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New York Bridal Fashion Week... EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEAK!

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New York Bridal Fashion Week... EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEAK!

This season's New York Bridal Fashion Week is here! Starting tomorrow morning, the bridal world will see the latest collections from designers walking the runway. This being the social media age, iPhones will be working overtime to get photos and video to anxious eyes in real time. Only "Sophisticated Weddings" has an exclusive advanced peak at a dress from the new collection of one of the world's most popular designers. Galia Lahav is known internationally as one of the brid

New York Bridal Fashion Week... EXCLUSIVE TEASER!

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New York Bridal Fashion Week... EXCLUSIVE TEASER!

Last October, Berta presented one of the most celebrated New York Bridal Fashion Week runway shows of the season (click here to see our coverage). Her show for her S/S 2020 Collection on Friday is highly anticipated- more than any other. And only Sophisticated Weddings has this exclusive teaser, direct from the designer, herself. #NYBFW #NewYorkBridalFashionWeek #BridalMarket #Berta

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New York Bridal Week

New York Bridal Market has finally come, and Sophisticated Weddings gives you front row access to the hottest dresses to trot down the aisle. Check out the full coverage at our Runway section to discover the upcoming seasons' designs! #marchesa #newyorkbridalweek #bridalmarket #jlm #hayleypaige #lazaro #randyfenoli #peterlangner

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Wedding Dress Trends

We're more than two months away from the next bridal market fashion week here in New York City, but we're so excited about what's to come, that we're having a look at the most recent trends to grace the runways. In the 2017 Edition, we've highlighted four trends that stole the scene: off-the-shoulder, pantsuits, smooth + slinky, and ruffles + feathers. Check them out above and below, and to see even more from bridal market, check out our Runway style coverage! #bridalmarket #

MONIQUE LHUILLIER PRESENTS SPRING 2016 BRIDAL COLLECTION AT BRIDAL MARKET

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MONIQUE LHUILLIER PRESENTS SPRING 2016 BRIDAL COLLECTION AT BRIDAL MARKET

For her Spring 2016 Bridal Collection presentation during New York Bridal Market, Monique Lhuillier drew inspiration from “Alice In Wonderland,” following a fantastical path of curiosity, magical imagination, and beautiful enchantments. Each gown is said to balance the line between modern allure and playful grandeur. Neutral shades of blush, honey, and sky blue complete the enchanting vision of this collection, offering glistening tone against the bride that wears it. From em

ANNE BARGE PRESENTS SPRING 2016 COLLECTION AT NEW YORK BRIDAL MARKET

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ANNE BARGE PRESENTS SPRING 2016 COLLECTION AT NEW YORK BRIDAL MARKET

For the Spring 2016 collection, Anne Barge unveiled a beautiful daydream befitting of the bride-t0-be’s vision of her perfect nuptials in New York City on Thursday afternoon. Utilizing luxurious fabrics with cloud-like layers of organza, lush folds of crepe de chine, intricate embroideries, and an ethereal palette with hints of vintage rose, three collections were presented, each with distinctive sophistication. The backside of the gowns are as masterfully and intricately cre

AS NEW YORK BRIDAL MARKET APPROACHES, A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM ANNE BARGE

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AS NEW YORK BRIDAL MARKET APPROACHES, A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM ANNE BARGE

Anyone familiar with the world of wedding fashion knows Anne Barge. Countless brides have walked the wedding aisle in a gown by Anne Barge, and even more brides-to-be are envisioning themselves in one of her creations on their dream day. Since 1999, the talented designer behind these gowns has been none other than Anne herself. Going forward, this will stay the same. Anne will be seen at her Bridal Market event this week and at her Trunk Show next week at Kleinfeld (of TV’s “

BRIDAL MARKET: PNINA TORNAI FALL 2015 COLLECTION

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BRIDAL MARKET: PNINA TORNAI FALL 2015 COLLECTION

The Fall 2015 collection by Pnina Tornai is a work of eye that demands to be seen. The gowns to strut theKleinfeld runway during Bridal Market were more than merely wedding dresses- they were works of art to be admired. Inspired by the intricate patterns of the butterfly, the bride who wears this collection is adorned with intricate detail that celebrates her form. She is not simple or easily understood, but she is free to express the essence of her being in a beautiful fashi

BRIDAL MARKET: DENNIS BASSO 2015 COLLECTION

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BRIDAL MARKET: DENNIS BASSO 2015 COLLECTION

Dennis Basso revealed his 2015 bridal collection on the Kleinfeld runway during Bridal Market, and he did not disappoint. Shimmering ivory satin and rose gold gowns blended grace with exquisite shape and form. Beaded embroidery and long sleeve illusions worked to enhance the inspired classic romance of these gowns. A collection with a European feel, Dennis Basso drapes the bride that is modern without being too edgy, alluring without being too seductive, demands to be noticed

BRIDAL MARKET: MARK ZUNINO FALL 2015 COLLECTION

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BRIDAL MARKET: MARK ZUNINO FALL 2015 COLLECTION

Fluid beauty was the buzz of the Kleinfeld runway at the Mark Zunino Bridal Market runway show. The Fall 2015 collection embraced the smooth, calming elements of water, and made harmonious chemistry with the female form. Serene flow and movement did not shy away from detail and exquisite composition. Blush tones were explored among a wide palette of traditional bridal hues. Plunging V-necks, ball gowns, mermaid, long sleeve, and illusion detailing were just some of the variat

BRIDAL MARKET FALL 2015: ROMONA KEVEZA LUXE BRIDAL COLLECTION

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BRIDAL MARKET FALL 2015: ROMONA KEVEZA LUXE BRIDAL COLLECTION

Here at Sophisticated Weddings: New York Edition, we anxiously await Bridal Market to come to town. One of the most anticipated collections for our viewing pleasure took place this week with none other than Romona Keveza. The designer’s Fall 2015 signature collection encompassed a dream for the modern who will define classic elegance of tomorrow. Exhibiting a taste of classic Hollywood glamour with a modern take on detail, Romona Keveza gowns draped in sensual fabrics such as

BRIDAL MARKET: ISABELLE ARMSTRONG SPRING 2015 COLLECTION

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BRIDAL MARKET: ISABELLE ARMSTRONG SPRING 2015 COLLECTION

A relative newcomer to the bridal scene, native New York bridal couture line Isabelle Armstrong presented their sophomore collection at New York’s Bridal Market for Spring 2015. The collection embodied a harmonious blend of modern and classic styles, detailing elegance and glamour from French lace trumpet dresses to ranched organza and lace mermaid gowns. A delightful surprise, and undoubtedly an “awww” moment for the show’s spectators was the incorporation of flower girl cou

BRIDAL MARKET: ANNE BARGE SPRING/SUMMER 2015 COLLECTION

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BRIDAL MARKET: ANNE BARGE SPRING/SUMMER 2015 COLLECTION

Channeling timeless grace within her trademark intricate beading and detailed embroidery, Anne Bargepresented her Spring/Summer 2015 collection at New York’s Bridal Market runway at The London Hotel, thoughtfully presenting a clean, classic aura, and a dash of modernity. Celebrating the feminine form with precision in its execution, from front to back, the Spring/Summer 2015 collection by Anne Barge was met with passion, creativity, and whimsy to be admired. Diversity among n

BRIDAL MARKET: MONIQUE LHUILLIER SPRING 2015 RUNWAY

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BRIDAL MARKET: MONIQUE LHUILLIER SPRING 2015 RUNWAY

It is that enchanting time of year in bridal again, when our favorite wedding gown designers present their immaculate vision for the the walk down the aisle along the Bridal Market runways. A designer close to our hearts that evokes passion, romance, and luxury, is the exquisite Monique Lhuillier, whose Spring 2015 bridal collection presented at Cedar Lake in New York City this past Friday, introduced an ethereal daydream brought to life. Inspired in a John Singer Sargent por

DESIGNERS GO FROM PENCIL & PAPER TO THE RUNWAYS OF THE SPRING 2014 BRIDAL MARKET

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DESIGNERS GO FROM PENCIL & PAPER TO THE RUNWAYS OF THE SPRING 2014 BRIDAL MARKET

With Bridal Market just around the corner, designers are busily putting the final touches on their newest collections and finalizing their runway shows. As one of the co-owners of the Group 868 showroom I was able to get a sneak peek at what is coming out from the designers we represent. This is the time when the anticipation and expectation is high. What new creations will our designers come up with this season? Will there be better and more fascinating gowns than last time?

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