Ballgowns
After several seasons of svelte silhouettes, the voluminous ball gowns are back! With a royal wedding this year, the traditional princess dress is poised to dethrone the curve-hugging mermaid shape that has reigned supreme in recent years.
Colour
Believe it or not, white wasn't always the norm for bridal gowns! Prior to Queen Victoria's 1840 wedding, any old colour would do. Gutsy brides will welcome the news that colour is slowly coming back. Soft shades of pink, peach and lavendar are turning up on this years' runways.
Statement Jewelry
Demure strands of pearls and diamond studes will never go out of style, but this year's best wedding accessories are big, bold and beautiful. Modern brides are choosing pieces of jewellery that express their personalities, and investing in items that can be worn again!
Rosettes
Flowers and weddings go hand in hand, so it's no surprise that bridal designers are encorporating them onto dresses in a flirty, feminine way. Where once rosettes were used solely as decorative details, they're now consuming the entire skirt with silky petals.
Black & White
This classy colour combination is everywhere in bridal fashion at the moment. Countless designers used black lace, embroidery and ribbon to add a dash of sophiciation to otherwise traditional white gowns. Shania Twain accessorized her white dress with a black sash when she wed Frederic Thiebaud on New Year's Day.
Hats
Renowned designers such as Caroline Herrera dared to be different this season by showing brides in jaunty hats instead of veils. And one can only predict that this very British trend will increase in popularity after April 29th's big wedding!
Tulle
Natalie Portman and her astonishingly beautiful Black Swan costumes by Rodarte have come from the big screen to brides! With tulle at the forefront of the fabrics for 2011, these pretty, airy and feminine gowns are being designed by all the big bridal names, from Vera Wang to Monique Lhuillier.
Mini-Dresses
For civil ceremonies, more casual or second weddings, nothing beats a short and sexy gown. This style is pretty and playful, with a subtle nod to the swining '60s. The key to pulling off this look is confidence - and a killer pair of shoes!
Lace
Thanks to a movement towards more modest gowns, this traditional fabric is also at the forefront of wedding fashion once more. Bridal designers such as Oscar de la Renta are using modern treatments and sleek silhouettes to update this heirloom fabric while maintaining its vintage charm.
Old Hollywood
These are some women who will never go out of style, and who continue to inspire - topping the list is Audrey Hepburn! It's no wonder the beloved actress has served as a muse for designers such as Romona Keveza in bringing back her classic style.
After several seasons of svelte silhouettes, the voluminous ball gowns are back! With a royal wedding this year, the traditional princess dress is poised to dethrone the curve-hugging mermaid shape that has reigned supreme in recent years.
Demure strands of pearls and diamond studes will never go out of style, but this year's best wedding accessories are big, bold and beautiful. Modern brides are choosing pieces of jewellery that express their personalities, and investing in items that can be worn again! 
These are some women who will never go out of style, and who continue to inspire - topping the list is Audrey Hepburn! It's no wonder the beloved actress has served as a muse for designers such as Romona Keveza in bringing back her classic style. 
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