Tag: Wedding Dresses

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

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

Sachin-and-Babi

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

Joan Pillow: A Legacy in Bridal Couture…Plus Feb. 25-26 Trunk Show!

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Photo: Courtesy of Joan Pillow Bridal Salon

Though she opened her first namesake bridal salon in Atlanta, Joan Pillow’s passion for bridal fashion started deep in the heart of Texas. The child of a meticulous craftswoman who would talk about fabrics and design with her daughter for hours on end, Pillow knew that beautiful garments would be part of her future.

Fast-forward to Dallas, a couple of decades later, when Pillow entered the executive program at Neiman Marcus, where she worked side by side with the department store founder’s son, Lawrence Marcus. That’s where she really learned about couture, and really began to discover her love of fine dress construction and luxury embellishment.

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Left Photo & Gown: Courtesy of Oscar de la Renta | Right Photo & Gown: Courtesy of Sachin & Babi

Lucky for us, in 2009, Pillow decided to make Houston the home of her second salon, making many brides’ design gown dreams come true in the process. Looking for a superbly crafted Oscar de la Renta? Yearning for the ethereal femininity of Sachin & Babi? Mad for the spotlight-grabbing flourishes of Marchesa? You’ll find them at Joan Pillow Bridal Salon, whose racks bear only the finest designer wedding dresses—and whose salon consultants are experts at helping you find, and style, your once-in-a-lifetime look. You may also just happen to find Mrs. Pillow, herself, who divides time between her two salons, and, after all these years, still says, “Assisting brides and debutantes in finding the perfect gown for their occasion is a remarkable moment that I feel honored to be a part of.”

We’re honored to have Joan Pillow Bridal Salon as a Weddings in Houston partner—and so excited to invite you to schedule your appointment to visit the salon for its Feb. 25 – 26 Naeem Khan trunk show…or any time you want to view some of the most gorgeous gowns on the entire planet!

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Left Photo & Gown: Courtesy of Naeem Khan | Right Photo & Gown: Courtesy of Marchesa

Whittington Bridal’s Got Olympic Fever

Think you’ve got Olympic fever? Nobody’s burning hotter for those summer games than Whittington Bridal, whose “Bridal Olympics” video will have you cheering for this beloved Houston bridal salon’s staffers as they go for the gold in such grueling events as “gown hoisting,” “bridalwear strutting”…even balancing Weddings in Houston magazines while standing in super high heels! Who will achieve the ulitmate Bridal Olympics glory: Kendell Walker or Morgan Muckleroy?? Follow Whittington’s Instagram to see who takes home the Gold! And check out this sneak peek of one of the outtakes below from Whittington’s Bridals Olympics adventures. Oh–and while you’re at it, make your appointment to drop in and browse Whittington’s beautiful gowns, in search of the one!

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Photo: Courtesy of Whittington Bridal

Spring 2016 Bridal Market Trends Report

Spring 2016 Bridal Market was by far one of our favorites. Designers had us on our toes with an array of sexy, sheer silhouettes, flirty florals and dramatic, glamorous gowns. Our editors narrowed it down to their top ten favorite looks straight from the runway. Which look is your favorite?

Want to try on these gowns? Check out Houston’s top bridal salons and schedule your appointment today!

1. Jenny Packham  2. Jenny Packham  3. Hayley Paige 4. Blush by Hayley Paige 5. Maggie Sottero  6. Romona Keveza  7. Reem Acra 8. Monique Lhuillier 9. Alon Livne 10. Berta Bridal