You’re engaged! You’ve got the ring, set the date…now it’s time to start shopping for the dress.

Of course, wedding dress shopping can be stressful. It’s possible that you’ve never even thought about the kind of dress you’d like or maybe you had a wedding dress style in mind and discovered it’s not really you. So where do you start? Don’t just hit the stores and expect the perfect dress to fall into your lap. You’ve got to do some research Madames, so we’ve scoured through the racks and present you with the hottest designer wedding gown trends for 2011.

Some of the last season’s wedding gown trends are still “in” but with a twist. For example, the soft and feminine detailing will be as chic in 2011 bridal gowns as it is in 2010 wedding dresses.

FLORALS

Amsale, Spring 2011 No Ordinary Bride, Spring 2011

What’s more romantic than flowers? It’s up to you to go for either big oversize detailing or the delicate blossoming.

OVERLAYS

Christos, Spring 2011 Kenneth Pool, Spring 2011

Organza and tulle overlays are 2010 trends that will continue into 2011.

BALL GOWNS

Amsale, Spring 2011 Simone Carvalli, Spring 2011

This is for the bride who has always imagined the big, dramatic dress.

THE TRUMPET

Carolina Herrera, Spring 2011 Christos, Spring 2011

You’ve worked hard to get into tip-top wedding dress shape, so flaunt what you’ve got in this figure-hugging silhouette.

COLOR

Vera Wang, Spring 2011 Melissa Sweet by Priscilla of Boston, Spring 2011

Traditional? Not even close. Saying yes in a softly shaded dress will certainly give your guests-and groom-a surprise.

SHORT

Amsale, Spring 2011 Ines di Santo, Spring 2011

A little daring, a little risque… short dresses are for the fun and flirty bride.