Bridal Fashion: The Lap of Luxury

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With full skirts, decadent beading and rich fabrics in shades of blush, ivory and powder, these regal gowns live where opulence reigns.

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Fall / Winter 2012

(above) Simone Carvalli gown ($3,237) from Posh Bridal Couture. Vintage necklaces ($175 topaz, $220 gold with bows) and brown stone bracelet ($230) from Brides of France. Marco Bicego pearl necklaces ($6,490 short, $7,410 long) from Nordstrom. Vanessa Zahid beaded cuff ($599) from the designer. Alexis Bittar gold bracelet ($295) from Neiman Marcus. Crown ($25 to rent) from Costume Rentals.

Regal wedding gowns

(above) Simone Carvalli gown ($3,237) from Posh Bridal Couture. Vanessa Zahid headpiece ($125) from the designer. Jessica Lynn belt ($258) from Our Shop. David Yurman ring ($1,575) from Neiman Marcus. Crislu earrings ($80) from Bridal Accents Couture. Scepter ($46) from Brides of France.

Regal wedding gowns

(above) Monique Lhuillier “Waltz” gown ($13,640) and veil ($600) from her Edina salon. Vintage bracelet ($250) from Brides of France. Valentino shoes ($895) from Neiman Marcus.

Regal wedding gowns

(above) Angelina Faccenda gown ($899) and veil ($195) from The Wedding Shoppe. Maria Elena clutch ($1,100) and Monique Lhuillier necklace ($1,760) from her Edina salon. David Yurman ring ($3,500) from Neiman Marcus.

Regal wedding gowns

(above) Demetrios gown ($1,490) from Macy’s Bridal Salon. Ansonia Bridal Veils headpiece ($232) from The Wedding Shoppe. Retrospect earrings ($88) and vintage ring ($65) from Brides of France.

Regal wedding gowns

(above) Bridal Accents Couture European Collection “Dashing” gown ($5,500) from Bridal Accents Couture. Windsor earrings ($48) from Our Shop. Sara Gabriel  “Ginger” veil ($265) from The Wedding Shoppe.

(credits) Hair & makeup:
Andrea Holton, Moore Creative | Styling assistants: AJ Lund, Katherine Marie Price | Talent: Ana Cristina, Ignite Models | Flowers: Bastian + Skoog | Retouching: Trev T-Bone Fenner | Location: A special thank-you to the Semple Mansion, a historic event venue with several stunning rooms for ceremonies, receptions, social hours and relaxing. | Costume rental of crowns: A combined project of the Guthrie Theater and The Children’s Theatre Company

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