17 Beautiful New Wedding Dresses by Amy Kuschel

by Azure

I've always loved the timeless bridal creations by San Francisco-based designer Amy Kuschel! She has fit down to a science, and crafts each wedding gown by hand right in her Northern California design studio. The dresses ooze elegant sophistication, and are classic enough to never go out of style, yet spectacular in an effortless, understated way. For 2013 Kuschel turned out lace stunner after lace stunner, with a few sweet LWDs perfect for the reception, or for a casual daytime...

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7 Lovely Little White Wedding Dresses for the Reception

by Azure

The short story from St. Pucchi for 2013 brides?? That little white wedding dresses are here to stay! St. Pucchi's latest bridal collection has plenty of sweet shorty styles to choose from, including the convertible number above that takes you from ceremony to reception. Delicate lace, romantic ruffles and stunning statement backs abound, delivering just what brides want along with the freedom to boogie down on the dance floor. Of the seven LWDs from St. Pucchi 2013, which one do...

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Three Divine 2013 Wedding Dress Collections

by Azure

As you know, I love searching beyond the usual suspects (like Vera Wang, David's Bridal, Allure, etc.) to find the latest and greatest in bridal wear. And now that I'm actually engaged (and not just writing about it!), I've taken my stalking of wedding dress look books to new levels. Which is good news for you, since I share all my favorite finds right here on the OneWed blog. Today I'm excited to show you three drop dead gorgeous 2013 bridal collections from one amazing designer,...

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Melissa Sweet Is Back!!

by Bride Chic

Spring is here and David's Bridal has welcomed Melissa Sweet and her absolutely gorgeous confections in silks and lace into the David's fold of big name designers. I have to say brides have definitely missed Melissa since she left Priscilla of Boston! Last month I had a client in my studio with a clipping of a Melissa Sweet wedding dress wanting to get a look at it in person so she could see the fabric (no luck). Now that Melissa's finally back on the scene, she's creating pieces...

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The Killer Queen Bridal Collection

by Azure

Dreaming about a wedding dress fit for a queen? Then look no further than Ian Stuart's divine Killer Queen collection! These dresses are decadent, ornate, and embellished to the hilt, bringing to mind old world opulence with a touch of Marie Antoinette. There's a beautiful berry number and a powder blue ballgown, plus plenty of white, cream, and taupe wedding gowns if a non-white wedding dress isn't your thing. Can you pick a favorite from Ian Stuart's Killer Queen collection?...

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13 Delightful Wedding Gowns from Birnbaum & Bullock

by Azure

Birnbaum & Bullock has been on my radar for quite some time, and I always love the dresses they turn out! And once you take a peek at B&B's heavenly 2013 couture collection, I'm sure you'll feel the same! From classic frothy ballgowns with waist-cinching corset tops, to slinky silk stunners that ooze Old Hollywood glam, Birnbaum & Bullock most definitely does a bride's body good! And has a dress perfect for every type and style of bride. Plus, in addition to the 13 covetable...

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Stalking the Look Books: Elizabeth Stockenstrom

by Bride Chic

I was researching images for a post on lace when I ran across this incredible Capetown designer, Elizabeth Stockenstrom. She has a discriminating eye for choosing and combining just the right fabrics and laces. I'm loving her version of the mermaid silhouette. Also check out her expertise for creating special effects like back ruffles that extend into a train--every wedding dress is absolutely stunning! Can you pick a favorite? Tell us what you think of Elizabeth Stockenstrom...

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First Look at the Exclusive Bridal Collection from Net-a-Porter

by Azure

If you're like me, you love pulling wedding inspiration from the look books and catwalks of designers you only dream about wearing. Sound about right? Well Net-a-Porter is about to make your dreams come true... with its white hot new exclusive bridal collection of eight stunning wedding gowns from the likes of Issa, Rochas, Nina Ricci and more! The designers were carefully chosen for their ability to bring a red carpet feel to their designs, and judging from the drool-worthy...

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Stalking the Bridal Lookbooks: Zahavit Tshuba

by Azure

Today we continue our international hunt for the most drop dead gorgeous wedding gowns around! And clearly... Israeli bridal designers know what they're doing! A few weeks back we showcased the stunning 2013 collection by Berta, but fellow Isreal-based designer Zahavit Tshuba gives Berta a run for its money! Just check out the drool-worthy confections below... incredibly beautiful don't you think? Zahavit Tshuba's dresses are crafted from the finest silks and laces imported from...

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19 Divine Wedding Gowns from the J. Mendel 2013 Collection

by Azure

J. Mendel knows how to work fabric masterfully to create intricate pleats and drool-worthy draping. And for high-fashion brides tying the knot on the beach or in a tropical destination, I can't think of a more perfect wedding dress designer than J. Mendel! I mean... just look at the exquisite stunners (from Mendel's 2013 bridal collection) below. Simply spectacular, don't you think? For as easy, breezy as these dresses are, they are just as unique and wedding day worthy. I adore...

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