Spring 2014 Wedding Gown Trends

The Spring 2014 Bridal Market took place in New York a couple of weeks ago and we love this time of the year where we get to see the new designs for next year and browse through the many selections to pick some of our favorites.

Top: Monique Luillier, Reem Acra (Martha Stewart Weddings)
Bottom: Ines Di Santo (Wedding Wire)

Short dresses are still in and we especially love the way the veil is incorporated at the Reem Acra show.

Top: Monique Luillier (Martha Stewart Weddings)
Bottom: Monique Luillier (Martha Stewart Weddings), Maggie Sottero (Wedding Wire), Oscar de la Renta (Martha Stewart Weddings)

Capes and wraps of various lengths and material are also the trend for 2014.Being a big fan of lace, we are still biased towards the pretty lace wraps :)

Reem Acra (Martha Stewart Weddings, Wedding Wire)

Claire Pettibone (Claire Pettibone)

Claire Pettibone (Claire Pettibone)

Dramatic backs are still popular for next year and these are some of our favorites, especially those by Claire Pettibone. In our opinion, she does the most romantic and exquisite backs of wedding gowns!

Vera Wang (Martha Stewart Weddings), Maggie Sottero (Wedding Wire)

What's a season without a surprise? Some designers are putting on black and white gowns to add a level of sophistication to weddings. Vera Wang has a few black and white options in her selection and also paired black opera gloves with some of her all-white selections.

Hope you enjoyed looking at our favorite gowns for 2014!

Spring 2013 Wedding Gown Trends

Bridal Market took place last week in New York where bridal gown designers showcased their creations for Spring 2013. There were so many beautiful dresses that it was hard for us to pick our favorites but we finally did and here are our picks:

L-R: Monique Lhuillier, Ines Di Santo, Kenneth Pool, Christos

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Lace is still very in for bridal gowns and we love these lace sheaths, so very romantic!

L-R: Amsale, Oscar De La Renta, Christos

As a subset of the lace trend, here are some gowns using lace as part of the gowns' necklines, very pretty as well, when you want to add just a touch of lace to your gown.

L-R: Monique Lhuillier, Amsale, Maggie Sottero

Voluminous ballgowns are also still very popular and we love how these gowns can make you feel like a princess on your wedding day.

L-R: Amsale, Ivy Aster, Oscar De La Renta

Short wedding gowns reflect the spring season and these gowns can show off your sassy, cute or demure side.

L-R: Carolina Herrera, Theia

An interesting trend is having a pantsuit replace the typical wedding dress. These are still very feminine because of the fabric used and they are perfect for brides who like to stand out a little bit.

L-R: Vera Wang, Vera Wang, Romana Keveza

Now, if you really want to stand out, how about these colored gowns? There are various shades of red and aubergine to choose from. Can you imagine how stunning it will be if you walk down the aisle in one of these fabulous creations? It will definitely be one wedding that your guests will remember for a very long time!

You can also visit our pinboard for more of our favorites!

 All images by Martha Stewart Weddings

New Kid On The Block - BoLee Bridal Couture

BoLee Bridal Couture is a new bridal salon in Sunnyvale. They have been open for a couple of months now and I decided to pay them a visit yesterday. 

Their salon is big and spacious with plenty of room to accomodate brides and their entourages. I spoke with the owner, Bo Lee's, husband and he told me that they started this couture salon to cater to brides who want good-quality gowns with affordable price tags. They pride themselves also on their customer service; the appointments are 1 and 1/2 hours to ensure that the bride is not rushed and can enjoy the time trying on bridal gowns.

They carry bridal gowns ranging from $700 to $3,000 and some of the lines they carry include Mikaella, Pronovias, Ella Bridal, and David Tutera, which is exclusive to them . They also carry bridal party attire with lines such as Watters and Watters and Wtoo. They are going to be adding more lines to their salon in the future. In the meantime, their grand opening is this Saturday, January 29th, and they will be hosting an Ella Bridal and Haute Bride Accessory trunk shows on that day too, so book your appointments and check them out!

542 Lawrence Expressway, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

408 - 774 - 9242 (business)
408 - 774 - 9342 (fax)
info@boleebridal.com

Store Hours
Mon & Friday 11:00a.m to 7:00p.m
Tuesday - Thursday: 12:00a.m to 8:00p.m
Sat: 10:00a.m to 6:00p.m
Sunday By Appointment Only.

Lula Kate Trunk Show at Bella Bridesmaid Los Gatos

You're invited to see the latest in bridesmaid dresses from Lula Kate at Bella Bridesmaid Los Gatos!

Start Time: Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 10:00am
End Time: Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 6:00pm

Address: 465 N. Santa Cruz Ave. Suite A, Los Gatos, CA, 95030

Sip complimentary champagne cocktails and enjoy:
- 10% off orders placed by June 30th, 2010

To reserve an appointment:
Call (408)399-4649 or email losgatos@bellabridesmaid.com

For more information, please visit Bella Bridesmaid.

Alix & Kelly Trunk Show at Bella Bridesmaid Los Gatos

You're invited to see the latest in bridesmaid dresses from Alix & Kelly at Bella Bridesmaid Los Gatos!

Start Time: Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 10:00am
End Time: Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 6:00pm

Address: 465 N. Santa Cruz Ave. Suite A, Los Gatos, CA, 95030

Sip complimentary champagne cocktails and enjoy:
- 10% off orders placed by June 6th, 2010

To reserve an appointment:
Call (408) 399-4649 or email losgatos@bellabridesmaid.com

For more information: please visit Bella Bridesmaid.