2026 Bridal Trends from Italia to Aotearoa

A wedding between Italian charm and New Zealand beauty

Dear future brides,
make yourselves comfortable.

I know that planning a wedding can, at times, feel like a near-impossible mission (the tulle edition, of course). But don’t panic: take a breath, pour yourself a herbal tea, or a glass of Prosecco, depending on the hour, and let me take you on a little journey between Italy and New Zealand.

Because yes, even in 2026, bridal fashion has much to say. And it whispers, rather than shouts. It has grown, matured. It’s more thoughtful, less frantic. Like a bride who chooses calmly, not chasing every trend, but following her own style. And perhaps, with one eye on Italy… and the other gazing out towards the hills of Aotearoa.

This year, Milan gifts us a bridal fashion that seems to murmur: “less is more, but better done.”

The gowns are fluid, essential, almost shy in their romance. The details? Subtle, yet impeccable. Airy veils, tiny mother-of-pearl buttons, sheer organza collars. Everything speaks of elegance, in a hushed tone.

The colours soften: warm ivory, blush pink, hints of tea green. Nothing loud. Even the boldest brides know: refinement doesn’t need to raise its voice.

And then, there she is, the wonder: New Zealand. Your place in the world.
Here, the wedding setting isn’t just “the venue”. It’s the true protagonist.

A whispered “I do” by the ocean, nestled in golden dunes. A dinner beneath the stars, a long wooden table glowing under hanging lights. A ceremony atop a hill, with the wind brushing gently against your dress. Sounds like a dream? In truth, it’s the lower North Island, one Saturday in October.

The truth is, New Zealand offers space. Breathtaking space. To breathe. To feel every emotion without being overwhelmed. And, if I may add, it’s the perfect stage for those little Italian touches that make all the difference, and turn your day into something truly your own.

A touch of Italian flair
(that no one ever forgets)

You don’t need much. You just need to choose well.

A menu featuring a homemade pasta that tastes like childhood. A table setting with lemons, natural linen, perhaps a hint of hand-painted ceramic. A handwritten note in flowing script, on cotton paper. A toast with your favourite wine, brought in from a vineyard in Umbria or Tuscany. These are just details, but they speak of you.

And that, in the end, is what really matters.

And me?
I’m here.

My job is simple: to listen, to suggest, to plan.
But most of all: to observe who you are, and turn it into an experience that reflects you.
With delicacy, of course. With lightness, yes. But never losing sight of elegance.

Because getting married in New Zealand doesn’t mean you can’t have Italian style.
On the contrary. It means giving it space, and letting it breathe in a landscape that feels painted by the greatest artist of all.

Warmly,
Alice