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I worried about trendy vs timeless at first too until I realized that most likely, no matter what I pick its going to look dated in 20 years. Go for what you love, you can always have a vow renewal in 20 years and get something in style.
I don't think it's overly "trendy" at all. It is unique, but has many timeless elements.
ALL of our wedding dresses are going to look outdated in a few years. Our daughters will say "OMG Mom, what were you thinking?!" and our granddaughters will adore our "vintage" dresses and pray to fit in them. The point is to choose a dress right now that is flattering to your figure and showcases a style you love.
That dress is lovely, by the way.
I think lace is timeless. I agree with the PP who said that most of the styles sold today will look dated in 20 years, but I don't think the two you have chosen are overly trendy.
I think the lace is timeless, but the cut of the dress is a bit trendy. Beautiful dresses either way!
Both dresses are really beautiful- I'm not sure what your concern is with the dress being "timeless". I'm guessing it's a concern for how we view puffy sleeved/big hair 80s-styled dresses now? :) It's inevitable that dress styles are going to change- I don't view these as trendy, per say, but that doesn't mean you'd wear the same dress 10 years from now. (Your tastes would change, as well)
The only thing that would seem overly trendy to me is the sheer layer on top. But I don't know that it would fall that way in every picture IRL so I wouldn't worry about it too much.
I almost forgot to mention that I really really love the second one!
It's stunning! I think the simple, romantic elements make it timeless...to me it has (a sleeveless) princess bride look going on.
Hey everyone! Thanks for your responses and opinions. 
I guess I should clarify a bit. I don't really expect my daughters to be dying to wear my dress in 20 years lol. I just wondered if when you look at either of these dresses one of the first thoughts is, "trendy". I know it depends on the person, but that's why all opinions are welcomed! I love different perspectives.
My mom wore a gorgeous lace dress in the early 80s and although I wouldn't wear it (it has sleeves, which aren't my thing) I also wouldn't label it as trendy. That's more what I am going for. Grace Kelly's wedding dress is another dress I think falls into this category (although I know that neither of the dresses above is anything like hers).
I wish I could have posted pictures of me in the dresses, but the boutique where I tried them on doesn't allow pictures until I put down a deposit on a dress and confirm my order and I am still deciding.
Please also feel free to say which dress you like better!
@asscherlover: Yes, I will have a cathedral length veil like in the pictures!
I think they are timeless, because they are elegant and classy in a simple and romantic way...
I like the first one much more! I like that it has "sleeves" (sorry I don´t know how to call those strips) and I think they give the perfect touch to that style of dress. Though I might be mistaken.. not sure, because I love both!
I've saw dresses just like that in bride mags in '99 when a family friend was getting married, so they've already been "in style" for 13 years.
That said, I think they're neither "trendy" nor "classic" but rather "unique". You won't look back at your pics and see the decade, but rather your own style.
@Fairy_in_love: I actually love the fact that the first one is not strapless. When I referred to the sleeves on my Mother's dress and them not being my thing I meant long sleeves...sorry!
@Toronto_CDolly: Oh it´s ok.. I know what you ment. It´s just that my english is not extensive enough as to name the diferent kinds of sleeves lol!
I think we agree then that the first dress looks better because it´s not strapless :) (not that I don´t like strapless, my wedding dress actually is strapless, but with the style you want I think strips/thin sleeves however they are called, like the one in the first picture, look much better IMO)
P.D: do please tell me the name of those strips so I can stop making a fool of myself when trying to describe them! LOL
I would definitely say timeless. I think the silouette underneath may be a bit trendy but with the overlay giving it an aline/ballgown its timeless. I think lace is always timeless when it comes to weddings also :) hope this helps!
@Fairy_in_love: Oh lol, no problem! They are just called straps. The ones in the picture above are lace straps (there isn't really a formal name for them, but if I were to describe the first dress to someone on the phone I would say "lace straps" to provide a better description of the type of strap).
Really skinny straps are often called "spaghetti straps". A slight sleeve that covers the shoulder is called a "cap sleeve".
It's GORGEOUS! That feels like a modern classic, or a trendy classic look! I don't think you have anything to worry about!! I love it!
All the dresses are beautiful, but I think sleeves add a timeless factor to a dress.
I love the strapless one, and I do not think it is trendy at all. I think you will look timeless in that dress.
They're both beautiful. I think the 1st one is a little more classic because of the sleeves. I do think the mermaid style is a little less "timeless" than a fuller skirt, but I think it's going to be very difficult to choose something that will not give at least give some indication of the year. To me pickups and dresses with the structured rose skirts are what's going to look dated from this era. But I'm no fashion expert, so I could very well be wrong. I think the dresses you've chosen are beautiful and may or may not be clearly from the 2010s, but I think they've got a classic look to them that will hold up well over time.
It's hard to tell what will be trendy or timeless. The only truly timeless dresses I can think of off the top of my head would be Grace Kelly's and both of Kate Middleton's wedding dresses. And remember, the current styles have become popular for a reason; they wouldn't be chosen by so many if the weren't pretty.
It already looks dated to me (because of the sheer layer)
I don't think lace will ever be TRENDY although it is more IN trend right now. I think lace is timeless.
that's a beautiful dress!!! but pretty much everything will look dated at some point. even jackie o's wedding dress that everyone calls classic now looked dated at some point. things seem to go from trendy, to dated, to vintage and funky, to classic. funny though, i don't see any 80's poofy sleeves coming back into fashion though.
@Toronto_CDolly: Lace is not trendy` in my opinion. I think its very much a timeless fabric! It is also very romantic and elegant. This style is very unique however and I think its very very pretty!
They definitely won't be everywhere this year, and then overdone/ frowned on next season. That's how I would define trendy: as something that is briefly EVERYWHERE.
This style is definitely not so.
Thanks everyone for your responses and opinions. Some interesting variances in opinion, but looks like the overall vote is for timeless! I can't wait to purchase my dress.
They don't look trendy to me at all. They're absolutely gorgeous.
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Hi Bees!
I think I've found my dress (yay!)...well actually two dresses that I am deciding between. I have just been worrying that the dresses might be trendy. To be honest, I haven't seen this style of dress on many brides in real life, but I know that whatever dress I decide on I want it to be fairly timeless. I'm not really a trendy person (or a person that can pull off trendy looks). Below are the two dresses. Tell me what you think...trendy or timeless? All honest opinions are welcomed!