Thinking Cap: Lace accents sweep across the a-line gown. The sweetheart neckline and lace cap sleeves add a soft feminine touch. Delicate beading forms along the bust line and sheer fabric covers the semi-exposed back. {Mia Solano}

Pure and Simple: This regal strapless ball gown has hidden, yet useful pockets. A beaded organza belt binds the waist. {Watters}

Flora and Fauna: Taffeta flowers are splashed along the hip and slowly thin out on the skirt. Laceup back allows the dress to be extra snug for support and comfort. {Claudine for Alyce Designs}

Svelte Sophisticate : Swank silk shantung sweeps over the body. A slightly ruched sweetheart neckline offer clean lines and simple design. {Siri}

Unbalanced Beauty: Soft asymmetrical layers of organza flows from the fitted bodice into a feathered skirt. The structured bodice features ruching accents and a scoop neckline.  {Allure}

Raise the Roof: Tulle adorns the organza gown and shows off the raised lace appliques on the bodice. The bodice of the dress dips into a sheath silhouette of airy organza. {Anjolique}

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Oysters & Pearls: Delicious and feathery chiffon ruffles cover the bodice and delicate vintage pearl are nestled in the chiffon. The ethereal and free-flowing chiffon skirt contrasts with the  somewhat structured bodice. {Elizabeth Dye; $900+ dependent on length}

Persuasion: The empire silhouette is paired with a structured lace embellished sweetheart neckline.  Tiers of English tulle float over Silk shantung adds a bit of flounce to the hem.  {Elizabeth Dye; $950}

Feathers & Lace:  A slight sweetheart neckline connects with thin straps. Full length alencon lace sweeps over the body with a sweep train trailing behind. {Elizabeth Dye}

{Photos by Lisa Warninger Photography}

For more pictures that are obviously WAY better than my P&S digital camera. Head over to the fashion show’s photo gallery to see all the dresses featured.

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Hand Stamp: Swirls of embroidery line the hem and down the back of the dress. Lightly layered tulle covers the bodice and meets a ribboned belt and floral brooch. {Jim Hjelm}

Sheer Beauty: Tulle straps float across the sweetheart neckline creating a shirred texture. A ribbon belt is accented with a flower with pearl touches. An unusual detail, a Watteau train attaches to the mid-back, creating a higher tulle train. {Christos}

Top Notch: Barely-there floral embroidery delicately graces the skirt. Tulle flows from the natural waistline into an a-line skirt. Straight neckline with an inventive square notch adds a distinguishing feature.  {Angel Sanchez}

By Any Other Name: The bodice adds delicate detail with the layered tulle. Coils of embroidered tulle rose cloak the the full skirt. {Lela Rose; $3000+}

Halt!: Thick halter straps create a deep v-neckline and a show-stopping open back. A ruched natural waistline minimizes the waist and accentuates a full skirt. {Amsale}

Side Kick: Decadent silk hugs the body and drips into a modified mermaid skirt. An open seam kick in the front shows off a pleated underskirt. {Junko Yoshioka; $3000+}

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Rock Band: The modest ruching on the bodice instantly slims the waist. A striking band of beads lines the dropped waist. Covered buttons and a sweep train add oomph to the back of the dress.  (Allure; $500-1000)

Looking Glass:  The two tone shantung organza produces a shimmery effect. A shantung flower accessorizes the waist. Soft and romantic asymmetrical pick-ups are haphazardly placed on the full skirt.  (Agape Forever; $500-1000)

Beaded Beauty: Luxurious satin silk paired with delicate beading make this a classy option. More beading also dots the hemline. (JCH by James Clifford; $1000-1500)

Crinkle Cut: Wispy crinkle cut organza creates a light and airy feel to this a-line strapless gown. Flower details the hip and pick-ups add dimension and volume to the skirt. (Demetrios; $1000=1500)

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A modified A-line wedding dress with bias cut bands, a strapless bodice and bows down the back, Joan is a classic Vera Wang. Over nearly twenty years in wedding fashion, my vision has naturally evolved. Yet even as I push the boundaries, I keep these classic design elements and signature fabrics in sight.

Joan is a tribute to Hollywood fashion of the 1930’s through the 1950’s, a period noteworthy for the siren dresses and slinky charmeuse slips of its starlets. Women like Jean Harlow, Rita Hayworth and Marilyn Monroe epitomized an important transition in the uniquely American woman. I am inspired by the tension between femininity and independence that these women embodied.

Joan is classic in form yet seductive in personality. On a wedding dress, the combination of silk organdy and duchess satin fabrics creates a polished sheen that is ultra-sophisticated. Satin adds glamour to any look.

Come back for more Wedding Dress Wednesday to come…

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Time(less) Square: This sweeping number combines a fitted ruched bodice with a free flowing skirt. Delicate beading highlights the straps and neckline. (Manuel Mota; $1500-3000)

Be There or Be: Soft peplum-like drapes adorn the side of the dress. The empire bodice and square neckline is supported by a criss-crossed embroidered belt and straps. (Eugenia; $1500-3000)

Square Meal: Decadent beading embellish this satin ballgown. Architectural details like the cut out sleeves, makes this a beautiful and eye catching. The billowy skirt shows off an embroidered design that mimics the adorned bodice and waistline. (Priscilla of Boston; $9000)

Straight Edge:  Mock cap sleeves draw your eye to the collar bone and neck, showing off the bride’s décolletage. Lace appliqués sprinkle the skirt and blanket the hemline of this sheath silhouette. (Eugenia; $3000+).

Fair and Square: Asymmetrical layering adds interest to the fitted tank bodice. At first glance, this seemingly simple taffeta gown slowly shows off its gorgeous details. The beaded straps, a glittering brooch and covered butons all enhance the dress. (Allure; $700)

Square One: The dropped waist paired with the thin straps help accenuate the torso. Fabric flowers and beadings dot the skirt. Pick-ups in the a-line skirt show off the tulle underlayer. (Demetrios; $1000-1500)

What are you thoughts on the square neckline? Yay or Nay?

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Soft and flowy fabrics that move with the wind are key characteristics in Angelia’s collection. Light and airy chiffons and french lace recreate nature’s best on the body. While heavier silks like duchess satin helps frame the body with sumptuous fabric. Subtle earthy colors such as ivories, creams and pinks are prominently found. Details are abound! Scattered beads, pearls and stones hems show off Angelia’s artistic steer towards the sparkly stars in the heavens.

Brooches and bows literally tie each of the designs together. Dainty peplums and ruching around the waist detail add texture and drama to the skirts. While the bodice and neckline showcase her exquisite beading and detail.

Her prices range from $850-3500.

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Soft draping across a structured bodice is a challenging formula in design. At Vera Wang, we have sought to master this technique and made it a signature of my wedding dresses.

The ethereal beauty of a fairytale princess inspired this collection. I wanted to capture the concept of weightlessness through light, frothy skirts. By removing the crinolines (stiff petticoats under the skirt), the wedding dresses gain more movement. The result is a nymph-like sensuality that is both romantic and modern.

Two important elements of my design philosophy: weightlessness and draping.

With Amelia, I chose to leave the seam allowance at the back of the draped bodice free, consciously adding more detail to the back. My eye is always searching for subtle ways to draw attention there…

I never add ornamentation just for the sake of it. Like jewelry, the crystal corsage at the hip of the Amelia wedding dress can stand on its own. As it is placed here, the crystals add an organic touch of magic to the dress. As a philosophy, ornamentation on a wedding dress should reflect the nature of the celebration as well as the shape of the dress. When added directly to the wedding dress (as shown here), ornamentation accentuates.

Next week, I will feature another dress by Vera, in addition to our regularly scheduled WDW post about a local designer. Yay local!

(All content is straight from Vera’s mouth)

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1) Sequin and Destroy: Elaborate crystal beading, sequins and embroidered lace adorn the entire bodice of the dress. A natural waist and full silk skirt add simpleness to this exquisite dress. (Piccione)

2) Slim Jim: This svelte silhouette has a iridescent tulle overlay. The v-neck creates instant sensuality to the a-line gown with spaghetti straps. (Mia Solano)

3) Pick Me Up Princess: Ornate beading details the top of the bodice. The ballgown skirt features asymmetrical pickups draw the luxurious satin in romantic gathers.  (Sottero & Midgley)

4) Dominating Dame: This assertive silk number has a ruched waistline and a-line skirt. The wide straps create a v-neckline and covers up any sinful skin slackage. A swanky satin bow adds some back appeal to this lovely gown. (Oleg Cassini)

5) Pleasing Pleats: A pleated bust and pleated peek-a-boo hem makes this gown full of panache. A jeweled deep v-back compliments a toned back. (Saison Blanche Boutique)

6) Drop Everything: A ruched dropped waist conforms to the body’s curves. The skirt flares at the thigh and flows to a chapel train in the back. A thick satin ribbon embellishes the waist. (Wtoo)

7) Optical Illusion: The trumpet skirt has gussets to add flounce and volumn to the skirt without making it look like a ballroom shape. The tulle overlay on the bodice reaches around the neck in a halter. (Galina)

Sweet Tiers: The modified sweetheart neckline is sweetly paired with a-line silhouette. The re-embroidered Alencon lace is sprinkled with glass beads and sequins. The tiers billow at the feet into a  semi-cathedral train. (Emerald Bridal)

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