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Most popular Wedding Dress Trends for Spring 2016 brides

Wedding dress trends for 2016 are refreshingly modern. There are beautiful choices to satisfy both the traditional and contemporary bride. Let us take a look at what was hot and happening in the world of bridal fashion in Spring ’16.

Daring Deep necklines

As more and more women choose to flaunt their bodies, deeper necklines are growing in style. The most popular style is the deep V that plunges to display more than a moderate dose of cleavage. Although it may not be a good idea to choose this design for a traditional wedding ceremony, it is a perfect choice for a beach wedding or a casual-style one.

Deep necklines make your upper body look more slender. They best suit hourglass figures and women who wish to look slimmer. It should be avoided by women with smaller busts.

Cap sleeves and short sleeves

Although we can expect brides to continue choosing strapless and sleeveless wedding dresses, the hottest trend this year are wedding dresses in cap sleeves and short sleeves. The illusion sleeve design with lace motifs and crystal embellishments continue to be in the limelight, but along with sheer sleeve patterns, solid designs in fabric that matches the rest of the wedding dress is also equally in demand. Many design houses including Reem Acra and Lela Rose featured short sleeve dresses in their collections.

Short sleeves look great on both slender and curvy women. It allows you to disguise flabby upper arms and is slimming when you choose a T-shirt sleeve. Cap sleeves add more bulk to your frame, and can make very thin arms look little thicker.

Tiered-skirts

The Moscow Bridal Fashion week brought several dresses into focus, that featured tiered skirts on all designs ranging from ball gowns to A-line skirts and even the fit and flare silhouette. The pattern adds more volume and bounce to a wedding dress, and makes the overall wedding look interesting and princess-style.

By choosing the right position of the tiers, you can create the desired effect. When the tiers are at the end of a fit and flare skirt, you naturally look taller. When the choice is a ball gown with tiers, the effect is added volume and you look more curvy.

Beautiful back details

Embellishments on illusion backs continue to be a favorite. Deep cut back designs bordered with embellishments were another trend. Apart from that keyhole back designs and those that have lace designs on the back were featured by many designers.

These designs are a great choice for those who wouldn’t want to wear a baring neckline, but don’t mind about wearing a plunging back. It is a signature element, that will add more style to your bridal outfit. Since your guests will be viewing you from behind during the wedding ceremony, having a fantastic back design is a great way to get noticed.

For fantastic wedding dresses with these features, visit us on Best for Bride. Our bridal collection has these and so many more design features that you will instantly fall in love with.

 

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Fairytale Come True: Princess-Inspired Wedding Gowns for Your Dreamy Bridal Look!

When we think of beautiful gowns, two things come to mind: brides and princesses. As a little girl, we have dreamed of someday looking like our favourite fairytale princess. Cinderella, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty have all been our favourites when we were little. The present generation is equally obsessed with Elsa from Frozen and Ariel the Mermaid.

Now, ask yourself a quick question. Have you ever imagined yourself as one of these princesses? If the answer is yes, you should consider a fantastic princess-inspired wedding dress. Let us look at some choices that can make this possible. Climb in as we take off on an enchanting journey to visit our favourite fairytale princesses.

Cinderella

Disney’s portrayal of Cinderella in a thickly layered ball gown skirt and her hair tied up high matches this Mori Lee bridal dress 2777 from the 2015 Fall collection.

The scintillating bodice paves the way for an elaborate tulle gown that will transform you into a Cinderella who needn’t worry about the clock strikes at midnight. A timeless design that is simply elegant, your guests will be amazed at how beautiful you will look in it on your wedding day.

Snow White

The pretty princess who earns the wrath of her evil stepmother for being the fairest maiden in the country; Snow White is a picture of innocence. Here is a gown that perfectly depicts the image that comes to mind when we think of this fictional character.

This Mori Lee 5370 from the Fall 2015 collection has embroidered lace appliques spread over the net, to create a charming bridal gown. The cap sleeves are a unique statement element, and the dress also features an A-line skirt.

Ariel

Many gowns are inspired by the mermaid style, brought to life by the pretty mermaid Ariel. She dreams of marrying her prince charming one day, and here is a gown worth her attention.

The Mori Lee 2723 from the Spring 2015 collection is a classic mermaid-inspired dress, with the finest details adding beauty to it. The silhouette closely glides across your natural curves and spreads out into a layered skirt at the knees. An illusion neckline crafted with fine crystal detailing wraps over a lace bodice, and the clusters of floral magnificence spread all the way up to the skirt.

Sleeping Beauty

The princess is cursed to sleep when her finger is pricked by a spindle till a kiss of true love awakens her from her slumber; Sleeping Beauty is a fantasy princess like no other. And, here is a dress fit for this princess.

This Y11571 Sophia Tolli 2015 bridal gown features splendid asymmetrical draping over the bodice that gathers on one side and drops into an elegant layered skirt. The beautiful crystal details on the bodice and at the dropped waist add shimmer and shine to an already fabulous pattern. Delicate lace scallops dance over the hemline and continue into a magnificent train, making it a dress fit for any princess.

To take a closer look at any of these gowns or find another one you will fall in love with, visit our bridal collection at Best for Bride today.

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A Guide to Choosing The Right Sleeve Length for Your Wedding Gown

A Guide to Choosing The Right Sleeve Length for Your Wedding Gown

Wedding dresses come in all sizes, shapes and patterns. To choose a suitable wedding dress, there are several factors that the bride has to pay attention to. One of these is the sleeve length. The right size determines your wedding day look and helps you feel comfortable and confident.

Additionally, the sleeve length suggests whether a dress suits the type of wedding you have planned. For example, strapless gowns are not usually modest enough for traditional church weddings.

Let us now look at the various types of sleeves that wedding dresses feature and what characterizes them.

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Wedding dress selection for Plus Size Brides made easy

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The average-sized woman has an ocean of choices in wedding dresses, but petite and plus-sized brides have fewer options. Most dresses are designed with the size 8 bride as the model. Fortunately, there are designers who create stunning wedding gowns in sizes up to 24.

You may even find a suitable dress in a collection that isn’t specifically for plus-sizes. All you need to do is look in the right places, and know what your options are. To get you on track, let us take a look at the various patterns that look great on plus-size brides.

Who is a plus-size bride?

The fashion industry places sizes above  size 12 in the plus-size category. Although this number may differ from country to country, the cut-off is somewhere close to this number.

It is good to remember that although you may be a plus-size bride, there are fabulous fashionable gowns that will match your wedding dress dreams, and you needn’t settle for what is available in the plus-size section alone.

Plus-size wedding shopping tips

We recommend that you call the bridal shop before you visit, and inform them that you want to look at gowns in bigger sizes. Although most salons stock gowns in most sizes, this will ensure that you have sufficient choices to try on, when you visit. If you have shortlisted any favorites, inform the bridal boutique so they can make arrangements to have it available when you drop in.

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Brides come in all sizes and shapes, and no two gowns are alike. Pay particular attention to your body proportions to choose a dress that suits you. If you are large-chested, a higher neckline or dresses with illusion necklines and/or sleeves would offer sufficient coverage. Similarly, a gown with a fitted waist and full skirt will balance out a large bust, and create an hourglass structure.

If you want the classic, elegant look, choose an A-line skirt or ball gown dress. The ball gown will camouflage your middle, if you are well endowed in that area. An empire waist gown which cleverly elevates your waist, or a dress which gathers on one side are other good options. These patterns are slimming and can add the illusion of few extra inches. Cap sleeve gowns look sexy on full figures, and are classic and stylish.

Another must-try dresses are those with corset backs. These draw out your curves beautifully, allowing you to show off your best features.

Trust your bridal consultant when she recommends silhouettes other than what you have in mind. Being in the business for a long time, she knows how a dress will look on your frame. So, don’t write off her suggestion for a dress that doesn’t look attractive on the hanger. Try it out, and you may be pleasantly surprised with the result.

One word of advice, don’t try to hide your ample curves beneath a mass of fabric. Find a dress that allows you to flaunt them; you will feel gorgeous and everyone will agree that you look great. Weddings are all about feeling fantastic, and the best way to do it is by being yourself!

Best for Bride has plenty of fantastic wedding dress choices, and you are bound to find one that suits you. Visit us online, or drop in at our store to find the wedding dress of your dreams.