Designer File

1. A Valli beautiful bride

   

   Everyone in our office loved this new bridal collection from Italian designer Giambattista Valli. The fashion flock favorite, who has dressed Victoria Beckham and Mischa Barton, says requests from his friends prompted him to create a bridal line. ... read more

   July 17, 2008 12:33 PM

2. Modern options, moderate prices

   

   David's Bridal has perfected one-stop shopping with their new collection, Modern Expressions... read more

   July 2, 2008 12:04 PM

3. Lucia Zanotti of Atelier Aimée

   

   Atelier Aimée designer Lucia Zanotti talks color, accessories and how her Italian background makes her different from other wedding dress designers... read more

   June 30, 2008 7:56 AM

4. My take on the day of the wedding and after...

   

   Allow extra time for getting ready. Dress in a separate room from everyone else. Once hair and make up are done, put on undergarments, unzip your gown and step into it... read more

   June 27, 2008 8:23 AM

5. My take on the wedding gown

   

   When planning a wedding, the first step is to set the date, time and place. Everything hinges on these decisions, from the style of dress to the tone of the reception.... read more

   June 24, 2008 7:33 AM

6. New Web site: verawangonweddings.com

   

   I am thrilled to be a guest blogger this week on Brides.com and introduce you to my new website verawangonweddings.com.... read more

   June 23, 2008 8:02 AM

7. Bridal News Flash

   In October 2008 Angel Sanchez will debut a new collection, Angel by Angel Sanchez, which will feature gowns at a lower price point than his couture collection... read more

   June 17, 2008 8:00 AM

8. Down-to-earth dining

   

   Wedding dress designer Monique Lhuillier has brought her exquisite designs to table (literally) with her recently launched line of dinnerware, stemware, flatware and gifts for Monique Lhuillier for Royal Doulton... read more

   June 4, 2008 12:00 PM

9. Tracy Uomoleale of Priscilla of Boston

   

   Get advice about your summer wedding wardrobe from Tracy Uomoleale, designer for Priscilla of Boston. She also dishes on traditions, texture, her upcoming collection and how she hopes to expand the Priscilla of Boston line... read more

   June 2, 2008 8:00 AM

10. Inside the new Pronovias store

    If you ever imagined yourself as the main character in a wedding movie trying on dresses for the big day, I know where the scene would be shot—the new Pronovias store in New York City.... read more

    May 13, 2008 7:49 AM

11. Chris Kole

    

    Wedding dress designer Chris Kole of The Cotton Bride talks to us about the inspiration behind his all-natural bridal line, his tips for choosing a gown and why he's committed to going green.... read more

    May 5, 2008 8:00 AM

12. Designers on demand

    

    Go backstage with us during the latest bridal runway shows to see your favorite top designers dish about their collections and the inspiration behind them... read more

    April 30, 2008 12:00 PM

13. Austin Scarlett

    

    Reality TV star turned top designer, Austin Scarlett, talks signature style, everyday inspiration and how Project Runway helped prep him to become the designer for the Kenneth Pool collection... read more

    April 28, 2008 8:00 AM

14. A greener shade of white

    New for spring, Phillip Lim's Go Green Go collection isn't just for eco-friendly fashionistas—it's perfect for fashion-savvy brides too! ... read more

    April 22, 2008 12:00 PM

15. Amsale

    

    Wedding dress designer Amsale, known for her simple and chic designs, chats with us about her favorite tips, trends and takeaways from the bridal fashion industry. —Cari Wolfert... read more

    April 21, 2008 12:00 PM

16. Angel Sanchez loves this dress for Jenna Bush

    

    Just back from an appointment to see the wonderfully architectural Angel Sanchez collection. There's a story about the appointment which I promise to post when we're not on the run, but I first wanted to show you a certain dress come to life.... read more

    April 15, 2008 1:47 PM

17. Your own private fairytale

    

    Are you a Cinderella bride? An Ariel? Sleeping Beauty or Jasmine? At Kirstie Kelly for Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings, each gown was presented as part of a vignette telling the story of each Disney heroine.... read more

    April 15, 2008 7:00 AM

18. Hot off the home page

    

    Today's home page features a wedding gown from Melissa Sweet's brand-new line, Reverie. ... read more

    April 14, 2008 6:00 PM

19. Short story

    

    Nicole Miller's new collection of bridal gowns remained simple, chic and fun this season—but it also was just plain smart. ... read more

    April 14, 2008 4:00 PM

20. Jenna Bush's high profile dress selection

    

    As Jenna Bush's May nuptials draw nearer, speculation is rising on what she will wear. WWD reported that Oscar de la Renta has already created the gown that the first daughter will don at her wedding.... read more

    April 14, 2008 2:30 PM

21. Quote of the day

    

    "Designing for bridal versus ready-to-wear is more focused because you're only creating wedding gowns, but the thought that's put into it is the same. ... read more

    April 14, 2008 1:25 PM

22. Anything but basic black

    

    My fashion icon Sarah Jessica Parker wore black on her wedding day. This season, the new Atelier Aimee collection took the trend to a new level by incorporating the basic hue into dresses that were anything but standard... read more

    April 13, 2008 7:00 AM

23. Fairy-tale fashion

    

    Move over, Cinderella! A new princess is joining the Kirstie Kelly for Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings line. ... read more

    April 11, 2008 3:00 PM

24. Haute home page

    

    Today's homepage features a beautiful ivory taffeta gown with a sweetheart neckline from the Moda Bella Collection by P.C. Mary's. This affordablegown, available for around $700, features a draped bodice—sure to flatter any figure—plus a double bustle skirt and chapel train.... read more

    April 9, 2008 9:12 AM

25. Lauren Conrad style: from Laguna to the Louvre

    

    It might have been Lauren Conrad's fall back dress for the Crillon Ball when she was in Paris during season 3 of MTV's The Hills, but her stunning silk chiffon Alberta Ferretti gown was a favorite number of mine from the always stylish Laguna Beach alum.... read more

    April 8, 2008 2:04 PM

26. Calling all glamour girls!

    

    Designers Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig of Marchesa, the red carpet choice for celebrities like Sienna Miller, Jennifer Lopez and Eva Longoria—who recently stepped out in one of duo's lace looks for spring—are launching a capsule bridal collection. ... read more

    April 7, 2008 5:11 PM