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Red Carpet Wedding Looks!

3/24/2017

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The end of award season is a great time to reflect on the fashion trends of the year, and for brides it's an opportunity to find gowns that reflect the red carpet styles they love.

Here's a look at 17 red carpet trends that have been reflected on the bridal market!

Prices have been included where available.


Blousey Sleeves

Natalie Portman in Dior
Screen Actor's Guild Awards
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BHLDN Sascha Gown
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Romantic Champagne Tulle

Felicity Huffman in Tony Ward
Emmy's
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BHLDN Ariane Gown
$1,400
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Detailed Baroque

 Emma Stone in Givenchy Haute Couture
Academy Awards
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Calla Blanche 17131 Louisa Gown
$3,000-$3,499
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Colored Floral

Giuliana Rancic in Rani Zakhem
Golden Globe Awards
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Romona Keveza RK7413
Bridal Spring 2017
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City of Stars

Emma Stone in Valentino
Golden Globe Awards
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 Jenny Packham Jolene Gown in Barley
Bridal 2017
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Deco Details

Annette Benning Pamella Roland
Golden Globe Awards
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Naeem Khan
Bridal Fall 2016
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Embellished Tulle

Leslie Mann in Carolina Hererra
Academy Awards Vanity Fair Party
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BHLDN Kai Gown
$2,400
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Geometric Lines

Felicity Huffman Antonio Grimaldi
Sag Aftra Awards
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Blue Willow Bride by Anne Barge Cypress Gown
$1,500-$1,999
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Halter Sheaths

Giuliana Rancic in Yousef Al-Jasmi
Screen Actor's Guild Awards
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Demetrios 693 Gown
$3,000-$3,499
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Layered Ballgowns

Auli'i Cravalho in Rubin Singer
Academy Awards
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Christian Siriano for Kleinfeld BSS17-17017
$10,000+
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Menswear

Evan Rachel Wood in Altuzarra
Golden Globe Awards
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Carolina Hererra
Bridal Spring 2017
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Modest Bohemian

Kristen Wiig in Reem Acra
Golden Globe Awards
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BHLDN Nessa Gown
$2,200
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Off-the- Shoulder Lace

Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton
Golden Globe Awards
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BHLDN Eira Gown
$1,000
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Sequined Sparkle

Regina King in Romona Keveza
Golden Globe Awards
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Wonder by Jenny Packham for David's Bridal, JP341616
$1,358
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Simple and Structured

Viola Davis in Vivienne Westwood
Sag Aftra Awards
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Kenneth Winston Ella Rosa Collection BE347
$1,000-$1,499
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Tea Length Ballerina

Felicity Jones in Dior
Academy Awards
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Melissa Sweet for David's Bridal, MS251160
$728
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Sleek with Slits

Brie Larson in Jason Wu
Sag Aftra Awards
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Elie Saab
Bridal Spring 2017
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Photo Credits: BHLDN, David’s Bridal, The Knot, and Vogue.

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Bridal Fashion Week | Spring 2017

4/29/2016

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While traditional fashion designers release their designs during the year they will be produced and sold, bridal fashion works a year in advance. Spring 2017 Bridal Fashion Week gave us a LOT to look forward to, and I've picked out some of my favorites!

(Okay, more than some. I have a lot of favorites.)

Elie Saab
Layers and Lace

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Lela Rose
Modest and Bold

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Tony Ward for Kleinfeld
Illusion and Texture

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Marchesa
The Fussy Dynamic

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Ramona Kaveza
Classic and Dramatic

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Theia
The Edgy Artistic

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Monique Lhuillier
Nontraditional Lace

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Carolina Herrera
Classic with a Twist

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Lazaro
Shiny and Sheer

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Oscar De La Renta
Soft and Subtle

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Jenny Packham
Romantic Sparkle

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Peter Langer
Structure and Texture

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Naeem Khan
The Romantic and The Bold

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Ines di Santo
Redefining Shapes

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Christian Siriano
The Eclectic

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Photos from instyle.com and brides.com.

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Brand Focus - David's Bridal Spring/Summer 2014

6/9/2014

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Three of my friends got married in three weeks this summer (in what I fondly call my Summer Wedding Trilogy) and ALL THREE of them got their dresses at David's Bridal.  I did a full review of my David's Bridal Shopping experience back in August, and I've been rather fond of some of their dresses this season.
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David's Bridal Shopping Experience

8/9/2013

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Whether or not you've been bridal gown shopping or are well-versed in salon lingo, you know about David's Bridal.  All you have to do is turn on the television and you are permeated with the "You'll Love David's Bridal" jingle.  You know about the 99 dollar gown sale.  If you were asked to name five bridal gown retailers, David's would probably be your number one.

I recently had the opportunity to visit two David's Bridal locations as the Maid of Honor in my best friend's wedding.  Between the two trips, I developed a few pointers and tips for you if you ever plan on shopping at a David's Bridal near you!

1. David's caters to the traditional bride.

                This is changing a bit as more non-traditional designers are seeking the mass market that David's offers (White by Vera Wang is a more non-traditional label, and in the fall David's will be introducing a new label by Zac Posen which looks like a promising non-traditional option) but for the most part, the David's Bridal Bride is the Princess Bride.  Because of this, options without poofy skirts, options in colors other than white, and options without a lot of sparkle are somewhat limited and your consultant might have difficulty picking gowns in your style if you're not a traditional gal.  Be aware of this before going in, and make sure your consultant is clear on what you want.

2. Go in with specific pictures of what you want to try on.


                David's has a LOT of gowns, all of which are on the floor for you to see.  If you don't have an idea of what you're looking for, it can get very overwhelming very quickly.  Luckily, David's has all of their gowns available to see on their website, style numbers and all.  If you do your research and come to your appointment prepared with dress styles in tow, your consultant will thank you and your day will go a lot smoother.

3. Make your appointment for later in the day.

                David's is BUSY.  This is only natural - they sell a high volume of gowns at affordable prices and they have an abundance of locations.  There are women trying on gowns, large groups getting bridesmaids or mother of the bride dresses, people having their fittings at any given moment, and the atmosphere of David's isn't particularly private (they have a limited number of "stages" which multiple customers share.)  Like any retail store, things slow down after 3pm, so if you can, make your appointment in the afternoon/evening for a calm, intimate experience.

4. If you only want to try on bridal gowns, make that clear.

                This would seem like an obvious point, but at the end of the day, David's is a retail environment and they want to sell you more.  This does have a lot of advantages; with your bridal gown purchase they offer you a discount on bridesmaids, flower girl, and mother of the bride dresses, which is lovely and helpful.  That said, they might try and roll appointments for those dresses into your gown appointment.  Your gown appointment should really be all about you, and you might have to say so up front.

5. Wealthier area = nicer store.


                We went to two David's locations, one in a lower-income area and another in a Chicago suburb.  The experience at the suburban David's was far better.  The store itself was cleaner, the dressing rooms were in a more private location, our consultant was seemingly more experienced, and we ended up leaving with a dress.  Moral of the story: a better experience is worth the drive.


I used to dismiss David's Bridal as a low-quality media ploy, and I can say now that I was wrong.  If you go in having done your research and if you have the right expectations, I'm sure you'll have a successful appointment!

For more tips on shopping for a wedding dress at ANY location, check out my video on Couture Commitments' channel.

*The opinions in the post do not reflect all David's Bridal locations. I have not been sponsored by David's Bridal in any way.
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