Project Wedding Blog

The new Ulla-Maija collection is totally glamorous– featuring perfect silks that are ruched, pleated, and bustled.  The collection played with asymmetrical designs like this off-the-shoulder piece.

Stay tuned.. More 2011 collections are coming soon!

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Aren’t these totally luxurious?  We thought so…  The dresses looked ravishing on the runway.

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And the shows continue…! Just when you think you have seen it all, designers like Anne Bowen pleasantly surprise with innovative and sexy wedding creations. From the show-stopping, hooded short dress to the oversized bows, enjoy this style experience. We sure did! Let us know what you think- we’d love to hear which dresses you are feeling most.

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Today couldnt have started off any better, as we were treated to Romona Keveza’s Legends and Couture Lines for Fall 2011. Legends was inspired by the style of Jackie Kennedy during the White House era, while Couture was influenced by Breakfast at Tiffanys. The result? Beautiful, clean lines, soft textures and even gorgeous hues like tiffany blue and blush. I also got to sit next to Kleinfeld’s Fashion Director Randy Fenoli from TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress,” and he was fabulous!

Randy told me he loved Claire Pettibone, Rivini and Monique Lhuillier’s shows - and Keveza, naturally. Up next… hanging out with Badgley Mischka! Stay tuned…

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Attention brides who are going for a more classic look- this one is for you!  Anne Barge presented a timeless, elegant collection- keeping true to her signature look.  She refashioned Chantilly and Alencon laces and played with subtle, contemporary accents.  Here are a few of our favorites from the new collection.

Tags: Anne Barge, classic wedding dresses, NY Bridal Market.

Douglas Hannant presented his latest and greatest this evening in an ice-cold winter wonderland at the New York Plaza Hotel.  It was precision in high fashion… and we loved every minute of it.

This silk crepe tuxedo with satin trim was stunning on the runway.  We thought this would be great for a super-hip bride who wants something completely non-traditional.

The voluminous sash embellishment on this one is bold and completely chic.Totally digging the front bustle.  This dress is innovative and contemporary. The high-fashion take on the ball gown.  We were taken by the textures…!
“Allesandra” features a microsequin tulle ball gown and a basket weave ribbon bodice.

Tags: Douglas Hannant Fall 2011, NY Bridal Market.

Ines Di Santo has not lost her flair for the dramatic. Her show featured old Hollywood glamour, modern short dresses, grand ballgowns — and this is why we love her! On a “side” note, I adored the sweeping ponytails and pearl cuff bracelets. Enjoy the pretty preview … because we have much more coming from this plentiful bridal market.

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I know many of you have been waiting for this one! Monique Lhuillier’s Fall 2011 show was everything you would imagine. The dreamy designer described her latest collection as a return to “romance and extravagance…petals, leaves, rosebuds, delicate embroideries and lace, all light-handedly woven into the collection.” Lhuillier’s inspiration?  The celebration of love and life.

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A very quick peek at the fabulous Reem Acra… we’re headed into another show but we wanted to give you a first look asap.  What do you think about these inventive headpieces?!

Photos by Firstview.

Tags: NY Bridal Market, Reem Acra.

Priscilla of Boston unveiled the bold and brightest from their various lines. The word on the wedding street is that their new collections were extremely well received. We loved the combination of classic bridal with a little modern edge here and there. Here’s your fashion forecast from the famous design house.

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