Favorite Bejeweled Wedding Dresses of 2012

January 17th, 2012, by Azure

If there's ever a time to sparkle and shine, it's your wedding day! And a beaded, bejeweled bridal gown is sure to make a dramatic entrance. Lace, feathers and illusion fabric were staples in 2012 collections, signifying a shift to more elegant, romantic bridal styles, causing designers to use beading in a more demure, delicate way. We've always loved the glamour that beading brings to a classic white or ivory wedding dress, but were never fans of the over-the-top, head-to-toe,...

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Elegant Wedding Dresses with Couture Details by Georges Hobeika

August 29th, 2011, by Azure

Ready for some serious bridal style eye candy? I know I am! This weekend I was reading Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, the fashion issue, and I was immediately smitten with bridal designer Georges Hobeika! His 2011 wedding dresses are opulent, regal and over-the-top gorgeous! Featuring romantic lace applique, crystal and metallic beading, on-trend cap sleeves and peplums, and figure-flattering silhouettes, these dresses are picture perfect. Which beautiful bridal gown is your...

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Spring 2011 Wedding Dresses from Enzoani!

October 14th, 2010, by Azure

Dare to go Sheer with Enzoani's Spring 2011 bridal collections! Something that wedding dress designer, Enzoani, is showing a lot of this season- sheer, illusion necklines. But it doesn't stop there, because each sheer neckline is embellished with something gorgeous and eye-catching... sparkling draped jewels, romantic organza flowers, or strands of metallic beads. I am ALL about this bridal style trend! What do you think of the illusion neckline, brides-to-be? Love it, or leave...

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Plunging Necklines, Slinky Silhouettes, High-Fashion Bridal Inspiration from Jenny Packham

September 22nd, 2010, by Azure

Yesterday, we covered Nicole Miller's latest bridal creations. Miller's wedding dresses are modern, timeless, and beautifully refined; and the feminine silhouettes and minimal embellishments really speak to our low-key & beach-loving brides. So today, we turn the tables with fashion inspiration for our readers who seek high drama, glitz, and a whole lot of glamour! Designer Jenny Packham isn’t a favorite among Hollywood celebrities for nothing! Packham is all about the plunging...

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Jeweled Necklines, Flawless Fit, And To-Die-For Details: Priscilla of Boston Wedding Dresses

June 07th, 2010, by Azure

We all know that Priscilla of Boston creates stunning wedding dresses! And because each individual line (Priscilla of Boston, Melissa Sweet, Jewel, and Vineyard Collection) exudes a unique style aesthetic, there is a dream wedding dress for every type of bride-to-be! I’m all about sophisticated glamour and intricate, unexpected details, and the latest dresses from Priscilla of Boston definitely fit the bill. I’ve chosen a few of my favorite styles from the Priscilla of Boston,...

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Spring 2010 Bridal Runway: Amsale Wedding Dresses

November 30th, 2009, by Azure

You can always count on Amsale to have some pretty fabulous wedding dresses! The Spring 2010 wedding dress line from Amsale definitely delivers with some real beauties! Every dress in the collection is simple and elegant- you won't see any head-to-toe lace or over-the-top plunging necklines or backs. What you will see is traditional silhouettes done in rich, sumptuous fabrics, and chic details that add a little "wow factor". Take the first dress (the Adele)- this is a traditional...

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Spring 2010 Bridal Runway: Jenny Packham Wedding Dresses

November 19th, 2009, by Azure

Big stars like Eva Longoria, Alicia Keys, Katy Perry and Carrie Underwood have donned Jenny Packham designs. Just this past September, My Name Is Earl star Jaime Pressly walked down the aisle in a Jenny Packham wedding dress. Seeing Packham's gorgeous Spring 2010 wedding dress collection up close and personal (while in NYC) got me to thinking... I want to walk down the aisle in a Jenny Packham creation! These dresses are just so unique, and definitely have that old Hollywood,...

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Spring 2010 Bridal Runway: Sarah Houston Wedding Dresses

November 05th, 2009, by Azure

The Spring 2010 wedding dress collection from Sarah Houston cannot be summed up in a single word- it can’t be placed into a box and tied up in a pretty bow. Reason being, each dress that Sarah designs is uniquely inspired by her travels to some of the most romantic places in the world… medieval castles in England & Spain, churches and cathedrals in Italy & France, and inspiring art galleries and museums throughout Europe. Each and every dress in this line is truly unique. In...

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Spring 2010 Bridal Runway: Tara Keely Wedding Dresses

November 04th, 2009, by Azure

These are fabulous wedding dresses, ladies! I can't say I knew much about Tara Keely prior to New York market... and I guess I still don't know too much! But what I do know, is that I LOVE this Spring 2010 line! Simplicity is key with this collection. These gowns aren't suited for a bride seeking high drama, but they are perfect for a more demure, sophisticated, modern bride. I love the deep sweetheart necklines in the third photo, and the beautiful satin or organza ribbons...

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Spring 2010 Bridal Runway: Jim Hjelm Wedding Dresses

October 29th, 2009, by Azure

Hits of lace, deep-v backs, plunging necklines, sumptuous fabrics, and flower appliqués galore! Sitting front row at the Jim Hjelm press show in New York was quite a treat! We had a bird’s eye view of all the fabulousness of this Spring 2010 collection! How amazing are the “illusion” straps on the wedding dress above? And I die over the luxurious blush silk satin color in the beautiful strapless gown below. I adore the plunging sweetheart necklines on a lot of the Spring...

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