With spring arriving in just a week, wedding dresses for the Spring 2012 season emulate those from decades gone by but with a slightly modern flair. Designer wedding gowns are popular this year, with Vera Wang, Carolina Herrera, and Junko Yoshioka at the forefront. There is plenty of chiffon, floral lace, and crystals ahead, for ladies who love the detail factor in bridal dresses. Look for a touch of extra decoration at the waistlines in the form of flowers made of bridal fabric. Here are the top five bridal gowns for the Spring 2012 season:
This gorgeous strapless beaded dress designed by Sue Wong has its primary decoration in the bodice, while the skirt flows around the ankles. Light and airy, this is the type of dress that moves well on the dance floor during the reception. At $488.00 from Bloomingdale’s, this is one bridal dress that falls within the budget.
With a designer name like Theia, this next dress evokes a time when the ancient Greek gods and goddesses ruled the world. Yet the most striking thing about this wedding gown is that it is also very modern. Made of silk chiffon with a rushed bodice, it is the waistline that really stands out here. The crystals that make up the waistband really sparkle above the full skirt. For $1,995.00 from Nordstrom, this is something that can kept stored for years until the daughter gets married and wants to wear it, too.
Vera Wang is probably the best known fashion designer who has a special line of wedding dresses. Maybe it is the ethereal quality of this season’s gowns that have engaged women clamoring for them everywhere. The wedding dress named Helena has a generous amount of lacy tulle and organza draped beautifully into perfect folds in the skirt. The bodice is strapless and crystals sparkle throughout the entire dress. What’s impressive about the top line of the bodice is that it has a floral pattern extending beyond it. This gives the impression the bride is wearing flowers right below her collarbone. Available at Vera Wang boutiques in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston. Price upon request.
Simplicity is the key word to Junko Yoshioka’s wedding gowns in her Spring 2012 collection. The Mulberry dress has extensive detailing in the fabric itself, with a crepe flower at the waistline, just on the left hand side. Crystals decorate the flower on this strapless wedding dress. The “Goldilocks” train is neither too short nor too long; it is just right. Available at Mark Ingram Atelier in New York City, and Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills, California. Price available upon request.
Carolina Herrera can transform a woman in any of her fashions, but when it comes to her bridal collection this spring, these dresses are a dream come true. The Elaina wedding gown is made of Chantilly lace in off-white, with a silk mikado overlay. This dress sounds exotic yet its full skirt and strapless bodice make it very appealing to the bride-to-be who wants something classic but not fussy. Available through the Carolina Herrera boutique in New York City. Price available upon request.
