Dress Pick of the Week: Coco by Fiorenza

This dress just exudes sophistication!

Bridal on James just recently opened this month.

They are the exclusive stockist of multi award winning designer Fiorenza.

Bridal on James presents a large range of truly beautiful gowns. Slinky to full, pure silks, raw silks, French lace and duchess satins all delicately beaded with style, sophistication and true couture designer flair.

"Your Dream Day, Your Dream Dress".

Yes, they are a designer store but their motto is…

Yes, you can afford to come in, we have a gown for every brides budget. That is our belief at Bridal on James.

Dress Pick of the Week: Glamour Plus

Plus sized brides have been visiting bridal stores with the hope of trying gowns on above size 12 that encapsulating popular seasonal trends rather than dowdy heavy laden satin embroidered gowns. The SAVVY Glamour plus™ collection is inspired…pushing the creative envelope, using luxurious fabrics and intricate hand finishes.

Glamour plus™ is managed by bridal ™ with the Award Winning designer Roslyn Lakelin's at its helm. Extensive understanding of form, a unique ability to illustrate and a strong career in bridal is the reason this design formula is so successful.

By identifying particular women's shapes, glamour plus™ visually minimises and emphasises specific attributes. The design team is passionately dedicated to the female form.

This label is recreating the way a plus size bride has been previously represented. By swathing the body in luxury and exquisite fabric, sexy silhouettes are enhanced. The collection has a heavenly feel, offset by floaty butterfly sleeves, veil-like capes for sheer coverage, if desired.

Glamour plus™ Off-the-rack Couture-styled-gowns made in Silks, French Laces, Satins and Taffetas are finished with intricate hand finishes.

Glamour plus™ sized 16 to 30 exclusively.

Dress Pick of the Week: Vanessa by Elizabeth de Varga

I love the colour of this dress its almost a light latte!

The Elizabeth de Varga Exclusive Fashions label began in 1984 and has grown to be a recognised force in the fashion industry, particularly in bridal wear.

Elizabeth de Varga Exclusive Fashions boutiques are located at Broadway on the Mall, Queen Street, Brisbane and Duporth Avenue, Maroochydore.

The label is also available from selected retail outlets throughout Australia and New Zealand.

The label prides itself on innovative design, quality manufacture and reliable delivery to clients, resulting in acknowledgement for design and quality in fashion awards throughout Australia.

Garments are made entirely in Australia from the finest local and imported fabrics available.

The designer gowns have been worn throughout the world from London to Rome, through Israel and Saudi Arabia, America and Japan, Indonesian and New Zealand and, of course, every state in Australia.

The inspiration for the gowns comes from many areas. A love of fine laces, pure silks, delustred satins, rich brocades, delicate tulles and hand bead-work all create the Elizabeth de Varga Exclusive Fashions distinctive image.

Dress Pick of the Week: Emily B by Wendy Makin

This week I was on the lookout for something striking, different and contrasting.... I think I have found it.

Emily B from the Wendy Makin Couture range is sleek and stylish.

Wendy Makin gowns, both her couture collection and Ready to Wear range, and her international Bella Donna Bridal Collection are recognised for their quality and fit. She achieves this by using only fabrics and laces from proven suppliers and stringent quality control checks throughout the manufacture of each garment.

This quality of manufacture and design has made her one of Australia's most awarded bridal designer. Among her award for design are 5 Australian Fashion Design Awards as well as 6 ABIA awards for service. Her last award though she considers her greatest achievement.

Recently she was named Australia’s number 1 couturier in the National ABIA poll. This award was voted by brides and Wendy considers this to be the pinnacle of her stellar career so far.

For more information and styles please visit the Wendy Makin website.

Dress Pick of the Week: Evita by Helena Couture Designs

Multi Award Winning Bridal Designer, Helena Couture Designs transforms bridal gowns into art.

Based on the Gold Coast, Helena strives for unique, individual and personalised excellence in every creation.

The gowns are designed individually, taking into consideration the bride's character and figure shape.

Buy direct and save 30% - 50% off retail prices.

Visit www.amoresque.com.au for more information.

Dress Pick of the Week: Alfred Angelo (Brides By The Bay)

This is my dress pick of the week – it’s from the Alfred Angelo Collection which is stocked a Brides By The Bay.

The figure hugging elongated bodice is unusual and the shape of the dress is just something you don’t see every day.

Brides by the Bay’s gowns are simply stated 'elegance you can afford'.

Bridal gowns for all occasions – whether your Dream wedding is on an Exotic Island, a Pristine Beach, in an Elegant Garden or a splendid Church, your gown will be just how you have dreamed it would be.

Priced from as low as $199.00, we have dresses to suit all budgets.

They will help you choose your ‘dream gown' eliminating the ‘dress stress' out of your wedding planning!

Sizes from 2 and catering for the fuller figure up to 45.

For more information visit www.bridesbythebay.com.au

Dress Pick of the Week: Twee Couture

I absolutely love this dress!!! The bodice detail is so stunning and different (gotta love a bit of colour)!

This design was created by Twee Couture which is located in the Manly area!

Twee Couture has been kept a very personalized label for the last 12 years. Thuy is inspired by historical romanticism and the powerful sensuality of the modern woman.

Thuy’s designs will always reflect her client’s personality as she is passionate about “expressing” and “creating” rather than just “making” a garment. For this reason, no two designs are ever identical at twee couture.

Absolute attention is given to design, detail and fit. At Twee Couture, you will receive the ultimate couture experience.

All gowns are designed and manufactured by Thuy at her Manly studio. By appointment, a consultation will be provided where Thuy will work together with the client to design the ideal gown.

For more details contact 07 3396 6061 or visit http://tweecouture.com

Dress Pick of the Week: Allure 2009 Collection (8634F)

This stunning dress is available from Hills in Hollywood.

I just love the colour & it just looks so elegant.

For more information on this wedding gown go to www.hillsinhollywood.com