2010-09-20 06:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Sheer Brilliance: Wedding Dresses with illusion necklines

TAGS: SHEER NECKLINE, ILLUSION NECKLINE, PRONOVIAS, ENZOANI, ADELE WECHSLER, USED WEDDING DRESS

We've always loved the unique and sophisticated look the illusion neckline adds to a wedding dress. That's why this week we're profiling 5 beautiful dresses that showcase the illusion neckline to varying degrees. So whether you want just a touch of sheer to add straps to an otherwise strapless dress, or you prefer a high, covered neckline, you'll see that the options are limitless.


Top designers like Pronovias, Enzoani, La Sposa and Adele Wechsler are covering this trend and best of all, every dress is under $1200.


Used Essence of Australia Wedding Dress


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2010-11-29 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Vintage Style Wedding Dresses

TAGS: VINTAGE WEDDING DRESS, VINTAGE LACE, ILLUSION NECKLINE

Thinking about a wedding with vintage inspiration and glamour? Perhaps you're envisioning an evening affair with live music, sparkling champagne and tons of candlelight to set the mood?


Your wedding dress needs to reflect both your personality and the mood of your event. And if you're leaning towards some vintage flair, these wedding dresses mix in vintage accents while keeping things modern.


Maggie Sottero Reema Wedding Dress


This week's vintage style wedding dresses range from $580 to $1300 and include designers like Maggie Sottero, La Sposa and Sophia Tolli.


2011-05-09 07:00:00 by SMARTBRIDE

Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress for Less

TAGS: KATE MIDDLETON WEDDING DRESS, V NECK, ILLUSION NECKLINE, CELEBRITY WEDDING DRESS, ROYAL WEDDING, PRINCESS

The world is gaga over Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. Kate’s dress showed off a lovely plunging illusion neckline which elongated her already long and lean body, creating a perfect silhouette. The V neckline was of course tastefully accented with luxurious lace sleeves fit for the church.


Kate Middleton's Wedding Dress


Although we’ve been seeing sheer necklines here and there, it’s no doubt that Kate’s dress will influence wedding dress trends for years to come.


If Kate’s wedding look is along the lines of what you’re thinking for your own big day, we’ve pulled 9 options from the SmartBride dress pages that mimic various elements of Kate’s wedding dress….for a fraction of the price of course!


See all of our picks below!