The best wedding outfits brides and grooms wore in 2022
- Ensembles can be one of the most defining elements of a wedding.
- Insider rounded up some of the most beautiful wedding outfits from 2022.
Some wedding ensembles stood out with drama.
Photographed by Bianca Virtue, Adriana Maiolo chose a KYHA Studios gown for her wedding.
The dress had a high neckline and intricate beading on the bodice, while the skirt had layers and layers of ruffles that spilled into a dramatic train.
Others wowed with classic elegance.
Katrinka's custom Silvana Tedesco dress had a wrap-style bodice that sat off of her shoulders.
The A-line dress flowed into a full skirt, looking both elegant and timeless. A lightly patterned veil completed the look.
Brendan Creaser Photography captured the bride.
Some brides weren't afraid to embrace a retro look.
Kim Kassas Couture designed this bride's strapless dress, which had an exposed corset bodice and lace detailing, as D. Lillian Photography's picture shows.
The modern touches were balanced by the puffy, tea-length skirt, which she paired with white shoes.
Subtle additions took simple pieces to the next level.
This bride chose a form-fitting Danielle Frankel dress for her wedding, which Abby Jiu Photography captured.
Puffy, off-the-shoulder sleeves added volume to the simple silhouette.
Illusion detailing made for some of the most mesmerizing gowns of 2022.
Daisy Boateng wore a custom Alonuko wedding dress. The designer specializes in illusion gowns for Black women.
The gown's bodice was made of sparkly embellishments atop sheer fabric, while the high-low skirt had a daring train.
Timi Oshin Photography captured her day.
Many brides still chose fairy-tale gowns.
Photographed by Vicki Grafton Photography, this bride wore an A-line dress with a full skirt to her wedding.
The bodice had a scooped neckline and short sleeves, and the gown was embroidered with delicate floral appliqué from head to toe.
Some of the best bridal looks weren't dresses.
Lola Wayne's sleek jumpsuit from Nadine Merabi Bridal was strapless. The garment's pants were flared, and it had an oversized belt at the waist that flowed into a train.
Mariola Zoladz Photography documented the day.
Modern touches made many looks eye-catching.
Jessica's gown from Carine's Bridal Atelier had a scooped, strapless neckline and form-fitting bodice that flowed into a full skirt with a thigh-high slit up the middle.
The back of the dress dipped into a low point, with an oversized bow acting as the train.
Only a sheer layer of fabric covered Jessica's back, as Megan Harris' photo shows.
Nontraditional dresses stood out from the pack.
Janesse Quick wore four different outfits to her wedding, which was photographed by Natura Collective, but her most eye-catching look may have been the rainbow dress she wore during a drag performance at her wedding reception.
The $400 gown from a Ukrainian designer had a pink bodice, while the skirt was made of layers of tulle that cascaded down in a rainbow.
Removable features made some wedding outfits memorable.
Becky Jefferies' Galia Lahav gown had a sweetheart, plunging neckline, and intricate lace detailing.
The base of the skirt was fitted, but she had a tulle skirt added to the gown for the ceremony — which she initially forgot to wear when she arrived at the wedding.
Antonis Georgiadis photographed the wedding.
Many couples chose modern twists on classic looks for their wedding days.
Mashaida photographed a couple who wore complementary Alexander McQueen tuxedos on their wedding day.
One groom's black tuxedo had an oversized stripe of white across the jacket that looked like a bow, which paired well with his husband's white, double-vested jacket.
Brides weren't afraid to have fun with short garments.
Rachel & Noah Ray photographed a bride who wore a white Alexis romper on her wedding day.
The romper had a blazer bodice, tie belt, and loose shorts. The outfit was completed with a veil and white sunglasses, giving it a distinctly bridal feel.
Some traded all-white looks for pops of color.
Tiffany's Demetrios ball gown had a sweetheart neckline, off-the-shoulder sleeves, and a full skirt.
But the standout feature of the dress was the soft yellow, three-dimensional flowers adorning the bodice and skirt.
Emma Anne Photo captured the stunning dress and the bride.
Some couples wore complementary ensembles.
Simran Balar Khabiya Jain and Nikhil Khabiya Jain both wore shades of pink to their wedding ceremony, creating a cohesive look for the ceremony.
Simran's lehenga was also signed by her family on an open panel on her skirt, making the garment even more meaningful for her.
Raw Image Productions Inc. captured the day.
2022 couples weren't afraid to push the boundaries of fashion.
Captured by Emily Klarer Photography, Gabriel and Avery wore sparkly jumpsuits with statement capes for their elopement.
The outfits complemented each other, as one was black with gold detailing and the other was white with gold detailing.
Some of the most memorable gowns were one-of-a-kind.
Lily Swindell thrifted a wedding dress from the 1970s for just $50.
When she bought the gown, Swindell's dress had a high neckline and long sleeves.
She gave it a lower neckline and shorter sleeves, but she maintained the integrity of the gown by not touching the bodice or skirt.
LittleBear Photography took photos of Swindell's wedding.
Sheer detailing stole the show for some brides.
Olivia Amato Waldron's gown from Mark Ingram Collection had a strapless neckline with a corset bodice.
Sheer cutouts on the front of the bodice flowed into the back, which was made of entirely sheer fabric before flowing into a layered skirt.
Amato Waldron paired the dress with matching sheer gloves.
Sarah Falugo photographed the day.
A touch of sparkle elevated many wedding looks.
Naturi Naughton turned to Berta Bridal for the sparkly, form-fitting dress of her dreams.
The gown's square neckline was offset by spaghetti straps, and it gave way to a corset bodice with exposed boning.
The entire dress was bedazzled, sparkling as Naughton enjoyed her day, as seen in Stanlo Photography's shot.
Some wedding ensembles were out of this world.
Becca Gleason photographed a bride who wore a pale-blue dress covered in shiny stars on her wedding day.
The gown, made by Natalie Workman Design, had a full skirt and sheer, puffy sleeves, with everything about the dress screaming celestial.
Many brides opted for dramatic ball gowns.
Alexis Graves' Matopeda dress was as equally stunning in the front as it was in the back.
As Nana Annan's photography shows, the gown had a sweetheart neckline and off-the-shoulder sleeves. The bodice featured delicate, sparkly embellishments.
The full skirt was simple in the front, but it became a show-stopping train in the back, offsetting the bodice's low back.
Couples ensured their outfits looked good together.
Reem Photography snapped this shot of a couple whose wedding ensembles complemented each other, as both the bride and groom's outfits had a playful feel.
The bride chose a Brides by Nona gown that had an embellished bodysuit with short, puffy sleeves as its base. A skirt with subtle lace detailing tied around her waist, so the bride had the fun of a slit dress with the drama of a ball gown.
The dress was the perfect match for the groom's tuxedo, which consisted of black pants and a cream jacket with black lapels.
The artistry that went into the looks was evident.
This bride's Valdrin Sahiti gown fit her perfectly. The long-sleeve dress had a high neckline and chest cutout that plunged almost to her waist. Leaf-like patterns covered the dress from head to toe.
The gown's skirt was tight, but the bride wore a second skirt over it for a more dramatic look.
Stanlo Photography captured her day.
Couples weren't afraid to put their own spins on their wedding outfits.
Haley Badenhop and Owen Leeper added customized skis to their wedding outfits so they could exit their ceremony in style, as Elise Sterck Photography documented.
Badenhop's off-the-shoulder, backless Bon Bride dress had a slit, which allowed her to ski with ease. Leeper wore a classic tuxedo.
Their ski boots matched their outfits, as did their skis, which were customized by Badenhop to say "bride" and "groom."
Some couples wore multiple stunning outfits to their nuptials.
Veronica Paige Young styled her and Bridgette Paige Young's custom wedding looks, which Shutterfreek photographed.
For their ceremony, Veronica rocked a flesh-toned gown with sparkly embellishments, while Bridgette wore a tan jumpsuit with a dramatic train.
And for a horseback photo shoot, Bridgette changed into a white, off-the-shoulder dress with a daring slit and boots. Veronica paired a suit with a crop top.
Some wedding ensembles set the tone for the entire event.
Everything about Dominique's ball gown screams garden wedding, from its tiered skirt to its semi-sheer, off-the-shoulder straps.
But the orange flowers embroidered into the gown were its most unique feature, popping against the white fabric at the base of the dress.
Carmelisse Photography captured the day.
It wasn't hard to see why some consider their wedding look to be the most important fashion moment of their lives.
Hazel Renee's custom Ines di Santo gown took the traditional A-line silhouette to another level.
The neckline of the exposed corset bodice dipped to Renee's navel, and it had off-the-shoulder, long sleeves made of sheer fabric.
An overlay of floral appliqué covered the entire gown, tying the whole look together. Stanlo Photography documented the custom look.
But the best wedding outfits were the ones that showed off the newlyweds' personalities.
Cassie Moronez knew she wanted to wear a red wedding dress to pay homage to her parents' love story.
The Rosso Corsa Gown from Teuta Matoshi was perfect for Moronez's vision, as it had a plunging neckline, off-the-shoulder sleeves, and delicate embroidery. She paired the look with a coordinating headpiece, as Lacey Moranville photographed.
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