WEDDING BLOG

Always one to push the fashion envelope, Vera Wang’s Fall 2012 wedding dress collection didn’t contain a single wisp of white! Nude and black were the colors of the day, inspired by the concept of “Witchcraft” as well as Vera’s new bi-costal status and the differences in atmosphere between LA and New York. Vera’s dramatic dresses are painstakingly hand-made with layer upon layer of whisper light fabrics, and for the first time ever, chantilly lace. These wedding dresses are nothing short of works of art and I was mesmerized getting to see their construction and detail up close. I can’t wait to see the stylish women who will choose one of these rebellious bridal stunners to walk down the aisle!

How about you, would you forgo wearing white on your wedding day?

All photos above by John Aquino via Brides.com. Thanks Brides!

You can always count on designer Reem Acra’s wedding dresses to be fabulously dramatic, and this season’s collection does not disappoint! Just look at those voluminous shapes, super intricate embellishments and sexy bodice shapes strutting down the runway. For the bride who loves a fashion focused and super luxe vibe, Reem Acra is for you!

Here are some of my favorite wedding dresses from the Reem Acra Fall 2012 bridal collection…

In addition to getting to see the beautiful and always glamorous wedding dresses that designer Rita Vinieris creates, I love to attend the Rivini bridal market runway show because it takes place at the home of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the Joan Weill Center for Dance. The former dancer in me gets giddy every time I enter the building knowing I’m close to so much dance history and greatness, and it adds such a fun energy to the experience of the show!

This season the Rivini wedding dresses spanned many shapes and styles, with a look and a cut for every body, while still maintaining a focus on luxury and elegance. My favorite pieces were the ones that steered away from the styles we’ve been seeing in bridal fashion for the last few years, and that used creative fabrics to showcase new dress silhouettes.