From asymmetrical, draped, strappy, and scooped necklines to sky-high slits, corset-inspired details, sheer gloves, and dramatic bows, these gowns capture the of-the-moment vibe of bridal design.
1. Dress by Kelly Faetanini
![Kelly Faetanini FW23_Bradshaw Collection_Look 03-5 copy - Washingtonian](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Kelly-Faetanini-FW23_Bradshaw-Collection_Look-03-5-copy.jpeg)
2. Dress by Ines Di Santo
![MARZ_front_Ines Di Santo FW23 copy - Washingtonian](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MARZ_front_Ines-Di-Santo-FW23-copy.jpeg)
3. Dress by Alexia María
![Large Bows_Alexia Maria_MARGARETDRESS_BRIDAL2022 copy - Washingtonian](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Large-Bows_Alexia-Maria_MARGARETDRESS_BRIDAL2022-copy.jpeg)
4. Dress by Justin Alexander
![99251_CASERTA_JAS_FW23_LB_FF_1045 copy - Washingtonian](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/99251_CASERTA_JAS_FW23_LB_FF_1045-copy.jpeg)
5. Dress by Theia
![3-8919668-Wren copy - Washingtonian](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/3-8919668-Wren-copy.jpeg)
6. Dress by RIVINI by Rita Vinieris
![RV-FW23-RIVINI_BRINLEY-F2 copy - Washingtonian](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/RV-FW23-RIVINI_BRINLEY-F2-copy.jpeg)
7. Dress by Julie Vino
![2407 copy - Washingtonian](https://www.washingtonian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2407-copy.jpeg)
This article appears in the January 2023 issue of Washingtonian.