Runway Review

1. 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

2. Rose channels wildflowers for Bush affair

   

   Texas-native Lela Rose has designed a variety of cocktail length gowns for the 14 attendants at Jenna Bush's upcoming nuptials... read more

   April 24, 2008 12:00 PM

3. Best smelling show

   Romona Keveza adorned the runway with large urns filled with cherry blossom branches. The smell was wonderful and created such a fresh feeling in the air, you couldn't help but feel happy. ... read more

   April 21, 2008 8:15 AM

4. Shoes, bracelets, necklaces, oh my!

   

   It was accessories galore at the J. Crew show this morning where brightly-hued maids and breezy brides strolled down the runway... read more

   April 18, 2008 12:30 PM

5. Confections for the bride

   

   Spun sugar sparkle, swirls of meringue—no, we're not talking cakes here! But wedding cakes are where Claire Pettibone drew inspiration from for her latest collection, ... read more

   April 17, 2008 12:00 PM

6. Big-day beauty

   

   The blushing bride came to life on the Christos runway, where celebrity makeup artist ... read more

   April 16, 2008 1:30 PM

7. Catch of the day

   

   Call me crazy, but this is the season for crumb-catchers! When the look turned up, yet again, on Angel Sanchez's runway, I knew ... read more

   April 16, 2008 7:00 AM

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Flower power

    

    Not every bride wants to wear a veil. A great alternative is the fabric flower.... read more

    April 14, 2008 7:00 AM

13. Playing with strapless

    

    Here at Monique Lhuillier, an instance of bridal taking a cue from fashion. ... read more

    April 13, 2008 6:42 PM

14. Doggy couture

    

    Spotted at the Reem Acra presentation, the next big trend in doggy wedding attire? I'm not sure every pooch could pull this off. But Lola looked divine. ... read more

    April 13, 2008 6:21 PM

15. D'Reem'land

    

    Our day at the runway started this morning at Reem Acra. With live bluegrass music and a rollicking carnical atmosphere, it was as if she let us into her attic to dress up and have a playdate. ... read more

    April 13, 2008 2:06 PM

16. Drop everything

    

    Dropped waists were drop dead gorgeous this morning at the Simone Carvalli and Jane Wang show. ... read more

    April 13, 2008 12:00 PM

17. 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

18. So long strapless?

    

    There's nothing that makes me happier than seeing bridal designers inject a fashion-forward sensibility into their collections. Amsale did just this with ... read more

    April 12, 2008 5:30 PM

19. Strap happy

    

    Amsale showed a pretty collection of bridesmaid dresses with the emphasis on short wispy looks in a range of smoky colors that could accent a variety of wedding party palettes. ... read more

    April 12, 2008 5:23 PM

20. Fortune shines

    

    Personalized fortune cookies—like these awaiting us at the Alfred Angelo show—can be cute at a wedding. ... read more

    April 12, 2008 7:33 AM

21. Let the shows begin

    

    Piccione and Alfred Angelo kicked off New York Bridal Week Friday afternoon, and if the dresses designer Michael Shettel sent down the runway—like this strapless chiffon sheath gown from the Alfred Angelo Sapphire line—are any indication, slimmed-down silhouettes are still going strong.... read more

    April 12, 2008 7:00 AM

22. Chicago bridal market roundup

    

    I was delighted to see that some of my favorite current spring trends are continuing through to fall: fit-and-flare silhouettes that flaunt the figure, colorful gowns, cute cap sleeves and even short dresses... read more

    April 10, 2008 1:00 PM