Houghton Fall 2017 Wedding Dress Collection

While you may be used to seeing runway shows during Bridal Week, designer Katharine Polk decided to take a different approach to showcasing Houghton's Fall 2017 collection. "This season I chose 10 amazing women to participate in a film showcasing the new collection instead of presenting in a traditional way," Polk said. "I asked each woman to collaborate in designing each of their looks so every piece is very individualized to their personal style." Enter the "Houghton Girls," who can be described as nontraditional and fashion-forward brides. The film not only debuted the designs, but it was also filled with inspiring intimate interviews with each woman (Jenné Lombardo, Chloe Norgaard, Lisa Salzer, Morgan Kibby, Cyndi Ramirez, Kelly Francis, Dara Hart, Keyla Castillo, Bianca Vesco, and Polk herself) about their experiences overcoming body image issues, depression, and eating disorders. "After doing so many traditional runway shows, I felt compelled to create a more personal and inspirational project and add meaning to what I was designing," Polk said. "The film follows the women as they explore how they cope with the unrealistic standards and pressures that so many women face in their daily lives while modeling looks from the collection."

"Not your Baby" and "Hopeless Romantic" are not only themes of this show, but the empowering phrases can be seen on various items in the collection (custom calligraphy by Jessica Gatlyn of Boho Ink), along with tons of sequins and outerwear (knit sweaters, MC jackets and individualized embroidered baseball jackets). Get ready for Houghton's unique "ready-to-wear" bridal collection.

Chelsea limited edition black leather hand painted "Hopeless Romantic" MC jacket with white tattoo roses and fringe.

Bianca Vesco: Personal Trainer at DOGPOUND

Liliana spaghetti strap gown in white satin faced chiffon with crossover bodice, fitted drop waist and bias cut full skirt with high front slit.

Bianca corseted tuxedo jumpsuit in baby pink and peach embroidered iridescent sequin stripe with spaghetti straps and flared leg.

Parker MC jacket in white leather with indigo Mongolian fur back panel.

Chloe Norgaard: Model & Student

Syd spaghetti strap slip dress in Chantilly lace with panels of emerald, jade, indigo, and lavender with inset silk cording, Norgaard MC jacket in lilac suede with color blocked Mongolian fur back panel in fuchsia, jade and purple.

Edie spaghetti strap gown with deep V-back in blush crushed velvet with embroidered curled sequins.

Bardot bralette in lilac suede, Heron matching suede jogging pant with front welts, drawstring waist, pockets, and gathered ankle.

Jimi robe coat in ivory silk with blush Chantilly lace inset details, waist tie, and sheer lace bell cuffs with ties.

Cyndi Ramirez: Founder of Taste The Style, First Lady of Den Hospitality

Selena strapless swing top in sheer pink tulle with horsehair hem and baby pink stretch iridescent sequin bandeau, Blanca high waisted skirt in bias cut white satin faced silk chiffon with baby pink stretch iridescent sequin asymmetrical yoke, cross front waistband and high front slit.

Houghton Girl intarsia knit pullover sweater in ivory and black cashmere.

Rocky baseball jacket with blush pink embroidered iridescent sequin sleeves, sheered fur front and Mongolian fur back panel.

Cyndi sleeveless wrap gown with open back in jade metallic sequins embroidered on mesh with ivory silk charmeuse sash.

Dara Hart: Personal Trainer at DOGPOUND

Ashton open back mock-neck gown in ice blue stretch iridescent sequin with bell sleeves, shoulder cutouts and high low skirt with train, Reyna baseball jacket in ice blue sheered fur and embroidered iridescent sequin sleeves.

Georgia mock-neck crop top in baby pink stretch sequin with shoulder cutouts, Dara full tulle skirt with layers of ivory and baby pink and exaggerated high low hem, Pamela cropped bolero in baby pink Mongolian fur with fuchsia sleeves.

Jenné Lombardo: Founder of The Terminal Presents, Co-founder of MADE

Cash hand crocheted robe in chunky oatmeal cashmere.

Jenné off the shoulder fitted dress in ivory silk with blush Chantilly lace inset detail and lace covered buttons.

Money spaghetti strap gown with godets and deep V-back in ivory Chantilly lace.

Katharine Polk: Founder, Owner & Designer of HOUGHTON

Katie spaghetti strap corset slip dress in embroidered silver sequin with A-line skirt and handkerchief hem.

Chelsea limited edition black leather hand painted "Fuck Boy" MC jacket with white leather back panel and pink tattoo roses.

Rose spaghetti strap pieced slip dress in white Chantilly lace with inset silk cording.

Fuck Boy intarsia knit pullover sweater in baby blue and white cashmere.

Jonesy strapless flutter top in blush crushed velvet with embroidered curled sequins Gwenevere matching high waisted pencil skirt with back slit.

Kelly Francis: Brand Consultant & Director of F O U R 6 I X

Noah double breasted blazer in ivory silk satin with covered buttons, matching Sharon high waisted, wide leg trousers with slash pockets and cuffs, Maude triangle bra in satin and Chantilly lace.

Kelly overalls in powder blue suede with covered buttons, pockets and gathered ankles, Bonita off the shoulder long sleeve crop top in blush with crossover front and exposed back zipper.

Not Your Baby intarsia knit pullover sweater in ivory and baby blue cashmere.

Keyla Castillo: Personal Trainer  at DOGPOUND

Keyla halter neck gown in butter satin faced chiffon with crossover bodice, neck bow tie, and full skirt with high front slit.

Monika long sleeve mock-neck fitted gown in white open Guipure lace with high neck, bell sleeves and flared skirt.

Carlos baseball jacket in white leather with curly lamb sleeves and silk quilted lining.

Lisa Salzer aka Lulu Frost: Owner, Designer & Founder of Lulu Frost Jewelry

Persephone cowl neck crop top with cuffed short sleeves in ivory cashmere, Calliope high waisted wide leg cashmere trousers with inverted pleats.

Lisa robe coat with shawl collar and wrap belt in ivory cashmere.

Jem 3⁄4 sleeve cropped bolero in white tweed and pink hologram checkerboard on silk chiffon, Loulou high waisted full tulle skirt with white tweed and pink hologram checkerboard underlay.

Morgan Kibby aka White Sea: Composer & Musician

Svetlana wrap gown in white satin faced charmeuse with bias cut silk tie details on sleeves and shoulders, off the shoulder cutout detail and front slit.

Nikita ankle length coat with shawl collar in color blocked indigo and jade Mongolian fur.

Morgan empire waist gown in blush and gold jacquard chiffon, off the shoulder double strap detail, high front slit and matching detachable full spaghetti strap cape with tie.

Not Your Baby limited edition silk baseball jacket in rosé with lilac sleeves, embroidered hand drawn "Not Your Baby" circle patch with tattoo roses.