We entered 2023 with a bang, witnessing a stunning array of bridal fashion that left us in awe throughout the year! From bridal masterpieces that whispered tales of sophistication to designs that screamed pure ingenuity, this year was indeed a carnival of trends.

Designers utilised fabrics in unique ways, each experiment leading to a new wave in bridal design. Hairstyles took a luscious turn, geles were flawlessly wrapped like works of art, and makeovers were nothing short of drop-dead gorgeous The mantra was simple: be the best version of yourself, and our inspos did exactly that! If there’s anything 2023 taught us, it’s that some fashion trends aren’t going out of vogue anytime soon. As we bid farewell to 2023, we’ve curated the top 23 looks that defined this sensational year.

In no particular order, we have compiled our top bridal beauty looks of 2023 for you to go through. Check them out and tell us which was your favourite look.

Traditional Beauty Looks

Belle @bellaokagbue | Outfit @tiannahsplacempire for @elegantebytiannah | Photography @segun_wealth | Fabric @noj.georgefabric | Makeup @tmtbylayinka

Belle @aiisha_tahir | Photography @matori_photography | Gele @gelebyleema | Makeup @olygarhbeauty | Jewellery @ialuxury_jewelries | Asooke @bubel_alasooke

Makeup @saffy_ore | Photography @ifedayo.x | Stylist @theaaccompany | Gele @teegele_ | Location @14thavenue.studios | Backdrop @zenbackdrops

Photography @2stepstudio.ng | @2stepweddings.ng | Makeup @pees_touch | Gele @mr_ray_gele | Purse @pearls_pices_jewelry | Dress @kandiceofficial | Accessories @pearls_pices_jewelry | Hairstylist @the_boss_stylist

Belle @diana_eneje | Stylist @_emmanuelgoodnews | Designer @dorhann_ | Hairstylist @deolasanni_wigsluxury | Photography @olamide_david | Makeup @glammedbyzainab | Beads @tophertonyjewelry

Makeup @oteniaramakeovers | Asooke @jenrewa | Gele @suziestouches | Jewellery @justbeadit_ng | Shoes and purse @maronyworld | Photography @askdigitals

Makeup @revysbeauty | Okuku @okukubeautyhub | Dress @nicholestylish | Photography @weezy_scott | Fabric @exclatfabricsng

Belle @mirabeloghenekaro for @bethmodelafrica | Outfit @lakimmyfashion | Luxury Bridal Parasol @lakimmyfashion | Akwaocha Fabric @george_by_ruverodesigns | Stylist @style_by_ruvero | Planner @Elithan_events | Videography @rmstudios__ | @km_with_dflowerprince | Photography @tosinjoshweddings | @stephn_ad | Makeup   @tolufelix_mua | Hairstylist @liisignature
Hair @xclusivehairbydee | @bloom_it_backup | Gele @chygele | Okuku @okukucr8tionhub | Corals and traditional accessories @tophertonyjewelry | Accessories @bellezaaccessories_
 Shoes/Clutch @ddshoes___ @maronyworld

Now, the white wedding looks 

Makeup @glambyomoye | Hairstylist @hairbyposhclass | Dress @airvyatelier | Hair @malliaworld | Earrings @tavinbeads | Photography @bigdealoflagos / @officialbigdealweddings

Belle @__maleeyah | Bridal Makeup @mosewabeauty_ | Hair Stylist @tea.styles | Dress @olabisiodunne | @olabisi.odunne | Accessories @rf_accessories | Photography @tosin.junaid

Outfit @magneticelegance | Belle @melat_abera_ | Makeup @revysbeauty | Hairstylist  @kukushair | Jewellery @meeyas_link | Photography @abayomiakinaina | Content @eminencemez | Headpiece @magneticelegance

Dress  @xtrabrideslagos | Makeup  @bibyonce | Photography @photokulture | Accessories @fabjewels_official | Hairstylist @yinkzsignature

Dress @stitchesbylaura | Makeup @thetoluamisueffect | Accessories @talia.s_armoire | Bouquet @heportal_nig | Hairstylist @monsurrhair | Stylist @lauraeze___1 | Photography @themanuel_photography | @weddingsbytm

Belle @lauraajayii | Dress @veekeejames_official | Photography @officialphotofreak | Makeup @ariyike_mua | Hair @adefunkeee | Earring @cherrysclassic

Belle @lauraajayii | Dress @veekeejames_official | Photography @officialphotofreak | Makeup @bibyonce | Hair @adefunkeee | Ring @cherrysclassic | Location @montysuiteslekki

Let’s also check out these premium reception looks

Belle: @Idiaaisien | Makeup: @beautyandbrushes | Dresses: @toshowoods | @luxurybridesbytoshowoods
Accessories: @aiandeva | Hair: @ddanielstouch | Set Design: @eventflair.ng | Photography: @david.afolayan

Dress @beccaneedlesnstitches | Belle @maryam_sidi_ | Makeup @cattysglam_mua | Photography @photokulture | Videography @_avidstudio | Hairstylist @lolaexpresshair | Accessories @wowaccessorries

Belle @berbiedoll | Dress @veekeejames_official | Photography @officialphotofreak | Makeup @makeupkwin | Hairstylist @adefunkeee | Set Design @bloomsandbutterfliesevents | Accessories @portableaccessoriess

Belle @chiomagoodhair | Dress  @xtrabrideslagos | Hair @goodhairltd | Makeup  @tolufelix_mua | Stylist  @medlinboss | Photography @felixcrown

For the civil wedding slay

Outfit @xtrabrideslagos | Makeup @ariyike_mua | Hairstylist @adefunkeee | Wig @solange.hr_stores

Photography: @buklaw_photography | @buklawphotography_weddings | Outfit: @midegrey | Makeup: @thetoluamisueffect | Bouquet: @yestobliss

Outfit @official7thavenue | Makeup @dmofaces | Hair @monsurrhair | Photography @themanuel_photography | Bouquet @labelle_mariee | Accessories @sacollectionz | Shoe @sacollectionz

Belle: @saidakaramo | Bridal shop: @voilahautecouture | Collection: @marlypcouture | Photography: @photosbyreem | Videography: @BricksGroup | Stylist: @tameyourstyle | Makeup: @enchantedlooksbysidney | Florist @gceventsdesign | Coordinator: @marlypaul_

This year was a display of style and uniqueness, and we can’t wait to see what the canvas of 2024 holds for the world of bridal fashion!🥂