Next spring's bridal collections, among the most daring and diverse seasons we've ever seen, borrowed a trend from Hollywood and featured endless varieties of three-dimensional gowns. Floral appliqués, both subtle and prodigious, sculpted silk organza and tiers of endless ruffles were everywhere. With all the embellishments, brides will be puttin' on some serious Ritz come spring.

Ruffles

Despite the abundance of razzle and dazzle on the bridal runways, our favorite designers managed to present gowns with just as much elegance as panache. Vera Wang gave new meaning to standard ruffles by accentuating otherwise simple dresses with layered, knee-length hems made of airy tulle, and tiers of silk ruffles on several princess-line gowns. Wang even placed an underskirt of buttery silk ruffles playing peek-a-boo on the look. Victoria Nicole's collection was heavy on ruffles as well, but offered less dramatic versions of the trend by featuring the detail on feminine hemlines that were both Victorian and contemporary.

Floral

Another trend we loved? Floral detail. Judging by the size and prominence of floral appliqués on this spring's most gorgeous gowns, many brides may do without bouquets altogether. For those looking to make a serious statement, Monique Lhullier's collection offered our favorite bold choices: The "Maya," with its dramatically soft rose tulle skirt, is the most romantic, and beachy brides searching for beauty in a shorter dress should look no further than Lhullier, a youthful design with a skirt made entirely of waist-to-knee silk roses. For a more subtle approach, we love the floral bust and the floral details and embroidery shown by Reem Acra.

Compromise

Of course, many brides may find themselves torn between these larger-than-life statements and traditional simplicity when choosing a gown. The ideal compromise comes in the form of sculpted organza; it's the most sophisticated way to walk down the aisle while subtly acknowledging a huge trend. The best way to incorporate it is in the form of tiered silk organza skirts, either quite narrow and slimming, as with Temperley London, or with an almost flamenco-inspired asymmetrical hem, seen at Oscar de la Renta.