What’s Hot in Bridal Gowns from The White Room: Short Wedding Dresses & Lovely Lace
Monday, July 12, 2010
There are few things in life worth driving great distances. Your perfect wedding gown is one of those things! You should really shop around until you fall in LOVE with "the" dress.
So, where is a girl to start? We say start with the right bridal stores (Nashville has some great ones) and with an understanding of what's in store, what's hot, what's inspiring - to give you an idea of what to expect.
Lovely pleats!
We reached out to Melanie, co-owner of The White Room, to get her insight into bridal gown trends. With two locations (one in Lebanon and one in Murfreesboro), The White Room is a full-service bridal and formalwear boutique, carrying wedding gowns designed by Pronovias, Marisa Bridal, Maggie Sottero and a slew of other beautiful selections. And with prices starting at $499 and up, they offer beautiful gowns for all wedding budgets.
(Note - All of the designers featured today are carried at TWR.)
Here's a walk-thru of what's hot in wedding dresses...
Fabric gowns
Brides have been purchasing simpler gowns with designs more in the fabric than beading. For example, softer fabric gowns that either have draping or ruching or even a flower or three-dimensional accent that’s made out of the same fabric have been popular.
Another one-shoulder gown - love the shape and how fluttery the strap is. (Allure Bridal)
Lace
Lace is always popular and a classic. Lace is very timeless and it's something that could be passed down from the bride's grandmother or something they can pass down to their children and others.
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Love love love how the collar so softly drapes itself around the nape of her neck without overwhelming (Allure Bridal)
Very pretty how the lace starts to trickle down to the hem. (Pronovias White One)
Tea length/shorter length dress
Shorter dresses are not necessarily a trend more a vintage style for a specific bride. We’ve had maybe four or five in the past year and it’s been really cool and it’s just as elegant as a full length gown.
Fun and flirty - perfect to change into when the dancing starts! (Pronovias Collection)
Straps
Strapless is still our number one seller but girls have liked non-strapless styles. Gowns with straps used to look really matronly but lately gowns with straps are flattering and are designed well. Good for girls who want to cover up in the church.
Embellished straps that don't overwhelm (Blue by Enzoani)
Not your mother's gown! (Stephen Yearick Bridal)
Melanie also had some great advice regarding picking gowns and sticking to conventions. "People aren’t going by “rules” anymore and anything goes really. To us it’s important for the bride to feel like a million bucks with no regrets and if they love a ball gown or a mermaid and they feel more beautiful in the mermaid they should go for it. We’ve had brides get married on the beach in full-on tulle gowns – that’s what they fell in love with. You can make any style fit any setting."
That's such a great outlook on picking a gown! Big thanks to Melanie for sharing her knowledge. These are just a few of the wedding gown lines the boutique carries so definitely visit The White Room online to see more from their vast collection of designers and their gowns.
About the Author:
Tabitha
Blogging is something I’ve enjoyed doing for years. My interests lie mostly in lifestyle related topics like fashion, style, design, food and weddings. When I heard Ashley was looking to bring on new members to the ABG team, I jumped at the opportunity - I can’t think of a better way to stay involved in weddings than to write about them and to stay in touch with the trends and new ideas. Lucky for me, Ashley likes my blog and trusts my experience to bring me on and so far, it’s been a blast.
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Posted on July 12, 2010 |
Filed under: Attire - Bridal Gowns, Wedding Dresses & Accessories
