Posts Tagged ‘Dazzling Dresses’
Real Weddings Dazzling Dresses: Christian Siriano Does Bridal!
Hey dreamy Real Weddings Brides! One of the “fiercest” designers on the hit TV reality show Project Runway is getting in the wedding dress business…and we couldn’t be more excited!
Christian Siriano has already designed for big stars like Heidi Klum, Fergie and Taylor Swift, but now you can expect to see his dazzling couture grace the wedding aisle. Nordstrom will feature Siriano’s bridal looks this March, available online and in Nordstrom stores across the U.S.
The strapless gown featured above retails for $2,375 and is “fit for a fairytale.” Check back at nordstrom.com soon for more inspiring looks from this talented young designer.
Blog post by Always a Bridesmaid Columnist Darren Elms.
Photo courtesy of Nordstrom.
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Real Weddings Dazzling Dresses: Feminine Touches
It’s all in the details with these wonderful creations by some of our favorite designers. The best part is that all of these gorgeous creations can be purchased locally at Enchanted Bridal Shoppe! Check out the parade of pretty…
The “Camden” by WToo is unique with its halter neckline and sleek A line fit. Covered in full lace, this dress is sure to give off a romantic feel.
The “Alandra” by Maggie Sottero is the gown with a lot of personality. With the slight sweetheart neckline and fitted bodice leading into the dramatic train, heads are sure to turn.
The “Giselle” by Maggie Sottero is shaped by the rouching of the bodice that is a flattering silhouette to any figure. A dramatic full tulle skirt to create a winning look for any princess bride.
The “Reese” by Maggie Sottero is an elegant free-flowing dress perfect for that destination wedding. With the unique beaded back this dress forms any shape with a sleek silhouette.
This Casablanca gown 2020 is delicate with beaded appliqués from head to toe. The optional zipper slit and the sweetheart neckline adds that lovely feminine touch.
Find all these delightful gowns at Enchanted Bridal Shoppe, 5321 Sunrise Boulevard in Fair Oaks. 916-965-5683, enchantedbridalshoppe.com.
Blog post by Always a Bridesmaid Columnist Darren Elms.
Photos courtesy of dress manufacturer.
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Real Weddings Dazzling Dresses: Hillary Scott in Custom Vera Wang!
Hillary Scott of popular country group Lady Antebellum got herself hitched! She and now husband Chris Tyrrell tied the knot in upstate New York last Saturday and bride looked stunning in a custom gown by designer Vera Wang.
“Hillary was joyous, over the moon,” Wang told PEOPLE magazine. “And [she was] actually very enchanted with the thought of a hand-pieced, hand-engineered lace mermaid wedding gown.”
The strapless dress featured all-over lace underlay, a layered tulle skirt with horsehair banding and a hand-cut corded lace applique with hand-applied crystal-and-pearl beading.
“While the dress was very tailored, the lace work was extremely feminine,” Wang explains.
Scott finished her look with an embroidered, cathedral-length mantilla veil with hand-cut Chantilly lace applique.
“[She was] a contemporary vision of a traditional bride,” Wang says proudly.
What do you think? Tell us with your personal comments.
Blog post by Always a Bridesmaid Columnist Darren Elms.
Photos courtesy of People Magazine.
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Real Weddings Dazzling Dresses: Junior Bridesmaids
Too young for a maid of honor and too grown up to be a flower girl, your junior bridesmaid should make an entrance all her own. Give her a dress she will wear proudly as she makes her way down the aisle. Check out these stylish designs in smaller sizes from some of our favorite bridal designers that can be found here locally in Granite Bay at Diamond Bridal Gallery.
Alfred Sung Junior Bridesmaid Style JR500
An adorable halter cocktail length dupioni dress with matching skinny belt and pockets at side seams of full skirt. Also available full length.
Alfred Sung Junior Bridesmaid style JR506
This lovely strapless cocktail length peau de soie dress with sweetheart features a pleated surplice bodice. Matching belt and flower detail at natural waist. Pockets at side seams of full pleated skirt. Also available full length.
Dessy Collection Junior Bridesmaid JR508
A strapless full-length, lux chiffon dress with shirred bodice and matching flower detail is pretty as a picture.
After Six Junior Bridesmaid Style JR509
A shimmery strapless cocktail length matte satin dress with matching skinny belt. Pockets at side seams of full shirred skirt. Also available full length.
After Six Junior Bridesmaid Style JR513
Go for a little drama with this strapless, full-length renaissance satin dress with draped detail at bodice and a-line skirt with slight train.
Dessy Collection Junior Bridesmaid JR514
All grown up in this one shoulder, matte satin and lux chiffon full length dress with draped bodice and full skirt.
All of these gorgeous junior bridesmaid dresses are available locally at Diamond Bridal Gallery, 6963 Douglas Boulevard in Granite Bay. 916-521-9856, diamondbridalgallery.com.
Blog post by Always a Bridesmaid Columnist Darren Elms.
Photos courtesy of their manufacturer.
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Real Weddings Dazzling Dresses: Diana’s Wedding Dress
Mirror, mirror on the wall…who has the most dazzling dress of all?
Princess Diana, hands down. Sure, it’s VERY fairytale fantasy with those poofy sleeves and the meringue skirt. But, c’mon…that dress was EPIC. Until the recent nuptials of her son William to Kate, was there ever a wedding the world watched with more anticipation in our modern era?
Guess what? The dress and its magnificent 25-foot train are currently touring the U.S. as part of the exhibition Diana: A Celebration.
Throughout nine galleries, heirlooms, paintings, letters, videos and photos provide historical and personal context to the late princess’s life. Other items include 28 designer suits and evening gowns worn by the princess in her public life; two diamond tiaras and other priceless family jewels; the original text of the Earl Spencer’s moving tribute to his sister at the funeral in Westminister Abbey; the score and lyrics of the Elton John/Bernie Taupin composition, adapted from “Candle in the Wind;” original heritage family paintings; and books of condolences left by people throughout the world. But the true highlight of the exhibit is that famous wedding dress.
All profits generated to the Althorp Estate from Diana, A Celebration at Althorp and overseas go to The Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund. Since 1998, the exhibition at Althorp has generated more than $2 million for charities supported by the memorial fund and has been visited by more than one million people, though it is open there for only two months out of the year.
The tour is currently at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut and will move on to the Mall of America in Minneapolis from February 4 through June 10. Currently there are no plans to come to Sacramento, or California for that matter…but we’re hopeful. In summer, the exhibit is scheduled to move back to its permanent home in England.
Worth the trip to the Midwest? For any Princess Di fan, we think it’s a must.
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Blog post by Always a Bridesmaid Columnist Darren Elms.
Photos courtesy of dianaexhibition.com.
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