With sequins and beading that catch the light, a delicately scalloped skirt, and a powerful silhouette, this dress is a sophisticated spin on the one you dreamed of as a little girl.
Ines di Santo âStarâ gown (inesdisanto.com). Adeler sapphire-and-diamond earrings (adelerjewelers.com). Harry Winston platinum bracelet (harrywinston.com).
Two words: Spanish tulle. Here, itâs sheer enough to let a little skin peek through, snug enough to showcase your shape, and full enough to whirl with you across the dance floor.
Monique Lhuillier âEmotionâ gown (moniquelhuillier.com). De Beers âSwan Lakeâ earrings (debeers.com). Kwiat platinum ring (kwiat.com).
Candlelight and roses have nothing on this feminine number -- itâs the epitome of romance. Youâll fall head over heels for its elegant cap sleeves, form-fitting cut, and graceful neckline.
Liancarlo gown #5802 (liancarlo.com). Amoro citrine earrings (amoro.com).
Some dresses wow from the front, while others captivate from behind. Thanks to a flourish of lace at the waist, this one ruffles feathers from all angles.
Jenny Lee gown #1221 and belt (jennyleebridal.com). Kwiat platinum-and-diamond earrings (kwiat.com). De Beers ring (debeers.com).
Youâll feel like royalty in this alluring column -- and not only because Duchess Catherine dazzled in a blush version at a recent gala. The fluttery sleeves, head-to-toe sheen, and silvery crystals are as majestic as it gets.
Jenny Packham âBonnieâ gown (jennypackham.com). Cathy Waterman âSecret Gardenâ ring (barneys.com).
Itâs the perfect combination of timeless and modern: a body-skimming sheath with a gauzy blouson overlay. If Daisy Buchanan were getting married this summer, thereâs no doubt in our minds that sheâd wear it -- and turn every head in East Egg.
Pronovias âEcuadorâ gown (212-897-6393). Cathy Waterman earrings (ylang23.com). Harry Winston ring (harrywinston.com).
As fluid as a waterfall and just as dramatic, this dressâs cascade of organza and tulle was cut to pool around the body. Youâll practically float down the aisle.
Rivini by Rita Vinieris âGiselleâ gown (rivini.com). A. Link for Forevermark âInfinityâ earrings (forevermark.com). Tiffany & Co. ring (tiffany.com).
He loves me, he loves me not, he loves me, he loves me not ... Slip on this enchanting tulle gown, abloom with lacy petals, and thereâs no question: He loves you.
Davidâs Bridal ball gown CWG468 (davidsbridal.com). Harry Winston âLilyâ necklace (harrywinston.com).
We donât know whatâs more delightful, the tea-length charmerâs sheer bateau neckline or the flouncy tulle skirt that lets your favorite shoes play peekaboo. Luckily, you donât have to choose!
The Steven Birnbaum Collection âDaisyâ gown (212-242-2914). Tia Mazza âTiaâ veil (Bergdorf Goodman Bridal Salon, 212-872-8957). Kwiat earrings (kwiat.com). Tiffany & Co. ring (tiffany.com).
Paired with a simple, striking silk taffeta dress, this barely there headpiece makes a unique statement while vowing to stand the test of time. Feathers have never looked quite so chic.
Reem Acra âDestinyâ gown (212-308-8760). Brideâs Head Revisited âElenaâ French veil and feather comb #524 (bridesheadrevisited.net). Ray Griffiths pearl earrings (raygriffiths.com).
Make no mistake, this exquisitely fitted, hand-embroidered spotlight-stealer -- punctuated with a pouf of tulle -- is not for the wallflower bride. Wear it, and all eyes will be on you.
Marchesa gown (marchesa.com). Maja Du Brul pink-spinel-and-diamond earrings (majadubrul.com).
This gownâs shirred bodice and full, tiered skirt are undeniably gorgeous. But itâs the plunging sweetheart neckline and brilliant beading that take it to the next level.
Anne Barge âSheldonâ gown and âAscherâ sash (annebarge.com). De Beers âWildflowersâ studs (debeers.com). Tiffany & Co. bracelet (tiffany.com).
A gasp-worthy rear view isnât the only thing worth getting excited about. In front, the high-low hemline exposes a flash of leg -- and a lot of personality.
Claire Pettibone âMarcelleâ gown (310-360-6268). Benjamin Adams slingback pumps (kleinfeldbridal.com).
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