Wedding Dress Trends by Hitched
We get a lot of requests on SMP for fashion related posts…and to be honest, we don’t write nearly enough about this topic! The dress that you choose on your wedding day is possibly the most exciting decision you’ll ever make so it should be something that is a constant here on SMP.
To get the ball rolling, I’ve enlisted the help of the girls at Hitched Salon in DC…they own one of the most chic, jump-up-and-down gorgeous shops around, so I am thrilled that they are here chatting about fashion trends!
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As you can imagine, at Hitched we see a ton of different bridal gowns, and we never get tired of white dresses! However, we will admit that we love anything new and interesting that allows a bride to make her dress unique… which is why we’re so excited for the new trend of adding a beaded or embroidered belt to an otherwise simple gown to add some sophisticated flair. We’re loving the detachable belt options that are now being offered by designers like Lela Rose, Oscar de la Renta, and Modern Trousseau.
These eye-catching accessories can really enhance your wedding day look, and since most of them are removable, you can pick-and-choose when to add that extra bit of sparkle during your special day. We love the idea of adding a belt to your gown just for the reception, giving you a whole new, party-ready look.
We’ve even used accessories in non-traditional ways such as a knotted Erin Cole crystal organza headband around the waist of a fitted peau-de-soie Judd Waddell gown to create a totally unique look. Opening your eyes to creative accessory options can help you add just the right amount of pizazz to a gown that doesn’t already have a lot of embellishment. And feel free to be adventurous by mix-and-matching a belt from one designer with a gown from another, which will really make the look your own!
So much more to come!!
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Those are beautiful... I almost didn't see them since yall have switched to only exporting a short snippet of information to those of us who use google reader. =( What happened to full posts?
Those are amazing :)
There's a fabulous shop here locally that may be able to help you- Alexia's Bridal Boutique in Cary, NC...
they were absolutely incredible and had some really unique gowns.
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There's a link to some photos from my wedding on our wonderful photographer's blog, just in case you want to see my dress (which came from Alexias!)
p.s. i read your blog every day :)
Oooo I am digging the Oscar De La Renta belt idea! Those dresses are so amazing! I found my beautiful dress and jewelry on http://www.idonowidont.com/ , I got a great deal with them! Hurray for chic fashiony brides!
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Can anyone tell me who designed the dress on the upper right- the one with the small fabric flowers on the waist? It may be the prettiest dress i've ever seen.
Does anyone know where I can get a belt for my dress, it seems to have been the trend at the Oscars and I'm all about it. Please advise!!!
Hello, I sell some nice beaded wedding belts at Etsy, have been previously mentioned at style me pretty ( although company name was not mentioned correctly:) Vivienne belt at Malibu Wedding is part of Dreamcatcherstudio Collection please visit us at Dreamcatcherstudio.etsy.com thanks
Can someone please tell me who makes the butter yellow dress on the bottom right?
Thanks!
I LOVE HITCHED. They made my wedding dress/bridesmaids/invitation process so much fun. If you are anywhere near DC (even if you need to fly there), they will make your wedding experience a dream.