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As a bride it’s nice to have the option of finding stunning bridal gowns that are affordable and lovely. Why spend tons of money when you can find affordable fashion that will make your wedding day go by without a hitch? Hence why I am in love with Ruche’s “To Have and To Hold” Vintage Inspired Bridal Collection.

It’s beautiful, romantic, and just perfect, really.

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Why am I in love with this collection? Well, for starters, the collection consists of wedding dresses that are available for under $500 and bridesmaids dresses under $100. This is perfect for a bride who wants to look great without breaking the bank!

Ruche also has a variety of both bride and bridesmaid dresses to choose from. If you’re a bride who doesn’t want to spend lots of money on bridesmaid’s dresses, there are many beautiful gowns to be found on Ruche’s site. Plus they come in an array of colors and the gowns are all very lovely and romantic in their own way.

With plenty of romance to be found, Ruche’s romantic pictures from their Have & to Hold lookbook (which you can share), are breathtaking. My love affair with Ruche took place before their wedding apparel became available. Now with their wedding accessories and apparel I’m in love all over again.

What do you think of Ruche’s Vintage Inspired Bridal Collection?

You know that I adore their bridal selections. Visit Ruche’s To Have and to Hold Bridal Collection on their site and see what I mean.

While I was browsing around the web looking over Pronovias latest gowns (Drool!) I stumbled across their YouTube channel and thought I would share this video with you of their 2012 Catwalk highlights.

These are truly some of the most beautiful and on-trend wedding gowns for 2012.

There is no question that Elie Saab designs incredible pieces. And it’s to no surprise that his name has become synonymous with Red Carpet fashion, adorning celebrities such as Emma
Watson, Katy Perry, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Winslet. Remember Halle Berry’s Oscar
Dress in 2002? Yes, that was Elie Saab and he has an incredible gift.

Elie Saab has the ability to transform a piece of fabric into an entire story. The sew, the
stitch and the right appliqués all come together to create a fairy-tale where women are
decorated with whimsical remedies accentuating their curves, their beauty and their own
personal romance novel.

In the new, Elie by Elie Sabb 2012 Bridal Collection each dress takes its own inspiration
journey. And each dress looks like it was plucked straight from a little girl’s fantasy when
daydreaming about her future wedding. From the Neftis gown that connects the dots
between vintage and modern– to the Aricia with a sprinkling of flowers sashaying down its
skirt, this collection is breathtaking.

Using rich fabrics like silk taffeta, organza and embroidered lace paired with overlays
and layers, the gowns scream femininity and poise. The collection pays homage to the
classic, womanly silhouette without becoming too architectural. With these materials and
billowing skirts, the gowns skim all the right angles of the body creating a beautiful shape.

Within this collection, every bride has a choice…the minimalistic Satis with spaghetti
straps, the Victorian-esque Aglaya with a beautiful overlay skirt…the Old Hollywood
Belisama with a floral bodice. Whether you’re modern, reminiscent or have a more eclectic
taste, these gowns will fit your vision. Each has its own bit of drama for that bridal, “ah-ha”
moment but still possesses the delicacy of a blushing bride.

The standout of Saab’s 2012 collection: the Ardelia. This dress hugs the body beautifully
with a sheer overlay cascading down the sides of the skirt.

To sum up the 2012 album in one word: stunning. But beyond the beauty is the reality of
these gowns; brides can wear them and should wear them.

Established in 1991, Caroline Castigliano has commanded the limelight of bridal

fashion with her luxurious wedding gowns, further proven by The Oscar Collection.

The new collection epitomises the ever-evolving Surrey born designer and embodies

the traditional style from previous collections such as the Indulgent Collection and

the Opulent Collection. Whilst also portraying a modern and elegant leap into today’s

bridal fashion era.

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The gowns promise to leave you weak at the knees with the use of deluxe materials

including silk organza, corded and French Chantilly lace, silk duchess satin and tulle.

Fishtail gowns dominate the collection, and are complimented by intricately

structured bodices tailored to perfection. Stunning diamante and beaded detail is also

featured on some gowns, leaving them with a breath-taking finish.

The divine fishtail gown that is ‘Walk in the Park’ combines a classic soft pleated

organza bodice with a modern diamante beaded belt to give a simple yet eye catching

finish.

‘One Fine Day’ oozes elegance with a soft silk duchess satin draped gown and a

fishtail skirt, whilst crossover back, bias cut ‘Wistful’ flows with Chantilly lace and

One Fine Day

soft tulle overlay. Both demonstrate simplicity at its best.

Corded lace and a complex integral corset define the strapless sweetheart neckline

fishtail gown that is ‘Rhianne’. The spectacular gown is completed by lace

embellished trim detail around the top bodice and hemline.

‘Annabelle’ and ‘Madamoiselle’ are befitting to a classic church wedding, the silk

duchess satin sweetheart neckline gown which makes ‘Annabelle’ features eye

catching tulle skirt and bust detail with beaded Chantilly lace waist embellishment.

Annabelle

A French Chantilly lace boat neck bodice characterises ‘Madamoiselle’ which has ¾

length lace sleeves. Separated by a detailed belt, the gown blends detailed lace works

with an extravagant circular silk organza skirt presenting a flawless finish.

Caroline Castigliano has six bridal boutiques throughout the UK and promises to

bless every bride with a unique gown to cherish and remember.

Images via http://www.carolinecastigliano.co.uk/

The Benjamin Roberts Wedding Dress collection for 2012 is one of the easiest to wear and flattering bridal collections this year. Each gown is a picture of timeless elegance, with no over-the-top designs or whimsical indulgences in fashion trends of the moment. It makes the collection a little too safe for my liking, but there is no denying that these are beautiful gowns for the vast majority of brides looking for a traditional wedding dress.

View the whole collection at http://www.benjaminroberts.co.uk/

Images from http://www.benjaminroberts.co.uk/

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The latest collection of wedding dresses from Sareh Nouri is taking the New York wedding scene by storm. A flurry of flower inspired details, these gowns are flamboyant and an ideal choice for brides looking to make a unique statement with her gown choice.

Focusing on a small number of gowns in each collection has allowed Sareh Nouri to pour all of her creative energy and attention to detail into each one, and this lavish intensity shines through in each design.

Sareh Nouri wedding gowns are available at select bridal shops in the US.

Learn more at http://sarehnouri.com and become a fan on theSareh Nouri Facebook Page.

I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at Ritva Westenius’ latest bridal collection, and let me say… it is breathtaking.

One of Britain’s leading wedding gown designers, Ritva Westenius has been designing wedding dresses for over 35 years and has grown to become one of the go-to names for couture wedding dresses, with her gowns regularly gracing the pages of magazines such as Hello, Perfect Wedding, You & Your Wedding, and Your London Wedding.

Her latest bridal collection has quickly become adored by the wedding fashion press and distinguishes itself from the crowd with clean lines and soft, feminine details. The gowns steer clear of the mainstream bodice/A-line skirt combination and instead take inspiration from the romantic, sexy silhouette of a more natural female shape.

Clever tailoring more than makes up for the lack of structure which most brides rely on to create a flattering shape and never has the designer’s motto of ‘cut not clutter’ been more apparent.  Carefully selected fabric is fitted, draped and gathered in precise ways to give a truly luxuriously appearance to these wedding gowns, and this high level of tailoring means that there are styles that will suit most body shapes.  (In fact, if you are thinking that you body shape limits you to a specific style of gown, I dare you to try on a few from this collection and prepare to be amazed at the difference that a couture gown can make to your appearance.)

The extended, gathered empire waistline of "Delightful" will accentuate curves on voluptuous brides. The skirt will skim forgivingly over hips, while the shoulder straps offer support for larger busts.

I had to show you a close-up of the detail of the belt on this gown to give you a better idea of the attention to detail that makes these gowns so lust-worthy:

"Heavenly" has become an almost immediate press hit with the wedding fashion industry, and it's not hard to see why it is so loved! Extravagant, asymmetric ruffles add flair and shape for super-slim brides with boyish figures.

A scoop back with elegant draping, coupled with fitted hips and softly flaring skirt make this dress ideal for tall brides.

This new collection will be showcased at the Luxury Wedding Show at Grosvenor House, London on
Sunday 29th January.

“I felt the Luxury Wedding Show would be the perfect opportunity to showcase my 2012 collection”, said Ritva
Westenius, “The show epitomises all that I believe to be intrinsic to delivering a perfect wedding day, style, class and
luxury!”

Whether or not your budget can accomodate a luxury designer wedding gown the show is an ideal place to find breathtaking inspiration and is a wonderful experience for any bride.

Tickets can be purchased on the door or you can pre-register in advance at: www.luxuryweddingshow.co.uk

For more information about Ritva Westenius wedding gowns, visit http://www.ritvawestenius.com/designs.html

Pnina Tornai is one of the current go-to designers for brides with big budgets.   Her gowns are stocked in Kleinfelds New York, and her name recently hit the headlines after Real Housewife Kim Kolciak wore a white lacy jumpsuit to her wedding.  (I’d love to say I hated it, but I actually don’t think it looks too bad on her.)

Israeli born, Pnina Tornai specializes in creating gowns that start from the inside, with a couture corset designed to give women their ideal shape.  Gowns are hand sewn and made using the finest materials imported from Paris, Austria and beyond.

Images from http://www.pninatornai.com/

Think sleek, sexy silhouettes.  Think silk and soft, smooth fabrics.  Think floor sweeping hem lines and nipped in waistline and you have the latest collection of Badgley Mischka wedding gowns.

The collection is inherently feminine, as you would expect from BM, but these gowns see the design pair being a tad more experimental with fabrics.   “Fortune” eschews the sleek outline and adds volume and texture to a sheath skirt with scalloped fabric petals.  ”Shari” and “Deirde” see fabric sculpted outwards, flaring over the hips to create a stylized and exaggerated hour glass shape. “Pippa” couples a simple sheath gown with a lacy undershirt and fringed cowl neck.

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I adore this super simple wedding dress.  A sheer panel flows over the back of the skirt and is attached to the waist at the front with contrasting embellishments.

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Is it just me or does the excess of frilly fabric of “Calista” remind anyone else of a jellyfish?

 


To be honest, there were more misses than hits for me in this collection, which surprised me since Badgley Mischka are normally one of my favourite wedding dress design brands.  I felt that many of the gowns were over-structured and lacked the organic elegance that their wedding gowns normally have.

Images via Badgley Mischka

Iranian born designer Sareh Nouri had always been infatuated with wedding gowns, so it was only a matter of time before she turned her hand to designing them.  Fortunately for her… and many lucky brides… it is something that she is obviously talented at!

I know I probably say this about most designers, but I truly adore Sareh’s gowns.  They have a certain honesty to her vision that makes them stand out from everthing else that I have seen in collections to date.

The capsule collection is inspired by nature, with floral shapes and motifs decorating many of the gowns.

She also has a complementary range of sashes which add a further dimension to any wedding gown.

Sareh Nouri wedding gowns are available at select bridal shops in the US.

Learn more at http://sarehnouri.com and become a fan on the Sareh Nouri Facebook Page.

Images courtesy of Sareh Nouri Bridal