Netflix's Bridgerton is the platform's biggest ever launched series, with season two is hitting screens on March 25, 2022, so it won't come as a surprise that Regency-inspired bridalwear is having a moment.

'More and more brides-to-be are opting for 1800s-inspired dresses and accessories,' a representative from Lyst tells ELLE UK. Etsy has reported a sharp increase in searches for bridal gloves (121%), puff-sleeved 

wedding dresses (93%) and pearl veils (78%), while dress designers are experiencing more and more customers specifically requesting Bridgerton-style details. 'Sleeves are having a real moment,' says Ally Voss, founder

of contemporary bridalwear brand Clover London. 'Our Willow style is by far a front-runner, and is often nicknamed the 'Bridgerton dress' by those who try it.' Others are opting for a more subtle nod to the trend, however, by

'incorporating textures like beading or embroidery' or choosing a square neckline, according to Kate Halfpenny of Halfpenny London. Another option is to add an elegant evening glove from Cornelia James, the brand which provided all

the gloves to the series itself and even holds a Royal Warrant.  'The evening glove adds a mixture of fantasy, folly and romance, and Bridgerton has definitely created a surge in demand' says design director Genevieve James Lawson.

Soon-to-be-wedded couples are prioritising their friends and family after such a tumultuous few years, and are said to be looking to treat their guests and make them feel extra special by incorporating generous personalised touches into the festivities for 2022.

Sophie Lewis, a production designer at Ruth Kaye Design tells ELLE UK: 'We have found that hosts are determined to ensure that every guest feels warmly welcomed and looked after throughout using personal touches.'

Etsy has seen a 47% increase in searches for personalised place cards in the past months, and a 107% increase in custom wedding favours. 'Thank you “cards” have also become elevated beyond all recognition,' says Lewis.

'After a wedding we worked on last year, all guests received a knock on the door from a driver who handed over a linen box filled with a Diptyque candle, a bottle of ice cold pink champagne, an envelope with a thank you note and a night's stay at the hotel in the Cotswolds

where the wedding took place.' While not all budgets can stretch to quite that level, personalised stationery is a great place to start – and we particularly love the new collaboration between Papier and Alice Temperley.

Much as with a post-pandemic tendency to veer towards the comfort of slippers or the thrill of sky-high heels, couples are split into two distinct camps for their 2022 weddings – big and bold, or micro and minimal.

The trend for the micro wedding continues apace, while some couples are opting for the opposite and going all out with their plans – and the bigger, the better (think Paris Hilton as inspiration).

Dress-wise, Lyst reports the rise of 'bold bride energy' as well as '90s minimalism – with practically no in-between. 'With revenge and dopamine dressing in full swing this season, we expect brides looking into

even bolder choices in the coming months. Inspired by power dressers such as JLo and Cardi B, statement veils, big tulles as well as wedding bustiers and corsets will get fashion lovers' attention,' a representative

from Lyst tells ELLE UK. On the other hand, 'satin white slip dresses are also amongst the hottest bridal trends for 2022, with searches for them growing 68% since the start of the year.'

Whichever you choose, we have scoured the shops for the best of each.

Having spent so much time stuck at home during the pandemic, couples seem more excited than ever at the prospect of an outdoor setting for their wedding – and getting back to nature.

According to a search data study by Longevita, 'outdoor settings are the most pinned wedding options for 2022, alongside more rustic venues such as barns, courtyards and vineyards.'

Some couples are making the most of relaxed travel restrictions to host destination weddings abroad and soak up some much-needed sun while they're at it – but the abundance of glorious outdoor locations in the UK and ease

of staying put is also seeing an uptick in 'staycation' weddings.

Bows were all over the SS22 catwalks, and the trend has already started seeping into 2022's bridalwear. According to Etsy, there has been a 50% increase in searches for bow gowns, as well as a 114% uptick

in searches for bridal or bridesmaid bow accessories. Ally Voss of Clover London has experienced such interest in a new organza jacket featuring a sweeping bow train, that despite it launching later this spring, there is already

a vast waitlist to try it on. Kate Halfpenny's bow obsession is well-known, making her bridalwear and accessories a go-to for this year's trendiest brides-to-be. 'Most of my bows are detachable so the bride can have that 'wow' moment on their

wedding day, and then re-wear it again and again,' she tells ELLE UK. 'The oversized bows of the 80s are back and hopefully here to stay!'

Those looking. fora more subtle nod to the trend can also opt for a pretty bow their wedding shoes.

We predicted that vintage and secondhand dresses were set to be huge again this year, and, we were right. With an eye on sustainability, keeping costs down, and a touch more 

individuality, it's clear why brides are opting for older dresses. This year, brides are further looking to dresses within their own family for their nuptials. Much like Princess Beatrice, who held a micro wedding 

in July of 2020 and wore a slightly altered dress of her grandmother's, brides want to rework inherited dresses, keeping true to themselves, while maintaining the sentimental value.

'As well as rewearing "vintage" dresses another popular choice is to put your own spin on them,' Alice Wilkes, founder of her own Luxury Event and Wedding Design Agency tells ELLE UK.

'When Princess Beatrice borrowed the Queen’s dress for her wedding, she added "bridal" cap sleeves and a more simplified shape to the iconic gown, that provided her with a traditional and most importantly sentimental dress with a modern approach.

'Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, so make it even more special by wearing something gifted by a close family member.'

Having vintage dresses altered is no simple task, be sure to head to a specialised seamstress like Splendid Stitches for the job.