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Wedding Gowns for Picky, Posh Brides
Some people may describe you as picky, but when it comes to a wedding, every bride should care a great deal about her wedding – starting with the dress. Your wedding dress says a lot about you, your sense of style and your attention to details. And, by the way, your gown can certainly reflect well on the groom, as well.A wedding is one of the most important events of your life. You should care enough to find a dress that flatters you and is within your budget – but also is in keeping with the trends of the day.
Oleg Cassini
Bridal gowns by Oleg Cassini speak of opulence and luxury. They are reminiscent of royalty, yet timeless and classic. Take one of the newest Oleg Cassini designs – a tulle-over-organza, tiered ball gown. The strapless bodice has intricate beaded embroidery. A heavily embellished two-tiered skirt begins at the waist, creating a princess silhouette. The gown is available in soft white or white.
For a modern take on the classic princess gown, consider Oleg Cassini's satin ballgown with a dropped waist. It has the same strapless bodice, made of rich ivory satin. But this gown has a sweetheart neckline and princess seaming for a perfect fit. And instead of stopping at the waist, the bodice drops to about the hipline with pick-stitch detail. At the waistline is a luxuriously beaded band. The look is quite opulent.
Another new gown by Oleg Cassini is a short satin dress with beaded flowers on the bodice. If you want something chic, but decide you want something short as well, this is the dress for you. The strapless bodice is covered with beaded flowers. At the waist is a center front fabric bow. The skirt has a slim silhouette and drops to knee length. It is available in soft white or white.
Galina Signature
Another designer that stirs up a sense of glamour and sophistication is Galina Signature. These gowns are both sultry and chic. A good signature gown is the new taffeta ball gown with a floral appliquéd skirt. It starts with a form-fitting taffeta bodice that drops below the waist. It has an all-over ruching, which makes it flattering and offers a perfect fit. The skirt, from the waist to the cascading hem, is abloom with floral appliqués. The result is a breathtaking gown, full of romance and drama. It is available in ivory or white.
Another new gown by Galina Signature is the sequin slim gown with a tulle overlay. Designers incorporated thousands of sequins and then covered the sequined fabric with a soft tulle overlay. The result is an understated elegance. The dress itself is strapless. The tulle overlay gathers at the side, which cinches at the waist for a slim silhouette. From the waist, the tulle is gathered from the back and drapes below the hem in the back. It is available in ivory or white.
A classic gown by Galina Signature is the charmeuse V-neck halter with a ruched surplice bodice. Due to the high fashion cut and the special fabric, you won't see this dress on many brides. It was designed for modern brides with a good sense of fashion – and created in a lightweight shimmery satin that will not be appropriate for every figure. The V-neck halter top drops to the hips, which are draped in a richly beaded embroidered belt. It is available in ivory or white.
Two-in-One
If your dress selection hinges on a gown that will be equally appropriate for walking down the aisle and dancing the night away at your reception, the new two-in-one gowns may be the right choice for you. Going on the premise that the skirt of your wedding gown can prove an encumbrance, this new style is designed to give you a full ball gown skirt for the wedding and a short skirt for the reception.
The new two-in-one layered organza fit-and-flare gown starts off with layers of organza. The strapless gown features horizontal bands of fabric, with the skirt flaring out about the knees. After the ceremony, you can unzip the flared skirt, revealing a lovely layered organza sheath. It is two dresses for one big day - available in ivory or white.
A different variation on that theme is the two-in-one sweetheart strapless organza gown, which takes you from a long flowing gown to a short, chic dress with a bubble hem. The strapless bodice with a sweetheart neckline is, of course, the same for both skirts. The long A-line skirt is made of soft organza. The short bubble hem skirt is gathered at the waist. It is available in ivory or white.
So remember that the next time someone calls you a picky bride, just say thank you. It's good that they recognize that you will do all you can to ensure you make the right impression on your wedding day.
About the Author
Michael Keener is a freelance writer who writes about weddings and specific products such as wedding dresses.
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