Clean lines with sparkle and shine for today’s beautiful brides
Photos by Julie Nabours and Becky Stinehour | Text & gowns from Betty Lockhart of Cinderella Couture
Wedding gown color trends continue to move away from white by welcoming more champagne and other
neutral tones. While long sleeves and heavy appliqués are slowly fading, understated and very clean lines are starting to appear in the wedding industry.
Although today’s gowns are somewhat simple, the trains and earrings are not. Brides seem to be trading in dress bling for larger earrings. From jewelry to capes and jackets, accessories rule.
Clean lines are often combined with lace and sparkle along with ethereal sleeves. In the midst of all the simplicity, it seems as though ball gowns and A-lines are coming to the forefront of wedding gowns in 2018.
Venice lace adorns this dreamy creation. It’s made of lace with a stretch lining for effortless movement while hugging all the right places. Illusion straps with Venice lace creates a feminine feeling. Finished with buttons to cover the zipper closure. Lillian West, Style #6506, Cost: $1,500.
Lovely all satin, slim fit and flare silhouette of stretch satin with a V-neck and a cowl back, side zipper and covered buttons to the end of the chapel train. Justin Alexander, Style #6183, Cost: $899. Brides are pairing large earrings and showpiece necklaces with the simple lines of their dresses for an elegant look. The Jewelry Lady in Killeen.
This sequin/lace illusion keyhole back with a full tulle skirt of beaded lace and a V-neck comes in coffee, ivory or light champagne. Justin Alexander, Style #1139, Cost: $999.
An elegant lace motif wedding gown in ivory with lace straps. Hand-beaded motifs and beadings frame the beautiful illusion sweetheart neckline. The A-line gown also has a layer of sequined tulle underneath the motifs to give the gown a subtle sparkle. Also available in light gold. Sizes 2-28. Evelyn Bridal, Cost: $1,200.
The Ada James collection of sequin bridesmaid dresses (at left), Cost: $199.
The classic A-line chiffon sheath (seen at right in purple) features a strapless look sweetheart neckline cut modestly high, an illusion overlay to create a gathered, scoop neck in front, and an illusion keyhole for back interest. The floor-length skirt features a hint of fit and flare while a delicate satin ribbon waistband accents the slightly dropped waist. Da Vinci Bridal, Cost: $179.
The understated tulle and lace A-line, knee length (seen at right in peacock blue) bridesmaid gown features a criss-cross rushed bodice with lace straps with a lovely sweetheart neckline with a deep back that’s accented by a subtle rushed waistband. Da Vinci Bridal, Style #60281, Cost: $164.
Bride: Look like a princess in this beaded/lace A-line wedding gown with an elegant Sabrina neckline, a natural waistline accented with beaded trim, a scoop back and a chapel train. Sincerity Bridal, Style #3943, Cost: $1,169.
Boho Chic and Romantic is what this dress is all about. Softly draped tulle and lace trim combine to create this dreamy long-sleeved gown. With a V-neck, illusion sleeves and back, cotton lace appliqués, and finished hem lace are completed by a sweep train. Lilian West, Style #6453, Cost: $1,500.
Groom: Michael Kors, Navy Sterling, Starting $150. Available at Jim’s Formal Wear.
