February 07th, 2012, by Azure
Ooo la la! Get ready to swoon, because Collette Dinnigan's 2012 wedding dresses are out of this world gorgeous!
The moment I feasted my eyes on the True Romance collection, I knew I had to share! Pairing classic silhouettes and necklines with decadent details and embroidery, Collette delivers bridal gowns perfect for classic brides with stylish sides. You'll notice lots of on-trend touches (illusion necklines, dainty cap sleeves) and a few non-white stunners, pretty lace...
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February 06th, 2012, by Azure
Have you met Johanna Johnson? If not, it's about time you got to know this stellar bridal designer!
If you adore Jenny Packham's vintage-inspired style and the slinky fabrics she works with, you'll love Johanna Johnson's bridal gowns. And if you've already found your dream wedding dress, you must check out Johnson's bridal accessories collection! It's simply to die for.
With pieces perfect for free-spirited flower child brides, 1920's-inspired glamazons and brides seeking soft...
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February 02nd, 2012, by Bride Chic
When you think of pleats, do schoolgirl uniforms and classic plaids come to mind? Think again.
Couture bridal gowns can have some of the most pleated skirts and bodices you’ll find and deserve a special post all their own. Many A-line and princess styles in heavier fabrics like satin and moiré incorporate deep (sometimes very deep) box or inverted pleats instead of gathers in the skirt.
Why use a pleat instead of a gather? Pleats are designed to fall flat in folds through...
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January 31st, 2012, by Oh Lovely Day
Vera Wang gowns: photo at left by Jose Villa via Once Wed; at right via WWD
I skirted a lot of traditions with my wedding, but I must admit I was a traditionalist when it came to the color of my wedding dress. But more and more I’m seeing brides who choose a really special dress to wear on their wedding day that isn’t the traditional white gown. And I’m sort of loving it. I don’t know if I would do it (you know, if I had a time machine, used it, and did a wedding...
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January 26th, 2012, by Azure
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...
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January 25th, 2012, by Azure
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...
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January 24th, 2012, by Azure
The Oleg Cassini collection from David's Bridal never disappoints. Season after season, they deliver divine and drool-worthy wedding dresses that take it easy on a bride's budget!
All of the Spring 2012 dresses by Oleg Cassini are priced between $650 and $1,350, not bad considering how gorge these gowns truly are! Take a look at our five favorite styles from Oleg's latest bridal collection, and post a comment below to share your fav! Could you picture waltzing down the...
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January 24th, 2012, by The Broke-Ass Bride
I know, I know - the Royal Wedding was like a thousand years ago. Yet here we are, still talking about a certain infamous bridesmaid who enchanted an entire nation, just by showing us her backside...oye vey. Anyhoo, were you aware you can own Pippa's exact dress? Everyone's favorite slinky, cowl-neck gown is for sale on Net-A-Porter. for only $3475. Not an unheard of sum to pony up for a wedding gown (and because it is THE Pippa dress, I wouldn't bet on it going on clearance...
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January 24th, 2012, by Azure
Every bride’s worst nightmare is a wedding day disaster. Rain on a should-be sunny day. Wedding flowers that arrive wilted. Your pristine wedding cake knocked to the floor by the one child you KNEW should have been kept off the wedding guest list. We could go on and on about wedding day disasters, but that is not what this article is about. Not really, anyway.
From time to time, the wedding day disaster happens right on the white aisle, and stands its ground from the...
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January 23rd, 2012, by Brooklyn Bride
I've recently discovered Etsy seller Dahl, and I'm totally in love! Her dresses have the most beautiful silhouettes, and in a range of colors, can work as both bridesmaids AND wedding dresses! With a price point under $300, they dont break the bank either.
What do you think of Dahl wedding dresses?
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