Swoon-Worthy Spring Bridal Finds

The 2012 indie design series for swoonworthy spring fashion continues this Friday with a look at some ongoing trends I think brides are absolutely loving.

Have you noticed designers are finally redefining the great, big princess dress? The newer version is a spun chiffon confection that says Boho more than playing princess for a day. This dress, by Pantora by Andrea, is a perfect example of what is happening for women who still want to go for ultra romantic but want to keep it light and airy...

More on light and airy.... Add tulle and organza into the mix and you have skirts perfect for the whole day, dancing, spinning, twirling. This one by Edelweiss Bride says simple and just the right amount of POW! all at once to keep it elegant.

Gowns of Color  Once upon a time wearing white became society's code for virginity and first time brides. Fast forward to the 1960's and things began to go radical. Since then brides have been breaking tradition on all fronts of wedding fashion; these days any colored gown goes for a wedding dress as long as the bride is happy wearing it. Most designers have introduced color into their collections from the palest pastels to deep jewel tones. I adore pink and red, and the three-tiered chiffon number (top left in the photo below) is a permanent fixture in my collection for spring...

The Little White Dress is now an important staple of the bridal wardrobe. All those festivities!  The bridal shower, bachleorette party, rehearsal dinner, reception change. Did I forget one? Designers have gotten wise too. Notice most are developing capsule collections of these versatile little frocks to take you through all your nup events in kicky style. BTW, you can absolutely wear a LWD as your actual wedding dress if you're having a less formal affair. The LWD above is from an indie by that very name who carries just that:The Little White Dress...

Mixing it up with vintage Eras. By all means if you love the 1920's and 60's all at once why not wear those stilettos with a cloche hat? I think this is why we've embraced indie designers. They know how to break rules. Another example of pairing looks of different eras is mixing then with now. Below, Rowanjoy  brings the 1930's into the 21st Century...

Has the fascinator replaced the veil? Not totally but this hybrid between cocktail hat and head piece sure seems the fave of lots of tuned-in brides. They're great for petites who want to add height, fashionistas who want a more modern look yet they really say vintage.

Which trend do you adore? Are you a non-white wedding dress bride, a vintage-inspired bride, a fascinator bride...or all of the above?

Ruche Has Arrived

Ruche's premier bridal collection was just unveiled, and it's out of this world gorgeous! Fusing vintagewith modern in a beautiful way, the dresses (both for you and your 'maids) and accessories will make you do a double take! From dainty bridal gloves and dramatic feather fascinators, to mint green bridesmaid frocks and antique-feeling wedding capes, prepare to be smitten...

Soft, romantic, and oh so white aisle worthy, we're over the moon for Ruche's bridal creations! And didn't Stephanie Williams of This Modern Romance capture all the lovely in the most spectacular way?!

Celebrity Wedding Hairstyles

Kate Moss chose a simple hairstyle which combined touches of vintage and romance for her country wedding to Jamie Hince. Hairstylist Sam McKnight styled her blonde locks in tousled waves, and a stunning Juliet cap-style veil made of woven lace and sequins completed the look.  

Kate Middleton had hairstylists James Pryce and Richard Ward create a classic half-up style to complement her diamond Cartier tiara. Strands of hair were pulled back from each side of her face and tucked into a bun, dubbed the demi-chignon. The rest of her tresses were worn down in long cascading curls. 

For her Dallas wedding to Tony Romo, Candice Crawford wore her hair in a romantic and sleek updo. Her side swept bangs created a side part and her blonde locks were curled and then weaved together and pinned in a perfect bun. A jeweled hair pin completed the look. 

Kendra Wilkinson wore her hair in soft romantic curls on her wedding day to Hank Baskett. One strand of hair was then twisted from each side of the face and pinned in the back underneath her veil. 

Hilary Duff wore her hair in a high tousled voluminous bun at her Montecito wedding to Mike Comrie. The chic look is elegant and sophisticated.  

Sophia Bush wore her hair pulled back in a loose up-swept chignon. Her hair was gathered at the nape of her neck and pinned back with a few loose strands in the front. See more photos of Sophia Bush and Chad Michael Murray's wedding. 

Jessica Simpson went for a soft look at her wedding to Nick Lachey, wearing her hair down and wavy, with a few delicate strands pulled away from her face and clipped back with antique Van Cleef brooches. Styling courtesy of Ken Paves. 

"Bachelor" star Molly Malaney fought heavy rain on her wedding day to Jason Mesnick, but had the help of hair stylist Ken Paves to keep her messy bun in place. After pinning her hair up at the crown of her head, pieces were pulled out from the bun to give it a disheveled look. Next, strands of hair were pulled down from each side of the face and a diamond clip added the finishing touch.  

On her wedding day, Jenna Bush wore her hair in loose waves, with strands on each side of the face pulled back and twisted starting at the part. Her hair was bobby pinned in the back, with white flowers nestled into the twists. See more photos of Jenna Bush and Henry Hager's wedding. 

Davy Mewkirk styled Rebecca Romijn's hair for her and Jerry O'Connell's wedding. He set big pin curls to create romantic waves and then fastened sections of the hair at the nape of Romijn's neck. The final touch was two white roses pinned to the back with bobby pins. See more photos of Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell's wedding. 

At her wedding to Oliver Hudson, Erin Bartlett went for a bohemian look. After her hair was curled in loose waves, parted down the middle and held in place with a silver, hippie-style headband. See more photos of Oliver Hudson and Erin Bartlett's wedding. 

Actress Marisa Coughlan wore her hair curled in loose waves with half pulled up away from her face. Diamond clips were secured across the top of her head along with a veil. Marisa married Stephen Wallach on August 17, 2009. 

 Beverley Mitchell wore her hair in big curls for her Italy wedding. Her hair was parted down the side with strands from one side pulled away from her face and pinned back at the ear with a large diamond clip.

 At her wedding to Andrew Firestone, Ivana Bozilovic wore her hair off her shoulders and in a deep side part. After her hair was pulled into an off-center bun and pinned in the back, a few strands were left loose in the front to add a little extra shape. See more photos of Ivana Bozilovic and Andrew Firestone's wedding.

Jamie Hince and Kate Moss Wedding

Southrop, England

July 1, 2011

Kate Moss and Jamie Hince were married at St. Peter’s Parish Church in Southrop, England on July 1, 2011.

Guests at the “Great Gatsby” style wedding included Paul McCartney, Naomi Campbell, Jude Law and Marc Jacobs.

The bride arrived at the church with her father and daughter in a silver vintage Rolls Royce. She wore a 30′s-inspired John Galliano wedding dress with sheer panels and beading along with a Juliet cap-style veil made of woven lace and sequins. Her wedding shoes were blue soled Manolo Blahniks.

The groom wore a blue suit by Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent.

Bridesmaids, including Moss’ daughter, Lila, wore dresses by Bonpoint. Paige Boys wore Bill Bull.

The pathway to the church door was lined with delphiniums, daisies, scabious, and sweet-scented stock.

The ceremony, officiated by Reverend Harry MacInnes, included the reading of a love letter by Jake Chapman and the Gloucester Cathedral choir singing “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.”

A reception followed at Moss’ country home where Edwardian marquees were erected in the field along with a circus tent and teepees for children to sleep in.

The draped dining pavilion had Victorian chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and Chesterfield sofas flanking the dance floor.

Guests were seated at long tables with bentwood chairs for the meal catered by London’s Dorchester Hotel and the Ritz Carlton Paris.

The flowers, by Scarlet & Violet, included simple arrangements of English garden roses in different types of vases and lavender and cream colored roses mixed with wildflowers.

For their first dance to Bryan Ferry’s “If There is Something,” the bride changed into a Stella McCartney smoky-gray georgette evening gown spangled with steel beads. Later in the evening, she wore a third dress, a backless golden-spangled minidress by Stella McCartney, with Louboutin glitter heels.

The six-tiered traditional white wedding cake, by London baker Peggy Porschen, was surrounded by yellow roses at the base. Each tier was made of a different flavor and crusted with droplets of icing-sugar lily-of-the-valley blossoms.

DJs including Annie Nightingale, Nick Grimshaw, and Queens of Noise spun tunes and live performances were given by Snoop Dogg, Iggy Pop, Bryan Ferry and Beth Ditto.

Following the vows, the couple jetted to Monaco for their honeymoon and sailed off on a yacht owned by Top Shop CEO Philip Green.

Jessica Lynn for Emerald Bridal

Albany 

Sure to be a volume seller, this new taffeta dress has a round neckline and gathered tea-length skirt. The sleeveless bodice is trimmed with a gathered sash and an accent of handmade flowers at the center front. Covered buttons trim the back of the sash. Campbell is a great two-color dress and will work in any wedding situation.

Amy 

An angelic design for your special young lady! Amy features a matte satin sleeveless bodice with beaded lace flowers sprinkled around the gently rounded neckline. Multiple tiers of tulle, bias cut and then gathered for a very full effect, have a satin cord edging. More beaded tiny flowers are sprinkled throughout the top two tiers of tulle. A matte satin bow and tails, embellished with the same beaded lace, trim the back. Amy is absolutely divine!

Belinda 

Want a great dress for girls sizes 8 to 12? Belinda is your perfect style for the pre-teen set, an organza over satin sundress design with tiny straps and a bias cut tea length skirt. Matte satin bands trip the bodice top and waist. A hand-made flower with cording is made of the same color organza and matte satin and trims the left front waist. So many different color combinations are possible in this dress!

Belle 

Belle is a ballerina style confection of flowers and tulle! The off-the-shoulder matte satin bodice with tiny straps is accented with a band adorned with delicate flower clusters. The dropped V-waist tea length skirt features multiple tiers of tulle. A cluster of the flowers centers the matte satin double-loop bow with tails at the back of this precious gown. The flowers can be the same color as the dress or in coordinating colors. Feel fabulous in this gorgeous gown!

Carli 

Carli is one of the prettiest dresses ever! Fashioned of taffeta, the bodice is adorned with beaded lace and features a taffeta accented torso. The floor length gown has a front pick-up draping accented with flowers and an organza ruffled inset. The back has taffeta buttons down the train. This is one of our designer's all time favorite gowns!

Cheryl 

Cheryl is a darling organza dress that is a basic for every little girl's wardrobe. Popular as a flower girl dress in white or ivory, this style also looks wonderful when made in coordinating colors. The dress features a sleeveless bodice and full, gathered tea length skirt. A separate sash ties in the back. Appropriate for all occasions, informal to formal!

Coco 

Coco is so precious! Made of our silk look New Taffeta fabric, this adorable dress features a gathered apron front with deep ruffle extending into a small train. Handmade camellia flowers accent the front of the dress and delicate beading adorns the top of the bodice. The flowers can be made in the same color as the dress or in coordinating colors. A grand dress for every age!

Gina 

Darling, adorable and precious all describe our style Gina! This sleeveless organza dress with a round neckline and full tea length skirt can be made in a multitude of colors. The sash is accented with a cluster of organza and matte satin hand-made flowers and ties in the back. Gina is one of our most versatile styles - perfect in every size and every color combination!

Holly 

A sweet confection of tulle and satin! Holly has a matte satin bodice and double loop bow and tails. The multi-tiered tea length tulle skirt is bias cut and gathered for ultimate fullness. A flower of organza and matte satin, coordinated in color, accents the left front waist area. For weddings, most Holly dresses are cut in white or ivory tulle with the matte satin and lining in the accent color of the bridesmaids' gowns. Holly makes every young lady feel like a ballerina!

Jamie 

This is an organza dress with a full circular skirt. The front is accented at the waist with a coordinating flower. A basic style for all ages.

Jan 

What a lovely dress! Jan is an organza dress with matte satin gathered sash and single-loop bow and tails. The bodice is piped and joins a very full gathered skirt that is trimmed with two organza bands. The Jan can be cut in one color, but it is most popular as a two-color combination. The wide variety of colors makes it so easy to coordinate with any wedding or occasion. Jan is darling in any size!

Jean 

Jean is a gorgeous, gorgeous dress! The new taffeta fabric has a real silk look and feel. The bodice features a square neck front and back. The sash, trimmed with flowers at the left front, ties in the back and can be the same color as the dress or a coordinating color. A very full, gathered tea length skirt can be petticoated if you want a fuller look. Elegant in every color combination. Everyone loves the Jean dress!

Johnni Anne 

Your darling will be the Belle of the Ball in this fantastic dress of new taffeta. The JohnniAnne bodice, accented with a cluster of flowers, features a lace-up back. A band of flowers trim the back waist where the detachable waterfall train attaches to the dress. The flowers can be the same color or your choice of accent colors. This dress will make all of your little girl's dreams come true!

Julia 

Fashioned of exquisite re-embroidered Alencon lace, beaded in tiny pearls and crystals! Julia is a fabulously elegant young lady's dress. The sleeveless bodice has a round neck and organza sash that is gently gathered and sewn around the waist before being tied into a bow. The floor length skirt is edged with beaded, scalloped lace. Just divine!

Kendall 

Kendall brings couture to young ladies everywhere! This taffeta ball gown features a gently gathered crossover bodice accented by a beaded band and narrow straps. Clusters of flowers in coordinating colors accent the front waist and embellish the entire edging of the richly rouched train. Your angel will truly feel like a princess in this grand gown!

Michelle 

So adorable is your little cherub in our Michelle dress! This style features our silk-look new taffeta fabric in a sleeveless top with gathered tea-length skirt. Michelle can be made in any one color or combination of colors on our New Taffeta Color Chart. Secondary colors would be sewn in the piping on the sash and front bow and in the buttons down the back. A great style for all ages!

Noelle 

Noelle is the perfect little girl's dress! Piping accents the sleeveless bodice of this organza over satin tea length style. A beautifully tailored flower of the same fabrics trims the waist front of the pleated matte satin cummerbund and accents the double-loop bow and tails. Very popular in white or ivory with an accent color for the cummerbund, bow and tails, Noelle is very dramatic when done in color combinations like the mocha/chocolate pictured. Pretty as a picture!

Rebecca 

Your flower girl can coordinate perfectly with your wedding in our Rebecca dress! Made of organza and matte satin, this style can be cut in all one color or with a coordinating color for the sash, bow and tails. Choose any of the popular colors on our Matte Satin and Organza Color Chart. Ivory or mocha and chocolate, orangine and rust, sand and gold - the possibilities are endless!

Rosebud 

Talk about precious! Rosebud has a matte satin sleeveless bodice and a multi-tiered full bias cut tulle skirt. A band of flowers trims the skirt front waist, while a cluster of the same flowers centers the double loop satin bow and tails in back. Rose petals fall gracefully on the top two tiers of the tea length tulle skirt. Rosewind is cut most often as a flower girl dress with the tulle being either white or ivory, depending upon the bride's dress, and the matte satin and skirt lining being cut in the accent color or the color of the bridesmaids' dresses. Absolutely angelic!

Rosewind 

Rosewind defines the Jessica Lynn line! It is everything you want a little girl's dress to be. Made of our silk-look new taffeta fabric, this style can be made in any solid color or combination of colors on our New Taffeta Color Chart. The clusters of flowers trimming the pleated cumberbund and dramatic side drapes, as well as the center of the double loop bow and tails, can be a coordinating or accent color. Your little girl is pretty as a princess in Rosewind!

Tamara 

The designer's favorite! Tamara is the perfect dress-up style for every occasion! Small dimensional flowers and beading are sprinkled allover the dress and form a graceful pattern on the hemline of the full gathered skirt. The sleeveless dress features a gently rounded neck. A soft sash of organza, gathered and stitched to the bodice, ties in back to form a graceful bow and long tails. Couldn't be sweeter!

Taylor 

For that special touch, a generous sprinkling of tiny pearls and crystals accents the front and back neckline of this organza sleeveless dress. The full, gathered tea-length skirt features an organza sash that ties in the back and is trimmed with organza and matte satin flowers. Taylor can be ordered in all one color or an accent color can be featured in the sash and flowers. Such a perfect dress for any special occasion!