New Wedding Gowns by the Victor Harper Collection at Bridal Reflections

The illustrious wedding dress designer formerly of Kenneth Pool has a new wedding gown line entitled Victor Harper Couture. These new wedding gowns are available at Bridal Reflections of New York and Long Island. The new wedding gown collection is a classic bride’s fantasy. It’s a sea of satin with small swirls of intricate beading and Austrian crystals. Victor Harper wedding gowns are the epitome of classic elegant couture.

 

 

 

 

 

Brides of every shape can find a their perfect wedding gown this new collection. Victor Harper is opulent without being overwhelming. Visit Bridal Reflectionwebsite to find out how to review the wedding gown collection in person.

 

 

Eloping? Short Wedding Gowns for Your Elopement at a Hot Romantic Location

Do you want to elope? It’s okay, not everyone wants or can afford a big wedding; or you are Las Vegas and hit with the wedding bug. However, make sure you have a cute wedding gown to wear on your wedding day.  A short wedding gown is easy to put on when eloping in Las Vegas or Mexico or some other hot wedding location. Don’t worry, you can have the reception with family and friends after the wedding.

Alfred Angelo, Alyne by Rivini, Dere Kiang, Destinations by MC, Hayley Paige, Ines di Santo, Ivy and Aster, Janet Nelson Kumar, Jim Hjelm Blush and Simone Carvalli all have cute short wedding dresses that are perfect for small, quick or destination weddings.

Alfred Angelo

Alfred Angelo

 

Alyne by Rivini

Alyne by Rivini

 

Dere Kiang

Dere Kiang

 

Destinations by MC

Destinations by MC

 

Hayley Paige

Hayley Paige

 

Ines di Santo

Ines di Santo

 

Ivy and Aster

Ivy and Aster

 

Janet Nelson Kumar

Janet Nelson Kumar

 

Jim Hjelm Blush

Jim Hjelm Blush

 

Simone Carvalli

Simone Carvalli

 

Indy Bridal: the 20 boutique wedding dress designers to watch

Brides start your engines! We found some of the hottest independent wedding gown designers that have created stellar new collections this year. Kira Elizabeth, D’marie, Linda Asaf, Jinza Jin, Nere Emiko of Beth Elis, Tara LaTour, Valencienne, Gudnitz, Peppermint Pretty, David Fielden, Alina Pizzano, Marie-Margot Bridal Couture, SJ Couture, Jessica Fontaine, Roya Hashimi of Elegance Fashion Boutique, Sharazi,  Faith Thornburg and  Jill Andrews Gowns.

All of these independent bridal designers sewed couture wedding gowns that range in styles from vintage to modern. Usually independent designers have the freedom to focus on specific style niches that appeal to brides with unique desires.

Kira Elizabeth Designs

The Kira Elizabeth collection has a “unique and non-traditional with a bit of vintage flair and great attention to detail.” Each of her designs are named after different architectural or locales that inspired her creativity.  Each gown is made in her design studio in Charleston, South Carolina where she also offers custom designs. Kira Elizabeth Collection

D’marie Couture

 

D’marie was born in California, but grew up in West Africa. Her international experience gives her one more ingredient to add to her recipe for making beautiful wedding gowns. The designer made her first wedding gown for herself and hasn’t stopping making them since! D’marie’s new collection is also inspired by “the movement and drama of Van Gogh’s iconic Starry Night.”
Dmarie Couture

Linda Asaf

Wedding gown designer Linda Asaf is a student of the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology.After running a fashion company in New York she decided to start her own company in Austin, Texas. All of her wedding gowns are made by her and her staff in Austin.  Perhaps, the reason her gowns are so light and wavy is that she enjoys sailing in her spare time. Linda Asaf

 

 

  Jinza

After designing and being a professor of design in China for over 22 years, Jinza Jin now lends her talents to brides in San Francisco, California. Her dresses are couture bridal interpretations of the latest fashions and she also creates custom designs. All of her gowns patterns and gowns are made on-site by experienced tailors. Price Range: $2500-$9000. Jinza Jin

 

Beth Elis

 

Nere Emiko  is the head designer of Beth Elis wedding gowns.    Her incorporation of beautiful structure in to her wedding gowns stems for study of Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.  Beth Elis’ design studio is located in Austin, Texas.Beth Elis

 

Tara LaTour

 

Tara LaTour Lindemeier designs unique wedding gowns that encompass “modern romanticism.”  The bridal designer grew up in Chaska, Minnesota and then studied at the Parsons School of Design in New York City. Tara LaTour’s wedding gowns use color and texture to provide a beautiful unique look to every dress. Tara LaTour

 

Valencienne

 

 

Kim Ironmonger of Valencienne, like to use french lace, Swarovski crystals and their passion for fashion design to make their wedding gowns spectacular.  Their beautiful couture bridal gowns are worth the trip across the border. Valencienne

 

Gudnitz

 

Rikkie Gudnitz of Gudnitz whips up divine wedding gowns made of chiffon and organza. Her shop is in Copehagen but her designs are also available in New York and California. Gudnitz

 Peppermint Pretty

 

Peppermint Pretty is a collection of fun and sweet wedding gowns for brides who want a fun modern interpretation of vintage wedding gown styles. Erin Coleman makes one of a kind wedding gowns that can emulate your favorite fashion era. Peppermint Pretty  Photography courtesy of AE Martin Photography: www.aemartinphoto.com

 

David Fielden

 

David Fielden draws from involvement in theater and dance plus an avid interest in art. This explains why every wedding gown is dramatic, moves gracefully and is a beautiful work of art. David Fielden is available at Kleinfeld. David Fielden

Alina Pizzano

 

Alina Pizzano designs her gorgeous wedding gowns in Los Angeles. Alina has worked for Ann Klein and BCBG Max Azaria. Her Cuban heritage and studies at Otis College of Art & Design allows her to create wedding gowns with “elegance” and ” individuality.”Alina Pizzano

 Marie-Margot Bridal Couture

 

Marie Margot graduated from the University of Northern Colorado and an MBA from Colorado State University.  Her affinity for designing couture wedding gowns stems from her mother who designed her and her sisters prom and wedding dresses. Marie Margot wants to create that same loving experience for brides who wear her dresses. Her wedding gowns are for the bride who keeps ahead of the latest fashion trends. Marie Margot

SJ Couture

 

SJ Couture wedding gowns is designed by Jeanne Hankerson. Her wedding gowns possess an “understated elegance.” SJ Couture beautifully uses different textures on her wedding gowns that make them stand out. SJ Couture

 

Jessica Fontaine

 

After migrating from Sydney, Australia, Jessica Fontaine decided to live in Austin, Texas  and New York. In between traveling she finds the time to design gorgeous wedding gowns that capture classic style.   Jessica Fontaine

Roya Hashimi of Elegance Fashion Boutique

 

Roya Hashimi of Elegance Fashion Boutique designs wedding gowns with luscious lace details, beading and soft satin skirts. Her attention to detail makes each dress more lovelier than the next. Elegance Fashion Boutique

Sharazi

Sharazi’s wedding gowns are graceful creations of lace, chiffon, satin or what ever you desire. You can be sure she will turn your desires into an amazing wedding dress.  The designer, Loyce Wheatley, graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles, where she now has her wedding gown studio. Sharazi

 

Sareh Nouri

 

 Sareh Nouri’s quest for a wedding dress that “was at once sophisticated and traditional, ethereal and elegant” drove her to start designing wedding gowns. A graduate of George Mason University, she designs dresses with a sophistication that will last for a lifetime.  Sareh Nouri

Jill Andrews Gowns

 

Jill Andrews and Sara Mathes and Jill Andrews. Jill uses her background in costume design; and Sara uses her experience as a seamstress to design beautiful wedding gowns for brides. Their unique use of color and vintage elements make them unique. Jill Andrews Gowns

Faith Thornburg

Faith Thornburg  has worked for legendary wedding gown designers like Anne Barge and Christian Cota. A native of Indianapolis, Indiana, she graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).  Faith’s dresses are for brides who want something avant -garde for their wedding day. Faith Thornburg

Cosmopolitan Couture: Designer Rania Hatoum Contemporizes the Wedding Gown

During New York Bridal week we spoke briefly with  Rania Hatoum, who is stylish in her own right. The wedding gown designer  wore a coral blazer with matching dress shorts and  she adores fashion designer Elie Saab. Her trendy personal style is replicated in her new collection of wedding gowns.

 

 Rania Hatoum characterizes her wedding gown collection as very modern for trendy women who are fashion forward. When Rania isn’t designing for contemporary brides, she is cooking gourmet food and vacationing back home in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is a very modern cultural city, so she is influenced by the city’s special vibe.

 

Besides being inspired by her home city, she loves to shop in Hong Kong, where she got her most recent pair of shoes from  her favorite designer Christial Louboutin, “they are cheaper there” she shares!    Rania also told us that the biggest mistake brides make when picking out a wedding gown is ” listening to the mom, the grand-mom & best friend, only listen to their own instincts and what feels right to them.”

New Trend: Wedding Dresses with a Peplum Skirt

WeddingDresses.com reviewed 100s of wedding dresses during New York’s Bridal Week we found that wedding dresses with peplum skirts was one of the hottest trends. A peplum is a shorter skirt over a longer skirt. There are several types of peplum skirts for wedding dresses that brides can choose to fit their personal style.

Amsale showed two wedding dresses with peplum skirts.  One peplum skirt was sheer and light and other was voluminous and asymmetrical.

Rivini created a sheer asymmetrical peplum skirt with a satin trim. View more of Rivini’s wedding dresses in our dress gallery.

 

Sarah Jassir designed a long sheer peplum skirt for her wedding dress.

Ines di Santo crafted a flirty lacy peplum skirt for her wedding dress that’s short in the front and longer in the back. View more of Ines di Santo’s wedding dresses in our dress gallery.

 

 

 

View more wedding dresses by Watters in our wedding dress gallery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

View more of Hayley Paige’s wedding dresses in our wedding dress gallery.