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Six designers translate runway trends into bridal beauty with these signature gowns.
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MINIMALIST
Boost the drama of an architectural dress with a statement-making hair accessory.
Romona Keveza silk white shantung taffeta gown with couture corset, circle skirt, and Swarovski crystal beaded belt, $4,880, Felicé, 3201 E. Second Ave., 303-388-7637, felicebridal.com Sara Gabriel Veiling & Headpieces Quinn tulle and French net veil, $227, saragabriel.com.
GODDESS
Further the goddess look with a nature-inspired headpiece.
Jenny Packham Daphne chiffon V-neck gown with hand-beaded detail, $5,290, Little White Dress, 3420 W. 32nd Ave., 303-814-8972, lwdbridal.com; headpiece by Arthur Williams, Babylon Floral, 1223 E. 17th Ave., 303-830-6855, babylonfloral.com; Paris orange blossom vine tiara, $300, Little White Dress.
HOLLYWOOD GLAM
An Audrey Hepburn–style tiara is the essential accessory of Hollywood starlets.
Pronovias ivory satin charmeuse gown with silver and gold beading and ruffled back and train, $1,325, Bea’s Bridal Nook, 2800 E. 6th Ave., 303-333-4588, beasbridalnook.com; Sara Gabriel Veiling & Headpieces Opal filigree tiara with Swarovski crystals, $297; Carla Morrison Fine Jewelry 18-karat gold shared prong diamond ring, $4,200, carlamorrison.com.
ROMANTIC
Instead of piling on gems, pick a pair of dramatic earrings to complete a fairy-tale look.
Monique Lhuillier Harper silk white sheath gown with illusion neckline and lace appliqué, $6,450, Anna Bé, 1575 Boulder St., 720-855-1111, anna-be.com; Carla Morrison Fine Jewelry 18-karat white gold, rock crystal, and pavé diamond drop earrings, $12,210.
COLORFUL
Bring out a gown’s color with flowers that enhance it without overwhelming it.
Tara Keely by Lazaro sherbet tulle bridal ball gown with sweetheart neckline, Alençon lace, and horsehair belt and hem detail, $2,145, Blue Bridal Boutique, 500 16th Street, #222, 303-446-2583, bluegowns.com; Carla Morrison Fine Jewelry 18-karat white gold, rock crystal, and pavé diamond flower brooch, $22,400; wedding bouquet by Arthur Williams, Babylon Floral.
MODERN BOHEMIAN
Buck tradition by skipping the veil in favor of a boldly colored flower.
YolanCris Guetaria gown in guipure lace and embroidered silk with satin belt, $5,950, Emma & Grace Bridal Studio, 1320 27th St., Suite B, 720-383-8091, emmaandgracebridal.com; headpieces by Arthur Williams, Babylon Floral; Carla Morrison Fine Jewelry 18-karat white gold concave ring with random diamonds, $4,210 (below).
Makeup: Katelyn Simkins Hair: Chelsea Vonne James, Leighann’s Hair Color Salon, & Steve Trujillo, El Salon Hair Assistant: Samantha Rost, El Salon& Model: Alexis Broker, Donna Baldwin Agency Fashion Assistant: Lindsey Leitner Backdrop: Colorado Fabrics Furniture: Vintage Furniture Denver
