The Bride Diaries: Radiant Wedding Gowns & Dainty Bridesmaid Dresses

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Location: The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel
Written by
Megan McCarty Lara Burnap

Published:

Spring Summer 2015

(above) ON THE BRIDE: Dazzle in Liancarlo’s embroidered ball gown, with a sweet illusion neckline, stunning back detail and tulle skirt, $6,150, from Mon Amie Bridal Salon in Costa Mesa. Add sparkle with Unnati drop earrings, $75, and Anandini bangle, $225, available online at Tejani. The look is completed with Debra Moreland’s scalloped fingertip veil, $325, from BHLDN in Beverly Hills. Bridesmaids will shine in Maria Lucia Hohan’s yellow silk gowns, $2,840 (left), and $1,853(right), available online at Maria Lucia Hohan.

ON LEFT BRIDESMAID: Jewel-studded Aspen barrette, $250, available online at Jennifer Behr, pairs beautifully with Tacori’s Sonoma Mist 18K pink gold diamond stud earrings, $2,840, and Champagne Sunset diamond cuff bracelet, $10,970, both from Neiman Marcus.

ON RIGHT BRIDESMAID: Sparkle in 18K yellow gold, diamond, chrysoprase, sapphire and tourmaline earrings, $9,500, available online at SutraJewels.com. Bouquets by Precious & Blooming in San Luis Obispo.

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(above) ON BRIDE: Strike a pose in the sleek beaded Suana gown with a deep neckline, $3,985, available online at Theia Couture. A 4.48-carat cushion rose-cut diamond ring with 12 French-cut diamonds and microset with 302 round diamonds; and toby stud earrings with .25-carat round diamonds in 18K white gold and 106 microset diamonds, both prices upon request from Martin Katz in Beverly Hills.

LEFT BRIDESMAID: Jenny Yoo’s blush Chloe dress features delicate lace appliqué, illusion neckline and romantic tulle skirt, $250, at BHLDN. Pair with Yakira Rona’s 14K yellow gold stud earrings, $800, from Roseark in West Hollywood, and Tacori’s 18K pink gold and .40-carat diamond Sonoma Mist ring, $1,690, and bracelet, $2,530. Anouk nude mirror leather pump, $675, at Jimmy Choo in Beverly Hills.

RIGHT BRIDESMAID: Hitherto’s Celia dress in mist gray features a sheer neckline and flutter eyelash hem, $220, from BHLDN. Pair with stunning diamond earrings, $840, and matching ring, $800, from Amrapali Jewels online. Jimmy Choo’s Lance gold-mirrored sandal, $850.

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(above) Jim Hjelm’s ivory Tuileries organza wedding dress features a strapless sweetheart neckline, draped bodice and cascade skirt with a tulle underlay finished with a sweep train. $2,189, from JLM Couture Flagship Salon in West Hollywood. Jennifer Behr’s cherry blossom bobby pin, $148, Sethi Couture tanzanite diamond necklace, $45,000, from Neiman Marcus, and Tejani teardrop earrings, $105.

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(above) Turn heads in a beaded lace gown by Madison James with an embroidered halter neckline and dramatic low back, $2,698.95, from Mon Amie. Tejani’s Ria vintage bangle, $225, is paired with Swarovski’s sparkling Brazil earrings glimmering with emerald-colored crystals and clear crystal pavé, $150, and a 1.75- carat total weight white-and-blue diamond ring, $13,300, from Modern Bride Signature Collection at JC Penney.

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(above) ON BRIDE: A lovely Stephen Yearick cap-sleeved dress with an intricate lace and illusion neckline, $6,598.95, from Mon Amie. Dainty Swarovski drop earrings add a timeless touch of elegance, price upon request.

ON LEFT BRIDESMAID: Online boutique Maria Lucia Hohan’s blush silk gown features billowing sleeves and hits just above the knee, $1,320. Add a stunning Swarovski bracelet and earrings, from Macy’s.

ON BRIDESMAID IN MIDDLE: Maria Lucia Hohan’s dramatic full-length silk tulle gown, $1,362. Carla Amorim’s rose gold Pelmeni earrings, $5,280, from Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills.

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(above) Feel like a princess in this ethereal Amelia gown featuring a dramatic deep V-neck, hand-pleated bodice and Swarovski-embellished beaded belt. The full skirt boasts layers of tulle and pickups, reating a playful yet elegant asymmetrical hemline, $4,400, from R-Mine Bespoke in Studio City.

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(above) ON BRIDE: Tara Keely’s ivory Venice lace and crepe sheath gown features a long-sleeve bodice with cashmere lining, a deep V neckline, sleek skirt and chapel train, $2,310, JLM Couture Flagship Salon. Go minimal and chic with a simple Swarovski necklace and Martin Katz round brilliant Toby stud earrings (details on page 59).

ON RIGHT BRIDESMAID: Add glamour by dressing your maid of honor in Catherine Deane’s Waterfall bridal gown with its soft silk tulle skirt, tailored bodice with delicate lace, $850, at BHLDN. Add a touch of class with a yellow gold tennis bracelet, $9,555, by Vram for Gray Gallery in West Hollywood, and yellow gold Vianna earrings, $1,275, from Brilliant Earth in Los Angeles.

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(above) Channel your inner Audrey Hepburn in Aria’s flitty Veronica mini-dress created from raw eastern silk and feathers, $975, at Your Big Day in Woodland Hills. For a classic look, add vintage-inspired lace gloves, $85, from R-Mine Bespoke in Studio City, and nude patent pumps,$695, from Jimmy Choo. Bring the bling with a diamond tennis bracelet, $14,595; 18K white gold diamond earrings, $20,790; and platinum sapphire and diamond ring, $28,160, all from Gray Gallery.

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(above) Make the moment all the more royal in this effortlessly chic ivory Fabienne gown featuring a column silhouette with an embellished neckline, $10,200, with a tulle overskirt featuring a dramatic front slit, $1,610, and a delicate crystal headpiece, $690, all from Monique Lhuillier in Los Angeles. The finishing touches include Tacori’s classic white gold earrings with .71-carat total weight in diamonds, $5,660, and a platinum diamond ring from Tacori’s RoyalT collection, $10,990, for the setting (center diamond not included).

Photography

Martin Rusch

Styling

Sarah Najafi

Location

The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

Classic Blue Cadillac

Beverly Hills Travel and Lifestyle

Flowers

Precious and Blooming

Hair

Trace Henningsen

Hair assistant

Sophia Gabriella

Makeup

Stevie Christine

Models

Kristina Kelly, Aston Models

Jam Murphy, Wilhelmina Agency

Selina Belle, Wilhelmina Agency

Photographer Assistant

Angelo Sgambati

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spring