FEATURES – Spring/Summer 2012
Asymmetric and Astonishing
Darling dresses that double the glamour with a single shoulder.
The one-shoulder trend has had a huge influence on fashion in the last year, so it's only natural that bridal gowns are following this fabulous fad. Asymmetric dresses are often more comfortable than strapless gowns that tend to sag unless perfectly fitted, yet they're not as conservative as full-strapped styles. The captivating aspect of one bare shoulder combined with the sweetness of these stunning gowns creates a fabulous collection of styles that are beautifully unbalanced.
Fabulously Froufrou
Still questioning
whether you can pull
off the one-shoulder
look? This absolutely
ravishing gown has
the answer. A less
traditional mermaid
silhouette, the dress is
made from a beautiful
organza with rouched
bodice and tiered, ruffled
skirt and comes
with an optional oneshoulder
strap that's
fabricated from the
same ruffled material
as the skirt. Stick to
the sweetheart neckline
or add the strap
for a touch of glam,
and don't forget
the glimmering
rhinestone
belt and
headband
to brilliantly
accent your
ensemble. Gown:
Pronovias La Sposa
"Sala" with optional
one-shoulder strap,
$2,255. Belt: Pronovias
belt with rhinestone
center, $325.
Headband: Edward
E. Berger bendable
headband with rhinestones
and flowers,
$190. All from Maya
Couture, Norfolk.
Glamorous Goddess
You don't have to travel to
Greece or even have the
nickname Aphrodite to be a
goddess of love and beauty.
The flowing ethereal grace of
this gown is accented with a
one-shoulder chiffon sheath
and features a ruched bodice
sprinkled with light beading
and a delicate sweep train.
Gown: Pronovias diamond
white one-shoulder with
sweep train, $390 from Blush
Bridal, Port Warwick, Newport
News. Jewelry: Forever bangle
bracelets by Annaleece, three
for $57.50. Evening Shadows
bracelet by Annaleece, $71.25.
Personality double-hoop earrings
by Annaleece, $45 from
Green Gates Gifts and Furniture,
Hampton.
Elegantly Uneven
Bursting with fun and flirty ruffles, this stylishly
sophisticated gown demands full
attention. Paired with a shimmering belt and
sparkling crystal earrings, your beauty will be
compared to a dazzling diamond in the ruffle.
Gown: San Patrick Edimburgo one-shoulder
dress with tiered ruffle skirt, $1,090. Belt:
Marisa belt with rhinestones, $570. Earrings:
Haute Bride silver earrings with pear-shaped
crystal at center, $195. All from Pure English,
La Promenade Shoppes, Virginia Beach.
Layers of Lovely
Who says flowers are just for
picking and layers are only for
cake? Make your own fashion
fantasy in this A-line gown
of layered and ruffled Paris
Gauze with a one-shoulder
neckline comprised of a large
flower on the strap. You'll be
as pretty as a rose petal in this
floral-accented dress. Gown:
San Patrick Eden with flower
shoulder, $1,290. Jewelry:
Haute Bride bracelet, $336.
Paris earrings, $180. All from
Pure English, La Promenade
Shoppes, Virginia Beach.
Sass and Class
Can't decide between long and luxurious
or short and sweet? Have both with
this two-piece, one-shoulder ball gown
with detachable train. Awe your guests as
you stroll down the aisle in a seemingly
elongated gown, then wow them at the
reception when you arrive in a coquettish
frock that's ideal for dancing. Dress: Jasmine
two-piece, one-shoulder ball gown,
$850. Veil: Bel Aire Bridal birdcage ivory
veil, $166. All from Williamsburg Bridal.
Credits
Photography: Jim Pile Creative Director: David Uhrin Stylist: Pamela Hopkins Model: Courtney Thompson
Hair and Make Up: Elizabeth Paschall and assistant Jason Fairbanks with Salon Vivace, www.salonvivace.com Words: Angela Blue
Glowing
Glowing with the Flow
Your wedding day is your
time to shine, and there's
nothing better to wear in the
spotlight than this classic oneshoulder
matte taffeta ball
gown complete with handy
pockets and a square buckle
beaded belt. This radiant
dress is guaranteed to light
up a room as well as your
groom's heart. Gown: Jasmine
Bridal one-shoulder matte taffeta
ball gown, $750. Jewelry:
Pearl and crystal earrings, $89
by Christina's Crystals. All from
Maya Couture, Norfolk.
Credits:
Photography: Jim Pile
Creative Director: David Uhrin
Styling: Pamela Hopkins
Hair and Makeup: Elizabeth Paschall and assistant Jason Fairbanks with Salon Vivace,
www.salonvivace.com
Models: Courtney Thompson
Words: Angela Blue
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