Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Meet Maggie Sottero

While famous bridal designers such as Amsale Anberra, Christos and Vera Wang make headlines in the world of high fashion, other couture designers make bargain savvy brides very happy.

Maggie Sottero Bridal is one of these designers.

Maggie Sottero is among the most recognized bridal gown designers in the world. The company has been a recipient of a number of bridal industry awards, including six DEBI Awards, nine Desert Rose Awards, two DIVA Awards, and three Dallas Rose Awards, as well as numerous additional nominations.

Media hype aside, we note that three themes consistently distinguish Maggie Sottero bridal dresses from other designs: bold color, frank sex appeal and utter femininity.

Here are three dresses that recently caught our eye.



Maggie Sottero Ivana

Nobody dares to dream a bridal dress in color like Maggie Sottero.

From sultry "Ivana" ripe with burgundy touches to stunning "Aurora" rich in frosted brown, Maggie Sottero consistently extends the couture palette for brides to be.

Take me there








Maggie Sottero Suzanne


Maggie Sottero bridal dresses stretch the limits of sex appeal from the faintly sensuous to the boldly provocative.

The strapless bustier bodice of "Suzanne" is a gorgeous example.

(This regular feature of Maggie Sottero bridal dresses also helps ensure a wonderful fit through the bust and waist with the need for less tailoring.)

Take me there





Maggie Sottero Tuscana Vidal


Even when pushing the limits of just how much skin a bride should reveal, Maggie Sottero styles remain utterly feminine.

Like Tuscana Vidal, they are graceful not gauche.


Take me there







Best of all, Maggie Sottero offers the utmost in affordability without sacrificing an inch of couture style. Retail prices on Maggie Sottero wedding dresses range from $600 to $1600.

Visit the Maggie Sottero website here to find a Maggie salon in your area.

To snag a sample on sale, have a look at our Maggie Sottero collection.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Project Runway: Here Comes the Bride

In the next to last installment of Project Runway, the final four contestants squared off in a competition to design a wedding gown and bridesmaid dress. Which look could you wear?


Jerrell goes over the top in a dark ivory strapless princess a-line wedding dress with richly jeweled bust.


Kenley takes you on a flight of fantasy in a strapless tea length wedding dress embellished in feathers and anchored by sneakers.


Leann demonstrates a delicate touch with an ivory strapless bridal dress with cuffed neckline and daring silhouette.





Korto works magic into a sleeveless mermaid bridal dress with both fit and flare.