How to work it: Blushing bride

How to work it: Blushing bride

Softest pink and peach hues are bringing a glow up to bridal style – and these warm blush tones are both flattering and fun

Runway images: Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week 2025

Pastels have long been a part of bridal collections but this season and next they are playing a starring role, with many designers favouring a palette of soft pink, palest peach and subtle coffee tones. There’s every reason to think pinks. They bring warmth – with a shade to suit every skin tone – plus lots of glamorous ways to style things differently. And, of course, you will be that blushing bride without losing your cool. Here are some of our favourite runway gowns from Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week runway shows to inspire you. And if a blush gown is a shade too far, you can add in the pastel trend using well-chosen accessories.

Ballroom glamour

How to work it: Blusing bride
Demetrios (also top) showed a stunning pink ballgown

Demetrios can always be relied upon to deliver showstopping bridalwear, but this high-glamour strapless ballgown in pastel pink is the ultimate in bridal romance. It features a flattering full skirt to accentuate the waist and is dressed with appliqué roses. demetrios.com

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Cymbeline’s form-fitting lace gown is in a soft blush lace

Soft blush hues are super flattering and can be styled in so many ways. This ruffle-neck sleeveless wedding gown with train from French bridal house Cymbeline is in soft peach-pink floral lace. It’s a perfect design for a destination or high-summer wedding. cymbeline.com

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Jimmy Choo’s Mimmi is a soft latte shade – perfect for incorporating colour into your bridal look

Choosing a soft blush shade on accessories is a great way to add colour to your wedding-day look. Another advantage is you can buy a classic pair of glamour heels that will earn their keep at parties and red carpet events long after the celebration. Perfectly balanced and not too high, these latte heels in high-shine nappa leather feature a lace detail. £825 at Jimmy Choo. jimmychoo.com

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Marco & Maria showed this shimmering slimline gown at BBFW

Iconic Tenerife bridal and occasion designers Marco & Maria create perfect ethereal silhouettes incorporating soft pastels and floaty fabrics. We love this cappuccino gown for its slimline flowing shape and contrast pastel-blue stripe embellished with crystals. marcoymaria.com

How to work it: Blushing bride
A lovely keepsake from the big day, this ring incorporates pink quartz stones

Your wedding day is a perfect excuse to jewel up – and if you are restricting your jewels to the big one, you can still gift keepsakes to the bridal party. This lovely silver ring with pink quartz stones is from the Anjna London collection of statement pieces, many featuring healing crystals. From £230. anjna.com

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This glamorous Marylise white gown features a lavish pink sash

The perfect solution for the bride who wants to think pink without abandoning tradition entirely, this glamorous A-line halter gown by bridal house Marylise has a pale pink fixed waistband and a lavish but detachable oversized bow – the perfect way to add an element of romance to a modern wedding-day look. marylisebridal.com

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See your wedding day through Oliver Bonas’ rose-tinted sunglasses

See the world through rose tinted specs – a perfect accessory to ensure you stand out in the photos. Oval acetate sunglasses with pink frames and berry lenses are from a selection at Oliver Bonas. £55. oliverbonas.com

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A thoroughly modern take on bridal from Immaclé’s capsule collection

Making a statement in colour, this three-piece in fine lace features a halter top, long skirt and ‘bib’ overlayer, It is from Immaclé’s capsule bridal collection. The bridal designer behind the brand, Imma, is based in Canet de Mar, near Barcelona and designs pieces that can be customised to match your style. immacle.com


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