Bridal Style Inspiration: Gilded Magic by Zuhair Murad
You already know that we're head-over-heels for Zuhair Murad's wedding gowns. So it should come as no surprise that the designer's latest couture collection, hot off the Paris catwalk, left us smitten and swooning hard! And once you take in all the lovely below, we're sure you'll be Zuhair Murad obsessed too! Murad went bold with gold this season, and didn't hold back on the opulent detailing. There are plenty of stunners to inspire your wedding day look, so we rounded up eight...
Bridal Style Inspiration: Ode to Delicateness by Elie Saab
If I ever have the chance to wear an authentic Elie Saab gown, I will die a happy woman! And I will treasure that dress with all my heart and soul! Seriously though, Elie Saab is one of my ultimate dream designers, and I look forward to each new collection he sends down the runway. Luckily, it's couture season, which means a new Spring 2013 Elie Saab collection to feast our eyes on! Take a look... Have you ever seen so many Pinterest Pinnable dresses? Every season Elie...
It’s Couture Season, Brideys! And you know what that means…
You'd better buckle up for lots of white hot wedding inspiration from the best designers in the game! Make sure to Pin your favorite photos so you can recreate the look or detail when planning & executing your unforgettable wedding day style! Let's get into it shall we? Giambattista Valli - Inspired by flora & fauna, Valli's dreamy collection makes us love the 2013 bridal trends of transparency and pastels even more! It also reminds us that iridescence can be beautiful! Dior...
Runway to White Aisle: Fall 2012 Couture
It's couture season, one of my favorite times of the year! So much inspiration from so many delightful designers! And while couture collections tend to be a little out there and over the top (see the last photo in this post), we think the drama of couture is just the ticket to help traditional brides think outside the white wedding box. Remember- a strapless a-line gown in white or ivory with white satin heels and a cathedral length veil is NOT the only option, brideys! And we're...
Dare to Walk the Aisle Draped in Ombre?
If you loved our ombre inspiration board, these decadent dresses will blow your mind! The texture-rich confection above is perfect for a whimsical winter wedding, and the pretty pink dress below captures the essence of a romantic garden wedding in Spring. Would you pull a Gwen Stefani and wear an ombre wedding dress down your white aisle? Post a comment below, tweet us up, or get the discussion going on Facebook!
Dreamy Dresses by Valentino, Spring 2012 Couture
Prints, watercolors and loads of alluring illusion fabric, Valentino's Spring 2012 Couture collection is a dream come true! Valentino effortlessly fused the extravagance of couture and decadent Marie Antoinette details with soft, whispery elegance and old-world modesty. And the outcome was grand! The barely there prints were feminine and lovely, and high sheer necklines and long, transparent sleeves paid homage to the ill-fated queen. We adore the pristine white coat (in photo...
Spring 2012 Couture for Your White Aisle Style
Spring 2012 Couture has arrived, which means endless bridal style eye candy for your fashionable walk down the aisle! One of our favorite trends for 2012 bridal- touches of sheer- made a major appearance on the couture catwalks, as did fancy prints, sultry slits and feathery details. Christian Dior's dresses were some of the best, and Giambattista Valli unveiled tons of lacey white frocks perfect for your wedding reception. We love all the sophisticated black touches gracing...
Elie Saab Dresses: Sleeves, Beads and Sheer Illusion Necklines
My obsession with Elie Saab has been well documented. And I'm not the only die-hard fan... of the 300+ wedding dress designers featured in our designer dress gallery, Elie Saab is one of the top three most favorited designers! Every time this incredible designer unveils a new collection, I fall in love just a little bit more. There are so many reasons to love Elie Saab. First, he uses featherlight fabrics, sheer chiffons and sky high slits to give his dresses incredible movement...
Couture 2011 Dresses to Inspire Your Wedding Day Look
From Paris with love... Couture 2011 has arrived! There's no denying that high-fashion catwalks provide fabulous bridal style inspiration. Especially when designers are showing their incredible couture creations! Two of my favorite Couture 2011 collections thus far--Giambattista Valli and Valentino. Giambattista Valli's debut collection at Paris Haute Couture left fashionistas begging for more. From Jackie O-inspired coats and shifts to feather-embellished little white dresses,...
Yestadt Millinery plus BHLDN Bridal Couture
About Bride Chic Looking for some jazzy head chic? Yestadt Millinery has teamed up with BHLDN. Their couture bridal collection (also available through the Yestadt website) focuses on bird cage veils, soft blushers and--beleive it or not-- lace turbans. Look for some gorgeous detailing like out of the ordinary handmade silk flowers, plumage and delicate peau d'ange laces... Helpful Links Bridal fascinators Elie Saab couture inspiration

