Whether subtle and sweet or bold and striking, this season’s bridal gowns convey elegance and grace
Mori Lee empire ball gown with a full-lace, strapless, sweetheart neckline that features subtle beading along with tiers of soft netting, button-back detail, and a removable beaded sash. The Bridal Cottage, North Little Rock, (501) 753-4138, bridalcottageonline.com
Victorian-style Matthew Christopher gown with a modernized, trumpet silhouette and high neckline that features corset boning peeking through the dotted Swiss and Alençon lace-covered bodice. A sweetheart neckline defines the underdress, while covered buttons finish the edge of the sleeves and trail from the top of the collar to the hem of the gown. Shown with a metallic gold wreath-style headpiece—by Ansonia—adorned with pearls and crystals. Low’s Bridal & Formal, Brinkley, (870) 734-3244, lowsbridal.com
Pronovias “Mariana” ivory-hued, mermaid-style, tulle and lace dress with a deep V neckline that is finished with gemstones. Shown with an Erin Cole veil. Tesori Bridal, Formal & Occasion, Fayetteville, (479) 966-4622, tesoribridalformal.com
14kt white gold pendant with a .70cttw round diamond in the center of .19cttw custom mounting. 14kt white gold 1.36cttw round-diamond hoop earrings. 18kt white gold diamond engagement ring semi-mount with 1.0cttw diamond border around your choice of center-cut diamond. Romance Diamond Company, Fayetteville, (479) 443-9289, romancediamond.com
Shown with a caramel and ivory tulle, drop-waist ball gown featuring a Venice lace bodice with a subtle sweetheart neckline. The Bridal Cottage, North Little Rock, (501) 753-4138, bridalcottageonline.com
Read more of the Fall/Winter 2015 issue of Weddings in Arkansas > HERE
photography: Rett Peek
model: Grace Malcolm, Sculp Agency
hair & makeup: Angela Alexander
art direction: norma edwards