Bridal Gown Trends for Fall/Winter 2013

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Reflecting This slenderizing mikado A-line by Sottery & Midgley features cap sleeves plunging to a deep V-neck and an empire waist showcased by Swarovski crystals, $1,098; Susan Anne headpiece, $69; both from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell, Lewes Reflecting This slenderizing mikado A-line by Sottery & Midgley features cap sleeves plunging to a deep V-neck and an empire waist showcased by Swarovski crystals, $1,098; Susan Anne headpiece, $69; both from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell, Lewes
Nice View This strapless dress by David Tutera for Mon Cheri Bridals features a Venise lace bodice with an organza ribbon band accented with a side bow, $1,236, Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington; Pearl drop earrings by Erica Koesler, $89; head band with pearls and Swarovski crystals, $259, both from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell, Lewes; 1.63-carat diamond with 14-karat white gold band, $8,690, Bellinger’s Jewelers, Rehoboth Beach Nice View This strapless dress by David Tutera for Mon Cheri Bridals features a Venise lace bodice with an organza ribbon band accented with a side bow, $1,236, Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington; Pearl drop earrings by Erica Koesler, $89; head band with pearls and Swarovski crystals, $259, both from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell, Lewes; 1.63-carat diamond with 14-karat white gold band, $8,690, Bellinger’s Jewelers, Rehoboth Beach
Cover Girl LaSposa gown by Pronovias, from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell, Lewes. Platinum diamond ring from Bellinger’s Jewelers, Rehoboth Beach Cover Girl LaSposa gown by Pronovias, from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell, Lewes. Platinum diamond ring from Bellinger’s Jewelers, Rehoboth Beach
In the Swing This strapless dress by Mori Lee features a ruched bodice, a full a-line skirt and a tie sash, $156, Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington; headband by Janice Malloy, $75, Gloss Salon, Newark; pearl-and-ivory necklace by Erica Koesler, $259, and Angela Nuran Shoes, all from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell, Lewes In the Swing This strapless dress by Mori Lee features a ruched bodice, a full a-line skirt and a tie sash, $156, Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington; headband by Janice Malloy, $75, Gloss Salon, Newark; pearl-and-ivory necklace by Erica Koesler, $259, and Angela Nuran Shoes, all from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell, Lewes
Family Tree This classic ball gown by Allure combines lace and English net. The lace bodice features a scoop neckline with cap sleeves. Swarovski crystals accent the waistline, $1,303, Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington; silk veil by Lila Grace, Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell, Lewes; flowers from WIld Thyme, Centreville Family Tree This classic ball gown by Allure combines lace and English net. The lace bodice features a scoop neckline with cap sleeves. Swarovski crystals accent the waistline, $1,303, Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington; silk veil by Lila Grace, Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell, Lewes; flowers from WIld Thyme, Centreville
Evening Shade This Tony Bowls hand-beaded evening gown of embroidered mesh features illusion cap sleeves, an open-back bodice, embroidered hemline and a sweep train, $559, Lady’s Image, Wilmington; bronze stone earrings, $59, Lady's Image; 1.63-carat diamond with a 14-karat white gold band, $8,690, Bellinger’s Jewelers, Rehoboth Beach Evening Shade This Tony Bowls hand-beaded evening gown of embroidered mesh features illusion cap sleeves, an open-back bodice, embroidered hemline and a sweep train, $559, Lady’s Image, Wilmington; bronze stone earrings, $59, Lady's Image; 1.63-carat diamond with a 14-karat white gold band, $8,690, Bellinger’s Jewelers, Rehoboth Beach
On the Veranda This Adeline Marie gown by Maggie Sottero features beading at the bodice, corset and side accent, $1,296, Anastasia’s Bridal, Wilmington; Platinum diamond ring, $12,800, and Lauren G. Adams rhodium bangle bracelet with crystals, $155, Bellinger’s Jewelers, Rehoboth Beach; Ella 151 necklace, Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell, Lewes On the Veranda This Adeline Marie gown by Maggie Sottero features beading at the bodice, corset and side accent, $1,296, Anastasia’s Bridal, Wilmington; Platinum diamond ring, $12,800, and Lauren G. Adams rhodium bangle bracelet with crystals, $155, Bellinger’s Jewelers, Rehoboth Beach; Ella 151 necklace, Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell, Lewes
That Girl is on Fire This strapless gown with a crisscross tulle bodice and a full skirt features lace appliques throughout with a subtle sparkle, Pronovias Pergola, $1,799, Anastasia’s Bridal, Wilmington; Erica Koesler pearl drop earrings, $89; pearl bracelet with Swarovski crystals, $149, both from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell, Lewes; 1.84-carat, three-stone diamond with a 14-karat white gold band, $9,995, Bellinger’s Jewelers, Rehoboth Beach That Girl is on Fire This strapless gown with a crisscross tulle bodice and a full skirt features lace appliques throughout with a subtle sparkle, Pronovias Pergola, $1,799, Anastasia’s Bridal, Wilmington; Erica Koesler pearl drop earrings, $89; pearl bracelet with Swarovski crystals, $149, both from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell, Lewes; 1.84-carat, three-stone diamond with a 14-karat white gold band, $9,995, Bellinger’s Jewelers, Rehoboth Beach
Hi, Mom! The bride's mother dazzles in a formal, two-piece silky crepe suit. The sleeveless dress features cut-out embroidery accented with hand-beading, $519, Lady's Image, Wilmington; freshwater cultured pearl earrings, $180, and pearl necklace with diamond accents, $450, and 1.63-carat diamond with a 14-karat white gold band, $8,690, all from Bellinger’s Jewelers, Rehoboth Beach. The bride is wearing a layered, glitter gown by Pronovias with rebrode lace, organza flowers, feathers and gemstone embroidery. The flared skirt features silver gemstone embroidery appliqués at the waist, $2,075, Anastasia's Bridal, Wilmington. Headpiece by Haley Anne, $119, Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell, Lewes. Three-stone, 1.84-carat diamond with a 14-karat white gold band, $9,995, Bellinger’s Jewelers, Rehoboth Beach Hi, Mom! The bride's mother dazzles in a formal, two-piece silky crepe suit. The sleeveless dress features cut-out embroidery accented with hand-beading, $519, Lady's Image, Wilmington; freshwater cultured pearl earrings, $180, and pearl necklace with diamond accents, $450, and 1.63-carat diamond with a 14-karat white gold band, $8,690, all from Bellinger’s Jewelers, Rehoboth Beach. The bride is wearing a layered, glitter gown by Pronovias with rebrode lace, organza flowers, feathers and gemstone embroidery. The flared skirt features silver gemstone embroidery appliqués at the waist, $2,075, Anastasia's Bridal, Wilmington. Headpiece by Haley Anne, $119, Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell, Lewes. Three-stone, 1.84-carat diamond with a 14-karat white gold band, $9,995, Bellinger’s Jewelers, Rehoboth Beach
On That Note... This gown by Allure is created from a rich lace appliqué on soft net. The sculpted neckline features scalloped cap sleeves and a keyhole back, $1,663, Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington; 1.84-carat, three-stone diamond with a 14-karat white gold band, $9,995, and freshwater cultured pearl button earrings, $180, both from Bellinger’s Jewelers, Rehoboth Beach On That Note... This gown by Allure is created from a rich lace appliqué on soft net. The sculpted neckline features scalloped cap sleeves and a keyhole back, $1,663, Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington; 1.84-carat, three-stone diamond with a 14-karat white gold band, $9,995, and freshwater cultured pearl button earrings, $180, both from Bellinger’s Jewelers, Rehoboth Beach

The Buena Vista estate in New Castle is a beautiful mansion of historical significance. It also happens to provide a grand backdrop for stunning brides and magnificent dresses.

PHOTOS BY RON DUBICK

HAIR BY BETHANY KEITH OF GLOSS SALON, NEWARK // MAKEUP BY KATE STOUT OF GLOSS SALON, AND KIMBERLY LYNN OF K.LYNN ARTISTRY, NEW CASTLE // MODELS ALICE BARONE, RACHEL SIMMONIS, STEPHANIE RAY-SZCZESIAK AND DEBBIE BRADLEY, ALL OF BARBIZON MODELING AGENCY, WILMINGTON // PHOTOS WERE SHOT AT BUENA VISTA STATE CONFERENCE CENTER, NEW CASTLE.

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