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We’re sure you’ve probably noticed—how could you not?—that neon colours are back in fashion in a big way! But have no fear, these look-at-me shades have come a long way since the days of lycra bicycle shorts. There’s a modern and sophisticated way to wear neon, and we think these hot hues would be tons of fun for your wedding party. Here are our top 10 neon picks for your bridesmaids:
This season was especially exciting at bridal market in New York because many designers dared to show bold, brightly coloured dresses as part of their wedding collections. Big names such as Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta and Isaac Mizrahi all designed wedding dresses in non-traditional colours like red, blue and black! It’s a trend that definitely isn’t for everyone, but if you’re looking to make a dramatic statement on your big day, wearing a non-white dress just might be it! Here are eight of our favourite colourful bridal gowns for you to peruse:
As we all know, bridesmaid dresses have come a long way in recent years, and J.Crew is definitely leading the pack when it comes to modern, wearable bridesmaid options. We love every single dress in their summer collection, and we wanted to share the look book with you today so you can get inspired about what to choose for your girls. Consider mixing and matching colours and patterns for a bridal party that really stands out!
Longer days and warmer temperatures have us dreaming of summer, so we decided to put together a collection of inspiring brightly-coloured bouquets for your enjoyment. Rest assured, you don’t have to be getting married in July or August to choose bold blooms for your wedding—there’s something here for everyone, regardless of the season! If you ask us, bright pops of colour work all year round!
They met on the set of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and now—seven years (and six kids!) later—Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are (finally!) ready to exchange vows. Since officially announcing their engagement, the world has been speculating about details of the upcoming Brangelina wedding and, of course, we wanted to get in on the fun! Check out our picks for what Angelina will wear, what type of bouquet she’ll carry and more.
At Alfred Angelo classic white wedding gowns shared the runway with fashion-forward black-and-white creations. We absolutely loved the touches of black lace and embroidery, and the white ballgown with the intricate black shrug particularly caught our fancy! In addition to bridal gowns, the Spring 2013 Alfred Angelo show also included stylish bridesmaid options. Sparkly little black dresses would be perfect for an evening wedding, while bright pops of colour (in shades of coral and hot pink) scream preppy garden wedding.
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Nobody makes a ballgown like Canadian bridal designer extraordinaire Ines Di Santo, and for Spring 2013 there were certainly some breathtaking options for the modern princess bride. Noteworthy ballgowns included a beauty with a beaded bodice and full tulle skirt, a grand deep ivory gown and a charcoal grey number covered in sparkles—a true show-stopper! Besides ballgowns Di Santo showed some truly beautiful mermaid silhouettes that were fitted to perfection, as well as some sassy short dresses that would be perfect for partying all night long.
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You can always count on Badgley Mischka to bring the glamour, and this designer duo’s Spring 2013 collection certainly didn’t disappoint. Sexy and slinky slip dresses look red-carpet-ready, while tiers of tulle and lace (with pretty beaded detailing) are classically bridal with a fashionable twist. As a fresh alternative to strapless, we loved the beautiful bejeweled cap sleeves that were seen on both a full ballgown silhouette and a sleek sheath.
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Spring & More dream dresses, real weddings, beauty inspiration and honeymoon ideas from our Spring & Summer 2012 issue.
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