Glamorous Bridal Fashion

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(above) In small accents or head to toe, crisp black never fails to highlight the lush curves of a dress. Stephanie D. Couture one-shouldered chiffon Aphrodite gown with black sash, $1,850. Tiffany & Co. aquamarine, diamond and platinum drop earrings, $24,500, and 4.32-carat diamond and platinum Victoria bracelet, $19,500. Mom wears Lanvin Black deep v-back ruffle dress, $2,975, and Christian Louboutin satin d’orsay pumps (shown full-size in magazine) with studs, $845, both from Mario’s; Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger 1.01-carat diamond and platinum ring, $24,200, and 1.48-carat diamond and platinum square earrings, $6,200; MCL black rhodium-plated sterling silver bracelet with black sapphires, $1,500, from Twist.

(above left) Put a modern spin on the tiara with a shimmering woven headband; the enchanting look gets dramatic with ripe cherry lipstick and sweeping liquid liner. Sophie Bridal Couture silk satin and organza Madison trumpet gown , $3,580. Jade Rose Designs glass rhinestone Tres Chic headband on custom color velvet ribbon, $125. Tiffany & Co. diamond and platinum Legacy drop pendant, $26,525. Mother of the bride wears Stephanie D. Couture teal charmeuse Alethia cowl neck floor-length gown, $460; Mariell cubic zirconia drop earrings, $60, from Charlotte’s Weddings; Jill Sabin ivory pearl bracelet, $375, from The Silver Lining Bridal Boutique. Beauty tip: Try NARS lipstick in Scarlet Empress and Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner.

(above right) Bright colors on your girls are vivacious yet polished when done in classic silhouettes. Bridesmaid wears Alfred Angelo silk dupioni dress in maize, $234, from Charlotte’s Weddings; Bourne purple suede Tulip peep-toe heels, $278, from Zelda’s Shoe Bar; Trina Turk gold-plated Jet rhinestone Solitaire ring, $60, from Mabel & Zora.

(above) Strong platform heels anchor a lavish dress overflowing with flouncy layers. Val Stefani silk Taffeta custom gown, $1,900, available for special order from The Silver Lining Bridal Boutique. Tiffany & Co. cultured South Sea pearl necklace with diamond clasp, $47,000, and 3.48-carat princess cut diamond and platinum ring, $107,000. Haute Bride Swarovski crystal and sterling silver bracelet, $280, from The Silver Lining Bridal Boutique. Bride wears Claudia Ciuti gold Candy platform peep-toe heels, $348, from Zelda’s Shoe Bar. Shoes on floor, clockwise from top left: Brianna Leigh silk d’orsay peep toe Sophia heels with rosettes, $130, and Benajamin Adams silk Sissy heels, $615, both from The Silver Lining; Benjamin Adams Bisset peep toe heels, $218, from Charlotte’s Weddings (all mates on couch). Christian Louboutin satin d’orsay pumps, $845, from Mario’s (in her lap, mate on couch). Shoe closest to bride’s skirt: Liz Rene Couture silk rose heels, $120, from Charlotte’s. Shoe between stacks of boxes: Claudia Ciuti silver metallic Delice strappy stilettos, $348, from Zelda’s Shoe Bar.

(above left) Channel a calm beauty with soft underpinnings and gems in watery hues. Bella Donna Film Noir silk chemise, $74.50, from The Lingerie Closet. Tiffany & Co. .58-carat cushion cut yellow diamond, platinum and 18 yellow gold pendant, $8,600. Lee-Ann Belter Maya gown, $2,500, from AniA Collection (hanging). Inset: Marie-Helene de Taillac 22K green quartz, aquamarine and 22K Girandole earrings, $2,250, and Alexis Bittar gunmetal hydroquartz blackened silver earrings, $235, both from Twist.

(above right) A sheer portrait neckline and crisscross bodice create the perfect frame for a stunning pendant necklace. Sophie Bridal Couture Madison gown, $3,580. Tiffany & Co. Legacy drop pendant, $26, 525. Bouquet of peonies and dahlias by Blüm.

(above left) A wavy bob recalls the sultry elegance of silent film star Clara Bow; up the ante with breathtaking earrings. Tiffany & Co. pear-shaped aquamarine, diamond and platinum drop earrings, $24,500. Beauty tip: Get similar texture by using KMS Hair Play Sea Salt Spray and a curling iron on dry hair.

(above right) Even Mom’s refined look can take a bold turn by mixing the scale and texture of her accessories. Stephanie D. Couture Alethia gown, $460. Mariell drop earrings, $60, from Charlotte’s Weddings. Jill Sabin pearl bracelet, $375, from The Silver Lining Bridal Boutique.

(above) Every little girl’s fantasy—whether it’s fluid silk, billowy lace or ruffles in abundance, there’s a dress that will bring out the princess in all of us. (Left to Right) Lee-Ann Belter satin charmeuse maya gown, $2,500, from AniA Collection. Aire Barcelona organza Nectar gown, $2,260, from Charlotte’s Weddings. Two by Rosa Clara gazar Olimpia gown, $2,100, and custom organza shrug, $590, both from The Silver Lining Bridal Boutique. Sophie Bridal Couture satin-faced organza Ava gown, $1,580. Aire Barcelona silk crepe chiffon Nomada gown (on couch), $2,075, from Charlotte’s Weddings.


Photography: Charles Gullung | Stylist: Holly Gits | Hair: Kassidy Gardner | Makeup: Nimai Marsden | Stylist’s assistant: Josie Fox | Models: Kyndi Niquette (bride) for Ryan Artists, Carmen Blair (mother of the bride) for Q6 Talent, Mandy Phillips (bridesmaid) for Q6 Talent | Flowers: Blüm | Shot on location at Hotel DeLuxe, Portland


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