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Couture Bridal Designer Lazaro’s 2012 Spring Bridal Collection: Glamorous Vintage

Wow! Luxury wedding gown designers are creating more and more luscious, romantic, glorious wedding gowns. These photos from couture bridal gown designer Lazaro’s 2012 Spring Collection are jaw-dropping awesomeness. (We’re gushing!)

About this collection:

Lazaro blends ultra-glamorous vintage details, stunning floral embellishments and signature hand-beading and embroidery in his latest collection. Lazaro’s hallmark craftsmanship, combined with sumptuous fabrics and perfectly cut silhouettes, give every gown an haute couture feel.

In traditional Lazaro style, his latest collection channels old-fashion glamour with vintage-inspired beading, romantic cap sleeves, scalloped sweetheart necklines, lovely tiered pleated tulle trains and lace appliqués. Lazaro introduces sparkle net charmeuse this season, combining it with embroidered Chantilly lace and hand-crafted, ornate beading.

This season, Lazaro has returned to incorporating color into the bridal collection. “I was very inspired to bring color back into bridal this year,” Lazaro says. “I included soft shades of Sherbert, Blush and Antique in fabrics like silk satin, silk organza and tulle.” Lazaro’s use of color adds some dramatic flair to masterpieces such as his floral hand-embroidered organza over tulle gown, complete with a tulle train with cascading petals. “This is my favorite gown because the vibrant colored embroidery really makes a statement,” Lazaro says.

Sources: Belle the Magazine and jlmcouture.com

Monique Lhuillier – Timeless and Romantic Bridal Gowns

No introduction is needed for the greatness of designer Monique Lhuillier. Every where you go for anything bridal, they are either talking about or wearing her gorgeous couture wedding gowns. Here are a few more of her beautiful bridal creations for you to enjoy! Just stunning.

Vera Wang – The White Collection 2012

Breaking the pace a bit and (giving ourselves a break) to show you several of Vera Wang’s gowns from her 2012 White Collection. We’re really loving the simplicity of the gowns.

Mark Ingram Atelier Bridal Events – November

November 7-12
Peter Langner Trunk Show & personal appearance

November 17-19
Elizabeth Filmore Trunk Show

For an appointment, please call 212.319.6778

Bridal Week in New York – Elizabeth Fillmore 2012 Collection

Elizabeth Fillmore is one of our favorite bridal gown designers. We love the exquisite touches to her creations and the addition of the head piece in her 2012 Collection makes an elegant statement.

Upcoming trunk shows in our cities:

November 4-5 – Neiman Marcus, Dallas
November 17-19 – Bergdorf Goodman, NYC
November 24-27 – Warren Barron, Dallas

Bridal Gowns top to bottom: Thalia, Orchide, Kara

“IRIS” Fascinator — Black Lily, Small Ivory Flowers, Black Leaves & Tulle Inserts

“FLEUR” Blusher – Blusher with Scattered All-Over Baby Petals

“ELENA” Lace Choker / Belt — Floral Lace Appliqué’s w/Pearl and Scattered PearlBeading and Organza Ties

“CAMILLA” Blusher — Circle Blusher with Ivory & Rose Hand-Painted Flowers

“BRIGITTE” Nose Gay — Black & Blush Lily and Leaves w/Blush Carnations, Ivory Ribbon and Nude Organza

Jenny Packham Spring/Summer 2012 Collection

What an amazing Spring/Summer collection from Jenny Packman that was inspired by the glamor of vintage styles from the 20s, 30s and 40s. Packham drew her creative inspiration from the lightness and ethereal beauty of nocturnal butterflies and their gauzy,intricate wings. White and opal colored beading and embellishments in addition to the more traditional rhinestone and crystals, give some of the gowns a soft, white-washed feel.

Packham’s Nuptial Headdress 2012 collection includes grand pieces thаt аrе ornate wіth vast sparkling crystals, pearlescent sequins, seed beads аnd black solid crystals. These gorgeous accessories can compliment an array of styles including romantic, retro, smart οr traditional.

Packham is a British fashion designer known primarily for her bridal gowns and ready-to-wear collections. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wore several Jenny Packham dresses during her tour of Canada and Los Angeles in July.

Special thanks to junebugweddings.com

Wedding Statement – Oscar de la Renta’s Bridal Gowns

Happy Friday to our wonderful followers. Here are some beautiful couture wedding gowns from Oscar de la Renta. Just enjoy the beauty!

Wedding Inspiration for the Dallas Bride

We were thrilled when our friends at Warren Barrón let us invade their Dallas bridal boutique to get creative with their beautiful gowns and accessories. As you can tell from the resulting inspiration boards, we do love the freedom of choice! The gowns showcased below include Oscar de la Renta, Vera Wang and Monique Lhuillier. Special thanks go to the ever amazing creativity of Dallas wedding planner Jordan Payne and Dallas wedding photographer Celina Gomez.

About Celina Gomez

Quirky, passionate and talented, Celina Gomez “loves everything” about wedding photography – the anticipation of the event, the dress, the details and the look on the grooms face when he sees his bride for the first time.

About Jordan Payne

Outgoing and zealous wedding & event planner Jordan Payne of Jordan Payne Events makes it her passion in life to design and implement Dallas/Fort Worth’s most elegant and modish events. Known for her attention to detail, Jordan brings to life the dreams and desires of each client as well as offering the latest approach in wedding and event design.

About Warren Barrón

Warren Barrón is so much more than a beautiful store with beautiful gowns. They pride themselves on offering undivided attention by scheduling private appointments for each bride. The time spent with them is spent ensuring every guest feels like they have been listened to and given the best possible service.

Spring 2012 Bridal Collections: Oscar de la Renta

We’re thrilled to showcase “Part 2″ of the bridal gowns from Oscar de la Renta’s 2012 Spring Collection. (The last set of gowns will be posted next Friday).

Dreamy, romantic, sophisticated, elegant – whatever your flavor, it’s represented in Oscar de la Renta’s 2012 spring collection.

Note: Those gowns that do not have descriptions are one of a kind and are only sold in the New York Oscar de la Renta store. For an Oscar de la Renta bridal gown you might also visit New York City’s Mark Ingram, one of our New York partners.

(left) WHITE CORDED CHANTILLY LACE SWEETHEART BODICE GOWN WITH IVORY SILK FAILLE CASCADING DRAPED SKIRT – 33N14

(right) WHITE SILK FAILLE DRAPED SWEETHEART BODICE GOWN WITH RUFFLE TRAIN AND PEEK-A-BOO SILK ORGANZA UNDERLAY – 33E62

(right) WHITE SILK FAILLE LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY EMBROIDERED STRAPLESS GOWN – 33E31

(left) WHITE TULLE SHIMMER SEQUIN EMBROIDERED STRAPLESS BODICE GOWN WITH TIERED TULLE SKIRT – 33N41

(right) WHITE CHANTILLY LACE AND DRAPED SILK CRINKLE CHIFFON GOWN – 33N25

(left) WHITE CORDED CHANTILLY LACE SWEETHEART BODICE GOWN WITH TULLE SKIRT AND CASCADING CORDED CHANTILLY LACE RUFFLE TRAIN – 33E21

(right) PINK DEGRADÉ SILK ORGANZA RUCHED SWEETHEART BODICE GOWN WITH PIPED ORGANZA CASCADING RUFFLE SKIRT – 33E22-NDD

(right) WHITE TULLE RUCHED SWEETHEART BODICE GOWN WITH SKIRT OF TAFFETA ROSE PETALS ON CASCADING TULLE – 33E34

(right) WHITE SILK ORGANZA DRAPED SWEETHEART BODICE GOWN WITH PIPED ORGANZA CASCADING RUFFLE SKIRT – 33E27

Spring 2012 Bridal Collections: Oscar de la Renta

We know our brides will love, love, love these couture bridal gowns from Oscar de la Renta’s 2012 Spring Collection. This is just a sample of the gorgeous photographs that they sent to us. (Look for two more posts in the next few weeks featuring the remaining collection).

Dreamy, romantic, sophisticated, elegant – whatever your flavor, it’s represented in Oscar de la Renta’s 2012 spring collection.

Note: Those gowns that do not have descriptions are one of a kind and are only sold in the New York Oscar de la Renta store. For an Oscar de la Renta bridal gown you might also visit New York City’s Mark Ingram, one of our New York partners.

WHITE FLORAL GUIPURE EMBROIDERED BIKINI – 33N69
WHITE FLORAL CLOQUE SILK ORGANZA CAFTAN WITH BOUILLON MACRAMÉ EMBROIDERED NECKLINE – 33E68

WHITE SILK ORGANZA LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY GUIPURE
EMBROIDERED PEASANT BLOUSE – 33N70
ECRU SILK FLORAL BROCADE SKIRT WITH MAHOGANY SILK
FLOWER SATIN RIBBON BELT – 33N71

WHITE SILK ORGANZA LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY GUIPURE EMBROIDERED CAP SLEEVE GOWN WITH PERIDOT SATIN RIBBON BELT – 33N16

WHITE FLORAL GUIPURE STRAPLESS GOWN – 33N06G
WHITE FLORAL GUIPURE BOLERO – 33N06B

WHITE SILK FAILLE PRINCESS SEAM TRUMPET GOWN – 33N64
WHITE FEATHERED RABBIT BOLERO – F11B01

WHITE SILK CRINKLE CHIFFON RUCHED SWEETHEART BODICE GOWN, WHITE SILK CRINKLE CHIFFON STOLE  - 33N04

WHITE SILK FAILLE DRAPED BOW SQUARE NECK GOWN WITH
TROMP L’OEIL TRAIN  - 33N46