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Roberto Cavalli Wedding Dresses

ExpensiveBride — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:28:12 +0000

Roberto Cavalli is one of the top wedding dress designers in the world. His flamboyant Italian style uses bold prints and unique embellishments. Roberto Cavalli wedding dresses are straight from the catwalks of Paris, Rome and Italy.

Roberto Cavalli was born in 1940 in Florence, Italy. At only 30 years old he launched his very first namesake fashion collection in Paris. In 1972 Cavalli opened his first salon in Saint Tropez. Also in the early seventies, he invented a procedure for printing on leather that revolutionized the textile printing industry.

Roberto Cavalli and Eva Duringer married in 1980. She has been not only his lifelong companion but his business partner as well. In 1994 Cavalli opened a string of boutiques. He now owns 16 café-shops and boutiques that each specialize in fashions that range from the most expensive wedding dresses to animal print jeans and children’ shoes.

Famous Wearers of Roberto Cavalli Wedding Dresses

Many famous women have worn Robert Cavalli wedding dresses over the years. A few notable Cavalli fans are:

• Jennifer Lopez-wore a white angelic gown with a plunging neckline and gold chain trims to her 40th birthday bash.
• Mary J. Blige-performed at the Grammy’s in a cobalt blue strapless Cavalli gown with beaded detailing on the bodice.
• Ashley Jensen-wore a green velvet dress by Roberto Cavalli when she married Terry Beesley.
• Cheryl Tweedy-wore a cream colored silk and lace gown with Swarovski crystal embellishments when she married Ashley Cole.

How do Robert Cavalli Wedding Dresses Measure Up?

Robert Cavalli wedding gowns are high fashion works of art that use color, texture and fine embellishments. Luxurious fabrics and impeccable detailing combine with over 40 years of fine craftsmanship and design experience to create wearable masterpieces.

Details like feathers, Swarovski crystals, gold chains, hand beading and embroidery are common in Cavalli designs. Prints combine with new and unique combinations of fabrics to create exactly the look that any high fashion bride is looking for. Robert Cavalli wedding dresses have elegant, stylish and fashion forward design elements that are sexy, sensual and sometimes a little edgy.

Prices for Robert Cavalli Wedding Dresses

Cavalli’s wedding gowns range in price from $5,000 to upwards of $12,000 or more. Custom Robert Cavalli wedding dresses can cost much more. There are a few of his wedding dresses in the “ready to wear” division that are priced below $5,000. Other options include the Cavalli prom and party dresses that are priced far below that of the wedding gowns but have the same fashion conscious styling and Robert Cavalli craftsmanship.

Vera Wang Wedding Dresses

ExpensiveBride — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:36:13 +0000

Vera Wang, the famous wedding dress designer, was born in New York to Chinese immigrant parents and attended Chapin, a prestigious prep-school. She then went on to further her education at Sarah Lawrence College and the University of Paris where she received an art history degree. Wang competed in the 1968 US Figure Skating Championships at the age of 19 and was featured in the January 8, 1968 issue of Sports Illustrated. She turned to the world of fashion and started to put Vera Wang wedding dresses on the map after failing to make the US Olympics Team.

Vera Wang spent sixteen years as Senior Fashion Director for Vogue. She then spent two years as a design director at Ralph Lauren before striking out on her own in 1990 and opening a design salon in New York’s Carlyle Hotel. There she began designing her signature line of beautiful wedding dresses.

Vera Wang became a household name in 1994 when silver medalist Nancy Kerrigan wore a simple but elegant white costume designed by Wang. She also designed many of Michelle Kwan’s costumes as well as the costumes worn by the Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders. Today, Vera Wang dresses are known world-wide.

Famous Wearers of Vera Wang Dresses

Many stars have worn Vera Wang wedding dresses over the years. A few notable dresses worn by stars on their big day include:

• Mariah Carey wore a beautiful Cinderella style dress that Wang modeled after the Royal wedding of Princess Dianna to Prince Charles.
• Victoria Beckham wore a beautiful one of a kind Vera Wang in champagne colored satin.
• Jennifer Lopez wore a shoulder bearing, cream colored, lace gown By Wang.
• Avril Lavigne wore one of Vera Wang’s beaded wedding dresses in a very classic style.
• Jessica Simpson wore a stunning A-line dress that became quite popular.

How do Vera Wang Dresses Measure Up?

Vera Wang wedding dresses are created using luxurious fabrics with rich detailing and superb craftsmanship. Her dresses cross the spectrum from hand beaded masterpieces in silk and gold lame to simple creations with sweet bows and traditional styling. Vera Wang believes that any bride should be able to find her dream dress: “Whether she is a schoolmarm or siren, flower child or princess, socialite or career girl, or a bit of each rolled into one, the bride should choose a gown that reflects whom she is above and before all else.”

One can expect to find beautiful wedding dresses in styles that range from traditional to more modern looks. From simple wedding dresses that exude elegance and style to the more daring and sensual gowns can be found in the Vera Wang wedding dresses line.

Prices for Vera Wang Wedding Dresses

Vera Wang’s wedding dresses usually fall in the range from $5,000 running upward of $15,000 and more. One of-a-kind creations can cost much more. The new spring line has prices ranging from $2,000 to $8,000 for many of her gowns. While these are expensive wedding dresses, they are in the price range for many middle class brides. A budget conscious option would be the Vera Wang Maids dresses that are offered in whites and champagnes. These dresses will run from about $200 and up and are a fantastic way to wear Vera Wang on your big day.

Wedding dress designers

ExpensiveBride — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:06:51 +0000

When it comes to the perfect wedding dress, your options are endless. It is all about finding the correct style that suits your own individual needs, tastes and figure. The great thing about browsing through expensive wedding dresses is that you can search depending on your favorite wedding dress designers, or perhaps based on the texture, color or style that you desire. There are plenty out there for your viewing and purchasing pleasure, and the wedding dress of your dreams should be in amongst them.

Vera Wang

Starting from the very top, Vera Wang is considered one of the best wedding dress designers. With countless websites devoted to her eye catching creations there is a reason Vera Wang remains ahead of the league. Her brand new spring 2010 collection contained some very unusual and unique wedding dresses. There are a lot of bows, some around the waist, which is flattering for the hips. Others were placed just under the neckline, so it seems bows are the look of the season for the Vera Wang collection.

Another new addition is the use of color. For this seasons dresses you have your typical white, but there is also grey and even purple. The colors are really stunning and work flawlessly with the design of the dresses. In terms of prices, the lowest in this category would be in the $3,000 area and upwards so be willing to pay for these unique Vera Wang wedding dresses.

Monique Lhuillier

Monique Lhuiller wedding dresses are elegant to say the least. Her fabulous and exceedingly popular wedding dresses never fail to be the talk of brides. She has therefore remained one of the top wedding dress designers of the world, and especially for the celebrities.

Her recently released fall collection is all about strapless wedding gowns and accessories to match. She sticks mainly to lace materials, with a lot of details on the lower part of the wedding dress, also focusing on a light colored bow around the waist of the gown. In terms of colors, it is all about pure white and cream so the traditional bride colors are the look of the season. Monique Lhuiller wedding dresses would range from $3,000 and upwards depending on the material you desire, and other options. The collection truly is stunning.

Maggie Sottero

Maggie Sottero is one of the top wedding dress designers in the world, already a winner of numerous awards for her 2010 collection. Her new selection of expensive wedding dresses are more than worthy of the high price range. You pay for quality and she certainly delivers. The newly designed wedding dresses feature a lot of exquisite colors. You have your traditional white, ivory, and diamond white. These are just some of the fine selection of colors for the different dresses you can choose from.

Maggie Sottero wedding dresses are all about Corset style this season, you can really show off your figure whether, it be sleek, slender or lean. There is something for every shape and size with the beautiful new award winning collection.

Reem Acra

Reem Acra wedding dresses are a hot topic amongst brides to be. The dazzling spring collection has just been displayed, and the new selection really falls back into the traditional Brides dress style. You have the sleeves, the veil and even the puffed out style in the lower part of the dress. It’s the classic look that never fades.

Of course, you also have the more modern style which turns slender in at the waist, with a selection of bright and very light colors to match. For the trendy young brides you will love the light pink style dresses. In terms of wedding dress designers Reem Acra is a front runner.

Lazaro

Lazaro is another front runner for one of the best wedding dress designers. His latest collection features some amazingly beautiful wedding gowns, a lot of drop less waist gowns and a wide range of colors. You have white, grey, rum, pink and a lighter selection to cater for all tastes. For a lady that likes something very unique, you have an amazing Ivory silk strapless gown, which includes a layered ruffled skirt. It is as stunning as it sounds and will go down amazingly on the big day. There are many more like that in the Lazaro wedding dresses collection on the official website.

Pronovias

Pronovias, a world class wedding dress designer from Barcelona, is a name on every bride’s lips, due to his stunning selection of out of this world wedding dresses. Pronovias wedding dresses are so beautiful it will make it difficult to choose the perfect one. Made from natural fabrics the comfort and beauty come together as one. There is something for everyone, a mix of elegant and fun, to just plain stunning. The 2010 collection is a must see and will know doubt find its way into every brides heart.

Maggie Sottero Wedding Dresses

ExpensiveBride — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:14:04 +0000

Maggie Sottero is one of the most recognizable wedding dress manufacturers around the world. The talented wedding dress designers at this company are known for designing and producing the best fitting bridal gowns in the industry. From beautiful wedding dresses to jaw dropping prom and celebration gowns, Maggie Sottero delivers.

Maggie Sottero wedding dresses are crafted in the highest quality from the finest fabrics. It’s the little touches that set these wedding dresses apart; touches like hand sewn beads and Swarovsky crystal embellishments.

Awards

The Maggie Sottero, LLC has received many prestigious awards in the bridal industry in addition to being nominated for many more. Maggie Sottero, LLC has been awarded:

Debi Award (six times)
Desert Rose Awards (nine times)
Diva Awards (two times)
Dallas Rose Awards (three times)
The UK Bridal Buyers Award
Wedding Idea’s Best Dress Designer Award
The Retail Wear Association Award

Sottero & Midgley

In 2007, the designers at Maggie Sottero collaborated with Kelly Midgley and Sottero & Midgley was born. The fashion label boasts three generations of design experience and talent.

Sottero & Midgley offers brides a wonderful selection of ‘expensive wedding dresses’ with an affordable pricing structure. These “fashion forward” designs at affordable prices do not skimp on quality. Crafted of the highest quality fabrics and exquisite embellishments, these beautiful wedding dresses appeal to even the most couturier brides.

Flirt by Maggie Sottero

Flirt by Maggie Sottero is a line of flirty yet elegant and stylish prom and special occasion dresses. These fabulous gowns are crafted with the same attention to detail and offer the same impeccable quality as Maggie Sottero wedding dresses. From the floor length antebellum ball gowns to short flirty ruched prom dresses with pockets, these fresh designs are sure to please.

Styles of Maggie Sottero Wedding Dresses

From simple wedding dresses with A-line styling and empire waists to sensual form fitting mermaid trains with low cut bodices, Maggie Sottero has a design to fit the bill.

These dresses offer a little something for everyone. Here is but a little sampling of the types of dresses offered by Maggie Sottero:

Janet- this is a body hugging dress with a skirt that flares larger at the bottom. Created with simple lines in white satin, this dress gets its punch from a kicky bolero jacket and belt with crystal encrusted buckle.
Odessa- this dress has a slim fit with chiffon overlay and beaded lace embellishments. A ruched bodice and scalloped neckline add to the elegance.
Anne Marie- this simple a line dress is finished on the bodice and around the hem with Swarovski crystals. The look is completed with a black satin waist sash and bow.

Prices for Maggie Sottero Wedding Dresses

Brides can have the fairytale expensive wedding dress without spending a fortune. Maggie Sottero Wedding Dresses are surprisingly affordable considering the quality and hand sewn accents. With prices ranging from $500 to around $4,000 there is sure to be a beautiful wedding dress in any budget. Dresses from the Sottero & Midgley label are mostly priced within the $1,000 to $3,000 range.

Monique Lhuillier Wedding Dresses

ExpensiveBride — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 03:11:02 +0000

Monique Lhuillier wedding dresses are the hot and fashionable dresses everyone seems to want these days. They certainly fit the label expensive wedding dresses, with prices ranging from 2.000 to over 10.000 dollars. Certainly not a dress anyone can afford!

Background of Monique Lhuillier

The designer Monique Lhuillier was born in the Philippines, but has been based in the US for most of her life. She started designing as a teenager, attending college at a school for fashion design in Los Angles. Monique Lhuillier wedding dresses broke through on the wedding scene after she designed her relatives and entourages dresses for her own wedding. After some of the guest at her wedding left their business card in hope that she would design their wedding dresses, the ball started rolling. Shortly after that she launched her company.

Celebrities – Britney Spears – Paparazzi

Her dresses in general are often seen on the red carpet and on magazine front covers. But for many she is most known for her celebrity wedding dresses, with famous clients like the singer Pink, Heidi Montag, and probably the most publicized about, Britney Spears. The wedding dress was designed in top-secrecy, but was revealed by paparazzi photos shortly before the wedding.

Some of the most expensive wedding dresses

Even though Monique Lhuillier wedding dresses are some of the most expensive wedding dresses in the world, they are still among the hottest and most wanted dresses. If the price seems stiff to you, there are several ways to get a dress at an affordable price. Doing a search on the Internet reveals several shops selling Monique Lhuillier dresses at steep discounts. So the dream of a beautiful dress from the famous designer doesn’t have to be out of reach.

Traditional – Yet high fashion

Monique Lhuillier wedding dresses have a characteristic and traditional style that is blended with high fashion, making them modern and fresh. The designer launches regular spring and fall collections, which also gives the to-be bride on a budget to snap up the previous seasons wedding dresses on sale.

Variety of cuts and styles

Her dresses come in a variety of cuts and styles, from strapless and sleeveless dresses for a summer wedding, to the extravagant and puffy dresses for the more traditional, chapel wedding. Lhuillier also offers a wide range of bridesmaid dresses, and although also very beautiful, will never outshine a bride in a Monique Lhuillier wedding dress.

Oleg Cassini Wedding Dresses

ExpensiveBride — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:55:12 +0000

Even though he died in 2006, Oleg Cassini wedding dresses can still be purchased online. They are available in several styles, from simple wedding dresses, to the more spectacular ballerina and princess gowns that are guaranteed to be a hit for you wedding. Oleg was known for his love for female curves, and this shows in his beautiful wedding dresses. His wedding dresses have been chosen by some of the top celebrities in the world, ranging from Marilyn Monroe to Renee Zellweger.

Oleg Cassini wedding gowns a David’s Bridal exclusive

David’s Bridal has an exclusive on all Oleg Cassini wedding dresses, so if you are interested in one of these extraordinary wedding dresses you can buy your wedding gown through them. The best part is that when you do business with David’s Bridal you can rest assured that you are purchasing from the nr. 1 online bridal shop. Their Oleg Cassini wedding dress collection features 20 dresses, and come in V-neck, strapless, sleeved, and plus-size, styles. Prices range from $750 and upwards, so these are not the most expensive wedding dresses in the world, but the elegance is top-notch.

Designer of Jackie Kennedy’s state wardrobe

Oleg Cassini was a French-born wedding dress designer, and general designer of women’s clothes, who lived in the United States for the most of his life as an American citizen. He is best known for being chosen to design Jackie Kennedy’s state wardrobe in the 1960’s, and also for his marriage to actress Gene Tierney. He designed all the movie costumes she wore on camera, which resulted in his designs appearing in 10 movies that Gene played in, from 1940 to 1950.

Wedding dress designer for Hollywood celebrities

Oleg Cassini also designed clothes for some of the most famous Hollywood celebrities of the time, with names like Joan Fontaine and Joan Crawford on top of the list. Although he is most famous for his women’s dresses and gowns, his design empire also stretched over to men’s wear, with sunglasses, hats, shoes, and other fashionable items.