2016 Gown Trend: Illusion Fabric

Illusion gowns are HUGE this year in fashion, thanks to celebs like Beyoncé, Rihanna and Jennifer Lopez who have been strutting down the red carpet. If you’re in love with low backs or daring necklines but are scared of showing too much skin, sheer fabric is the way to go. Illusion fabric allows you to be demure and sexy at the same time. Check out our favorites from the 2016 bridal runways here—and if you’re feeling this trend as much as we are, go ahead and try them on in person at local Houston bridal salons today!

2016 Gown Trend: Illusion Fabric

1. Monique Lhuillier 2. Marchesa 3. Watters 4. Alon Livne White

2016 Gown Trends: Florals & Sleeves

Just when you thought you’d seen every type of wedding dress, designers pushed the envelope and introduced fresh styles that would make any bride swoon. Feathers, 3D floral appliques, high necklines, sheer sleeves and colors flooded the Spring 2016 bridal runways. Whether you love a figure-hugging silhouette with lace sleeves or a romantic strapless ballgown, our favorite designers have something for everyone. We did the hard work and narrowed it down to our faves. See something you like? You can try on gowns at local Houston salons here. Happy shopping, loves!

 

2016 Gown Trends: Florals & Sleeves 2016 Gown Trends: Florals & Sleeves

1. Marchesa 2. Berta Bridal 3. Watters 4. Inbal Dror 5. Lela Rose 6. Pronovias 7. Alon Livne White 8. Jenny Packham

A Haute Salon for Style-Minded Brides: Mia Bridal Couture

Houston's Haute-est Salon: Mia Bridal Couture

Photos Courtesy of Mia Bridal Couture

Bridal gown shopping can be overwhelming and exhausting. But it doesn’t have to be. Fortunately, we found a sparkling gem of a bridal salon in River Oaks that gives every bride the most relaxing shopping experience ever. Mia Bridal Couture’s team of experienced stylists treat you like royalty from the moment you walk in the door. Within moments of meeting you, your consultant will ask all the right questions, to get you started with a selection of gowns to fit your style and budget. We’re talking plenty of the finest gowns in town, including styles from Alon Livne White, Sareh Nouri, Rivini, Martina Liana, Watters and more! But the service doesn’t stop there. Your Mia consultant will also style you superbly, recommending accessories (they carry oodles of gorgeous ones), footwear, even hairstyles to complement and complete your wedding-day look. Schedule your appointment now for a wedding dress shopping experience you’ll never forget. P.S. You can see the haute-est Fall 2016 Rivini gowns straight off of the runway from New York Bridal Market THIS weekend! Happy shopping, lovelies!

Houston's Haute-est Salon: Mia Bridal Couture

Gowns: Alon Livne, Sareh Nouri, Martina Liana & Watters

Alon Livne White: Designer Debut & Trunk Show at Mia Bridal Couture

Alon Livne White: Designer Debut & Trunk Show at Mia Bridal Couture

Photos: Alon Livne & Mia Bridal Couture

Naomi Campbell’s a fan. So’s Lady Gaga. And “Glee’s” Lea Michele rocked the Beverly Hilton’s step-and-repeat in a GORGEOUS pink, white and gold number of his at a recent event. He’s Israeli designer Alon Livne, and he’s the newest name to be featured by top Houston bridal salon Mia Bridal Couture. Next week, Mia is set to dazzle brides (and their besties) with a buzz-generating Alon Livne White trunk show, turning the spotlight on Livne’s red-carpet-inspired wedding gown styles. If bold contouring, exquisite embroidery and sexy, sheer touches are your cup of tea, plan to visit Mia Bridal Couture’s chic-yet-utterly-inviting River Oaks space, where you’ll be doted on and pampered…and have ALL your Alon Livne bridal questions answered by a representative of the design house! Gown-purchase incentives will be offered at this exclusive Houston bridal trunk show, and styling assistance will be on hand. Appointments are required, and are available for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 19-21…so call 713.622.2022 to make yours now!