Modern Love: Glamorous Fashion Shoot Featuring Romantic Wedding Gown Inspiration

Model in lace ballgown poses in Landmark Center venue

Subtle influences from the Victorian era bring the drama to demure confections, from delicate lace and satin gowns to stunning corsets and high necklines.

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Minnesota Bride Fall/Winter 2024

“Rachel” lace column gown, $11,800 or price upon request, by Jaclyn Whyte (jaclynwhyte.com).

“Hali” crushed satin halter gown by Hera Couture, price upon request, from Flutter Bridal Co. (flutterbridalco.com). Diamond drop earrings, $7,595, diamond and sapphire Art Deco bracelet $9,895, from R.F. Moeller Jeweler’s vintage & estate collection (rfmoellerjeweler.com).

“Drizzle” A-line tulle dress adorned with flower motifs, price upon request, from Willowby by Watters (watters.com). Mikimoto “Akoya” pearl and diamond pendant, $2,250, and halo engagement ring, $2,950, from R.F. Moeller Jeweler (rfmoellerjeweler.com).

Lace ballgown with a plunging sweetheart neckline by Martina Liana Luxe, $5,500, from Bridal Accents Couture (bridalaccentscouture.com). “Keshi” pearl hoop earrings, $196, and “Keshi” pearl necklace, $298, from Alexis Russell (alexisrussell.com).

“Dita” by Eva Lendel, $4,605, from anna bé bridal boutique (anna-be.com) and diamond “Dew Drop” earrings, $15,000, from Max’s Jewelry (stylebymax.com).

“Aqua” fit-and-flare lace dress by Eddy K., $1,900, from Emily Kaye Bridal (emilykayebridal.com). Roberto Coin three-carat diamond inside-outside hoop earrings, $7,000, from R.F. Moeller Jeweler (rfmoellerjeweler.com).

“Starlet” lace sheath gown with high neck by Monique Lhuillier, $8,900, from anna bé bridal boutique (anna-be.com). Baby Baroque pearl threader earrings, $480, from Max’s Jewelry (stylebymax.com).

“Lanvee” mermaid, strapless beaded gown by Eva Lendel, $3,915 (dress only), $5,130 (with overskirt), from anna bé bridal boutique (anna-be.com).

Sleek crepe mermaid dress by Moonlight Tango, $1,299.99, from Bride and Jewel Co. (brideandjewel.com). All jewelry by R.F. Moeller Jeweler (rfmoellerjeweler.com): diamond and citrine chandelier earrings, $1,750, from the vintage and estate collection. Nine-carat diamond tennis necklace, $28,495; Roberto Coin’s white gold diamond by the inch necklace, $1,500; diamond halo engagement ring, $2,950; diamond five-row eternity band, $14,750. (Left wrist) Old European cut diamond filigree bracelet, $6,495, from the vintage & estate collection; diamond bangle bracelet, $2,815. (Right wrist) Diamond flex bangle bracelet, $3,650; diamond bangle bracelet, $4,150 and tennis bracelet, $3,365.