Elie Saab for Pronovias – someone please wear this? From here but I recognize this from Pronovias lookbook
The Rania – featured prominently in their 2009 marketing campaign – regal and elegant*
dupioni, applique lace, and chiffon in their collections – the look is quintessentially Spanish romance. You look through the books of different Pronovias lines – they range from Valentino ($$$$$) to the main Pronovias line ($1500+).
Relieve – love the dropped waist and jeweled belt
Though my consultant wasn’t warm and bubbly, she was helpful and efficient (and ultimately helped me when I bought my gown at their sample sale) and most importantly kept us hydrated and happy.
Pronovias has also sought to keep the brides involved and intrigued by having runway shows every few months at their NYC flagship. It is a fun experience to see these dresses in action on the catwalk. Perhaps feeling the pinch of the economy, they have had at least 3 sample sales this year and I bought my dress at a sample sale. People needed to make appointments for the sample sale so it was crowded, but not uncomfortably so. If you are close to a Pronovias store, go to their sample sales because they really rock – prices from $500-$2000 from ALL lines including Manuel Mota. eBay and preownedweddingdresses is also a great resource for dresses.
The Radiante – the floral design is simply gorgeous and the trim, oh my – great mermaid and $1000 at the sample sale*
When I put my dress on, I knew it was special. It was a new spring ’09 La Sposa line gown. I never looked at this derivative line, but the dress was unique:
– it had sleeves
– it had a semi-ruched bodice
– it had the most intricate applique (which I didn’t want initially) lace
– the train just went on and on
Some random pictures when I got my hair done
* All pictures from brides.com though those are pulled directly from Pronovias lookbooks
OMG I love your dress. It’s beautiful. So jealous. Well…..I loved my dress too, but still, yours is so delicate looking.
The dress is beautiful! I always look on ebay at the dresses, I would love to get mine on there someday 🙂 It’s a budget fashionista aspiration.
your dress is beautiful!!! such a classic look!
What a beautiful dress! So many great details on it!
omg your dress is absolutely beautiful!! i always look at wedding dresses i tell the Mr. that maybe we should get married again… LOL any reason to buy a new dress and shoes right?!
Your dress is Gorgeous and so chic’
wowow. This dress is gorgeous!
this post reminds me that i need a veil…
So beautiful-I could not be more over poufy princess gowns xx
I ended up finding my dress elsewhere, but I really wanted to find my perfect dress at Pronovias.
Their Madison Avenue boutique gave me the BEST wedding dress shopping experience. The dresses are affordable, but they treat you like high society. While trying on gowns, they give you a silk robe to wear in between dress changes, provide champagne or coffee to you and those that are with you. The atmosphere is elegant and well lit. It’s amazing!
(I ended up finding the right dress at RK Bridal, which is totally the opposite experience, haha…but when you find the dress, you find the dress…)
all amazing. i am thinking vera wang now but i might change my mind.
Your dress is stunning! I absolutely love the sleeves.
You look beautiful in your dress.
Oh my, I love love love your dress. You look stunning, more photos please. 🙂
That is one of the most stunning gowns I’ve ever seen. Love it with the classic pearls!
Sigh. Your dress is beautiful and you totally ROCKED it. I love the cap sleeves. Nothing like dainty cap sleeves to make a dress romantic.
Gorgeous 🙂 Look at you!!! I love this!! xoxox
Seriously stunning!I love Pronovias dresses….silk,lace,tulle,yum!haha.And the dress you choose is just lovely..love the lace and the color.
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