Posted by: willblog4brides | September 18, 2009

Eden Bridals 2010 Wedding Dresses

Eden Bridals have debuted their 2010 line, and they’ve taken retro glam to a whole other level!

Besides a bounty of vintage-looking lace, beading, and embroidery, this year’s collection also includes a number of other ravishing retro features.

For example, the “crumb catcher” style, a neckline look created by hand using a special pleating technique – not unlike origami with fabric! It is a simple wedding dress that also manages to look glam!

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Style Number 2334 from Eden Bridals.

The gathered fabric that is the hallmark of the crumb catcher also gives the bust-line an extra boost, creating a fully-feminine figure.

Eden Bridals is also heralding a huge comeback for the peplum skirt – a “mini skirt” style that overlays a more fitted skirt. Peplum skirts first became popular in the 1940s before making a comeback in the 1980s.

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Style Number 2328 from Eden Bridals

The peplum, bodice and hem of this Eden Bridals design are all adorned with hand beading and corded lace.

We also like the intricate, ornate designs featured on many of Eden Bridals’ other wedding dresses, such as this strapless style with beaded champagne lace overlay and a tiered skirt.

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Style Number 2259 from Eden Bridals

Their website also features photos of the backs of each of their gowns — some are corseted lace-ups, others are low v-backs, and there’s even some bustles in the mix.

Posted by: willblog4brides | September 16, 2009

La Chatuise 2010 Couture

This line of wedding couture, imported all the way from Italy, is feminine yet funky. Simple wedding dresses,  featuring ravishing wrapped fabrics, sexy sweetheart necklines, and a touch of sparkle here and there for added glam.

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sofia

This gown, “The Sofia” is just a sample of La Chatuise’s designer dresses. In the front, it’s got a fully-feminine bow at the bust and a sparkly pink sash at the waist – the perfect design for the bride who wants to feel like a princess on her wedding day.

If you’re not into poufy and pink, they’ve also got slinky silhouettes, mermaid skirts, and a diverse range of other designs for the bride-to-be.

Posted by: willblog4brides | September 16, 2009

Shopping for Dresses with Your Bridesmaids

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Going shopping as a group for bridesmaids dresses can be a fun experience which builds excitement for the wedding – or, it can be a painful experience if mis-communication and disorganization abound. So what’s the best way to go about this sometimes-tenuous wedding task?

If you’re a bride-to-be, the easiest approach to mobilizing your maids for dress shopping is to communicate first and foremost before hitting the stores. This includes discussing budgets with your bridesmaids to ensure you’re all on the same page regarding the price range of the dresses and accessories, and who will pay for them. That way, there will be no surprises or awkward embarrassment when you come closer to making the purchases.

The bride-to-be should also get as organized as possible before the actual outing. This includes surfing the net to find some options with the right colour, style, size, and price. If you find something online from a local retailer’s website, call them in advance to make sure they have the those items in stock and in the approximate sizes before you head out with your bridesmaids.

Posted by: willblog4brides | September 9, 2009

Pink Wedding Dresses

For the bride who wants a colored wedding dress, it would seem that pink is easily the most popular choice these days – but with one exception: it’s not the bright, brash Barbie shade of pink that brides are fancying; it’s pale pink.

There are lots of pink 2010 wedding dresses out there, and the following are just a fraction of the selection that will tickle you pink.

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This Sottero & Midgley gown from The Bridal Shop features lace applique and is adorned with Swarovski crystals. Layers of tulle at the skirt evokes a pink princess effect.

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An ultra unique and eye-catching gown with sparkling bodice, gathered drop-waist, and beautiful ballroom skirt, courtesy of Eden Bridals.

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The stunning “Anjolique” gown on Weddingnet.org features an empire waist and gathers at the side, secured with a sparkling brooch.

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This organza Mia Solano gown from Raylia Designs shows the stunning effect of a sweetheart neckline in pale pink. Brocade design on the torso and skirt add regal elegance.

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A breathtaking Alfred Angelo design featuring asymmetrical gathering at the bust and waist, and dramatic draping at the side.

Posted by: willblog4brides | September 8, 2009

Bubble Skirts for the Bride

Do you like champagne, Hubba Bubba, and Michael Buble? Would your friends describe you as “bubbly”?

If so, then you may be interested in the latest trend in bridal gowns: bubble skirts!

Whether they’re short or long, bubble skirts are turned under at the hem, creating a rounded “bubble” effect….

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Ivory silk taffeta bubble skirt gown by Tara Keely; featured on JLM Couture.

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Custom-designed bubble skirt wedding gown by Caroline Calvert; featured on Bride.ca.

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Metallic French taffeta bridal gown with two-tiered bubble skirt in light gold; featured on Manolo Brides.

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Strapless white rayon-silk bubble skirt dress with sweetheart bustline; designed by
Revampbykelly on Etsy.

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Designed by Stephanie James, the “Phoebe” bubble skirt dress featured on The Wedding Cabaret is fashioned from silk satin taffeta and trimmed with ostrich feathers.

Posted by: willblog4brides | September 2, 2009

2010 Season Sampler

Now that the leaves are changing and 2009 is drawing to a close, it’s time for designers to start unveiling their 2010 wedding gown collections.

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Anjolique is featuring a new fabric this year in their 2010 line, called Ravello Taffeta. It’s a dead ringer for natural silk, and in some cases, it can save the bride up to $400 on an Anjolique gown — compared to the same design made from silk.

They’re also rolling out a series of styles that stand out in a sea of strapless sameness thanks to added detailing, such as embroidery, colored sashes, wrapped waists, and more.

Keep checking back soon to get the 411 on all of the 2010 collections from your favorite wedding dress designers.

Posted by: willblog4brides | August 31, 2009

Mermaid Skirt Wedding Gowns

For brides who want to emphasize their fully-feminine curves, the mermaid silhouette creates a stunning hourglass figure. The various 2010 wedding gown collections offer a lot of options:

Like the trumpet skirt, the mermaid skirt goes from fitted to flared; however the mermaid skirt flares at the knees (further down than the trumpet.) This creates the “fishtail” effect for which this popular silhouette is named.

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This taffeta design by Saison Blanche on House of Brides features a sweetheart neckline with beaded accents, asymmetrical pleating on the bodice, and a bubble-hemmed mermaid skirt.

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The “Heiress Gown” by AZAC Designs features a corset top with boning, and three tiers of bubble skirt with mermaid flares. Courtesy of battyazac on Etsy.

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It can be difficult to find a mermaid wedding dress with sleeves, so this Alencon lace and matte satin gown (the “Angelina”) from Bridal Online Store is a rare find!


Embroidery on this net matte satin and tulle gown from House of Brides adds extra elegance, as does the gathering at the waist.

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This silk satin Reem Acra design on Best Wedding Dresses is unique in its light blue color and mermaid skirt with perfectly princess tulle hem.

Posted by: willblog4brides | August 19, 2009

Halter Wedding Dresses – Pt. 2

In our previous post on halter neck wedding dresses, we addressed the variety of skirt styles that look great with a halter – from sleek silhouettes, to lavish crinoline, to flippy A-lines.

But the halters themselves also come in a variety of neckline styles: sweetheart necklines, deep v-necks, high tie necks, and more!

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A J-Lo-inspired silk chiffon halter design by Romona Keveza, available at Kleinfeld Manhattan.

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LuLu chiffon halter gown featuring layers of ruffles, from Shelley George.

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Also from Shelley George, the “Abelina” wedding dress features an empire waist and sweetheart neckline.

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Short, sweet and sophisticated, this knee-length halter wedding dress comes courtesy of Light in the Box.

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Sexy jacquard halter on Sprig made of silk and sustainable hemp.

Posted by: willblog4brides | August 13, 2009

Medieval Wedding Dresses – Pt. 2

Earlier we looked at what makes a wedding dress “Medieval” – corsets, bell sleeves, and Celtic designs were just some of the details we spotted throughout this theme. Looking at the following medieval style wedding gowns, it seems as though details such as empire waists, boning, and square necklines are also signature features of this style.

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Sleeves become sheer at the elbow in this gown from Lady of Fashion Bridal, adding a unique touch.

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Also from Lady of Fashion Bridal, this gown blends medieval and modern with its gray, ballgown-style skirt and long, lace peasant sleeves.

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Boning on the bodice and jewel accents make this copper-colored gown from Medieval Bridal Fashions breathtaking.

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Angelic in duchesse satin and organza, this gown features boning at the bodice and swarovski crystal and glass beading at the side seam. Available at Rivendell Bridal.

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The “Juliet” wedding gown features an overdrape of either metallic/silk organza or metallic mesh, as well as pearl trim accents. Available at Brides and Jokers.

Posted by: willblog4brides | August 11, 2009

Baby Doll Wedding Dresses

They may not be so wearable in winter, but now that summer’s here, baby doll dresses are back in fashion – and being embraced by brides!

Baby doll wedding dresses make great informal or maternity bridal gowns because of their free-flowing skirt, which flares out from the empire waist.

The skirt on a baby doll dress can be long or short – as long as there’s plenty of fabric to flounce!

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Couture baby doll dress adorned with flowers; designed by Davidesigned.

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Flowing baby doll bridal gown with spaghetti straps, designed by Tara Keely. Pic via Stylish Events Blog.

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Chiffon baby doll dress with lace bust; courtesy of Little Coral.

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This baby doll dress on EdressMe features a ruched sweetheart bodice accented with pink bow.

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