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Are you getting married this fall? Maybe you still need to find the perfect wedding gown or want some ideas on how to style your gown to be in keeping with the latest bridal trends. Get inspired with these Fall 2011 wedding dress trends and ideas.
Romance is huge for Fall 2011 wedding gowns. Soft layers of tulle are a very popular trend across all price points and bridal gown designers. Many of the tulle wedding dresses are strapless, but it is not the straight across neckline which has dominated for the last several years. Gently shaped sweetheart strapless necklines are softer and more feminine than the straight ones, and they also tie in beautifully with the 1950’s flavor that many of the tulle gowns have. The tulle skirts are often artfully layered for a modern update to a classic style.
Natural waistlines will be another key trend for Fall 2011 weddings. To bring emphasis to the waist, designers often accent the area with a special belt or sash. Beaded or jeweled sashes are a very big design trend, particularly on bridal gowns which are otherwise fairly simple. These gowns look wonderful when accessorized with crystal wedding jewelry and a dainty tiara or jeweled headband. Colored belts are also a popular way to emphasize the natural waistline on a wedding dress. Pastels like blue and pink will be frequently seen, and black at the waist will also remain in style. Adding a colored or jeweled belt to an unembellished wedding gown is a very easy way to personalize your dress and make it look very current.
In the wake of this spring’s royal wedding, expect to see a lot of princess style wedding gowns for Fall 2011. These gowns are more sophisticated than poufy, perhaps inspired by the elegant and chic style of royal bride Princess Catherine. We aren’t talking puff sleeves and cathedral length trains as much as silk ballgowns with flat box pleats and fine lace trim. Delicate crystal beading or silver embroidery are other lovely accents for regal style bridal gowns. Small tiaras have made a roaring comeback since the royal wedding, especially when worn with gorgeous sparkling wedding jewelry like Princess Catherine’s now-famous drop earrings.
Speaking of the royal wedding, look for lace sleeves to be seen all over the place for Fall 2011 weddings. Brides who have tired of strapless gowns will be delighted to find many dresses available with sheer fitted lace sleeves. Even before the royal wedding, designers had started to feature these gowns in their collections, and now the number of options is sure to expand even more. How nice to finally have choices for fall wedding gowns that are not sleeveless! If you still like the look of strapless or are concerned about how long sleeves will limit your arm movement (they definitely do), consider adding a fitted lace shrug over your bridal gown to get the look for the ceremony. You can always remove it for dancing at the reception, giving you the best of both worlds.
One more trend to watch for this fall is vintage inspired details. Wedding gowns styled after the 1950s are very popular, as are those which are inspired by the Roaring ’20s and the early 1960s. Brides can choose dresses in these styles, or accent a simple modern gown with wedding jewelry, a veil, and a bouquet to bring a hint of vintage style to their ensemble. It is certain that romance and elegance will be tops for Fall 2011 wedding dresses.
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Source by Bridget Mora
