subject: Browsing Through Fall 2012 Bridal Collections: Gown Overload? [print this page] Dont let the wildly different, but oh-so-gorgeous, fall bridal collections turn your quest for the perfect wedding gown into a nerve-wracking experience.
When youve finally found the perfect mate, and gotten the perfect engagement ring, its only fair that you find the perfect wedding gown to help make your wedding dreams into a perfect reality. But with all the many different fall bridal collections of 2012 to look through, what should be the ultimate joyful experience barring the actual wedding ceremony could end up being a total drag, especially if you dont know what it is youre looking for in your wedding gown.
When youre starting your dress hunt, its always a good plan to have at least a general idea of what youre looking for in your wedding dress, and start from there.
Designers
Bridal gown designs come in all different types, from the edgy and elegant to the fanciful and fairy-like. Finding the designer that best exemplifies your ideal in a wedding dress should be your first step in finding the dress that suits your dreams, and your body, the best. Here are some of the more popular wedding gown designers that incorporate various facets into their bridal collections, from flowing romance to stark drama, and anywhere in between:
Allure
Pronovias
Casablanca
Jasmine Couture
Blue by Enzoani
Essense of Australia
Investigating different bridal gown designers can give you an idea as to the one who best meets your needs in terms of overall style, as well as price.
Style
The overall theme of your wedding, combined with your personal preference in your wedding gown, should be a determining factor in your choice of fall bridal collections this year. Because your dress is an integral part of your wedding, youll want to find a gown that complements that theme, rather than clashing with or detracting from it. Here are a few ideas as to what dresses suit which theme:
Modern straight, clean lines go best with the stark elegance of a modern wedding theme. When youre going for contemporary, stick with collections that evoke a sense of unembellished sophistication. Satin and silk gowns can use ruching in place of embroidery or gemstones to create depth and glamour without appearing overdone.
Fairy-tale princess it goes without saying that a fairy-tale wedding should feature a dress with loads of whimsy. Gowns that incorporate floating tulle or chiffon create the appearance of ethereal beauty.
Traditional classic lines combined with the texture of lace serve to create a bridal gown that is as beautiful as it is timeless. Fortunately, traditional wedding dresses can truly fit into a variety of weddings, from the autumn orchard to the beachfront to a traditional church wedding.
Body Type
The simple truth is that no two brides are going to share exactly the same opinions and preferences, not to mention the same body type. And body type is so important in finding the right dress, because it doesnt matter how gorgeous a dress is if your shape is incompatible with it; regardless of how hard you work to lose weight to fit into your dream dress, your body shape will still shine through. So you should know what styles look good on your body type, and incorporate that style into your search. Here are some ideas as to which styles complement which body types:
Curvy find a dress that accentuates your curves flatteringly, such as a sweetheart neckline, an exaggerated waistline, and/or a bright and bold sash placed strategically in the inward curve of your waist.
Pear-shape you can easily and simply diminish your ample hips through full or tiered skirts, a flashy neckline that draws the eye upward, and/or an empire waistline.
Petite you should avoid dresses that are voluminous, as they tend to make you look even shorter. Tulle and lace add dimension without making you look shorter, and an exaggerated v-shaped neckline and/or bodice can elongate your torso, creating height.
Price
As beautiful and glamorous as bridal collections of this fall can be, the truth is that your bridal gown shouldnt break you find an autumn collection that fits within your price range. Prices for bridal gowns are always going to be steep, at least if you want to find the dress. But knowing exactly what your budget for your wedding gown is can go a long way to helping you narrow down your bridal collection preferences, just as much as the style of the collection and your own body shape.
Of course, in the end, the most important thing is that your dress make you feel magical, amazing because your wedding is a day that should be magical and amazing. And with so many different designers, styles and prices available in the various 2012 fall bridal collections, youre sure to find the dress that makes you feel like the gorgeous, happy woman that you are.
