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Anne Barge.
I wanted one of her gowns…with capped sleaves and a dropped waist…for my wedding dress, but it just wasn’t in the budget. And ever time I see a gown I think is stunning, it turns out to be hers.
I’m in love love love with Monique Lhullier and Reem Acra. Both always have stunning necklines, back dress details, and sihlouttes.
claire pettibone
Birnbaum & Bullock.
Anne Barge, Reem Acra, Oscar de la Renta, Henry Roth, Kenneth Pool, Melissa Sweet, Vera Wang, and Priscilla of Boston
i’m not engaged yet and really shouldn’t be looking at dresses but i’ve loved amy kuschel since i saw a spread in san francisco magazine a few years back…gorgeous!
Favorites have been Anne Barge, Alfred Sung Signature, Oscar de la Renta.
I wonder how many brides actually purchased from their favorite designer tho? Turned out my “dream dress” was a Henry Roth, someone I hadn’t checked out and my bridal consultant introduced me to.
Amy Kuschel… and if all goes well, I’ll be wearing a dress from her 2007 collection that I bought on ebay!
Jenny Lee!!
My dress is Judd Waddell, which is just soft and airy, with lace and organza. I almost got a Bonaparte NY dress which I also loved.
I love Judd Waddell’s latest collection, I’m also partial to him b/c he’s my dress designer too! The dress was quite affordable compared to the other designers’ at the shoppe.
My faves are Monique L’huillier and Claire Pettibone! I did not, however, purchase from either of their collections but if I had more in the budget for my dress, I would have bought from one of the two of them…
Monique Lhuillier
Most definitely Maggie Sottero. I tried on at least 30 dresses, and my top 3 were all Maggie gowns. Beautiful, feminine, and affordable!! All were musts for me! My dress was Maggie’s Chantilly, with layers of lace and a corset back. LOVE IT!!!
Tea…it’s okay. I had the dress before he proposed. (Not as long a story as it sounds) 
Alberta Ferretti and Le Spose di Gio
I really like Carolina Herrera, Oscar, and Monique Lhullier does some really cute short dresses and lovely lace gowns. I ended up with a vera but its from 2005 (all collections after that don’t do it for me).
Pronovias, my dress is an Algarve from the 2005 collection, Jenny Packham (she designed that gorgeous orangey coloured dress in Casino Royale) and Jane Yeh, a New Zealand designer.
Augusta Jones!
Melissa Sweet (thats what I wore)
I pretty much love all of the biggies: Vera, Monique, Carolina & Angel Sanchez
I really love Lela Rose too, and I only wish her collection had come out while I was planning…I probably would’ve picked one of her gowns for sure!
Pronovias! (in my budget) - where i got my dress from
Monique Lhuillier, Claire Pettibone, Reem Acra
Oh, Rivini. Cut beautifully, so flattering and the fabrics are to die for. On top of that, her designs are all so classic!
I’m secretly not a fan of Vera Wang. Yes, I know this makes me an idiot, but I just don’t like them. Too much netting for my taste!
Angel Sanchez, Rivini, and Jenny Lee. Clean and classic. Love them.
Reem Acra always and forever!
Justina McCaffrey & Jenny Lee
Augusta Jones and Jenny Lee!
I never found any Jenny Lee’s to try on and ended up LOVING all the Augusta Jones dresses that I tried on (bought the Sterling). My other “finalist” was actually a Judd Waddell and was absolutely gorgeous, but I couldn’t stomach the cost at all.
Maggie Sottero is another favorite designer of mine - corset backs are a really stunning look and Maggie corsets have true quality, compared to some other designers’ corsets.
Jim Hjelm and Tara Keely would also be on my list.
Augusta Jones! - that’s what I ended up buying.
Loved Jenny Lee’s line, but couldn’t find anywhere in CO that carried them.
Maggie Sottero, Jim Hjelm, and Tara Keely were others whose dresses carried a consistency that I liked in every fabric and every season.
* MARISA * !!!! the most under-rated wedding gown designer… Tamara Kristen really knows her stuff. But you have to head to a salon to see them in person..she doesn’t post current designs on her website.
I LOVE Ramona Keveza…sadly I am too poor for that though
Vera Wang, Carolina Herrera, Melissa Sweet and Jenny Lee. I also thought Pronovias had some amazing dresses at a great price.
Monique Lhuillier p I love her. I also love Carolina Herrara and Vera Wang.
Lazaro, Jim Heljm, and Monique Lhuillier… But I’m real ‘if-ffy’, I tend to like 3-4 of a designer’s dresses, but not the rest. But these three designers hold my favorites.
Monique Lhullier, Melissa Sweet, Henry Roth, Maggie Sottero, Anjolique, Casablanca.
I LOVE Jenny Lee!
Melissa Sweet, Monique Lhuillier, and Vera Wang.
Jim Hjelm, Rivini, Jenny Lee and Melissa Sweet are my faves. On the big day, I will be wearing a Rivini. It fits like a dream and is a classic.
claire pettibone!!! My dress is Monique, but I lust after claire dresses every time I open a bridal magazine.
Monique Lhuillier and Justina McCaffrey
Jenny Packham and Monique Lhuillier
Rosa Clara - http://www.rosaclara.es/
Vwidon - http://www.vwidon.com
Romona Keveza - http://www.romonakeveza.com
Le Spose di Gio
Judd Waddell and Pronovias. I would say Monique Lhuillier, but every time I think about those dresses, my bank account sighs.
Luci Di Bella
J’Aton
Mariana Hardwick
Velani by Nikki
Mira Mandic
Judith Valente
Rose Zurzolo
Jenny Lee!
my favorites have always been vera wang..i even did a whole report on her in one of my classes~!
but when it actually came to looking at dresses, my favorite ended up being a Badgley Mischka
Jenny Lee! Her dresses are absolutely incredible. Love love love them!
Priscilla of Boston!
I agree with kp…Marisa has the most beautiful, classic gowns. The quality, fit and cut are amazing!
Ramona Keveza. Love……………..
REEM ACRA!
Reem Acra all the way… If I win the lottery someday, I will buy a Reem Acra gown just to wear when I feel down. They make you feel like a princess!
lea ann belter, priscilla of boston, & maggie sottero - so classic & elegant!
Oscar de la Renta. And Vera Wang.
I ended up getting a reception dress from Morgane Le Fay which I love and I love a lot of their current collection. For the whimsical, “something different” bride.
That’s my dress on the left!!! I love it. But I really love Lhuillier. She’s so talented.
can i just post again how much i love * Marisa gowns?? haha..and no, i do not work for the company. like alexis said..it’s the most amazing fit, color, boning, fabric..etc..the gowns just know how to flatter your body!
Melissa Sweet, Romona Keveza and Carolina Hererra
lazaro and priscilla of boston
Mine - pronovias
jenny lee
I also bought Augusta Jones Sterling (and nearly bought a Maggie Sottero for the corset and and Ian Stuart (Sundae) for the ‘wow’ factor).
L, have you had your wedding yet? Would love to see a picture of a real bride in the Sterling dress. My wedding is in May 2008.
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Mrs. Bee, New York
Age and Occupation: 29, Weddingbee Publisher
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 33, Internet
Engagement Date: May 7, 2004
Wedding Date: March 5, 2005
Venue: Westside Loft, New York
About Me: Yes, my name really is Bee! I love my blogging, wikis, and tabasco sauce!
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