Designer Wedding Dresses We’re Saying Yes To

A bride runs towards Lake Como in Italy in a flowy wedding dress with embellished flowers.
Como Collection via Berta

Make a fashion statement with your wedding dress and opt for a style that speaks to you and involves some fun, trendy touches that give the gown that overall fashion-forward feel. New York Luxury Bridal Fashion Week presented dozens of artfully designed dresses with unique details that we are loving, so we’re sharing some of our favorites.

Choose a dress with a major WOW factor, like dazzling sequins atop sheer fabric, flirty and feminine statement bows and intricately embellished flowers. We chose eight beautiful gowns from some of the fashion industry’s top designers. It’s time to say “YES!” to the dress!

Get inspired, and don’t miss these designer wedding dresses featured in the latest issue of Weddings in Houston magazine!

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Haute Off The Runway: 13 Wedding Dresses You’ll Love

From the catwalk to real life, the season’s most gorgeous gowns are as romantic as your love story. Scroll through and browse some of our fave wedding dresses straight from Spring 2018 Bridal Fashion Week. If you’ve fallen in love with these looks, we’ve got news for you—you can them on here in Houston! Check out our list of the city’s finest bridal salons here.

1. Elie Saab

Elie Saab

2. Pronovias

Pronovias 2018-Dria

3. Reem Acra

Reem Acra

4. Sottero & Midgley

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5.  Marchesa

Marchesa-Spring 2018

6. Hayley Paige

JLM, Bridal Spring 2018

7. Johanna Ortiz

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8. Enzoani

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9. Oscar de la Renta

Oscar de la Renta-Spring 2018

10. Sottero & Midgley

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11. Lazaro

JLM, Bridal Spring 2018

12. Galia Lahav

Alma Front-Galia Lahav Victorian Affinity

13. Monique Lhuillier

Monique Lhuillier Spring 2018

Spring 2018 Bridal Fashion Trend: Refined & Regal

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The Spring 2018 collections revealed at New York’s recent Bridal Fashion Week taught us a valuable lesson—refined and regal is always in. Big ballgowns, detachable skirts, romantic veils and dramatic crowns have made a comeback, and we’re all for it. We are loving this trend so much, we put together a complete bridal look to give you some inspo before you shop for your wedding dress at local Houston bridal salons. Love the trend? Check out the deets below on where to buy these looks. Happy shopping, xo!

1. Sigh. Elie Saab’s Spring 2018 collection reminds us why we’ve always loved ballgowns. Who doesn’t want to feel like a princess, especially on her wedding day? For maximum versatility, try a ballgown with a detachable skirt—an awesome option for brides who want to let loose and dance the night away without having their gown get in the way.

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2. We had a chance to get our hands on this Maria Elena crown at Joan Pillow Bridal Salon’s trunk show last week…and OMG, it’s a stunner. We recommend pairing it with a romantic, braided up-do or sleek, pulled-back look (life hack: remember to always channel your inner #queen).

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3. The Hazeline Suite is dear to ring designer Anna Sheffield, who created it in homage to her own grandmother’s ring, and we’re pretty sure that any bride who chooses it will end up turning it into a cherished heirloom of her own. The champagne-colored diamond with white diamond accents makes for a timeless, vintage look we absolutely love.

Anna Sheffield Hazeline Suit No 10 copy

4. Alexander McQueen is the king of the clutch game. We particularly love the combination of soft lace with edgy gold and silver accents. Oh, and the knuckle clasp? It’s like a crown for your hand!

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5. Imagine these Aquazurra Crystal-Embellished Sandals peeking out from beneath your beautiful ballgown. They’re just the perfect shade of blush, with  just the right amount of crystal bling to complete your bridal look, as they catch the light everywhere you turn. Sparkle on, sister…sparkle on.

Aquazurra-Eden Crystal-Embellished Sandal

 

 

Gowns From Spring 2018 Bridal Market That You’ll Love

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Designers kept us on our toes during New York’s Spring 2018 Bridal Market—for all the right reasons. We are swooning over the airy silhouettes, floral appliqué details, modern separates, romantic veils and fairytale ballgowns that we saw on the runway. We know (from experience) how hard it is to narrow your wedding dress choices down, so we did the hard work for you. Check out our favorites bridal gown styles below, and feel free to lust, pin and share your faves with your gals. P.S. Houston’s finest bridal boutiques will be carrying these gowns soon!

Fairytale Ballgowns

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Photo: Courtesy of Monique Lhuillier

JLM, Bridal Spring 2018, New York, April 2017

Photos: Courtesy of Hayley Paige

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Photo: Courtesy of Oscar de la Renta

Plunging Necklines

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Photo: Courtesy of Anne Barge

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Photo: Courtesy of Marchesa

JLM, Bridal Spring 2018, New York, April 2017

Photo: Courtesy of Hayley Paige

Off-the-shoulder Gowns

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Photo: Courtesy of Marchesa

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Photo: Courtesy of Sachin & Babi

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Photo: Courtesy of Anne Barge

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Photo: Courtesy of Reem Acra

Modern Separates & Chic Black Accents

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Photo: Courtesy of Sachin & Babi

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Photo: Courtesy of Oscar de la Renta

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Photo: Courtesy of Marchesa

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Photo: Courtesy of Reem Acra

Romantic Veils

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Photo: Courtesy of Elie Saab

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Photo: Courtesy of Oscar de la Renta

Spring 2016 Bridal Gown Trend: Color Me Beautiful

The traditional white wedding gown will always be beautiful and classic but there’s something to be said about how refreshing it is to see a colored gown coming down the runway. Designers like Zuhair Murad and Jenny Packham introduced soft hues of blush, pink and beige ombré for the Spring 2016 season…and we are obsessed. Would you say “yes” to a colored dress for your big day? If you’re up for it, try on this new fabulous trend at Houston’s top bridal salons. Better yet, you could see gowns like this from our favorite salons at the I Do! Wedding Soiree on 10/18!

P.S. If you buy your tickets TODAY you could win a “Suite Staycation” at the Four Seasons Hotel Houston! Find out more here. Good luck, y’all!

Spring 2016 Bridal Gown Trend: Color Me Beautiful

1. Zuhair Murad 2. Angel Sanchez 3. Elie Saab 4. Watters Brides 5. Jenny Packham