Since 1910, wedding dress trends have often evolved alongside everyday fashion, with brides in one decade wearing drastically different styles than brides in the next.
So while wedding dresses today range from the minimalist to the risqué, both are a far cry from the modest, flowing styles that dominated bridal fashion a century ago. Sleeves have gone in and out of style; voluminous skirts have given way to narrow silhouettes and vice versa; hemlines have risen only to drop once again.
Ireland's Wedding Journal recently put together an infographic that traces the history of bridal fashion over the past 100 years. Take a closer look at each decade below.
In the 1910s, wedding dresses often featured high necklines, full sleeves, and several layers of fabric.
These loose, flowing designs allowed brides to move around easily during a decade when dancing became custom at wedding celebrations.
Influenced by the bold style of flappers, many brides wore fashionable beaded dresses during the Roaring Twenties.
Many wedding dress designs featured narrow, drop-waist silhouettes and daring mid-calf hemlines. Cloche hats and Juliet caps were also popular bridal accessories in this decade.
Bridal fashion in the 1930s channeled old Hollywood glamour.
Brides wore simple, romantic designs, with high necklines and long sleeves. Those who could not afford silk or satin opted for affordable rayon dresses, which closely imitated the glossy look of more expensive fabrics.
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