Top Trends in Rehearsal Dinner Dresses for 2025 Weddings
Written by Curator Grace + Ivory
As your wedding weekend approaches, (and you’ve likely already locked in your ceremony dress) finding your rehearsal dinner dress may be high on your priorities list. Especially if you are a bride who wants to soak in every bridal fashion moment!
While opting for a timeless style for your ceremony dress is usually on every bride’s mind…we find most aren’t afraid to lean into trends and have a little fun with their rehearsal dinner dress. The night before is the perfect opportunity to celebrate with close family & friends before the chaos of the big day – AND we understand how important it is to look your best.
Allie Idrac Photography
2025 weddings are bringing a fresh set of bridal trends and we’re listing a few favorites sewn within our Grace + Ivory collection.
1. Bold and Bright
While white and ivory are always trending for brides…we are seeing more and more 2025 rehearsal dinner dresses feature pops of color. From floral prints to bridal-esc pastels like light blue, yellow, and blush…we are loving all the unexpected hues. And when asking our Grace + Ivory brides who have chosen a fun color for their rehearsal dinner dress why they did it…most said it came down to wanting to spend a little more on a dress they could wear again and again.
From The Collection: Hailee
Our take on your “Something Blue.” A short & sweet silk mini with an iconic matching silk neck scarf.
Berlez Photography
2. A Statement Accessory
Your wedding veil is THE statement accessory for your wedding day but what about for your rehearsal dinner? While we’d still forgo the veil for the night before, 2025 brides are rocking a variety of other bridal accessories. From bridal capes, capelets, to bold earrings and designer bags…you can take your simple little white dress up a notch with a few cool bride accessories.
From The Collection: The Cait Dress & Organza Cape
A strapless crepe mini paired with an editorial-inspired organza cape. Imagine strutting to your rooftop rehearsal in this ensemble?
Berlez Photography
3. Retro Styles
For the bride who loves a retro-chic vibe, 2025 wedding trends are on your side! While vintage-inspired wedding gowns have been gaining momentum, we are seeing nods to this trend in every aspect of the wedding weekend. Especially when it comes to structured tea-length skirts of the 50’s – perfect for that night before sunset soiree.
From The Collection: Jane
Featuring a textured, luxe brocade fabric with a full circle skirt for maximum twirl. Oh so darling.
Berlez Photography
4. Metallic Accents
From pops of silver and gold accessories, shoes, and bags…to a full shimmering fabric for the dress – metallic accents are trending for 2025 rehearsal dinners. These accents provide a touch of glam for the wedding weekend, especially if you’ve opted for a softer bridal look for your wedding day. After all, the best rehearsal dinner look is one that lets you showcase another aspect of your personality.
From The Collection: Penny & Dakota
Whether you love gold or silver jewelry, there’s a Grace + Ivory mini that’ll perfectly match.
Berlez Photography
5.High Slits
You’ve probably seen the remergence of slits while shopping for your wedding gown this past summer, fall, or winter. And while we love a slit on a bold ballgown, we also love this 2025 bridal trend featured within a rehearsal dinner look. Especially when its paired with a small sweep train for some added drama.
From The Collection: Bea Gown
Fitted crepe with a bow-waist detail – Bea is new and ready to make a statement at your rehearsal dinner.
Berlez Photography
You can try on all these styles and more at the Grace + Ivory showroom in Bucktown, Chicago.