I'm Newly Engaged: 36 Cool Anti-Traditional Wedding Finds I'm Losing It Over

I just got engaged! I've been waiting for this moment a long time—and, after more than 8 years together with my high school sweetheart, he popped the question on a recent trip to Tokyo, Japan. While I'm over the moon to finally be engaged, I have to admit, I'm slightly more excited for all of the bridal fashion items I know I'll be stockpiling over the next few months.
As the first Gen Z bride getting married on Who What Wear's team, I feel like I have a slight responsibility to find all of the weird, quirky, anti-traditional bridal finds. It's not a phase, mom—unique wedding and bridal trends are rising thanks to the sub-27 co-hort. Statement sequins, feather accessories, delicate embroidery, and eye-catching hats are some of the wedding items you'll find on this list—each of them ones I wish I could say 'I do' to. From ivory Chopova Lowena carabiner mini dresses to whimsical ceremony looks from brands like Danielle Frankel and Alexandra Grecco, shop the best 36 cool bridal fashion items. Weddings are expensive—might as well look good while you're doing it!
After spotting this Alessandra Rich headband on our Editor in Chief, Kat Collings, during her wedding, I knew I had to have

Ana Escalante is an award-winning journalist and Gen Z editor known for her sharp takes on fashion and culture. She’s covered everything from Copenhagen Fashion Week to Roe v. Wade protests as the Editorial Assistant at Glamour after earning her journalism degree at the University of Florida in 2021. At Who What Wear, Ana mixes wit with unapologetic commentary in long-form fashion and beauty content, creating pieces that resonate with a digital-first generation. If it’s smart, snarky, and unexpected, chances are her name’s on it.
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