Wedding Dresses
White Gallery London 2013
It's that time of year again when we introduce you to the best out of White Gallery London, the international trade event showcasing British bridal collections. My own take on this year's chic is that we're seeing more peplums (a real hark back to the 1940's) and a ton of lace ranging from the most traditional to cutting edge and one-of-a-kind varieties. And of course I love those luxe, clean taffetas and satins that Stewart Parvin and Ian Stuart show off so beautifully. Below are a...
The Stunning Spring 2014 Theia White Collection
Often it’s the little things that make biggest difference and the Spring 2014 Theia White Collection is no exception. Designer Don O’Neill stuck with classic, even slightly retro, dress silhouettes but embellished his designs with stunning modern details like neon ribbons, geometric textured fabrics and floral embroidery. The collection hit a few of the season’s biggest Pinterest worthy trends: ombre, blush gowns, beaded and floral embroidery, and inventive placement of...
Fairy Tale Wedding Gowns by Oscar de la Renta, Spring 2014
Knowing that the wedding day is an occasion that “Every woman dreams of...", Oscar de la Renta always goes the extra mile to create beautiful bridal gowns beyond worthy of the white aisle. Oscar kicked off his Spring 2014 show with a bang, sending out a dreamy tulle confection scattered with powder blue and pearly white floral appliqués and shimmery silver embroidery (below). The finale wedding dress (scroll to the bottom to see it) was just as spectacular, a pale pink strapless...
Stalking the Bridal Look Books: Rosa Clara
I was researching a post on Point d'esprit when I ran across Spanish designer, Rosa Clara's latest. Not that I haven't seen these pieces from her newest bridal collection--they're burning up the boards over on Pinterest like wild fire. It's when I stop and really look at these creations I have to admit, simplicity done right carries real impact. She's used just the right fabrics so each piece molds to the body like a fine sculpture. Using mostly optical whites, Rosa Clara is a...
First Look! Beautiful New Wedding Dresses by Elie Saab
I DIE over Elie Saab and his unbelievably beautiful wedding gowns and eveningwear. So when I popped open Facebook this morning, and saw that Pronovias had posted photos from the 2014 Elie by Elie Saab bridal runway presentation, I knew I had to share! If you're into the sleeves trend, and love touches of sheer and romantic embellishments, then these Elie Saab stunners are sure to steal your heart. Personally, I'd walk the white aisle in just about any of these dresses, but the style...
18 Exquisite Gowns from Marchesa Bridal Spring 2014
One of my biggest treats this bridal market season was attending the Marchesa runway show for the first time. I looooove Marchesa's dreamy bridal confections, and have serious girl crushes on the ladies behind the brand, Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig. For Spring 2014, Marchesa delivers romantic airy gowns fit for a princess, featuring figure-flattering corsets and cascading layers of tulle. There are ball gowns perfect for traditional I Do's, drop-waist mermaids for glamorous...
Spring 2014 Bridal Stunners by Angel Sanchez
Once upon a time, Angel Sanchez was an architect. Hard to believe considering the breathtaking bridal gowns he's known for today! Sanchez's Spring 2014 wedding dress collection is out-of-this-world gorgeous, featuring 17 bridal stunners that are sure to make you swoon. Pairing contemporary silhouettes with details that showcase his architectural skills (think sheer paneling and cut-outs, structured crumb-catcher necklines), each and every Angel Sanchez dress is a true work of art....
12 Timeless Wedding Dresses New from Anne Barge
As always Anne Barge keeps it classy for Spring 2014 bridal, with ladylike silhouettes and beautiful beaded touches that will never go out of style. The collection includes twelve simply stunning wedding gowns, but the dreamy Acacia number below is probably my favorite... I'm over the moon for the cascading ruffles of silk organza, and that divine pearl-encrusted lace corset top! Now that you've seen my favorite new creation by The Anne Barge, check out the rest of the...
5 Bridal Designers On-Trend for Jazz Age Fashion
The Great Gatsby premieres today and oh what a costume fest it will be, especially for brides contemplating sheath and evening gown silhouettes. The fusion of Art Deco/Gatsby/Jazz Age that designers are incorporating into their collections boils down to a stew of the creme de la creme of early 20th Century fashion. First talent that comes to mind of course is Claire Pettibone, a woman who's earned a niche all her own in this industry of white lace and satin. While her gowns...
Edgy Sophistication from Vera Wang Spring 2014 Bridal
Vera Wang is never shy about pushing the envelope with her bridal designs. And each and every season she surprises us. Whether it's an all-red wedding dress collection, or models made up like the walking dead, you can always count on this designer to go against the grain of traditional bridal fashion. For Spring 2014 she did not disappoint, focusing on a chic black-and-white color palette and more minimalist designs. Dramatic and avant-garde details, like opera-length gloves,...
15 Beautiful New Wedding Dresses by Lazaro
Every season I look forward to what designer Lazaro Perez of JLM Couture will send down the runway for his namesake bridal collection. And Fall 2013 was full of delightful surprises! Lazaro delivers the perfect mix of glamour and romance, with wedding gowns featuring opulent beading, stunning statement backs and sleeves, and impeccably tailored lace and layers of whimsical tulle. Of the 15 gorgeous gowns in Lazaro's new Fall 2013 collection, there are several styles that I'd be...
The Best of NY Bridal Markets, Spring / Summer 2014
If you just happen to be wondering what I'm seeing that's good out at market this year--here's where my eyeballs landed. For me, there's one word to describe spring/summer 2014: 'easy going'. Designers are finally getting away from dresses that have everything including the kitchen sink thrown in--ruffles, lacey boned bodices with more ruffles and huge trains following. I'm looking at 2014 and seeing dresses by Vera Wang, Carolina Hererra and Romona Keveza that seem organic--as if...
True Glamour with Kenneth Pool Spring 2014 Bridal
Ever since attending my first Kenneth Pool runway show, I've been a huge fan of this designer! Kenneth Pool wedding dresses are always gorgeously grandiose, luxurious, and glamorous, perfect for the bride who wants to make a dramatic white aisle entrance. For Spring 2014 Kenneth Pool did not disappoint, delivering a ten-piece bridal collection that knocked our pretty little socks off! There are classic strapless ball gowns in frothy tulle and silk charmeuse, as well as sultry...
Spring 2014 Bridal: Smoldering Sensuality from Reem Acra
Where do I even begin with Reem Acra's drop dead gorgeous Spring 2014 bridal collection... I sat front row at the runway show (rubbing elbows with Preston Bailey, Randy Fenoli, Sylvia Weinstock, and many more), and had SYPhotography there to capture it all! Doing market as a bride-to-be was definitely a tease, and no designer gave me that loving feeling quite like Reem Acra did. The theme for this collection was "Thank you for your love" and beyond the beautiful dresses, the...
Traditional with a Twist: Spring 2014 Anna Maier Wedding Gowns
Spring 2014 signals a return to tradition in bridal, and one prime example is Charles W. Bunstine’s Anna Maier collection. If you're not familiar with the great Charles W. Bunstine II, he's the former president of Barneys New York (and Ulla-Maija Couture's head designer)... so you know his eye for style is impeccable! And Bunstine's timeless take for Spring 2014 will have you begging for more! For brides with their hearts set on an illusion neckline wedding gown, there are...
From City Hall to the Altar… Monique Lhuillier Spring 2014
I've never seen Monique Lhuillier look anything but chic, and her latest catwalk appearance (above) was everything and more. Anyone else want to steal her look!? Okay back to bridal... Monique's Spring 2014 wedding dress collection was full of surprises, beginning with 10 mini dress ensembles perfect for sophisticated City Hall I Do's. Simple LWD silhouettes were paired with timeless overcoats and full length capes in delicate laces and elegant jacquards.... And after...
Classic to Cutting Edge Bridal Inspiration
We wanted to show you a bit of traditional and time honored mixed in there with some of the edgiest looks in bridal fashion. What better backdrop for this juxtapose than the bucolic Presidio Riding Stables out at Fort Cronkite in San Francisco. Lifestyle and fashion photographer, Samantha Smith developed this beautifully rustic theme. When we got together last Christmas to discuss concept, we knew we wanted horses, old barns and plenty of countryside to bring out the best in these...
14 Bridal Stunners from Christos Spring 2014
The Christos collection is always a delight, turning out ethereal flowing wedding gowns in luxurious lace and tulle. This season, we especially love the hand-done beading of crystals and pearls (check out those divine flutter sleeves below!), romantic floral appliques and embroideries, and of course, the on-trend illusion straps that brides are going bonkers for right now. Once you take in all the lovely below, send OneWed a #FF tweet to share your thoughts and favorite gown!...
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