One of the trends that we are happy to see will remain throughout 2025 are the wedding dresses with 3D floral applique and embroidered lace.
What Is 3D Floral Appliqué?
3-D floral is a design element that adds a real pop to a bridal gown! Made with pieces of fabric shaped like flowers or petals, they are three dimensional and add a raised effect on the dress.
They can be made with most any fabric to match the dress, or added in a unique way such as sparkly lace petals on a plain satin or organza dress. The lace appliqué and dimensional florals give the dress additional texture and a striking wow factor!
3-D flowers can be embellished with crystals, rhinestones, and or pearls. They can also be made in pastel colors for spring and summer weddings, or bold colors for a jewel-toned wedding color pallet. These breathtaking details add a romantic aesthetic, providing a lovely and unique bridal style.
Silhouettes Featuring 3D
- Sheath: the Sheath (or column) dress is a perfect shape to add extra visual pieces. Sleek and clean, some sheath style gowns can be made with a sheer tulle bodice which gives the 3-d applique the look that the floral lace is directly on the skin. Thin and pretty off the shoulder straps can be made for a strapless dress giving a lovely visual from strap to neckline. This is a perfect bridal look for modern brides planning garden weddings or venues such as museums, arboretums, etc.
- A-Line: A-line wedding dresses are magnificent for these details. These can have a deep-V or sweetheart neckline with floral-inspired designs highlighting the edges. This style can also be made with illusion tulle for a sheer bodice to give the florals that dreamy directly-on-skin look. The skirts of an A-line can have both floral details embroidered directly and 3-d organza flowers giving a whimsical, romantic look. Add them in colorful accents to elevate and customize your dress with your color pallet.
- Ball Gown: The best floral wedding dresses we’ve seen for 3D applique, however, are the ball gown shape. These have that timeless, classic elegance with tight bodices and much so volume in the skirts. This volume allows the florals to cascade down, creating a true fairytale effect. Simply enchanting and a perfect choice for a venue like a castle, historic mansion, or a Disney World wedding!
Note: For brides looking for long sleeve wedding dresses, our advice is to make sure the lace applique does not overwhelm your overall wedding day look. A floral dress can be an absolute work of art with just the right amount of detailing. Make it fit your personal style.
3D Florals on Veils
This is a fabulous option! Say your perfect dress does not have (or need) lace appliqué, but you still want it. While some floral wedding gowns come with matching veils, you can purchase a 3-D veil separately.
Whether you need ivory, pastel, or a bold color like red or black, all of these are available. As bridal fashion changes, so do the accessory pieces!
The 3-D floral trend adds a modern design element to the traditional wedding dress. So many options for your big day, share your vision with your bridal stylist and seamstress to make your dress perfect. Let us know what you love about this trend! Have a question? We’re here to help so ask away and we may just write a blog for you!