Favourite Lux Wedding Dress Designers

Posted on: April 18, 2009

If you’re wedding dress shopping for the first time, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the number of designers and wedding dresses there are to choose from.  In your search, you may have already come across the work of the designers we’ve listed below.  But if you haven’t, we feel their wonderfully lux creations are worth a glance.  Whether your style is all out glamour and luxury or whether you’re just looking to be inspired in finding a similar dress for less, these designers are the best of the best in bridal wear.  They’re worth getting to know.

Although some of the labels have gowns at a lower price range, the majority of the dresses featured here are $5,000 and up.

Vera Wang

Who has not heard of this talented designer who has made her name in the wedding industry designing luxurious wedding gowns?  The celebs love her and we do too for her simplicity and high style.  Also check out Vera’s beautiful line of wedding invitations.  Vera Wang gown with asymmetric draping and flower detail is made of iridescent silk tafetta.

www.verawangonweddings.com

Badgley Mischka

Badgley Mischka designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka, who are partners in life as well as business, bring their Hollywood style to the wedding aisle.  A favourite of the stars, their gowns portray red carpet elegance in lighter materials and construction.  Badgley Mischka sheath gown is made of silk charmeuse and features all over crystal embroidery.

www.badgleymischkabride.com

Kenneth Pool

This label is known for its sophisticated and striking designs representing the drama and glamour of past eras.  Amsale Aberra is currently creative director at the helm of Kenneth Pool.  Kenneth Pool ball gown is of Raso Satin with crumb-catcher neckline and embroidery.

www.kennethpool.com

Amsale

Busy lady, Amsale Aberra, also designs the successful Amsale line of bridal wear with simple, modern lines and a focus on luxurious fabrics.  Her designs were recently featured in the movie 27 Dresses with Katherine Heigl.  Amsale ballgown with exquisite floral detail is made of silk-faced satin.

www.Amsale.com

Lazaro

Lazaro Perez designs the stunning line of Lazaro bridal gowns. (A confession of being partial to the ornate gown, over here…)  The signature hand-beading and embroidery of Lazaro’s designs make us absolutely drool.  Lazaro dress made of silk organza and tulle ruffles is embroidered and beaded with crystals.

www.jlmcouture.com

Monique L’huillier

Monique L’huillier wedding dresses epitomize glamour and is another celebrity favourite.  Her award winning designs are prized for their creativity and ultra-elegant, modern style.  Our featured dress is silk satin organza and tulle with ornate wedding veil and embroidery.

www.moniquelhuillier.com

St. Pucchi

Nothing we have come across in terms of the wedding dress says "over the top luxury" and "gowns fit for a queen" more than St. Pucchi.  If you love glamour, luxury, elegance and wow in a big way, you’ve got to check out St. Pucchi.  We need not say more…St. Pucchi gown in silk duchess satin with pleated fabric, embroidery, crystal and pearl accents.

www.stpucchi.com

Atelier Aimee

Atelier Aimee has been making gowns in Italy since 1961.  One look at their designs and you will know they are something special.  At times whimsical but always elegant, their dresses are sure to make a memorable and distinctively stylish entrance every time - European influence at its best.  Atelier Aimee dress is hand painted with flowers in silk organza.

www.aimee.it