Friday, April 18, 2008

Wedding Dresses and Gown Trends

Strapless Wedding Dresses

Strapless wedding dresses continue to dominate the bridal gown market. Sophisticated and elegant, they emit a hint of sexiness and sensuality. Strapless dresses are flattering to most figures, allow freedom of movement and work well with nearly all styles of weddings. Add a little antique lace for a vintage wedding or team it with some contemporary jewellery for a modern touch.

For a timeless outfit, visit the website of bridal couture designer Mariana Hardwick. With emphasis on silhouette, construction and texture; with every fold, every hem, every sparkling bead lovingly hand-stitched, you'll know that a wedding dress from Hardwick's is a spectacular, original creation.

The Mermaid Wedding Dress

It's back! Figure hugging at the bodice, hips and thighs, the Mermaid wedding dress then flairs outs giving brides a mermaid-like silhouette. It's not a wedding dress style for the faint-hearted but if you can pull it off, you'll look curvy and luscious on your wedding day.

Wedding Dresses with Touches of Glamour

It's all about simple wedding dresses with attention focused on the little details. Brides are glamming up their dresses with metallic thread embroidery, trails of tiny buttons and rhinestone buckles. Soma Designs create wedding dresses inspired by the glamour of Hollywood past that feature stunning diamante and rhinestone buckles.

Feminine and Flirty Wedding Dresses

Bows, feathers, ruffles and tiers are charming and whimsical expressions of femininity. These gorgeous additions will showcase your unique personality and provide stylish wedding flair. They're ideal for second marriages too as they add a youthful touch to your wedding gown.

Wedding Dresses with Ribbon Details

Many of the latest bridal couture designs feature wedding dresses with ribbon detailing. Satin sashes tied at the waist are huge at the moment as is ribbon crisscrossing its way dramatically down the back of your dress. Vera Wang the worldwide authority on designer bridal wear, features ribbon extensively in her latest bridal collections. Visit her website and be inspired by her wedding dresses and designs.

Tea-length Wedding Dresses

For a sophisticated and contemporary look, go for tea-length wedding dresses. Falling between the bottom of the knee and the bottom of the calf, it's the preferred length of bridal designers this season. Ideal for semi-formal or casual weddings, they suit most figures and inspire romance and fun.

A Return to Wedding Dress Elegance

Elegant sheaths that drape the body are at the minute very en vogue to complement wedding dresses. This season's fashions cling to the figure in seductive silks and satins and leave no question of the bride's style and sophistication. Luci Di Bella Bridal Stylist constructs cutting edge couture of the highest quality that is inspired by the classical era of sleek, elegant and glamorous brides.

Visit Bride Online via the links above to find the latest in bridal gown fashion and wedding dresses, from designer bridal couture to ready-to-wear styles. Don't forget to browse our directory of bridesmaid dresses to find the perfect style to complement your wedding dresses.

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