Illusion Necklines(01 of30)
Open Image ModalOne of the hottest trends on the Fall 2013 runways was the illusion neckline. This silhouette has the feel of a strapless gown, but provides a bit more coverage for the bride (it will also help your dress stay in place while you dance the night away!) Here, a gown from Vera Wang. (credit:Getty)
Illusion Necklines(02 of30)
Open Image ModalA Reem Acra gown, Fall 2013. (credit:Damon Dahlen, AOL)
Illusion Necklines(03 of30)
Open Image ModalAn Amsale gown, Fall 2013. (credit:The Amsale Group)
Illusion Necklines(04 of30)
Open Image ModalA tea-length gown from Amsale, Fall 2013. (credit:The Amsale Group)
Illusion Necklines(05 of30)
Open Image ModalA Christos gown, Fall 2013. (credit:The Amsale Group)
Illusion Neckline(06 of30)
Open Image ModalA gown from Monique Lhuillier, Fall 2013. (credit:Damon Dahlen, AOL)
Illusion Necklines(07 of30)
Open Image ModalA Watters gown, Fall 2013. (credit:Damon Dahlen, AOL)
Sleeves(08 of30)
Open Image ModalIn a post-Kate Middleton world, it's unlikely that sleeves -- especially in the Fall -- will be disappearing from the bridal runways any time soon. This season, many couture designers showed long sleeves in their collections. Some gowns took inspiration directly from Duchess Kate -- as is clearly shown in this look from Christos -- while others gowns took the trend to new places. (credit:The Amsale Group)
Sleeves(09 of30)
Open Image ModalA loose-sleeved Claire Pettibone gown, Fall 2013. (credit:Damon Dahlen, AOL)
Sleeves(10 of30)
Open Image ModalA new take on sleeves at Christos, Fall 2013. (credit:The Amsale Group)
Sleeves(11 of30)
Open Image ModalLong sleeves at Monique Lhuillier, Fall 2013. (credit:Damon Dahlen, AOL)
Sleeves(12 of30)
Open Image ModalAn Oscar de la Renta gown, Fall 2013. (credit:Oscar de la Renta)
Lace Overlays(13 of30)
Open Image ModalThanks to Kate Middleton and her stunning Alexander McQueen wedding gown, lace made a huge comeback in 2011 -- and the Fall 2013 collections prove that the lace trend isn't slowing down any time soon. This season, designers featured lace as a layer on top of other fabrics, lending volume and dimension to the gowns. Here, a Claire Pettibone frock. (credit:Damon Dahlen, AOL)
Lace Overlays(14 of30)
Open Image ModalA lacey Romona Keveza gown, Fall 2013. (credit:The Huffington Post)
Lace Overlays(15 of30)
Open Image ModalA lace gown by Romona Keveza, Fall 2013. (credit:The Huffington Post)
Lace Overlays(16 of30)
Open Image ModalA Vera Wang gown, Fall 2013. (credit:Getty)
Lace Overlays(17 of30)
Open Image ModalAn Oscar de la Renta gown, Fall 2013. (credit:Oscar de la Renta)
Lace Overlays(18 of30)
Open Image ModalA sexy Monique Lhuillier sleeved gown, Fall 2013. (credit:Damon Dahlen, AOL)
Hints Of Color(19 of30)
Open Image ModalHints Of Color(20 of30)
Open Image ModalA cafe-colored Reem Acra gown, Fall 2013. (credit:Damon Dahlen, AOL)
Hints Of Color(21 of30)
Open Image ModalEmbellishments on a Claire Pettibone gown, Fall 2013. (credit:Damon Dahlen, AOL)
Hints Of Color(22 of30)
Open Image ModalA blush Watters gown, Fall 2013. (credit:Damon Dahlen, AOL)
Hints Of Color(23 of30)
Open Image ModalA blush gown from Ines DiSanto, Fall 2013. (credit:The Huffington Post)
All-Over Sequins(24 of30)
Open Image ModalSequins always add a sassy, sexy touch to a bridal gown. But this season, designers really brought the bling with top-to-bottom sequins. Here, a Watters gown, Fall 2013. (credit:Damon Dahlen, AOL)
All-Over Sequins(25 of30)
Open Image ModalA sequined Reem Acra gown, Fall 2013. (credit:Damon Dahlen, AOL)
All-Over Sequins(26 of30)
Open Image ModalAn Ines DiSanto gown, Fall 2013. (credit:The Huffington Post)
Bold Headpieces(27 of30)
Open Image ModalBold Headpieces(28 of30)
Open Image ModalA flowered headpiece at Claire Pettibone, Fall 2013. (credit:Damon Dahlen, AOL)
Bold Headpieces(29 of30)
Open Image ModalA flowered headpiece at Watters, Fall 2013. (credit:Damon Dahlen, AOL)
Bold Headpieces(30 of30)
Open Image ModalAnother dramatic veil from Reem Acra, Fall 2012. (credit:Damon Dahlen, AOL)