A gown by Priscilla of Boston is modeled during Bridal Week, Saturday, April 12, 2008, in New York. The week-long show featured more high-end dresses as opposed to the collections that have frequented the Bridal Week runway in the past.
A gown by Priscilla of Boston is modeled during Bridal Week. Other designers of the week included Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, Monique Lhuillier, Elizabeth Filmore, and Reem Acra.
A gown by "Reverie" is modeled during Bridal Week. Bridal Week attracted more attention this year with high fashion looks. The show is usually regarded of lesser importance in the fashion world as the soft, white dresses tend to make for a monotonous presentation.
A gown by "Platinum" is modeled during Bridal Week. A trick that seemed to be a favorite of designers this season was bringing emphasis to the waistline using beaded accents.
A gown by "Platinum" is modeled during Bridal Week. This year, designers took risks with off-the-shoulder dresses, pleats and ruffles, and splashing in some pastels. This also added to the success of the show by combating the typical wedding dress idea.
A gown by "Melissa Sweet" is modeled during Bridal Week. Designers who did use color were leaning more toward the pale pinks rather than blues and greens of previous bridal seasons.
A gown by "Melissa Sweet" is modeled during Bridal Week. Designers also used fabric flowers, pleated organza, or overlays of Swiss lace as accents to add texture and interest to dresses.
A gown by "Melissa Sweet" is modeled during Bridal Week, Saturday, April 12, 2008, in New York.
This gown is a "Reverie" design modeled during Bridal Week. Here again, the technique of fabric flower appliques is demonstrated.
A gown by the Vineyard Collection is modeled during Bridal Week, Saturday, April 12, 2008, in New York.
Another of the Vineyard Collection is modeled during Bridal Week, Saturday, April 12, 2008, in New York.
Models wear "Ariel" gowns designed by Kirstie Kelly for Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings collection, Sunday, April 13, 2008, during Bridal Fashion Week in New York.
A model wears a gown designed by Carolina Herrera at a presentation show during Bridal Fashion Week Monday, April 14, 2008, in New York.
The Oscar De La Renta bridal collection is modeled during Bridal Week, Monday, April 14, 2008, in New York.
A gown by the Vineyard Collection is modeled during Bridal Week, Saturday, April 12, 2008, in New York.
The Oscar De La Renta bridal collection is modeled during Bridal Week Monday, April 14, 2008, in New York. This dress is not only a good example of bringing emphasis to the waist, but also of the strategic use of pastels.
The Oscar De La Renta bridal collection is modeled during Bridal Week, Monday, April 14, 2008, in New York.
The Oscar De La Renta bridal collection is modeled during Bridal Week, Monday, April 14, 2008, in New York.
The Oscar De La Renta bridal collection is modeled during Bridal Week, Monday, April 14, 2008, in New York.
The Oscar De La Renta bridal collection is modeled during Bridal Week, Monday, April 14, 2008, in New York.