There was double the reason to celebrate after the Academy Awards 2026. Not only did our very own Jessie Buckley make history as the first Irish woman to win the Best Actress award but so many breathtaking bridal looks graced the red carpet. 2026 and 2027 brides take notes, the stars served up inspiration for all kinds of wedding-related events.

Pared-back glamour was one of the biggest trends with Love Story star Sarah Pidgeon offering a sparkling tribute to Carolyn Bessette Kennedy while Bella Hadid turned heads for all the right reasons with her Prada co-ord complete with an uber-trendy neck scarf. Elsewhere celebs offered a fresh take on historical dressing, from Mckenna Grace's basque waist ballgown to Emma Stone's empire line dress with a Studio 54 update. Embellished dresses reigned supreme giving brides ample after-party style inspiration, think glimmering pearls, subtle sequins, fabulous feathers, and high-shine glitter.

Whether you're a boho bride or you're dreaming of an enchanting ethereal vibe (we're looking at you Elle Fanning), or maybe you want to embrace colour or rock something super sleek, there is something for everyone to swoon over below!

The Top Bridal Trends from the 2026 Oscars

1. Return to Romanticism

Elle Fanning. Image by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Emma Stone. Image by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images

Mckenna Grace. Image by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Chase Infiniti. Image by Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Beca Michi. Image by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

2. 90s Minimalism

Sarah Pidgeon. Image by Daniele Venturelli/WireImage

Gwyneth Paltrow. Image by JC Olivera/WWD via Getty Images

Iris Law. Image by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Vanity Fair

Bella Hadid. Image by Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic

Delaney Rowe. Image by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Vanity Fair

3. Elevated Embellishment

Suki Waterhouse. Image by Chad Salvador/WWD via Getty Images

Kim Kardashian. Image by Chad Salvador/WWD via Getty Images

Kendall Jenner. Image by Christopher Polk/Variety via Getty Images

Alessandra Ambrosio. Image by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

Isla Fisher. Image by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Vanity Fair

Simone Ashley. Image by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Vanity Fair

Heidi Klum. Image by Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Gabrielle Union. Image by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

Bruna Marquezine. Image by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

4. Feathers

Nicole Kidman. Image by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Image by Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Teyana Taylor. Image by Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Olivia Rodrigo. Image by Jamie McCarthy/WireImage

Nikki Lilly. Image by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

5. Balletcore

Misty Copeland. Image by Mike Coppola/Getty Images

Sarah Paulson. Image by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Vanity Fair

Mia Goth. Image by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

6. Dimensional Florals

Ariana Greenblatt. Image by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images

Kiernan Shipka. Image by Chad Salvador/WWD via Getty Images

Auli'i Cravalho. Image by Matei Horvath/FilmMagic

Quenlin Blackwell. Image by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

Mia Goth. Image by Savion Washington/Penske Media via Getty Images

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