Project Wedding Blog

I just love when the Project Runway designers find fashion success outside of the show!  …And even more than that, I love discovering fresh, new bridal collections by contemporary designers…

Without further ado, the bridal + wedding party collection from Project Runway season 2 finalist, Kara Janx: 

That’s a whole lotta gorgeous.

Photos via Kara Janx.

Happy Fashion Friday!

xo

Tags: Bridesmaids, kara janx bridal.

This is sooo exciting!!  Justin Alexander has released an exclusive look at their ‘preview to 2013′ just for our readers!  They describe the collection as providing a glance of chic 1920’s, the timelessness of the 1950’s and the originality of today. Distinct embellishments enrich each design to make this collection a work of art.  Ornate trims, mille-Feuille layering and hand-pleated fans are just a few of the incredible style elements featured in the collection.   We’re totally in love with the rich sophistication, glamour, and texture of these gowns… and best of all, they are moderately priced, so you’ll just look like a million dollars.

You’ll have to wait a few months to see these gowns in stores, but if you’re in love, be sure to bookmark this post!  In the meantime, see more from Justin Alexander in the dress gallery...

Happy Weekend!

xoxo

Tags: Justin Alexander 2013.

I love a good fashion find…

Somehow these party dresses from Dahl bring me back to my youth.. they have such a sweetness to them, with delicating ruchings and empire and natural waistlines.  

How lovely for maids (they come in lots of colors), or something simple for the bride!

Photos via Dahl

See more wedding fashion here.

Happy Weekend to you!

xo

Tags: Dahl.

Oooh I just love coming across couture designers with boutique collections… and was totally delighted to receive these pics of Alina Pizzano’s Spring 2012 dresses.   She designed this collection with inspiration drawn from the natural beauty and chic style that is Miami Beach, making them perfect for any destination wedding.  The details on these dresses are so gorgeous!

Collection by Alina Pizzano

See more bridal fashion in our gallery!

Tags: Alina Palazzo Bridal.

If you’re newly engaged (and like us) we’d guess that you’re just pining to find that one and only, perfect gown.  And, if you haven’t been to our dress gallery lately… it’s chock full of gorgeous styles for 2012!  In fact, we spent a dreamy afternoon wading thru pages and pages of beautiful gowns to pick out a handful of pretties we loved, to give you a head start on your search! 

Gowns above by Jim Hjelm

White by Vera Wang

Allure Couture

Pronovias

Jasmine Couture

Enjoy all the gorgeousness…and have a blissful weekend, friends!

♥

Tags: Allure Couture, Jasmine Couture, Jim Hjelm, Pronovias, Spring and Fall 2012 Wedding Dresses, white by vera wang.

As our eyes met the new Elizabeth Fillmore collection… we sort of just floated away in a dream…

All the feminine fabrics, intricate styling and ethereal photographs, well, you know…

just so lovely.

Perfect to share on this fashionable Friday. 

Dresses + Accessories by Elizabeth Fillmore Bridal

Hope your weekend is dreamy…

Tags: elizabeth fillmore fall 2012.

After we’ve had the pleasure of seeing nearly every dress in a bridal designer’s new collection… there is always the anticipated finale dress.  Sometimes it’s highly climactic…. a statement dress…something a little different, more avant garde, a piece the designer takes particular pride in,  other times, there is a more subtle close to the show.  Here are eighteen finale dresses in every variety from this October’s New York bridal fashion week. We’ll let these dresses speak for themselves and you can be the judge.

Sweet Classics by 1. Badgley Mischka 2. Christos 3. Romona Keveza

Mermaid Stunners by 1. Ines di Santo 2. Lazaro 3. Jim Hjelm

Retro, Vintage & Mod by 1. Hayley Paige 2. Claire Pettibone 3. Amsale

Dramatics and color by 1. St. Pucchi 2. Anne Barge 3. Vera Wang

And of course, ever voluminous ballgowns by:

1. Alvina Valenta 2. Ulla Maija Couture 3. Rivini

4. Reem Acra 5. Monique Lhuillier 6. Yumi Katsura

So, tell us… which ones strike your fancy?

Have a fab December weekend friends!

xo

{Photos by Dan Lecca}

Tags: Alvina Valenta, Amsale, Anne Barge, Badgley Mischka, christos, Claire Pettibone, finale dress, Hayley Paige, Ines di Santo, Jim Hjelm, Lazaro, Monique Lhuillier, Reem Acra, rivini, Romona Keveza, St. Pucchi, Ulla-Maija Couture, vera wang, Yumi Katsura.

During this season’s bridal week, we were continually awe-inspired by gowns with beautiful backs.  As the models traipsed back up the runway, our photographer captured the sophisticated details and unique styling.  As you’ll see, there is no formula to speak of… Although, we might give Kate Middleton a smidge of credit for inspiring the daring notion of a bit more coverage. And still, the low, low, back is always timeless and elegant. 

1. Reem Acra

2. Pnina Tornai

3. Claire Pettibone

4. Douglas Hannant

5. Lela Rose

6. Reem Acra

7. Alvina Valenta

8. Claire Pettibone

9. Pnina Tornai

10. Hayley Paige

Photos by Dan Lecca.

Happy Weekend!

xo

Tags: Alvina Valenta, beautiful backs, Claire Pettibone, douglas hannant, Hayley Paige, lela rose, pnina tornai, Reem Acra, sophisticated.

Ahem, dresses that is.

While we ventured from runway show to runway show this past October, we couldn’t help but notice that quite a few bridal designers decided to work with nude fabrics.  So we contemplated… ‘Was it a fashion statement for the real bride or just novelty?’  The conclusion? Probably both.  Some worked, and many didn’t. Here are the ones that did!

‘Desdemonia’-  a silk chiffon column gown with floral embroidery floating on the shoulders, bodice, & skirt

by Badgley Mischka

Silk radzimire two-piece mermaid gown with trapunto-stitched architectural bodice and organza skirt

by Vera Wang

‘Cascadia’-  plunging copper Chantilly lace gown with feather accent at shoulders and grosgrain belt

by Badgley Mischka
Organza and tulle mermaid gown with hand-pieced Chantilly lace appliqué and eyelash flange skirt

by Vera Wang

All Photos by Dan Lecca.

So, what do you think?  Could you see yourself ‘in the nude?’

Happy Weekend!

♥

Tags: Badgley Mischka, Fall 2012, Nude wedding dresses, vera wang.

This past New York bridal market was really such a treat.  While strapless gowns have stolen the show year after year, this season was different.  We saw sleeves in all shapes and size… beautiful, feminine, sheer sleeves… short and long, beaded and simple, one shoulder sleeves, and off the shoulder sleeves! Whew!  It was a sleeve extravaganza that we enjoyed very much.  Here’s a peek at the sleeve trend with looks from our fave designers:

1. Elbow Length Sleeves

1. Marchesa 2. Rivini 3. Monique Lhuillier

2. Asymmetrical Sleeves

1. Douglas Hannant 2. Jenny Packham 3. Angel Sanchez

3. Flowing Sleeves

1. Angel Sanchez 2. Carolina Herrera 3. Nicole Miller

4. Puff Sleeves

Jenny Packham

5. Lace Sleeves

1. Monique Lhuillier 2. Carolina Herrera 3. Claire Pettibone

6. Tulle Sleeves

1. Monique Lhuillier 2. Reem Acra

7. Off the Shoulder Sleeves

1. Badgley Mischka 2. Marchesa 3. Romona Keveza

8. Beaded Sleeves

1. Reem Acra 2. Jenny Packham

We’re hoping sleeves are here to stay…

Happy Weekend!

Photos by Dan Lecca

Jenny Packham Photos Courtesy of Jenny Packham

Tags: Angel Sanchez, asymmetrical, Badgley Mischka, beaded, carolina herrera, Claire Pettibone, douglas hannant, elbow length sleeves, jenny packham, lace, Marchesa, Monique Lhuillier, puff sleeves, Reem Acra, rivini, Romona Keveza, sheer sleeves, tulle.