Project Wedding Blog

Call it the Pnina Tornai effect—corsets are coming up sheer and sexy for Spring! We saw plenty of exposed boning on the runway this season, and we think the look is great for the bride who wants to show off her hard-earned wedding figure. More trends we noticed: draped backs, illusion necklines, modern peplums, and the Carrie Bradshaw flower corsage.

Related: 19 Bombshell Wedding Dresses

no. 1 Kenneth Pool • no. 2 Christos

no. 4 Ines Di Santo • no. 5 Berta Bridal

no. 5 Anne Barge • no. 6 Pronovias

Can’t get enough Bridal Market coverage? Find even more details we’re loving in our highlights recap, or see complete collections from Vera Wang, Monique Lhuillier, Marchesa, Jenny Packham, Angel Sanchez and more on our Fashion Ideas page.

Tags: Anne Barge, berta, bridal fashion, bridal market spring 2014, christos, corset, Ines di Santo, kenneth pool, Pronovias, sexy, sheer corset.

If you haven’t yet had your fill of incredible new bridal fashion, don’t worry one bit, because I have much more coming your way!  Without further ado, I’m back to counting down the ten highlights from each day at market. On to day three…

no. 1 Romona Keveza’s Crystal Lace

 I got up close and personal with Romona Keveza’s newest season of her Legends line and was absolutely awe-inspired with her use of crystal lace- a fabric exclusive to the collection.  It’s hard to tell from the photo, but along with the beauty of an intricate lace, it has the most incredible shimmer…

no. 2 Butterflies Abound at Elizabeth Fillmore

Aren’t these butterfly embellishments so so lovely and sweet?  This season, Elizabeth’s stand-out silhouettes were carefully adorned with embroideries and beading to create a poetic pairing of nature and romance.

no. 3 Lacey Statement at Anne Barge

Lace was at large on many of the runways this season, but the always-classic Anne Barge made an especially noteworthy lace statement.  The Alencon lace gown on the right even has a pearl-to-blush ombre effect which, naturally, I adore.

no. 4 The Ballgown Makes Her Comeback

By day two it was noted and by day three it was official:  ball gowns are oh-so-back in style.  And it’s not to say that they ever weren’t in style in the realm of bridal, but rather, they’re just back in a very big way.   Although we saw several ravishing styles at the Ines di Santo presentation,  I thought I’d share this one (as I do a little happy dance for all the lucky ladies that will get to bear their fairytale fantasy thru fashion next year)!

no. 5 A Sweet Stop-In with Amy Kuschel

San-Francisco-based designer Amy Kuschel does vintage so sweetly, I was charmed to say the least when I stopped by for a peek at her 2013 dresses.  In fact, the simple loveliness of the Meadow gown straight up stole my heart ♥

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{See the Highlights from Day One}

{See the Highlights from Day Two}

Tags: Amy kuschel, Anne Barge, Elizabeth Fillmore, Ines di Santo, Romona Keveza Legends.

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.

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.