Mimicking the cloudy tufts in a spacious sky, this fantasy gown is a breath of fresh air. A taffeta pick-up skirt embellished with silk roses and a semi-chapel train swirls grandly beneath an asymmetrically ruched bodice. About $810, Casablanca Bridal, casablancabridal.com. Veil, MMM Jewelry Designs, mmmjewelry.com. Bracelets and cuff, Jes MaHarry, jesmaharry.com.
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Reembroidered lace gives an organza gown terrific texture, defining its A-line skirt and chapel train. About $1,125, Wtoo Brides, watters.com. Boots, Frye, thefryecompany.com.
American Gothic goes glam in a layered cream net gown with Swarovski crystals, pearls, and gold-embroidered lace. About $1,200, Justin Alexander, justinalexanderbridal.com. Necklace, Samantha Wills. His shirt, Thomas Pink. Jacket and jeans, John Varvatos. Boots, Frye, thefryecompany.com. Ring, Zingale Jewelers. 212-371-8282.
A princess stands tall in a gown that redefines cowgirl chic. Pleats add youthful charm to the crumb-catcher bodice of this silk-taffeta ball gown. About $999, Angelina Faccenda, morilee.com. Necklace, Monica Rich Kosann, 212-872-2570.
For the bride who’s driven to elegant extremes, a slim organza silhouette with a flamboyant shoulder detail is a compelling choice. Loose folds accent the bodice and floor-length skirt. About $975, Thread, threaddesign.com. Earrings and charm bracelet, Calico Juno Designs, calicojunodesigns.com. Bangles, Joy O Designs, joyodesigns.com. Ring, Otrera, otrera.com.
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Ranch dressing was never more ravishing. Reembroidered lace appliqués and tulle layering are showcased on a full-skirted satin gown. About $1,259, Anjolique, anjolique.com. Earrings, Otrera, otrera.com.
This season’s peak performer? Anything resplendent with ruffles, like this dropped-waist design featuring a sweeping skirt and a fitted, pleated bodice. About $1,000, Impression Couture, impressionbridal.com. Cuff, Jes MaHarry, jesmaharry.com.
Make a sleek statement in an A-line taffeta tank gown that’s flourish-free. A scoop neck and back sash are the highlights of this floor-length style. About $1,100, J.Crew, jcrew.com. Earrings, Joy O Designs, joyodesigns.com. Necklace, Jes MaHarry, jesmaharry.com. His shirt, Thomas Pink, thomaspink.com. Cuff links, Baade II, 609-340-8650. Vest, John Varvatos, johnvarvatos.com. Ring, Zingale Jewelers, 212-371-8282. Blanket, Ralph Lauren, ralphlauren.com.
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Hit the road in a fetching ensemble befitting a western union. Layers of doupioni silk pump up the volume of a strapless ball gown featuring a box-pleated skirt. About $395, Aria Dress, ariadress.com. Shawl, Debra Moreland for Paris. Bracelet and cuff, Jes MaHarry, jesmaharry.com. Boots, Frye, thefryecompany.com. His tuxedo jacket, vest, and jeans, John Varvatos, johnvarvatos.com. Shirt, Thomas Pink, thomaspink.com. Boots, Frye.
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