Classic wedding dresses never go out of style. This timeless New Orleans bridal fashion editorial features 10 elegant wedding gowns photographed at The Historic Columns Hotel on St. Charles Avenue, with romantic lace, sparkling embellishments, dramatic silhouettes and sophisticated bridal accessories offering inspiration for brides drawn to enduring style.
Classic is always in style and we’ve featured 10 classic bridal looks in this fashion editorial published in our Fall+Winter 2015 Edition. This editorial was shot on location at The Historic Columns Hotel in the Garden District on St. Charles Avenue.
Julie is wearing the Melissa gown by Maggie Sottero, available at Pearl’s Place, featuring glittering Swarovski crystals, shimmering pearls and sparkling sequins on the intricate bodice finished with a dramatic sweetheart neckline, deep scoop back and crystal buttons. Paired with a Bel Aire Bridal French net face veil also available at Pearl’s Place and ivory feather clip available at Southern Bridal Dreams Dreams Boutique.
Julie is wearing Verina by Maggie Sottero, a dramatic gown available at Ladies & Gents Formal Wear, with illusion lace back and illusion sleeves with glimmering metallic lace appliqués and embroidered with Swarovski crystals drifting from shoulder to floor-skimming hem. Paired with a Bel Aire Bridal French net face veil available at Pearl’s Place and ivory feather clip and Jim Ball bracelet available at Southern Bridal Dreams Dreams Boutique.
Above and Below: Champagne, ivory and silver Allure Bridals gown topped with delicate lace appliqué and beading, followed by a mermaid train of English net, available at Southern Bridal Dreams Dreams Boutique. Paired with a “bling!” jeweled veil and Mariell CZ pear bracelet and earrings in rose gold also available at Southern Bridal Dreams Dreams Boutique.
From the Signature Collection by Justin Alexander a tulle, corded lace, beaded lace A-line dress with a sweetheart neckline shown in light gold and silver is available at The Bridal Boutique by MaeMe. Paired with drop earrings available at Bustles & Bows Bridal Boutique and Mariell bracelet available at Southern Bridal Dreams Dreams Boutique.
Monticella by Sottero and Midgley gown in ivory with silver accents available at Southern Bridal Dreams Dreams Boutique features bold lace appliqués and is accented with sparkling Swarovski crystals. Paired with bracelet and earrings also available at Southern Bridal Dreams Dreams Boutique.
Justin Alexander ivory and silver fit and flare gown, available at Olivier Couture, featuring Venice and embroidered beaded lace over a floral organza underlay with a soft sweetheart neckline. Paired with Sara Gabriel Katie Flutter veil with cut edge and Haute Bride Necklace and earrings both also available at Olivier Couture.
Julie is wearing ISUE from Soft by Rosa Clara available at Linda Lee Bridal Boutique paired with Crystal Collection earrings and Clear bracelet available at Southern Bridal Dreams Dreams Boutique and Antique Silver comb from the 2016 Pronovias Barcelona Headpiece Collection available at Bustles & Bows Bridal Boutique.
Badgley Mischka ivory Bergman gown available at Blanc Bridal Couture. Paired with Antique Silver comb from the 2016 Pronovias Barcelona Headpiece Collection available at Bustles & Bows Bridal Boutique and Crystallized bracelet and Haute Bride earrings from Olivier Couture.
Champagne, ivory and silver Casablanca Bridal mermaid silhouette gown, available at Ladies and Gents Formal Wear, features organza over non-beaded Chantilly lace, sheer bateau front neckline and a low sheer scoop back neckline covered with stunning beadwork and embroidery. Paired with rhinestone headband from Bustles & Bows Bridal Boutique and Jim Ball Swarovski crystal chandelier earrings from Southern Bridal Dreams Dreams Boutique.
FEATURED ON OUR JAN/FEB BACK COVER, this Jasmine Couture gown is available at Bustles & Bows Bridal Boutique and features a strapless sweetheart neckline and A-line skirt with Tiffany train. This wedding gown comes with intricate and luxurious beading detail all over the bodice and a beaded sash detail as well as a glamorous beaded cape accessory. Paired with Zoe earrings from David Tutera’s Embellish Collection available at Bustles & Bows Bridal Boutique.
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PHOTOGRAPHER: Images by Robert T | VENUE: The Columns Hotel| HAIR + MAKEUP: Dazzle Doll | WARDROBE: Blanc Bridal Couture, Bustles & Bows Bridal Boutique, Linda Lee Bridal & Boutique, Ladies & Gents Formal Wear, The Bridal Boutique by MaeMe, Olivier Couture, Southern Bridal Dreams Dreams Boutique, Pearl’s Place | JEWELRY: Olivier Couture and Southern Bridal Dreams Dreams Boutique | MODEL: Julie Huesman
