Jennifer Lawrence just made a serious statement on the red carpet. Because apparently, wedding dresses are no longer reserved for walking down the aisle. In fact, they are swiftly becoming one of the most important evening gown trends of the year. White, cream and ivory shades that were traditionally reserved for brides are increasingly appearing in couture collections and at major premieres. Just take Lawrence’s bridal-coded appearance at the Governors Awards, where she served up a look that borrows from traditional bridal fashion, while adding a modern twist.

When it comes to styling, Jennifer Lawrence went for modern clarity. She combined her draped, floor-length dress in bright bridal white with subtle, glowy make-up that emphasised her facial features without distracting from the outfit. She wore her hair loose in light waves that echoed the flowing cut of the dress, while minimalist earrings completed the look without being too dominant. This clean chic look enhanced the contemporary elegance of the dress and Lawrence managed to look authentic, sophisticated and modern all at the same time.

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The current bridal gown trend is all about clarity. Instead of tulle, lace or romantic embellishments, this trend sees a lot of smooth materials, clean cuts and deliberately placed details. This is the perfect way to create a look that hints at bridal traditions, but in no way looks like classic wedding fashion.

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Jennifer Lawrence’s red carpet look shows how runway bridal elements such as draping, clean silhouettes and bridal white shades can be translated into wearable, modern looks. Her look serves as the ideal template for fashionista brides-to-be 2026: instead of leaning into wedding clichés, this trend focuses on clean lines, sculptural details and subtle highlights — from minimalist cut wedding dresses to elegant maxi dresses for the after-party.

A version of this article originally appeared on Glamour (Germany).