David's Bridal

Spring Trend Alert: Colored Wedding Gowns
by Dan Rentillo

While traditional bridal gowns are here to stay, colored bridal gowns are increasingly becoming a popular option during the spring and summer seasons. Whether you are looking for a fully colored gown or just a touch of color, there is a dress suited just for you and your Big Day!

Champagne Color Hues: This tulle gown is perfect for the bride who is looking for a modern, yet elegant, twist to the classic ball gown.

Subtle Shades of Pink: Brides looking for a slight touch of color can choose a romantic figure-flattering trumpet wedding gown adorned with pink roses.

Bold, Blue & Beautiful: Make a statement and show off your fun personality in this organza fit-and-flare printed gown.

Fancy Floral Patterns: Brides looking to highlight their feminine style can choose this figure-flatting A-line wedding gown featuring watercolor prints.

Happy shopping!

Silhouettes Fit for Every Bride
by Dan Rentillo

Dress shopping for your Big Day may seem like an overwhelming process but if you go in with an open mind and focus on your fabulous attributes, the process will be both effortless and fun. Whether you are trying to accentuate your bottom or top, there is a silhouette suited for you, ensuring you look and feel beautiful as you walk down the aisle.

Elegant Empire Waists: This flattering, A-line gown is perfect for the bride who is looking to accentuate her neckline and hide her hips.

Pretty Pick-ups: Tall, fuller figured brides should seek out ball gowns full of skirt drama – a huge trend this season. This strapless gown features angled draped pick-ups, boasting a slimming A-line silhouette.

Fit & Flare: This beautiful, lace gown shows off the curvy bride’s hourglass shape in a figure-flattering light.

Tasteful Tea-Lengths: The petite bride should opt for a short gown to show off some leg and elongate her silhouette.

Remember, just focus on your favorite body parts and find a dress that highlights them. Happy shopping!

Dan’s Bridal Forecast for 2012
by Dan Rentillo

With the New Year comes new designs and 2012 will be filled with a number of brand new trends, as well as modern updates to classic silhouettes. From skirt drama to rich three- dimensional designs and the growing trend of color, brides-to-be will have endless options to walk down the aisle in style.

Colors & Prints: Floral gowns or styles with touches of color are perfect for brides looking to add an extra festive touch to their spring or summer wedding.

Distinctive Details: This year, skirt drama continues to be a huge focus, giving the bride a high-fashion look while sweet three-dimensional florals give a romantic touch to any gown.

Modern Coverage: Feminine gowns with a bit of coverage like an illusion lace neckline, cap sleeve or one-shoulder silhouette add modernity to timeless styles.

Lovely Lace: While the Royal Wedding may be in the past, the bridal trends are here to stay—lace details remain a prominent trend this year.

Happy shopping!

Dan Rentillo, David’s Bridal Design Director
Top Bridal Trends for the Summer

More than forty percent of couples tie the knot during the summer making June, July and August most popular months out of the entire year to get married.

The Drama is in the Details
This summer, it’s all about feminine details like point d’esprit and organza fabrics. These detailed fabric overlays with soft flowers or dainty dots are designed to add a delicate romance and drama to your wedding dress.

Add style and modern sophistication to a classic strapless style with bow detailing, beading and floral designs. A flattering fit-and-flare silhouette hugs the body in all the right places. Pair with an elegant crystal headband and classic white clutch.

Two-in-One Gowns
Changing dresses between the ceremony and the reception has emerged as a major trend. With this David’s Bridal two-in-one dress, going from classic and elegant at the ceremony to short and stylish at the reception is as easy as 1-2-3.

Beyond the White Dress
Channel celebrities like Reese Witherspoon, who wore blush pink on her Big Day in a non-traditional colored wedding gown. Floral printed dresses are a perfect summer option for the bride looking to don something beyond the white dress.

 
Sticking to the Classics
Season to season, the ball gown continues to be a popular choice amongst brides. This season, ball gowns are getting a light and airy makeover with cloud-like tulle and feather skirts resulting in a lighter feeling without compromising on the traditional style.

No matter what the season, it’s important that your dress reflects your style and personality and makes you feel beautiful on your big day.

Congratulations and Happy Dress Hunting!

Amy Oselkin, Celebrity Style Expert
So far, 2011 has been chock-full of celebrity engagements. Leading up to the big day means anticipation of what celebrity brides-to-be will wear is high. Here are my inside scoop predications on what fashionistas like Kim Kardashian, Vanessa Minnillo and Jessica Simpson will don as they walk down the aisle.

Kim Kardashian: Sexy Style
Surprisingly Kim Kardashian admits she is clueless on what style gown she wants to wear when she weds basketball player Kris Humphries. “I keep changing my mind,” she told reporters. Not to worry Kim! I am going to make your bridal dress shopping experience a little easier.

First, in order to compete with her 20.5-carat engagement ring — worth 2 million dollars—Kim’s gown needs to be gloriously glamorous. Additionally, Kim will likely want to flaunt her famous derriere so she’ll need a body conscious number. Plus, at just 5’2” the fashionista should look for something that elongates her frame — especially since her fiancé is 6’9”.

So I’ve narrowed it down to this satin fit and flare dress because it seamlessly fits all of the criteria. The curve-hugging silhouette will highlight Kim’s hourglass shape. The sweetheart neckline is feminine and flattering. And finally the bow detailing and slightly bejeweled bodice offers the right dose of razzle-dazzle fit for Kim’s big day. For a little extra pizazz, I suggest adding a fabulous pair of earrings like these gorgeous chandeliers.

Vanessa Minnillo: Fairytale Fashion
Vanessa Minnillo has waited a long time for her dream wedding to Nick Lachey. In fact the couple have been dating on and off again since 2006 so their nuptials are sure to be spectacular. Over Memorial Day the couple celebrated their upcoming union with a wedding shower at the posh London Hotel in Los Angeles. For the festivities, Vanessa basically “test drove” a wedding dress – she wore a white strapless knee length Monique Lhuillier lace dress. Judging from this pick, Vanessa’s gown is sure to be classic, glamorous and romantic.

This strapless tulle fit-and-flare gown featuring hand-detailed lace appliques and paired with a coordinating lace jacket perfectly suits Vanessa’s elegant yet youthful taste. To complete the princess-like feel, pair this with a crystal embellished headband.

Jessica Simpson: A Sassy Spin

As Jessica prepares to walk down the aisle with former NFL player, Eric Johnson, she knows for sure that she isn’t looking for anything too regal. “I absolutely adore Kate’s dress,” said Jessica, 30. “I thought she looked absolutely beautiful. There’s no bride that can top a Royal Wedding. I’m not going to be wearing the same kind of thing, but it will be beautiful in its own right.”

We know Jessica has already broken with tradition with her ruby engagement ring so it’s fair to say she might opt for something unexpected for her wedding gown as well. This silvery gray chiffon cocktail dress still has a bridal feel, but the unique shade gives it a little edge. Plus, it’s figure flattering. All Jess needs is a great pair of heels like these metallic rhinestone platforms and she’ll be all set.