Category — Bridal Fashions

A one-shoulder gown is more than it a trend; it’s a style that’s here to stay. We saw everything from one-shoulder simplicity on the 57 Grand runway to single-shoulder extravagance at Badgley Mischka.

Here are some of our favorites from the Spring 2012 bridal collections.

Love, Raya

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Minimalist looks at 57 Grand and Matthew Christopher:

Elegant gowns at Pronovias and Alvina Valenta:

Grecian-Inspired frocks at Watters and Watters and David Fielden:

Decorated gowns at Amsale and Badgley Mischka:

Credits: photo 1: 57 Grand; photo 2: Matthew Christopher; photo 3: Pronovias; remaining photos by firstVIEW.

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In the Spring 2012 bridal collections we once again see color, beige in particular.

Last weekend we saw a slew of beige-based gowns float down the runway at Romona Keveza, Monique Lhuillier and Watters and Watters, among others.

Could beige become the new ivory? Beige offers brides the choice of an intriguingly soft, romantic and atypical hue while not being too bold. Trends come and go, but for a certain set of brides the movement from traditional colors continues.

XOXO, Erin & Raya

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Frothy beige and pale peach gowns at Monique Lhuillier

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Textured beige gowns at Romona Keveza Couture

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Golden beige at Rosa Clara and St. Pucchi

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A touch of peach at Watters and Watters

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Recently a bride, a gorgeous Reese Witherspoon in a lengthy, dreamy veil reminded us of the romance of veils of chapel and cathedral lengths.

Long veils, once reserved for formal weddings and equally formal gowns, are being paired with everything from ball gowns to shorter, more flirty wedding frocks. Veil shy and afraid you can’t commit to such a statement piece? Perhaps these photos will help to persuade you.

Love, Raya

Photo credits; top: veil by Tia Mazza (Brides magazine); Clockwise from top left: veil by Lusan Mandongus (via Nibs), veil by Manuel Mota (via Bride Chic), couple (Christian Ward via Rock My Wedding), couple (Scarlett Lillian), couple on the street (Karen Cunningham via Happy Hour Bride), Reese Witherspoon (People).