridal cape is definitely a trend and examples of this appear in the catalogs of Pronovias, Rosa Clará, Manú García and St. Patrick, to name a few. Another plus is that there are capes.removable, which allows you to get two looks in one. This year, heavy fabrics and luxurious fabrics are being replaced by the more vaporous and ethereal creations .

4. Peek a boo skirt

Delicately suggestive, the peek-a-boo skirt becomes a transparent from the knees or mid-thigh, while the body is kept opaque, achieving the effect of a minidress In the new catalogues they appear mixing different fabrics and superimposed lace motifs, as well as 3D flowers, very 70's vibe Brands such as Just For You, Galia Lahav and Novia d'Art make this proposal their own, which looks particularly good on hippie chic wedding dresses for brides who want to get married on the beach or in the countryside.

5. Sensuality to the surface

Some bridal fashion houses are committed to the sexiest version of the bride The perfect choice for those brides who are looking for a bridal look, through transparencies that leave little to the imagination, strategic lace, deep cuts in necklines and skirts, and fabrics that cling like a second skin. dare to show off their curves Pronovias, Morilee and St. Patrick's are joining this trend, although Neta Dover stands out as the most daring with her uncovered models.

6. Diversity in the details

While minimalism has its place among the 2018 dresses, on the opposite side of the aisle the dresses rich in details and appliqués The dresses with fringes, feathers, rhinestones, paillettes, pearls and floral embroidery, among other elements that make them true works of art, stand out. Oscar de la Renta and Galia Lahav are good examples of what we are talking about.

7. Two pieces

And one last trend that we can not fail to mention are the two-piece wedding dresses, ideal for those who want to escape from the traditional, opting for a modern and innovative clothing Whether it's a top with a skirt or a trouser suit, the truth is that this style is very comfortable, above all, for outdoor weddings You'll find it in the new from Lillian West, Morilee, Valerio Luna and Raimon Bundó.

How many dresses have you fallen in love with? Whether you are a traditional and romantic bride or a modern and more daring one, you will find in the new catalogs many designs that will captivate you, from princess style wedding dresses to minimal inspired models. Take all your time to review and then, come the big day of the wedding rings posture, you will show off with a perfect dress,with its own stamp and completely tailor-made for you.