What a Feeling

Rich, three-dimensional texture and dramatic volume take this season’s bridal gowns to a new level of luxury

Vera Wang gown, $3,900, Nitsa’s; necklace, $800, Kristin Morris Jewelry; earrings, $240, Kristin Morris Jewelry

Chris Edwards

Rich, three-dimensional texture and dramatic volume take this season’s bridal gowns to a new level of luxury. Designers have introduced new ways to interpret lace, tulle, and ruffles with eye-catching designs you just have to see (and feel)

Photographs by Chris Edwards • Styling by Jenn Grabenstetter
Hair and Makeup by Heather Hawkins • Model: DirectionsUSA
 

Amsale gown, $7,400, Nitsa’s; vintage brooch necklace, $750, Kristin Morris Jewelry; earrings, $90, Kristin Morris Jewelry; engagement ring, vintage, model’s own	Anne Barge gown, $6,810, Hayden Olivia Bridal; earrings, $62, Murphy Jewelry; necklace, $78, Murphy Jewelry; gold cuff, $100, Kristin Morris Jewelry	Lazaro gown, $5,390, J. Major’s Bridal Boutique; pearl and brooch necklace, $650, Kristin Morris Jewelry; pearl drop earrings, $90, Kristin Morris Jewelry; Sondra Roberts handbag, $135, E.G. Couture	Maggie Sottero & Midgley gown, $1,498, New York Bride & Groom; necklace, $126, Murphy Jewelry; earrings, $124, Laura James Jewelry; cocktail ring, $50, Laura James Jewelry
Monique Lhuillier gown, $5,300, Nitsa’s; stone necklace, $189, On a String Beadshop; chandelier earrings, $126, Laura James Jewelry	Ramona Keveza gown, $2,750, J. Major’s Bridal Boutique; kate spade shoes, $298, Coplon’s; necklace, $262, Laura James Jewelry; earrings, $130, Kristin Morris Jewelry; bracelet, $76, Murphy Jewelry; Chelas engagement ring, setting price starts at $3,593	Ramona Keveza gown, $7,249, J. Major’s Bridal Boutique; necklace, $92, Murphy Jewelry; earrings (circular vintage post earrings), $68, Murphy Jewelry; engagement ring, vintage, model’s own; shoes: model’s own