{Wedding Look}: Spring 2011 wedding gowns worth the splurge

January 12, 2011

It’s raining, it’s pouring, and I need pretty images that will make me forget that my Nanette Lepore skirt is completely soaked.

So you know I’m married already and loved my wedding gowns.  My Monique Lhuillier and Pronovias gowns still give me butterflies.  But I can’t help sneaking a peek at new wedding gown designs if they’re in the fashion section of magazines I read already right?

I also wanted to highlight these gowns because each is breathtaking and exhibits workmanship typical of the designer,  It is up to you how much or how little you’d want to spend on a wedding gown.  But it’s always good to be aware of styles that make your heart sing.  You can always stalk it at sample sales, trunk shoes, bridal resale sites (Preowned Wedding Dresses – they have new dresses too!) and auction sites (eBay).  Or try to recreate something similar with a good tailor or designer (via Etsy or a local resource).
Be both savvy and styling!

Marchesa is known for its intricate details and unabashedly feminine styling, this dress is a silk organza dream.

Angel Sanchez has always exhibited contemporary, architectural silhouettes with extraordinary fabrics.

Oscar De La Renta brings his refined, feminine style to all his lines, including of course his bridal line,

Vera Wang, the queen of wedding gown designers is known for luxurious fabrics shaped into flattering and sometimes fantastical silhouettes.

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Birnbaum and Bullock create gowns with such amazing details.  This gown is over the top, somewhat medieval, and totally unique.

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What wedding gowns are worth the splurge for you?

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  • Katie January 12, 2011 at 09:48

    The Marchesa and Vera Wang are gorgeous!

  • Diana Mieczan January 12, 2011 at 10:29

    The gown by Oscar De La Renta is dreamy and so elegant! Kisses, darling

    ps: I am hosting a sweet necklace GIVEAWAY, later today 🙂 … Please, join in!

  • Claire Kiefer January 12, 2011 at 13:07

    I’m not one for traditional wedding gowns, so I love the Angel Sanchez one. If/when I get married, I imagine I’ll wear something Grecian and flowy but not very “wedding dress like.” Or maybe just the prettiest white dress I can find in a store I regularly shop in.

  • LifeasKristina January 12, 2011 at 13:59

    Aww ya love wedding posts!!!! I ended up with a Lazaro-but Vera Wang was my 2nd fav:) (I may be partial tho-my mom got her dress from Vera and wanted so badly for me to)

  • LifestyleBohemia January 12, 2011 at 14:02

    I’m right here with you – already married but can’t help myself when it comes to looking at the newest gowns in bridal magazines. I think I even enjoy it more now since I don’t have the pressure of picking a dress for myself.
    Have a lovely day!
    xx

  • Bicoastal Bride January 12, 2011 at 14:41

    These are gorgeous, especially the first one! I definitely believe it’s not about the price tag, but rather the fit and how a gown looks on the bride, along with how it makes her feel.

  • 17 Perth January 12, 2011 at 15:02

    I think it’s going to need to be the third dress! Beautiful!

  • Chic 'n Cheap Living January 12, 2011 at 15:10

    @LifestyleBohemia so true! I love looking with less pressure!

  • Erin Elizabeth January 12, 2011 at 15:20

    Love that Marchesa gown!!

  • BigAppleNosh January 12, 2011 at 15:32

    I love the trumpet silhouette of the VW!

  • FRANKIE HEARTS FASHION January 12, 2011 at 16:21

    The Marchesa and Vera are so dreamy!!!!

  • Jaime @ La vie...J'aime January 12, 2011 at 16:27

    ahh marchesa… dream wedding dress!

  • Moosette January 12, 2011 at 16:28

    Vera = perfection! Just went wedding dress shopping with my best friend – I dont know how anyone choose… so many lovely options!

  • lovedfromthestart January 12, 2011 at 17:06

    I like those mermaid style gowns! I think it’s definitely not about the price for me, and I’d probably get a cheap gown that still looks great.

  • Krysten @ After 'I Do' January 12, 2011 at 17:11

    Those are gorgeous, I love the first one!

  • Chocolate Lover January 12, 2011 at 17:21

    Beautiful! Love the first one and the Vera Wang one!

  • Pop Champagne January 12, 2011 at 17:26

    lovee the gowns, I’ve always wanted a Vera for my wedding, ahh one day 😀

  • ruffledrose.com January 12, 2011 at 19:30

    All such beautiful gowns! It is a once in a lifetime chance to go all out, I would totally splurge. Have you seen the wedding dress line from J. Crew?
    – xo, Vanessa Elizabeth

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE January 12, 2011 at 19:46

    Gorgeous! Can’t we do it all over again? I often dream of it 🙂 Hope you are doing well, honey and thanks so much for all of the love & support. It means the world to me xoxo

  • Mo January 12, 2011 at 20:17

    I love (well you already know I do) wedding gowns!! The Marchesa is breathtaking, but I think the Angel Sanchez is more my style.

  • Krystal January 12, 2011 at 20:49

    That first one is like from a dream! whoa! Not sure about the last one though…I think I would not like that on me! But then again, you never know I guess 🙂

  • honey my heart photo a day January 12, 2011 at 23:20

    i still want a dress by monique lhuillier.

  • Punctuation Mark January 12, 2011 at 23:57

    oscar, oscar, oscar… only a real man knows what you should look like that day!

  • shoe-radar.com January 13, 2011 at 02:07

    All of the dresses are so beautiful xoxo

  • Audrey Allure January 13, 2011 at 05:19

    These gowns are absolutely stunning. I LOVE that Marchesa one!

  • Café Bellini January 13, 2011 at 10:48

    Just followed your link and had a look… your Monique gown is gorgeous! I had a Vera Wang wedding gown. Still have it, don’t know what to do with it!

  • Jessica January 13, 2011 at 12:19

    I can only dream of wearing Marchesa someday!

    My dream, however, would be if DVF designed a wedding dress.

  • tanvii.com January 13, 2011 at 13:11

    Absolutely love the one by Angel Sanchez!!!

  • very married January 13, 2011 at 14:21

    i was able to splurge on mine because I got it at a sample sale – there’s no way i could have afforded it otherwise!

  • Emilie January 14, 2011 at 13:35

    Wonderful!

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