Bridal Gowns and Veils Inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream
About Bride Chic Mix the lightest gossamer lace and tulle with vintage fifties hourglass silhouettes and we came up with the sheer romanticism found in these images. These are all evocative and inspired by the ethereal nature of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream; you'll find the purest white to tea-dyed rosey beiges, all the newest additions to Amy-Jo Tatum's wedding dress collection. I have to add in here, working with photo journalist and wedding photographer Dominic...
Flawless Head-to-Toe: Elizabeth Fillmore Bridal Gowns, 2011
Elizabeth Fillmore's latest bridal collection is anything but ordinary! Taking modern romance to beautiful new highs, to say that Elizabeth FIllmore's 2011 wedding dresses are swoon-worthy is an understatement. Each gown is a true work of art, and there are several stunners for brides loving the sleeve trend. If you have killer long legs, show them off at the wedding reception in a feminine frock like the one above. The French embroidered lace oozes romance, while the super short...
Fall 2011 Wedding Dresses by Alvina Valenta
Fall 2011 wedding dresses by JLM Couture designer Alvina Valenta are here! And to say they're gorgeous is an understatement! As always, Alvina Valenta's bridal gowns exude elegant sophistication and timeless femininity. And the attention to detail is out of this world! A few top bridal style trends that come through in Alvina Valenta's 2011 collection are illusion necklines and embellished bridal belts. Sweetheart necklines and one-shoulder styles dominate the collection and if...
Bridal Style Eye Candy: Marchesa and Monique, Resort 2012
More fabulous Resort 2012 collections have graced the fashion catwalks and we're sure these styles will inspire you! Two of my favorite bridal designers, Monique Lhuillier and Marchesa, busted out the big guns for Resort 2012 and the end result... drop-dead-gorgeous. Marchesa's collection is all about dazzling beading, on-trend metallics, and soft, feminine hues (besides the deep red feather-adorned frock in photo 4). I mean, how incredibly beautiful is the silver beaded bateau...
Bridal Style Inspiration and Trend-Spotting: Resort 2012
The high-fashion catwalks of New York, Paris and Milan always provide bridal style inspiration and eye candy for chic brides-to-be! After checking out all the 2012 Resort collections, it's clear which trends will sustain, from the catwalk to the white aisle, throughout 2012. Here are our predictions... • Skinny belts and cinched-waist silhouettes • Metallics and beading • Romantic details like ruffles and floral applique • Eye-catching prints like polka dots and...
Chanel, Lanvin, Dior: Great Bridal Designers, Then and Now
About Bride Chic How do the top design houses of Paris keep their signature look going long after founders like Dior, Chanel and Lanvin have passed on? Pioneers (and now Icons), all three of the above mentioned, have become a brand with head designers like Lagerfeld and Galliano (just fired) carrying on the tradition. Dior is synonymous with reinventing the ball gown and punctuating a women's figure into a perfect hourglass; Chanel, slim silhouettes in easy going jersey silks that...
First Look: Spring 2012 Bridal Gowns by Aire Barcelona
Romantic, elegant and feminine, these Spring 2012 wedding dresses from Aire Barcelona are divine! Season after season, the Aire Barcelona bridal gowns take my breath away. While the overall style of these gorgeous confections are classically bridal, on-trend details like touches of lace, beaded bridal belts and whimsical feather abound. If you love the modern bustle trend, there are some lovely choices (like the Petunia and Piamonte). And hand-pleating and rushing applied to...
Fall 2011 Wedding Dresses by Anne Barge: Rich and Regal
Anne Barge recently showed off her Fall 2011 bridal collection at New York market. And we've got photos of all the latest styles to inspire your wedding day look! Designed for the modern bride who loves luxury and romance, these bridal gowns are so right! What I love about Anne Barge is her knack for incorporating the perfect amount of detail, not over-the-top but eye-catching nonetheless. I was thrilled to see this designer's use of sheer illusion fabric. Adding a little...
Monique Lhuillier Bridesmaids: Gowns for All Shapes, Sizes
Nordstrom is really stepping up its wedding game! After launching the online Wedding Shop, Nordstrom began inking exclusive deals with some of the top bridal designers in the industry... like Monique Lhuillier! ML Monique Lhuillier Bridesmaids is a gorgeous collection available exclusively through Nordstrom. Here are the top 3 reasons to adore this line: 1. Affordable: I was thrilled to see how budget-friendly these ML bridesmaids' dresses were. The vast majority of styles cost...
Fall 2011 Claire Pettibone Wedding Dresses: Bohemian Romance
Indulge your romantic side with Claire Pettibone! Claire Pettibone's latest bridal collection is here, and the gowns are gorgeous! There are plenty of sleeved options if you're loving the 2011 sleeve trend, and tons of bridal inspiration for romantic, bohemian brides! While wedding dresses by Claire Pettibone have a vintage quality, the designer effortlessly fuses vintage with modern for each couture creation. Pettibone believes that the dress should set the tone for the entire...
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