These looks are for the future-facing romantics who want their wedding outfit to feel like a transmission from another timeline. Think liquid textures, sculptural silhouettes, chrome flashes and strong silhouettes. These pieces pull their inspiration from the idea of liquid silver, Y2K nostalgia and the next-gen of ‘anti-bride’ design.
Future Nostalgia
Dress: Nadine Merabi, £395
A high-neck mini dress with long sleeves, crafted from white crepe fabric. Featuring pearl droplet detailing to the neckline and sleeve cuffs and a tulip style skirt with functional pockets.
Shoes: Amina Muaddi, £750
Burgundy mesh pumps with a pointed toe, starburst brooch decoration, and slingback strap. They bring colour, attitude, and a sense that every detail has been chosen on purpose.
Ring: Bea Bongiasca, £440
This ring feels like something reclaimed from an overgrown future. Fine vine tendrils wrap around the finger in hand-painted burgundy enamel. It feels both organic but futuristic, perfect for this theme.
Choker: Justine Clenquet, £63
Justine Clenquet’s designs live in the tension between hard and soft, polished and undone, masculine and feminine. This choker is a mix of classic pearls and silver studs making it perfect for the rock ‘n’ roll nearlywed.
Bag: Amina Muaddi, €1,350
The perfect pairing with for the pumps, this micro satin bag is made in Italy.
Earrings: Bea Bongiasca, £360
These two tone asymmetrical flower earrings are made of 9ct yellow gold, silver and burgundy and cherry chocolat enamel.
Dress: Pronovias, £POA
This short dress with cascading ruffled overskirt feels both nostalgic and bang on trend. A bold and versatile design, the short tulle dress with beading transforms with a long ruffled overskirt.
Hat: Michel Paris, £945
We want to see more hat + veil combos in our future! This elegant pillbox is made from stretched white taffeta fabric and is adorned with a diaphanous bow in tulle and a gold Maison Michel medallion.
Earrings: Anthropologie, £48
An unconventional choice maybe, but when was being a rock ‘n’ roll bride about following what’s expected?
The Anti Bride
Dress: Simone Rocha, £895
This 100% cotton dress is perfect for the carefree, casual nearlywed who values comfort as well as style.
Bag: Cult Gaia, £480
No one does accessories like Cult Gaia and even though this bag isn’t one of their most creative, it sits perfectly with the rest of this vibe, added a subtly unexpected quirky touch to the overall ensemble.
Earrings: Completedworks, £350
Made from recycled silver, these ‘scrunch’ earrings blend the unusual and left-of-centre with silhouettes of pure elegance. Somewhere way back in the design process an actual fabric scrunchie was involved – its imprint remains, lending unexpected contours and a subtle cacophony of pattern and texture.
Shoes: Jimmy Choo, £775
The classic, sleek pump with a low heel is so very anti-bride coded. Traditional with a twist. This look isn’t really about being alternative, its about slightly more elevated fashion choices that make your look feel very 2026.
Gloves: Pronovias, £POA
No anti bride look is complete without long gloves an these sheer fingerless versions are both practical and elegant.
Bag: Simone Rocha, £895
Don’t even talk to me, I’m too busy obsessing over this bag in the shape of a wedding cake. You need it, you need it now.
Dress: Grace Loves Lace, £760
The short dress with a long lace underskirt is massive this year. Perfect for an elopement casual, your legal ceremony or a fun and comfortable after party look.
Regal Rebellion
Dress: Julie Vino, $5,500 US
For the bride who wants a classic, romantic gown which is just made to be accessorised. Antoinette by Julie Vino ticks all those boxes and more.
Shoes: Mach and Mach, $1,310 US
If shoes could kill, it would be these. Topped with a faux diamond these Diamond of Elizabeth pumps are embellished with rows of faux pearls and crystals.
Necklace: Vivienne Westwood, £370
Nothing says regal rebellion like a classic Viv pearl choker. In fact, we think its pretty much a must buy.
Earrings: Ask & Ember, askandembla.net, £65
Ask & Ember are one of our new favourites for mid-priced alt-leaning jewellery. The Original Sin hoops feature a crown of spindled spikes and are forged entirely from 316L surgical grade stainless steel.
Satin Gloves: Cornelia James, £160
A classic long evening glove made just a little shorter to finish just above the elbow. They’re the perfect length for a dress that has anything of a sleeve.
Veil: Renhue, $989 US
The Gwen veil features hand cut and appliquéd floral embroidery all the way around. It is a chapel length veil with a fold-over blusher.
Sterling Silver Double Ring: Regal Rose,£100
When we first saw this ingenious design we gasped. Literally. The Sacrarium Secret Tomb ring is two rings in one. Inspired by Gothic cathedrals, it features intricate cut out tracery windows framed by pointed arches and decorative pillars. The ring band is detailed with ornamental gothic engravings. A secret second ring pulls out from within the grandeur revealing a catacomb with resting skeleton.
Bag: Alexander McQueen, £720
Classic silhouettes and skulls aren’t things we see together too often, but then again, Alexander McQueen has never been your average label. Croc-embossed leather makes up this small cross-body bag, playing against the brand’s signature Skull motif, complete with crystals for eyes, a suede interior holds enough room for your smartphone and the single card slot keeps your essential plastic secure.
9ct White Gold Diamond Ring: Wild Fawn Jewellery, £3,400
This asymmetric diamond engagement ring is perfect for those that would like a unique engagement ring that still has the traditional diamond setting. Also available in 18ct yellow gold.