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Favorites from Jenny Lee: Fall 2009

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Jenny Lee creates pretty, feminine gowns, all emphasizing your silhouette. And each gown is hand-made by one person from start to finish, which is pretty incredible. This fall line incorporates floral accents, using organic fabrics and hand-sewn embellishments. All of these gowns have a nice clean look. These gowns are definitely for those of you who want simple elegance without much fuss. Here are my favorites:

Favorites from Monique Lhuillier: Fall 2009

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

OK, this isn’t a selection of just my favorites—it’s actually the entire collection from Monique. I really couldn’t cut any gowns out. But if I HAD to choose my absolute favorite, it’s the one at left. It’s modern yet traditional. Check out the rest of the gowns…you’ll find classic Monique designs, along with a few new looks. These dresses are great….

My Favorites from Reem Acra: Fall 2009

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

You can always count on Reem Acra for a little drama, and their Fall 2009 bridal collection is no exception—love the wigs and headpieces! You’ll definitely have all eyes on you in a few of these gowns, and many are perfect for the Red Carpet Bride. I LOVE the blush-colored gown at left with the blue-jeweled neckline. Very regal…Here’s more of the new line, available in stores this spring. Start dreaming….

My Favorites From Melissa Sweet: Fall 2009

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Melissa Sweet is a division of Priscilla of Boston that offers fresh, more whimsical designs that tend to be more fashion-forward, though I still find these gowns to be really beautiful and traditional. The one pictured at left has a simply amazing pleated skirt that seemed to float down the runway. It would be perfect for your entrance down the aisle. Here are some other great choices from the Fall 2009 collection.

Reverie by Melissa Sweet is yet another line offered by Priscilla of Boston, which offers great design and fabrics at truly reasonable prices. And boy were the short dresses the hit of the night! These are perfect for your casual wedding or for the bride with a little bit of spunk wanting to change it up a bit. And don’t you just love the fuchsia shoes? Here are my favorites:

Fall/Winter 2008

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