Top Wedding Dress Trends for Fall 2008

If your Fall wedding preparations are underway, you can capture a few key looks from designers who unveiled their freshest collections on the runway this past winter. Fall 2008 is leaning towards Parisian-inspired looks, most notably the classic black wedding dress that is becoming a popular choice in Europe.

As the trend seeps into American territory, there are also hints of Marie Antoinette-inspired gowns, larger-than-life ruffles, and a blue and metallic creations that offer a fresh take on the classic white wedding. As you page through bridal magazines and review galleries of the latest designer collections, here are some to the top wedding dress trends for Fall 2008:

Wedding Dress Trend: Black sashes and belts
Instead of the all-white wedding gown, Fall 2008 collections bring together black sashes and belts around the waist. These are a modern and sophisticated touch to the traditional dress, and designers such as Alfred Angelo bought this look to life on the runway.

Wedding Dress Trend: Blue and silver metallic dresses
Reem Acra's collection for Fall features a whole lineup of pastel-blue colored dresses accented with silver and metallic threads. The fairytale-like gowns are the epitome of luxury with their rich satin, lace, and chiffon accents and mermaid-style cuts.

Wedding Dress Trend: Toga-style dresses
The toga dress is a top trend for women's dresses in 2008, and it's also showing up in the bridal department. The toga dress is designed with a unique, flowing cut that is less fitted around the waist and hips. The Grecian-inspired look is a romantic touch for any wedding, and designers such as Wtoo Brides and Demetrios featured this goddess look in the Fall 2008 wedding gown collections.

Wedding Dress Trend: Crystal brocades
Brocade embellishments are always a popular choice for wedding dresses, and the Fall 2008 collections featured many dresses with crystal and silver embellishments on the simple white dress. The collection form Piccione made the most of this trend with beautiful bustier and train detailing.