Wedding Gowns Take a Traditional Turn

Inspiration, style

Yermeis gown by Pronovius, $3,000, from Elizabeth Johns. Diamond necklace, $45,000, from A.R. Morris Jewelers. Yermeis gown by Pronovius, $3,000, from Elizabeth Johns. Diamond necklace, $45,000, from A.R. Morris Jewelers.
A bouquet of dahlia in the center with individually wired hydrangia and roses by Ilonka Floral Decorator in Malvern, Pa. A bouquet of dahlia in the center with individually wired hydrangia and roses by Ilonka Floral Decorator in Malvern, Pa.
Brandy gown by Maggie Sottero, Haute Couture Collection, $1,598, from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell, Lewes, Del. Gregg Ruth diamond teardrop necklace, $8,000, and Gregg Ruth diamond dangle earrings, $6,500, all from A.R. Morris Jewelers, Wilmington and Greenville, Del. A bouquet of roses, hypericum, agonis, magnolia leaves and thistle by Petah Bashano Event & Floral Design. Brandy gown by Maggie Sottero, Haute Couture Collection, $1,598, from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell, Lewes, Del. Gregg Ruth diamond teardrop necklace, $8,000, and Gregg Ruth diamond dangle earrings, $6,500, all from A.R. Morris Jewelers, Wilmington and Greenville, Del. A bouquet of roses, hypericum, agonis, magnolia leaves and thistle by Petah Bashano Event & Floral Design.
A bouquet of delphinium, floribunda roses, trachelium, agonis and brunia from Petah Bashano Event & Floral Design, Broomall, Pa. A bouquet of delphinium, floribunda roses, trachelium, agonis and brunia from Petah Bashano Event & Floral Design, Broomall, Pa.
Tessa gown by Victor Harper, $4,829, from The Wedding Shoppe, Wayne, Pa. LaFonn sterling silver earrings with simulated diamonds, $135, and LaFonn sterling silver necklace with simulated diamonds, $120, both from Sayers Jewelers and Gemologists. A bouquet of stock and sweetheart roses, from Petah Bashano Eventa & Floral Design. Tessa gown by Victor Harper, $4,829, from The Wedding Shoppe, Wayne, Pa. LaFonn sterling silver earrings with simulated diamonds, $135, and LaFonn sterling silver necklace with simulated diamonds, $120, both from Sayers Jewelers and Gemologists. A bouquet of stock and sweetheart roses, from Petah Bashano Eventa & Floral Design.
A bouquet of roses, ranunculus, stock, mini calla lilies, spray roses, cocks comb, hypericum berries and pincushion protea, from Bloomsberry Flowers. A bouquet of roses, ranunculus, stock, mini calla lilies, spray roses, cocks comb, hypericum berries and pincushion protea, from Bloomsberry Flowers.
Allure gown, $989, from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell. Omega chain necklace, $3,800, and freshwater pearl slider, $5,670, both from Sayers Jewelers and Gemologists, Smyrna, Del. A bouquet of iris, mini-sunflowers, roses and scabiosa by Bloomsberry Flowers. Allure gown, $989, from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell. Omega chain necklace, $3,800, and freshwater pearl slider, $5,670, both from Sayers Jewelers and Gemologists, Smyrna, Del. A bouquet of iris, mini-sunflowers, roses and scabiosa by Bloomsberry Flowers.
Lily gown by Sareh Nouri, $5,300, from Elizabeth John’s, Ardmore, Pa. Swarovski drop crystal necklace, $148, from Spoiled Girl Jewelry, Wilmington. A bouquet of phalaenopsis orchids and hydrangea from Bloomsberry Flowers, Wilmington, Del. Lily gown by Sareh Nouri, $5,300, from Elizabeth John’s, Ardmore, Pa. Swarovski drop crystal necklace, $148, from Spoiled Girl Jewelry, Wilmington. A bouquet of phalaenopsis orchids and hydrangea from Bloomsberry Flowers, Wilmington, Del.
Theresa gown by Sottero and Midgley Couture Collection, $2,249, from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell. Hugs and Kisses by Elizabeth Ella jewelry set, $199, from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell. Theresa gown by Sottero and Midgley Couture Collection, $2,249, from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell. Hugs and Kisses by Elizabeth Ella jewelry set, $199, from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell.
Ettiene gown by Sottero and Midgley Couture Collection, $2,398, from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell. Valerie earrings, $49, from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell. Ettiene gown by Sottero and Midgley Couture Collection, $2,398, from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell. Valerie earrings, $49, from Brides 2 Be by Hope Mitchell.
A bouquet of garden roses, spray roses, lysimachia, calla lily and cymbidium orchid from Flowers By Yukie in Wilmington, Del. A bouquet of garden roses, spray roses, lysimachia, calla lily and cymbidium orchid from Flowers By Yukie in Wilmington, Del.
Eden gown by Modern Trousseau, $3,800, from Jennifer’s Bridal. Coin pearl earrings with sterling silver chain, $65, from Spoiled Girl Jewelry, Wilmington. A bouquet of Tibet roses and Queen Anne’s lace, from Ilonka Floral Decorator. Eden gown by Modern Trousseau, $3,800, from Jennifer’s Bridal. Coin pearl earrings with sterling silver chain, $65, from Spoiled Girl Jewelry, Wilmington. A bouquet of Tibet roses and Queen Anne’s lace, from Ilonka Floral Decorator.
Yirsa gown by Pronovias, $4,350, from Jennifer’s Bridal, Hockessin, Del. A bouquet of cafe au lait dahlias and artemisias from Ilonka Floral, Malvern, Pa. Yirsa gown by Pronovias, $4,350, from Jennifer’s Bridal, Hockessin, Del. A bouquet of cafe au lait dahlias and artemisias from Ilonka Floral, Malvern, Pa.

Everything old is new again as brides opt for a classic look.

Models: Nikiya Palombi, Mieke Lynch, Gabby Walker and Devon Mondillo
Photography: Sunny Miller of Main Line Wedding Photography
Hair: Melissa Laliberte of La’lli Hair Lounge, Ardmore, Pa.
Makeup: Laura Cordaro of La’lli Hair Lounge, Ardmore, Pa.
Location: Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library

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