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your dreams · on the runway 1 reem acra 2 monique LhuiLLier To Each Her Own modern gowns showcase the bride’s personaL styLe Classic Couture and hollywood glamour were the inspirations behind a season of show-stopping yet elegant bridal gowns. Acknowledging the modern bride’s desire for a dress that uniquely represents her, designers catered to a range of personal styles. For the timeless romantic, lace was a top choice, adding antique appeal as both an intricate accent and an allover fabric. Among a surfeit of feminine embellishment, ruffles, placed bows and rosettes, ethereal overlays of tulle and lace, and waist-defining sashes and beading stood out. For the glamorous bride, designers nodded 5 aLvina vaLenta 3 christos 4 LeLa rose 6 aLfred angeLo 7 amsaLe 1. ivory tulle V-neck gown with organza and crystal embroidered skirt ($10,500, reemacra.com). 2. organza matelassé strapless gown with ballgown skirt and embellished tulle bolero (dress $6,160, bolero $2,860; moniquelhuillier.com). 3. lace one-shoulder ballgown with tiered skirt and crystal beading at waist ($6,900, christosbridal.com). 4. satin faced silk taffeta embroidered tulle gown with full skirt ($5,995, lelarose. com). 5. silk organza fit-andflare gown with cascading skirt ($3,730, jlmcouture. com). 6. satin fit-and-flare gown with re-embroidered lace hem and cape ($1,499, alfredangelo.com). 7. silk wool ballgown with bateau neckline and tulle skirt ($4,400, amsale.com). photographs courtesy of bridal gown designers w e d d i n g s b y t h e r i t z - c a r lt o n 33 http://www.reemacra.com http://www.moniquelhuillier.com http://www.christosbridal.com http://www.lelarose.com http://www.lelarose.com http://www.jlmcouture.com http://www.jlmcouture.com http://www.alfredangelo.com http://www.amsale.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Ritz-Carlton Weddings - January 2012

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - January 2012
Contents
Inspiration
Jewelry
Beauty
On the Runway
Going to Great Lengths
Let Them Eat ... Cake?
The Beautiful Table
Isle Do
Beach Chic
Princess Brides

Ritz-Carlton Weddings - January 2012