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Last Year- Kate Middleton |
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Or Diana by Watters |
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This Year England by Blue by Enzoani |
Designers are much more creative on the materials they use now. Horsehair braid is added to layers of tulle to add full romantic flowing gowns. Don’t worry…it isn’t actually made of horse hair. It is a synthetic material woven together in a special way to give a shapely, unique trim. Horsehair has been used inside bridal skirt hems for years to maintain the hem shape. 2012 means lots of tulle and very little beading if any. The subtle use of lace accents makes this years gowns soft, and romantic.

2012 is influenced by“old Hollywood”. A modern twist on an old silhouette. Gowns have a very vintage feel to them. You will notice they are a less conservative version of what many actresses wore many years ago.
Belts are huge again this year. They were introduced last year and have taken off big time. Many of the gowns are made with no beading so as to allow the bride to express her individuality by adding an accent belt.
Many of the belts use browns and blacks as their back ground. What is great about adding a belt, is that it allows the bride to really use part of her dress on a regular basis after the wedding is over. Imagine one of these fabulous belts on a simple outfit for a night out on the town.


Reality shows influence brides all the time such as Snooki’s wedding on Jersey shores or other reality shows for gowns, planning, etc. It is important to make your wedding your own reality, not something exaggerated on tv.
What will influence 2013?