@ “~ t+ {4 4 Wedding to Remember ~~ i = = The Dallas Post January 27, 1999 Sophisticated gowns give brides easy elegance By Sharon Mosley Copley News Service It's all in the details this spring. Simple drama is achieved with details. The elegance of the Edwardians who steered the Ti- tanic to fashion fame continues toinfluence brides, who are choos- ing from a variety of silhouettes this spring, from sleek and slim to A-lines and even a few ball gowns. But these days, getting mar- ried doesn’t mean you have to get all gussied up. But, then again, you can if you want to. “The wedding dresses are not quite as adorned as they have been in the past,” says Lincoln Moore, bridal collection buyer at Saks Fifth Avenue. “There are no real set trends. Everyone is doing their own thing.” Barbara Pflaumer of Alfred Angelo agrees. “The gowns are still very simple and sophisti- cated,” she says, “with less em- bellishment.” : But less doesn’t mean boring. A little goes a long way. The de- tails are impressive. And with less embellishment, the details stand out. Designer Vera Wang may have started this elegant trend when she first started her chic line of bridal dresses in 1990; Carolina Herrera started her bridal collec- tion in 1987. As more and more high-fash- ion designers have taken up the bridal reins, dresses have become increasingly more sophisticated, embellished only with the most subtle of details, invoking the nuances of the past but with a definite modem touch. These de- signers have inspired the whole market, and style-conscious brides are applauding. At Yumi Katsura, designer Erisa Yuki gives sophisticated brides enticing textures with el- egant draping. A duchess satin gown with thread embroidered bodice has a sheer silk organza drape from the waist to the floor. Another has a squared neckline with a sweeping overlayer in silk satin and satin organza. “More and more brides want ’ On the cover: Clasped hands and fresh flowers are symbols of the wedding ceremony in this photo enhanced with a “watercolor” filter. Photo by Monica Marzani. Your engagement, wedding and anniversary announcements are welcome at the Post We publish announcements of Back Mountain couples at no charge. Send your photo and announcement to: The Dallas Post 607 Main Rd. Dallas, PA 18612 something different and unusual, “ says Yuki, who is a niece of Katsura, who is based in Japan. At 32, Yuki lives in New York and designs dresses for Katsura's American market. “I think there is a real swing toward more modern gowns that aren't quite so traditional,” says Yuki, who has designed bridal gowns for Demi Moore and Nadia Comaneci. “The interest this year is in the fabrics, “ says Moore. Wrap styl- ing appears in Katsura's more layered gowns. A white stretch chiffon sheath with a satin or- ganza overlay ties around the body. The fabric is embroidered with bugle beads and tiny Aus- trian crystals sewn in a fine wo- ven pattern that glistens with ev- ery movement. Indeed, beadwork and lace are two details many bridal designers do not overlook this spring and summer. “It's not as heavy as in the past,” admits Moore. “It's more unusual and more delicate.” At Vera Wang, there is an “art deco” feeling to her gowns drip- ping with crystals; Lazaro Perez trims the V-neck of one of his biascut sheaths with crystals. And design duo Badgley Mischka scat- ters pearl and crystal beading on its antique embossed organza gown. One of Amsale’s bridal gowns features delicate pearl spaghetti straps. Elegant beaded scrollwork is the hallmark of one of Angelica for Bianchi’s silk-satin Empirewaist gowns that feature a fitted bodice and A-line skirt. Silk fringe drips from Holly Harp's lacy sheer bias-cut sheath with matching shawl. And instead of the abundant allover beading of the past, the newest gowns feature airy motifs at the neckline, hem and arm- holes. There may even be a few crystals sprinkled in for a good measure of shine. And speaking of arms, there really are none to worry about this season. “There is not a sleeve to be found,” says Moore, who speaks of a “bare and young feeling” to all the sleeveless gowns available this spring. “There are a ton of strap- less dresses out there,” he adds. I ER en attentions id 0118 PHOTOGRAPHY The Wedding Photographer choice in the Wyoming Valley for over 50 years 138 S. Pennsylvania Ave. ~ 824-0906 oR TR I ERT ET TR pes engpe) -r A beautiful R\ Preserve the wedding day loveliness of your bridal gown for the next generation with our exclusive bridal your gown is folded in tissue and placed in a keepsake memory chest for safekeeping. Steven's memory is worth saving gown cleaning and preservation service. 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Halters are another elegant detail turning up in spring bridal gowns. “There is great back interest,” says Moore. “It's a nice way to show off when you're walking down the aisle.” Another way to show off your “colors” on this special day is to wear a gown that is out of the ordinary. “The traditional ivory and white gowns are always in style,” says Moore, “but the soft ‘off colors that are not as vivid and more washed out are very. inter- esting.” “Little by little, brides are get- ting used to color, “ says Yuki, who creates colorful drama in Katsura's spring collection with metallic vine and leaf ribbons in bronze and platinum on sheer organza with a sprinkling of me- tallic embroidered flowers. Other bridal designers are fol- lowing suit - Tomasina's sage green gown is embroidered with lace appliques studded with tiny pink, purple and blue beads; a bronzy gold dress in silk gazar from the Angel Sanchez Bridal Collection is hand-painted and embroidered, and layers of sheer lavender organza give one of Rob- ert Legere’s bridal gowns a ro- mantic spring feeling. Butter, ivory cream and white are favorites at Vera Wang. In tulle or chiffon, from sheer to opaque, romantic details at Vera Wang include lots of lace, “yet never obvious or old-fashioned, but flirtatious and beautifully detailed,” says Wang. Other details at Wang: flowers embroidered in tulle; handmade blossoms and garlands of taffeta; delicate silk maple leaves and satin tiger lilies; satin and or- ganza ball skirts. With all the elegant details showing up on bridal gowns this spring, there's plenty of glamour to go around. Find the dress that flatters you best and you'll find the ultimate luxury. 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Many brides and grooms will begin plan- ning their wedding at least a year in advance. “But thatisn’talways the case,” says Leah Ingram in her book “The Portable Wedding Consult- ant” (Contemporary Books). She begins a timetable six months ahead. Consulting these expert re- sources, as well as “Bride’s Wed- - ding Planner” by the editors of Bride's magazine (Fawcett Col- umbine), and “Modern Bride Com- plete Wedding Planner” from that magazine's editors (John Wiley & Sons), we broke down typical checklists into chores for the bride vs. chores for the groom. We have tried to make the tasks equitable. Grab some scissors, clip these Ask for George { : Call 823-3400 E Open: Tues.-Sat. 5 A.M.-8 P.M, Sun. 5 AM.-5 P.M. 290 S. River St., Plains BY THE CROSSVALLEY BRIDGE Don't get caught out in the rain looking for a photographer who will make your wedding day pictures perfect. Budget and plan, plan ahead lists and start your own plan. One more general tip: Each person may find help to complete all the tasks on his or her list. Delegate some jobs to trusted fam- ily or friends. Chores for the bride and groom 12 TO 6 MONTHS AHEAD * Set the date. e Set the budget, extending to number of guests, style of wed- ding. * Determine sites for wedding cer- emony and reception. e Determine officiate who will marry you, meet that person and arrange services. ¢ Interview wedding consultants, if using. ¢ Discuss honeymoon possibili- ties. ¢ Compromise on your combined guest lists. * Register for gifts at local stores. 4 MONTHS AHEAD * Choose wedding rings. * Write vows, if personalized. 2 WEEKS AHEAD ¢ Make date to obtain marriage license. AT REHEARSAL e Confirm times and places with bridal party for dressing and pho- tography on the day of the wed- ding. * Give gifts to attendants. * Give ushers lists of important guests and where to seat them. 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