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Bridal Gowns and Fashion Trends: Delaware Bride

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This gown features a sweetheart neckline and a dropped-waist bodice adorned with Swarovski crystals. The skirt features organza ruffles. Both from the Allure Couture collection by Allure, $1,888; satin-organza flower clip with rhinestone beading by Bel Aire Bridal, $99; all at Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington. Henri Daussi 2.48-carat diamond ring in 18-karat white gold, $20,270, at Ross-Simons, Christiana Mall. Photographed in the Sarah Bernhardt Salon This gown features a sweetheart neckline and a dropped-waist bodice adorned with Swarovski crystals. The skirt features organza ruffles. Both from the Allure Couture collection by Allure, $1,888; satin-organza flower clip with rhinestone beading by Bel Aire Bridal, $99; all at Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington. Henri Daussi 2.48-carat diamond ring in 18-karat white gold, $20,270, at Ross-Simons, Christiana Mall. Photographed in the Sarah Bernhardt Salon
Above, clockwise from upper left: 14-karat white gold and cultured pearl bracelet with diamond clasp, $1,750, at Continental Jewelers, Wilmington. 14-karat yellow gold and chocolate pearl fashion ring, $2,200, and matching fashion earrings, $1,700, both at Jeweler’s Loupe, Dover. Pearl-and-diamond earrings, $2,500, and matching 1.42-carat ring, $5,500, both at A.R. Morris Jewelers, Wilmington and Greenville. Tahitian pearl and diamond earrings, $1,500; and matching necklace, $1,980, both at Stuart Kingston Jewelers, Wilmington. Tahitian pearl strand, $4,000 (tassels not included), and South Seas pearls with diamond clasp, $15,000, both at A.R. Morris Jewelers, Wilmington and Greenville. Above, clockwise from upper left: 14-karat white gold and cultured pearl bracelet with diamond clasp, $1,750, at Continental Jewelers, Wilmington. 14-karat yellow gold and chocolate pearl fashion ring, $2,200, and matching fashion earrings, $1,700, both at Jeweler’s Loupe, Dover. Pearl-and-diamond earrings, $2,500, and matching 1.42-carat ring, $5,500, both at A.R. Morris Jewelers, Wilmington and Greenville. Tahitian pearl and diamond earrings, $1,500; and matching necklace, $1,980, both at Stuart Kingston Jewelers, Wilmington. Tahitian pearl strand, $4,000 (tassels not included), and South Seas pearls with diamond clasp, $15,000, both at A.R. Morris Jewelers, Wilmington and Greenville.
Black tie with white-and-red squares and solid red tie, both $79.50, from JoS. A. Bank Executive Collection, JoS. A. Bank, Greenville. Black silk tie by Bocara, $35; black-and-silver striped tie by Robert Talbott, $90; and black-and-white houndstooth tie in silk by Dion MCMLXXXIX, $105; all at Wright & Simon, Wilmington. Black tie with white-and-red squares and solid red tie, both $79.50, from JoS. A. Bank Executive Collection, JoS. A. Bank, Greenville. Black silk tie by Bocara, $35; black-and-silver striped tie by Robert Talbott, $90; and black-and-white houndstooth tie in silk by Dion MCMLXXXIX, $105; all at Wright & Simon, Wilmington.
A centerpiece of blushing bride, lavender roses, hydrangea, antique hydrangea and clematis in a taupe urn, by Flowers by Yuki, Wilmington A centerpiece of blushing bride, lavender roses, hydrangea, antique hydrangea and clematis in a taupe urn, by Flowers by Yuki, Wilmington
Casablanca heel by Carlo Fellini, $99, at Candlelight Bridal, Millsboro. Lamour by Angela Nuran, $330, at Jennifer’s Bridal, Hockessin. Touch Ups by Benjamin Walk, $68, at Simon’s Bridal Shoppe, Dover. Middle row: Gianni by Jovani, $89, at Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington. Bottom row: Candice Touch Ups by Benjamin Walk, $68; Versailles by Your Party Shoes, $68, at Candlelight Bridal, Millsboro. Casablanca heel by Carlo Fellini, $99, at Candlelight Bridal, Millsboro. Lamour by Angela Nuran, $330, at Jennifer’s Bridal, Hockessin. Touch Ups by Benjamin Walk, $68, at Simon’s Bridal Shoppe, Dover. Middle row: Gianni by Jovani, $89, at Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington. Bottom row: Candice Touch Ups by Benjamin Walk, $68; Versailles by Your Party Shoes, $68, at Candlelight Bridal, Millsboro.
This Maggie Sottero Olivia tulle-and-lace gown with hand-sewn flowers is finished with Swarovski crystals, $1,398, at Candlelight Bridal, Millsboro. 1-carat diamond ring in 14-karat white gold, $2,395, at Ross-Simons, Christiana Mall. Pearl-and-rhinestone headband by Richard Designs, $189, at Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington. Photographed in the Sarah Bernhardt Salon. This Maggie Sottero Olivia tulle-and-lace gown with hand-sewn flowers is finished with Swarovski crystals, $1,398, at Candlelight Bridal, Millsboro. 1-carat diamond ring in 14-karat white gold, $2,395, at Ross-Simons, Christiana Mall. Pearl-and-rhinestone headband by Richard Designs, $189, at Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington. Photographed in the Sarah Bernhardt Salon.
On him: Slim-cut two-button suit featuring European design and plain-front trousers, $895; tie from the JoS. A. Bank Executive Collection, $79.50; all at JoS. A. Bank, Greenville. (Shirt is the model’s own.) Chartreuse cockscomb and hot pink kalanchoe blooms on a variegated acuba leaf boutonniere, from Bloomsberry Flowers, Wilmington. On her: Ivory silk and vintage-lace dress with soutache ribbon and Swarovski crystals, by Sue Wong, $449, at Lady’s Image, Wilmington. 2000 vintage diamond-and-sapphire ring in platinum, $7,295, at Ross-Simons, Christiana Mall. 18-karat white gold, ruby and diamond bracelet, $7,500, from Indulgence Jewelers, Greenville. Crystal headband by Richard Designs, $189, at Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington. Photographed in front of the doors of the Sarah Bernhardt Salon On him: Slim-cut two-button suit featuring European design and plain-front trousers, $895; tie from the JoS. A. Bank Executive Collection, $79.50; all at JoS. A. Bank, Greenville. (Shirt is the model’s own.) Chartreuse cockscomb and hot pink kalanchoe blooms on a variegated acuba leaf boutonniere, from Bloomsberry Flowers, Wilmington. On her: Ivory silk and vintage-lace dress with soutache ribbon and Swarovski crystals, by Sue Wong, $449, at Lady’s Image, Wilmington. 2000 vintage diamond-and-sapphire ring in platinum, $7,295, at Ross-Simons, Christiana Mall. 18-karat white gold, ruby and diamond bracelet, $7,500, from Indulgence Jewelers, Greenville. Crystal headband by Richard Designs, $189, at Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington. Photographed in front of the doors of the Sarah Bernhardt Salon
Bernadette beaded lace gown with a keyhole back and a fishtail train is finished with scalloped edging and Swarovski crystals, by Maggie Sottero, $1,649, at Simon’s Bridal Shoppe, Dover. Mikimoto special edition Akoya pearl earrings, part of the In Motion 18-karat white gold necklace and earring set, $3,570, at Ross-Simons, Christiana Mall. Vintage 1920s platinum, emerald and diamond ring by J.E. Caldwell Jewelers, $6,500, at Indulgence Jewelers, Greenville. Rhinestone flower and beaded comb by Bel Aire Bridal, $149 at Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington. Bernadette beaded lace gown with a keyhole back and a fishtail train is finished with scalloped edging and Swarovski crystals, by Maggie Sottero, $1,649, at Simon’s Bridal Shoppe, Dover. Mikimoto special edition Akoya pearl earrings, part of the In Motion 18-karat white gold necklace and earring set, $3,570, at Ross-Simons, Christiana Mall. Vintage 1920s platinum, emerald and diamond ring by J.E. Caldwell Jewelers, $6,500, at Indulgence Jewelers, Greenville. Rhinestone flower and beaded comb by Bel Aire Bridal, $149 at Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington.
On her: Alvina Valenta strapless sweetheart neckline ball gown with a tucked sparkle tulle skirt, metal-infused bodice and jeweled satin ribbon belt, $2,750, from Jennifer’s Bridal, Hockessin. 7.55-carat pave diamond dangle earrings in 14-karat white gold, $17,995; 1960 vintage pearl-and-diamond bangle bracelet in platinum, $9,895; and Henri Daussi 2.48-carat diamond ring in 18-karat white gold, $20,270; all from Ross-Simons, Christiana Mall. On him: Slim-cut two-button suit featuring European design and plain-front trousers, $895, and tie from the JoS. A. Bank Executive Collection, $84.50, all at JoS. A. Bank, Greenville. (Shirt is model’s own.) Photographed in the Mainstage Theater On her: Alvina Valenta strapless sweetheart neckline ball gown with a tucked sparkle tulle skirt, metal-infused bodice and jeweled satin ribbon belt, $2,750, from Jennifer’s Bridal, Hockessin. 7.55-carat pave diamond dangle earrings in 14-karat white gold, $17,995; 1960 vintage pearl-and-diamond bangle bracelet in platinum, $9,895; and Henri Daussi 2.48-carat diamond ring in 18-karat white gold, $20,270; all from Ross-Simons, Christiana Mall. On him: Slim-cut two-button suit featuring European design and plain-front trousers, $895, and tie from the JoS. A. Bank Executive Collection, $84.50, all at JoS. A. Bank, Greenville. (Shirt is model’s own.) Photographed in the Mainstage Theater
Diamond-and-platinum brooch (in hair), $8,500, from Indulgence Jewelers, Greenville. 7.55-carat pave diamond dangle earrings in 14-karat white gold, $17,995, at Ross-Simons, Christiana Mall. Medellin royal satin and tulle with beaded lace bodice by La Sposa, $1,536, at Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington
Diamond-and-platinum brooch (in hair), $8,500, from Indulgence Jewelers, Greenville. 7.55-carat pave diamond dangle earrings in 14-karat white gold, $17,995, at Ross-Simons, Christiana Mall. Medellin royal satin and tulle with beaded lace bodice by La Sposa, $1,536, at Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington
Long sequined dress with V neck and sheer straps by Faviana Couture, $399; gold-beaded and fringed envelope handbag with enameled figurine, $149, at Lady’s Image, Wilmington. Wraparound bird cage by Bel Aire Bridal, $129, at Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington. Mikimoto special edition Akoya Pearl in Motion necklace and earring set in 18-karat white gold, $3,570, at Ross-Simons, Christiana Mall. Long sequined dress with V neck and sheer straps by Faviana Couture, $399; gold-beaded and fringed envelope handbag with enameled figurine, $149, at Lady’s Image, Wilmington. Wraparound bird cage by Bel Aire Bridal, $129, at Claire’s Fashions, Wilmington. Mikimoto special edition Akoya Pearl in Motion necklace and earring set in 18-karat white gold, $3,570, at Ross-Simons, Christiana Mall.
Bouquet: blushing bride, lavender roses, hydrangea, antique hydrangea and clematis with a champagne satin ribbon and crystal highlights, from Flowers by Yuki, Wilmington.
Bouquet: blushing bride, lavender roses, hydrangea, antique hydrangea and clematis with a champagne satin ribbon and crystal highlights, from Flowers by Yuki, Wilmington.
Bouquet of pink hydrangea, pink-red proteas, purple stock, purple-pink mini peonies, purple lisianthus, red hypericum and cream roses with red tips, finished with red orchids and local acuba foliage. By Bloomsberry Flowers, Wilmington Bouquet of pink hydrangea, pink-red proteas, purple stock, purple-pink mini peonies, purple lisianthus, red hypericum and cream roses with red tips, finished with red orchids and local acuba foliage. By Bloomsberry Flowers, Wilmington

Setting the Stage: Curtain up, light the lights, you’ve got nothing to hit but the heights. —from “Gypsy”

PHOTOS BY RON DUBICK
Models are Jillian Gallagher, Joe Coscia & Resnya Hughes of Reinhard agency
Hair and Makeup by Molly Malloy & Kylee Brooks of Perry Anthony salon & spa, Wilmington
Photographed at The Grand Opera House in wilmington.
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