Bridal Chic - The Spring 2008 Collections

(from Priscilla of Boston)

The bridal market shows are winding down after a flurry of showings and exhibits over the weekend in New York City.
Soon-to-be brides will be able to see these looks in their local bridal shop beginning in January, although some of the higher end designer lines will not have these looks available in stores until June.
This is a huge event with collections at every price level being pitched to buyers.

One of the many people we met was Martin Thornburg who headed a team from Mon Cheri Bridals, based in Trenton. Mon Cheri actually produces 21 different lines of finery - mother of the bride gowns, bridesmaid and flower girl dresses, prom dresses and five different lines of bridal gowns.
Who knew such a big company was headquartered right in our own backyard.
So what's in?


Accessories vendors like Nora Hollinger of Erich Koesler Wedding Accessories says when it comes to veils, brides are opting for short veils - fingertip or elbow or even shorter. Tiaras, she and others say, are on their way out with more brides opting for headbands, decorated combs, hairpins, wreaths and little hats with just a spray of netting or feathers.
As for the gowns, the big trend is fit and flare or the Mermaid look in which gowns are fitted to the hip and then flare out dramatically. Of course you'll also see plenty of A-lines. And colorwise, you'll see everything from white and ivory to champagne and blush.
Here's a look at some of the gowns:
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Badgley Mischka








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Claire Pettibone








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Melissa Sweet









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Priscilla of Boston