New York Bridal Market Trend Report: Sheer Bodices

Myself and our managers just came back from New York, New York where we attended Bridal Fashion Week (which really amounts to a weekend...but never mind all that. LOL!). We loved seeing all the upcoming bridal gown styles and trends and we want to share as much of that info with you...all week long! Check back daily for more on the trends we saw and bought for the Spring season.
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We know this is a trend that can divide brides, but we're going to have to insist that you try to embrace this one! Yes, it is very easy to go from terrific to tacky when you're dealing with sheer bodice bridal gowns, but we're positive that these news gowns hit the right mark. Designer Cotin Sposa captured this trend particularly well. When we purchased gowns from this designer (new to our boutique, by the way - and exclusively available in AZ at Suzanne's) we were particularly careful to see where gowns hit on the body; we were very opposed to any glaringly exposed belly buttons. The model who put each gown on for us was curvy and made us feel comfortable that these weren't just runway gowns, but gowns that our brides would feel comfy in. Each sheer bodice gown was more beautiful than the last, it seemed, and we had a very hard time narrowing it down to just a few! Two of the gowns we picked featuring this trend are below:

Suprisingly, Maggie Sottero also featured several sheer bodice gowns that we know you're going to love. No photos from Maggie yet, but if you check out the fashion show (there's a link on our Facebook page) you'll be able to see how lovely they are (indeed, how lovely the whole collection is! It was so feminine).

So, what do you think? Yay or nay on the sheer bodice? Think you would give it a try? The good news is that should you love the dress but hate the sheer, it's an easy task to have it lined and no one would ever be the wiser. ;-)

Best Wedding Wishes,
Tuesday

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New York Bridal Market Trend Report: Tulle Ball Gowns

Wow! What an amazing, whirlwind of a trip! Myself and our managers just came back from New York, New York where attended Bridal Fashion Week (which really amounts to a weekend...but never mind all that. LOL!). We loved seeing all the upcoming bridal gown styles and trends and we want to share as much of that info with you...all week long! Check back daily for more on the trends we saw and bought for the Spring season.

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I, for one, am so pleased that girlish gowns are making a comeback. Not that I don't love a fitted, sexy, silhouette, but I think I'm ready for the return of the ball gown. And they were everywhere! Lots of them covered with tulle, tulle, and more tulle! I'm really excited about one of the new Cotin Sposa gowns we picked out that has what I can only describe as "twisted tulle." It's like rocker meets princess and it works in the best way. Hopefully it will make our upcoming Cotin Sposa trunk show so you can check it out for yourself. In the meantime, feast your eyes on these styles:

Gowns by Sincerity, Sottero and Midgley, and Cotin Sposa

Don't worry, if you want to cash in on this trend now, we've got plenty of tulle, like this number from Justin Alexander:

Tell us what you think about this trend; would you consider a tulle ball gown?

Best wedding wishes, Tuesday

Suzanne's Bridal Boutique
480.926.9106
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Blush, Pink, and Rose Colored Wedding Dresses

We're happy to report that there is no rule that you have to wear either a white or ivory bridal gown on your wedding day. You are free - if you'd like - to embrace a little color instead!

How about a blush, pink, or rose colored gown, for instance? Celebrities like Reese Witherspoon and Gwen Stefani have walked down the aisle in rosy hued gowns and at the spring bridal markets, blush gowns were everywhere.

One of the first of our designers to pick up the trend this season was KittyChen Couture. This month she introduced the "Charlotte" in a spectacular rose color, similar in color to the "Summer" from her 2011 collection (which was a smash hit!). 

Charlotte by KittyChen Couture

Summer by KittyChen Couture

Ella Rosa offers this gown (below) in a light pink that we simply adore:

Ella Rosa (Style #BE93)

One of Maggie Sottero's best sellers, the "Victoriana", comes in a pearl rose color (along with black, gold, white, and ivory!) that is just amazing:

Victoriana by Maggie Sottero

Don't feel confined to traditional ideas of white or ivory for your wedding dress. If you're daring enough, go for a little color in your gown and make it memorable.

Suzanne's Bridal Boutique
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