Dreamy Fairy Tale Wedding Dresses

July 01, 2013

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One-Shoulder Wonder

Daymion Mardel

Play the part of the blushing bride wearing a gorgeous pink one-shoulder tea-length dress. 

Romona Keveza silk-shantung taffeta gown, E1301, romonakeveza.com

. Doyle & Doyle earrings, 212-677-9991. De Beers ring,

debeers.com

. Rachel Roy “Dal” sandals,

couture.zappos.com

.

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V-Back Wedding Dress

Daymion Mardel

Make a memorable entrance (and exit) in this V-back gown with a detachable train.

Le Spose di Giò “Prev2” silk dress, le-spose-di-gio.it

. Doyle & Doyle earrings, 212-677-9991. Kwiat “Cascade” bracelet,

kwiat.com

.

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Cap Sleeve Dress

Daymion Mardel

A pretty bow belt cinches this embroidered organza dress. 

Collette Dinnigan for Bhldn “Rococo” gown, bhldn.com

. Nam Cho earrings, Fragments, 212-334-9588. Bracelets (from top): Katharine James “Bouquet,”

katharinejames.com

; Crislu,

crislu.com

.

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Bustier Ball Gown

Daymion Mardel

A teacup skirt balances the daring bustier on this dress, fit for a 21st century queen.

Amsale “Greenwich” silk-faille ball gown, 212-583-1700. Suzanne Kalan earrings, 212-334-9588. Tamsen Z necklace, price upon request, 212-360-7840. Tacori “RoyalT” ring, tacori.com

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Ballet Beautiful

Daymion Mardel

This three-quarter sleeve LWD (little white dress) is a fresh take on a short silhouette.

Delphine Manivet “Alexis” silk dress, and short hoop; both delphinemanivet.com

. Sutra Silver earrings, Fragments, 212-334-9588. Vanessa Noel “Bravo” sandals, 212-906-0055.

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Illusion Bodice

Daymion Mardel

This lace busier dress with a dreamy tulle petticoat looks like something out of a storybook.

Samuelle Couture “Annabella” silk tulle-and-lace gown, samuellecouture.com

. Sharon Khazzam earrings, Barneys New York, 212-826-8900. Doyle & Doyle bracelet, 212-677-9991.

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Touch of Color

Daymion Mardel

White pales in comparison to this lovely pale green hue.  

Carolina Herrera silk-devore gown, carolinaherrera.com

. Penny Preville earrings,

pennypreville.com

. Tiffany & Co. bracelet, 800-843-3269. De Beers ring,

debeers.com.

Monique Lhuillier heels,

moniquelhuillier.com

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Sweet Slip Dress

Daymion Mardel

A linen spaghetti strap gown with eyelet details at the hem is perfect for a summer wedding.

J.Crew “Clover” gown, jcrew.com

. Tamsen Z earrings, price upon request, 212-360-7840.

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Long Sleeve Gown

Daymion Mardel

Sheer sleeves decorated with floral appliques add a bohemian romance to this tulle, lace, and linen dress.

Claire Pettibone “Peace” gown, clairepettibone.com

. Mimi So “Switch” earrings,

mimiso.com

. Candela “Sansa” ballerina flats,

candelanyc.com

.

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Chic Chiffon

Daymion Mardel

A touch of color is a modern update to an ethereal strapless dress.

J.Mendel “Tamara” silk-chiffon gown, jmendel.com

. Maja DuBrul earrings,

majadubrul.com

. Paolo Costagli bracelet,

paolocostagli.com

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Wedding-Worthy Pants

Daymion Mardel

Sequin trousers and a lacy camisole covered by a tulle blouse make a major bridal statement.

Birnbaum & Bullock Couture “Liza” silk-chiffon sequined pants with Chantilly lace camisole and tulle blouse,  birnbaumandbullock.com

. Kwiat earrings,

kwiat.com

. Jimmy Choo “India” sandals,

jimmychoo.com

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Mermaid Gown

Daymion Mardel

Indulge your princess fantasy wearing this glamorous beaded gown with a long train.

Manuel Mota for Pronovias “Ventura” beaded mother-of-pearl gown, pronovias.com

. J&Y Rocks “Salt” earrings,  

jandyrocks.com

. Katharine James “Bella’s Love” ring,

katharinejames.com

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Magical Matelasse

Daymion Mardel

A sculptural neckline adds drama to this sleek column dress and matelassé, a French stitching technique, gives the appear of texture. 

Roland Mouret “Breton” matelassé gown, net-a-porter.com

. Maja DuBrul earrings,

majadubrul.com

. Eva Fehren “X” bracelet, Barney’s New York, 212-826-8900. Whitney Stern ring, 800-695-8000.

Illustrations throughout by Ian Berry

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