• 

  The Perfect Fit: Dresses for Every Bride

  Styles that flatter without flash appeal to you, like this ivory charmeuse sheath by Reem Acra ($5,500). Its draping is neoclassical but still reads as thoroughly modern.. The Classic Bride. The updated A-line skirt on Junko Yoshioka's strapless ...

  See the Photo Gallery
• 

  Colorful Gowns and Bridesmaid Dresses

  From left: silk satin chiffon gown, Anne Barge, $5,050 (No. 483); silk organza stole, Ananda Design, "Audrey," $138. Silk dupioni dress with flower, J. Crew, in bright fuchsia (No. 10803), $295. Dress, Nicole Miller Bridal Collection, in apricot, ...

  See the Photo Gallery
• 

  Rufffles: Sleeveless

  A curvaceous floor-length veil from Nelson D'Leon begins its cascade at the nape of the neck. The tulle is trimmed with horsehair, which gives this piece its shape. The sleeveless dress by Alberta Ferretti is open along the ...

  See the Article
• 

  Rufffles: Off-the-Shoulder

  Yumi Katsura's column of self-lined silk crepe is beautifully off-balance; from the right shoulder, a flourish of silk charmeuse and organza ruffles falls to just below the ribs; on the left, the wide neck is calculated to ...

  See the Article
• 

  Dressing in Layers: Adding That Extra Something

  Layering can also add a subtle tint of color to a gown. Brides who are looking for something more fashion-forward than traditional white may choose to wear a gown with a pale underskirt of lilac or ...

  See the Article
• 

  Dresses That Sparkle: Organza

  This organza dress is made for dancing. Scattered across the sweeping neckline are pearls, sequins, and crystals that grow more clustered toward the waist. An eight-strand choker of Austrian crystals is an inspired ...

  See the Article
• 

  Ruffles

  Ruffles must be magical. How else to explain the allure of a simple strip of cloth gathered along one edge or cut in gentle curves to produce a rippling line Sumptuous and sublimely feminine, the ruffle has long been remarkable, an ...

  See the Article
• 

  Floral Details

  Flowers are emblems of romance. Just as the goddess of spring signifies the season of new beginnings with her floral coronet and daisy-dappled gown, so might the bride see fit to adorn herself with flowers -- fresh or faux, tatted or ...

  See the Article
• 

  Wedding Dress Silhouettes

  Virtually every wedding dress springs from one of these eight timeless styles. Having an idea of what you like will make shopping for your gown easier.Ball GownThe full-skirted bridal gown swept into fashion with Queen ...

  See the Article
• 

  Finding a Wedding Dress

  It's a wonderfully disarming moment, the first time you see yourself in a wedding dress. But shopping for your dress can also be intimidating and overwhelming. After all, it is probably the most expensive -- and most ...

  See the Article

<< Previous | 1 of 9 | Next >>