Peplum Love!

A creative idea for wedding dress belts is peplum overskirts. They add an added dimension of flare and drama at the waistline that is romantic and couture. 

 There are lots of options for the kind of peplum, the fabric and length, and how embellished you wish to have it. The length of these peplums vary: some could be short and feminine pieces that flare over the hips, while some become a second train down the back and just float so beautifully. Tulle and crystal combinations are perfect for any dress, whereas a satin or lace peplum is suited for very haute fashion gowns, especially on sheath and fit-flare dresses. We see designers such as Lazaro and Lusan Mandongus taking part of this dress and upping the design game! Lazaro’s gold and silver threaded lace peplum is exquisite on their princess horse-hem layered tulle dress; Lusan uses the crystal and tulle peplum on a crystal-lace fit flare (gorgeous!).

What's best is that we carry both of these absolutely divine dresses at Galleria Della Sposa!

 

 

 

 

The Bridal Touch

What better way to complete the bridal look and make your grand entrance, while walking down the aisle, with a veil.

We envision ourselves when we are young, with our mermaid-flare dress and long veil sweeping behind us; or in a crystal princesses dress with a short, bouncy veil; or being totally chic with a birdcage and a tea-length dress (probably in a blush pink!)

Veils can come in all sorts of lengths that suit your tastes: long, short, fingertip, or even double-layered. The edges can be in crystal, satin, lace, or horse-hair. These details are exceptional with a lace dress, or even an organza or satin dress that needs some embellishment. For very ornate dresses, with bead work and embroidered lace, a veil with scattered crystal and pearls will give the look just the right amount of whimsy.

Some brides may opt for a birdcage, a small net that stays in front of the face and it turned over during a ceremony. These come in different shapes, net thickness and can be decorated in pearls, crystals and flowers. Adding a comb with mixed elements (such as pearl, feather, lace and flowers) makes the birdcage more vintage. Another idea is a thick bandeau, for a more flapper and 1920s inspired wedding.

You may want to wear the veil for the entire day, or just for the ceremony: take into consideration the weight of the veil, and the length. This accessory is an extremely personal choice, so take the time to try on the different lengths and designs while wearing your dress.