White silk-charmeuse gown, about $2,960, by Amy Michelson, at Kleinfeld, Brooklyn; Bridal and Formal, Cincinnati; Mon Amie, Costa Mesa, CA; Marshall Field's, Chicago, amymichelson.com. Cuff, $775, by José & Maria Barrera, special order at Tabandeh, 202-244-0777. Snakeskin Lips bag, $295, by Lulu Guinness, 212-367-2120, luluguinness.com.
Ivory beaded-lace-and-organza tea-length dress, about $5,790, by Carolina Herrera, at select Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus stores, carolinaherrera.com. Pumps, $416, by Jean-Michel Cazabat, couture.zappos.com. Bow hair clip, $350, by Suzanne Couture Millinery, 212-593-3232, suzannemillinery.com. Necklaces, from $1,210 each, all by Chanel, 800-550-0005, chanel.com. Flower cuff, $925, by Valentino, at Valentino Boutiques, valentino.com. Ring, $8,500, by Baby Doll Gems, 888-455-2546, babydollgems.com.
Frédéric's Tip: "I love a soft, neutral nail polish (pale pink, cream) on a bride; it's classic and continues to look good on the honeymoon. But if red or dark pink is more your style, that can be beautiful, too! Anything matches a white dress!"
White tulle ball gown, about $6,600, by Angel Sanchez, at The Bridal Atelier, NYC; Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills; Ultimate Bride, Chicago; Stanley Korshak, Dallas, angelsanchez.com.ve. Pumps, $285, by Stuart Weitzman, stuartweitzman.com. Belt, worn as necklace, $825, by Valentino, at Bergdorf Goodman, valentino.com. Earrings, $375, by Chanel, 800-550-0005, chanel.com.
Frédéric's Tip: "With a strapless dress, a low chignon is gorgeous, and years from now it won't look dated in photos. Loosely curled hair in a half-up/half-down style is also very nice. It looks perfect with a veil or crystal-encrusted hair accessory."
Ecru beaded-bouclé short tassel dress, about $1,050, by Sully Bonnelly for Citrine, at The Bridal Atelier, NYC; Ultimate Bride, Chicago; Isabella, Framingham, MA; Alexandra, San Francisco, sullybonnelly.com. Chocolate Box bag, $595, by Lulu Guinness, 212-367-2120, luluguinness.com. Bow hair clip, $400, by Suzanne Couture Millinery, 212-593-3232, suzannemillinery.com. Heart earrings, special order only, by José & Maria Barrera, special order at Tabandeh, 202-244-0777.
Silk-charmeuse and Chantilly lace bias-cut gown, about $1,600, by Nicole Miller, 800-365-4721, nicolemiller.com. Earrings, $315, necklaces from $1,430 each, bracelets, from $270 each, all by Fantasia at select Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue stores, fantasiajewelry.com.
Frédéric's Tip: "If you feel good, you look good. It's important for a bride to relax, whether that means working out, listening to music or getting pampered at a spa with friends. This is the time to splurge on that seaweek body wrap!"
Pale-pink minidress with cutout back, about $1,860, by Monique Lhuillier, at Neiman Marcus, Dallas; Monique Lhuillier Salon, Beverly Hills, and Edina, MN, moniquelhuillier.com. Pink silk flower, $65, by Frédéric Fekkai, fredericfekkai.com. Pink crystal earrings, $290, pink crystal cuff, $690, both by José & Maria Barrera, special order at Tabandeh, 202-244-0777. Diamond engagement ring, from $4,200, by Cartier, 800-CARTIER, cartier.com. Garter, $55, by Leah C. Couture Milliner, leahc.net.
