Ideas & Trends

When shopping for your spring 2009 dress, here are some trends to look out for that may be the perfect style for you.

One-Shoulder Neckline
Want to accentuate a natural accessory of yours? This one-bare-shoulder style is daring and sexy but delicate and simple all in one. This dress can be without embellishments and still be beautiful.

The Shorter Dress
Tea-length and mini-skirt wedding gowns are a huge hit for 2009. If you've got the legs to pull this style off, then go for it! Designers created this one with the destiniation wedding in mind; compact and easier to pack. Shorter dresses are also perfect for the 2nd dress; the one the bride changes into for the reception.

Floral Embroidery
This trend was introduced a few years back. But for the 2009 style, it has returned with a contemporary twist. You will find ivory or silver or gold dresses, embroidered with light pink or white floral patterns. Embroidery is a subtle detail that embraces the ultra feminine.

Feathers Galore
This wedding dress style is one that only a few may grab on too, but never-the-less, a top trend. Feathers are all over the wedding gown scene come 2009. From veils, to the bodice to the skirt, feathers are for that funky eclectic bride.

Fairy Gowns
Gowns with bling are another popular trend for 2009. You will find crystal, glass beads, sparkling pearls and shimmery organza draping gowns with colors of silver, grey, and off white.

Crumb Catchers
This style is also known as a fan or envelope pleating, designed at the bust area of the bodice. It is an accent to the dress that can be simple or quite dramatic. Designers have added their own unique twist to this style for the 2009 wedding gown.

Light and Flowy
Organza and tafetta fabrics aren't new to the wedding gown industry, but they certainley are still all over todays fashion. Accented with chiffons, lace, and nets it's all about the light, flowy and airy dress. They are romantic, soft and comortable.

Color me Happy
Of course ivory and white are still on top, as far as wedding gown colors go, but 2009 does introduce a collection for the not-so-traditional bride. A crimson dress, with gold details or a pink gown with white floral embroidery are samples of what's coming up in the new year! If you aren't to crazy about a traditional gown, go bold and walk down that aisle in a dress that colors you happy!

There you have it. The styles and trends of 2009 wedding gowns. Whether you fit into one of these styles or you don't...find a dress that's comfortable and is beautuiful in your eyes. It's your big day and your glowing smile will be the most important accessory of all.