Call 86 ( JCHOO-US) for retailers or to order. So they should be good for more than one wearing. But at $450, can you justify such a splurge? The soft lilac shade doesn't scream wedding day, and the pastel shade is in step with spring color trends. Something Choo? Lilac Jimmy Choo mules are adorned with Swarovski crystals. A cap-sleeve version by Jacqueline sells for about $579 and comes in both white and ivory. The empire waist and A-line cut make for a flattering gown for any figure.īridesMart has a cost-effective approach to a beaded lace gown. They want quality."Īmsale's ivory, beaded, corded lace gown from Louise Blum, $4,000, features cap sleeves and an off-the-shoulder bodice. "Brides are going away from a princess look to a sophisticated look," says Toni Boutillier, store manager of the couture bridal boutique Louise Blum. Sheer overlays are another option for those wanting a sheer look, but with some coverage," says Melanie Hensley, a bridal consultant at Brickhouse Bridal in The Woodlands. "Cap sleeves give you the comfort of sleeves but the look and feel of strapless. Want a fresh look? Go for a gown with cap sleeves or feminine bell sleeves. Elissa Lumley, senior manager of public relations for Modern Bride magazine, explains that since beach locations are the most popular destination, the attraction to strapless dresses is still on the rise. Over the past 10 years, destination weddings - packing up and jetting off to a vacation site to wed - have increased from 3 percent of weddings to 8 percent. Strapless dresses have topped wedding dress trends since 2000, says Lisa Milbrand, editor of Modern Bride Houston magazine. And then we broke a few rules by adding a pop of color here and there. We looked to tradition to set the tone for a classic but updated wedding-day look. That's one big expense, so let some personality shine through. And you certainly don't want to look like every other bride hitting the aisle this year.Ĭondé Nast estimates that brides spend an average of $1,166 on their head-to-toe ensemble. Translation: You're not alone in this endeavor. You want your look to make a lasting impression.Īccording to Condé Nast Bridal Infobank, 2.3 million couples will tie the knot this year (10 percent of those weddings will take place in June).
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