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Bold Wedding Dresses for Fashion Forward Brides

A life defining moment to be sure, your wedding day is a celebration of love that you’ll look back on for the rest of your life. When you walk down the aisle at last, the gown you’re wearing should be the dress of your dreams-a special ensemble that reflects your own attitudes and fashion sense.

If you’re ready to move beyond strictly traditional wedding styles to find a gown that expresses a bold contemporary style, this guide is for you. The most exciting fashion forward dresses on the market today are noted for a deft blend of classic elements on modern sensibilities. Before you settle on that perfect dress, take a few moments to consider some of these beautiful cutting edge gowns.

Melissa Sweet Style Ever

Fashion forward doesn’t translate into a loss of femininity by any measure. This breathtaking gown, the Ever style, by Melissa Sweet is an unyielding celebration of feminine beauty. This strapless gown offers everything a fit to flare silhouette is meant to be, hugging the hips and waist to accentuate your natural figure and flaring near the knees to a dramatic billowing train.

The gown takes full advantage of its luxurious lace construction and is covered from top to bottom with fabric flowers and meticulously embroidered with a nature inspired floral pattern with tasteful sequin accents. The flowers appear as a burst near the neckline, fade out around the form fitting middle section and gradually increase in number as the gown flares.

This gorgeous gown is an amazing way to add a bit of magic to your wedding day and is sure to become an heirloom to be passed down for generations to come.

Platinum Shantung Mikado Silk Gown

Perhaps your personal tastes fall a bit more on the daring side. If so, you will love the bold styling of this beautiful gown. Crafted completely of luxurious Shantung Mikado silk, this strapless gown also offers a form hugging fit to flare silhouette, with some very noticeable differences.

Beginning with the gown’s geometric bodice, you’ll notice the bold ribs running up either side of the torso, giving the gown a striking shape while the bust is indicated and interest is created by a band of sparkling floral jewels. The bodice’s slimming lines continue down the dress, following the body’s natural curves before meeting the incredible flared skirt.

The skirt, which seems to burst suddenly from the fitted portion of the gown, is executed with row upon row of ruffles that are arranged into dreamy swirls, suggesting a bride who’s walking on a cloud. A decidedly modern wedding gown, you’ll be sure to turn every head and maybe drop a few jaws as you walk down the aisle wearing this fabulous number.

Platinum Strapless Ball Gown

Of course, a truly modern gown can take on even the most traditional bridal silhouette-the ball gown-as this dress proves. This dazzling gown is immediately noticeable for two distinct features: the unique overskirt and the glittering jeweled belt.

True to the classic shape of a standard ball gown, this strapless piece’s bodice is gracefully ribbed for a flattering fit while the eye is immediately drawn from the neckline to an opulent intricately styled belt that serves as an elegant visual segue into the billowing overskirt.

The overskirt is this gown’s true show stopper, suggesting a certain bold geometry and adding a welcome twist to a potentially ordinary skirt. The overskirt’s two points near the hips lead the eye to the meeting point at the center where it splits to reveal the main billowing skirt underneath. This amazing silk organza gown pulls off a remarkable blend of classic and modern elements to produce an end product you – and your guests – will never forget.

Platinum Silk Crepe Georgette Gown

Brides to be who sport a slim figure and are really eager to push the envelope with a breathtaking wedding gown will be immediately drawn to this truly elegant gown. This lovely gown features slim line form fitting excellence from its scoop neckline down to its slightly billowy hem.

The gown’s drop waist creates a graceful elongating effect which is only accentuated further by the bodice’s intricately jeweled pattern, which never comes close to the point of being gaudy. On the contrary, the sparkling vignette achieves a stately and even royal feeling with its tastefully placed sequins.

Though the main skirt is much slimmer than a traditional gown, the piece gives a respectful nod to the past with a billowing sheer overskirt that suggests the ghost of a ball gown. This fantastic Silk Crepe Georgette gown offers a truly elegant alternative to more time worn gowns.

While narrowing down your options for that special dress, remember that your gown is an expression of your own style, attitude and joy on the big day.

About the Author

King Scott is a freelance writer who writes about weddings, fashion and wedding dresses.

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