Antebellum Period
Embrace the ultrafeminine look of a full ball skirt. Caramel two-piece ball gown with jeweled lace bodysuit and gathered taffeta skirt accented with flowers and bows, price upon request, by Pnina Tornai exclusively for Kleinfeld, kleinfeldbridal.com. Ivory silk headpiece withdistressed horsehair and beadwork, $500, by Suzanne Couture Millinery, 212-593-3232 or suzannemillinery.com. "Copacabana", gold and diamond necklace, price upon request, by Chopard, 800-246-7273.
Hair by Christophe for John Frieda Salon/Jam Arts. Makeup by Chico Mitsui for NARS/Jump Management. Manicure by Ana-Maria for Onyx Salon & Spa/ArtistsByTimothyPriano.com.com.
Posh Plumage
Flaunt your style with beads, embroidery and feathers. Opposite, from left: Ivory tulle beaded and embroidered V-neck mermaid gown, $1,315, by Demetrios, demetriosbride.com. White flower headpiece with veil, $465, by Maria Elena Headpieces, 305-717-3404. White and ivory silk chiffon gown with beaded bodice and feather skirt, $10,890, by Jenny Lee, jennyleebridal.com. Silver, crystal and rhinestone headband, $550, by Suzanne Couture Millinery, 212-593-3232 or suzannemillinery.com. White gold and diamond earrings with rock crystal drops, $14,000, by Ivanka Trump, 212-756-9912 or ivankatrumpcollection.com. Platinum and diamond necklace, price upon request, by Leviev, 877-453-8438 or leviev.com. Rhodium plated white gold ring with topaz, sapphires, aquamarines and diamonds, $9,000, Cinta by John Hardy, 888-838-3022.
Haute Haberdashery
A feathered headpiece tops off a unique gown. White silk chiffon ruffleshirt dress, $4,590, by Carolina Herrera, 212-249-6552 or 323-782-9090. Ivory headpiece with vintage feathers, sequined leaves and detachable rhinestone brooch, $380, by Pam Claussen of Glam by Pam, glambypam.net. Gray South Sea baroque pearls, $20,000, by Katy Briscoe, 713-662-9886. White leather open-toe platform boots, $630, by Cesare Paciotti, 212-452-1222 or 310-273-3220.
Degas' Design
A lighter-than-air tulle skirt is perfect for dancing. White crystal embroidered taffeta and tulle bodiced gown with pleated tulle skirt, $6,400, by Anna Maier~Ulla-Maija Couture, annamaier.com. Gold, diamond, citrine and lemon quartz earrings, $4,620, by Kristina Fine Jewelry, 212-244-7575 or kristinafinejewelry.com. South Sea pearl and diamond necklace, $28,000, by Nancey Chapman, 888-523-7787 or nanceychapman.com. Gold, diamond and white enamel brooch, $35,000, by George Mandelbaum, 212-957-6688. Silver crushed leather peep-toe heels, $275, by Mascaro, 212-965-8910.
Balloon Ride
Indulge your flights of fancy in a billowing gown. White silk taffeta cap-sleeve gown with bubbled skirt and silver embroidery, $4,500, by Eugenia, eugeniacouture.com. Platinum jacquard ruffle stole with silver beaded trim, $1,645, by Fiandaca, 212-268-7339 or alfredfiandaca.com. Platinum, diamond and pearl Edwardian lorgnette, $58,000, by George Mandelbaum, 212-957-6688.
Jeweled Décolletage
Choose a rich look with a pearl-studded neckline. Ivory ruched-tulle silver and pearl embroidered halter gown, $6,200, by Claire Pettibone, clairepettibone.com. Ivory tulle and silk flower bandeau with French veiling, $180,by Laura Jayne Bridal Design, laurajayne.com. White gold and diamond earrings with topaz, sapphires and moonstones, $29,000, Cinta by John Hardy, 888-838-3022.
Trumpets' Flair
A fitted bodice with a slightly fuller skirt is surprisingly dramatic. Ivory Alençon lace strapless mermaid gown with chapel train, $4,900, by Eve of Milady, eveofmiladybridals.com. Ivory French Alençon lace hat with silk satin bow and flowers, $1,500, by Edgardo Bonilla, 877-266-4552 or edgardobonilla.com. Platinum and rose gold reversible diamond necklace, price upon request, by Leviev, 877-453-8438 or leviev.com. Platinum and diamond ring, $155,000, by Christopher Designs Crisscut, christopherdesigns.com. Ivory lace and silk taffeta ruched strapless gown accented with tulle, lace and point d'esprit, $5,940, by Rivini, 877-475-8464 or rivini.com. Pink gold and pink diamond earrings, price upon request, by Leviev. Natural ivory and black raccoon capelet with ostrich and pheasant feathers, $1,240, by Cassin, cassincollections.com.
A Play on Proportions
A slim-fitting dress punctuated with volume will suit a daring bride. Off white pleated silk satin gown with soufflé hem, $2,970, by Ysa Makino, ysamakino.com. Black ostrich feather hair clip, $425, by Eric Javits, ericjavits.com. "Stormy Weather" white gold and black South Sea peal earrings, $3,500 by Yohji Yamamoto Mikomoto, 888-701-2323 or mikimotoamerica.com.
An Edwardian Bent
For a swoon-worthy look, opt of an ensemble inspired by turn-of-the-century style. Ivory silk taffeta fitted mermaid gown with matching jacket, $7,895, by Karl Lagerfeld for Mark Ingram, bridalatelier.com. White gold and diamond earrings, $8,000, by Kwiat, 800-927-4367 or kwait.com. "Estate Collection" gold, diamond and cultured South Sea pearl ring, $12,500 by Fortunoff, fortunoff.com. Beige satin jeweled pumps, $375 by Gaetano Perronoe for Té Casan, 877-832-2726 or tecasan.com.
