Top 15 Wedding Gowns from 2012

Number 15- Elie Saab:

 

 

Number 14- San Patrick:

 

Number 13- Elie Saab:

 

Number 12- Modeca:

 

Number 11- Mira Zwillinger:

 

Number 10- Demetrios:

 

Number 9- Vera Wang:

 

Number 8- Yaki Ravid:

 

Number 7- Manuel Mota:

 

Number 6- Karen Willis Holmes:

 

Number 5- Alvina Valenta:

 

Number 4- Temperley London:

 

Number 3- Rosa Clara:

 

Number 2- Monique Lhuillier:

 

Number 1- Inbal Dror:

 



Elaborate Wedding Dress Backs

Wedding dresses with elaborate backs are simply stunning. I would not necessarily say it is a new trend because it has been around for years making most of these gowns timeless pieces with beautiful lace cutouts. During the ceremony your back is to your guests the entire time so why not give them something beautiful to look at. You will also get very pretty photographs from all angles on your perfect day.

Source: Pronovias

 

Source: Vuluz Reyez

 

Source: Inbal Dror

 

Source: Claire Pettibone

Source: Claire Pettibone

Source: Claire Pettibone

Source: Rosa Clara

 Source: Rosa Clara

 

Wedding Dress Trends 2013

Yes it is that time of the year again- that exciting time of the year where the new bridal ranges are being showcased. The 2012 collections were toying with the idea of making tulle centre stage and this year the designers have taken it to another level with tulle everywhere- big tulle skirts and tulle overlays with many layers of ruffles. Chiffon is a very popular fabric but bear in mind this is not an easy fabric to wear as it can be very clingy and shows off everything. The vintage trend is still prominent for 2013 making way for lace gowns but beading and bling seem to be slowly over shadowing it. Separate tops and skirts were seen in many collections allowing the skirts to be fuller while the corsets stay structured. Other popular silhouettes include the more traditional A-Line, Ballgown and Drop Waist. Movement and Texture are everywhere for 2013! The ever popular sweet heart neckline is making way for straight across necklines, straps, halternecks and back embellishments. White is also no longer a must have with more and more designers showcasing coloured gowns.

 Monique Lhuillier

Monique Lhuillier

 

Vera Wang

 

Intuzuri

Marchesa

Marchesa

Demetrios

 

Two Rosa Clara

 

Demetrios

 

Rosa Clara

 

Luna Novias

Luna Novias

 

Pronovias

 

 

 

Long Sleeved Wedding Gowns

This is one of the hottest wedding dress trends for 2012- probably inspired by Kate Middleton's Sarah Burton Gown from last year. I especially love the lace or the sheer fabric sleeves! Would you wear long sleeves on your special day?

Ana Torres

Mira Zwillinger

Marchesa

Rosa Clara

Temperley London- which is probably one of my favourite dresses of the year!

Monique Lhuillier

Justin Alexander

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Tea Length Wedding Gowns

Although tea length wedding dresses have not been the most popular, this year we are seeing more and more of them gracing the runway. This comes as no surprise considering how strong the 50s trends are at the moment. These dresses are perfect for a summer/spring wedding or a beach/outdoors wedding and they are a bit cheaper than a floor length gown. Would you wear this style on your special day? These are my favourite tea length gowns-

Jenny Packham

Maggie Sottero

Marchesa

Rosa Clara

Rosa Clara

Justin Alexander

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