AS SEEN IN WEDDINGS BY THE RITZ-CARLTON

 
Going to Great Lengths
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Some brides begin their search for the perfect wedding gown with a particular style in mind. We suggest an alternative: Think of your best physical attribute. A swanlike neck. Stunning décolletage. Pilates-perfect shoulders and arms. Legs for miles. Choose a gown that reveals and conceals in all the right places, and your groom — and guests — will be mesmerized. Here (left to right): sculpted lace dress (price upon request), by Marchesa (marchesa.com) and Chantilly lace gown ($8,690), by Oscar de la Renta from Erin Cole (erincole.com).
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Left to right: Layered tulle gown ($6,600), by Rivini, from Kleinfeld Bridal (kleinfeldbridal.com) and organza gown with embroidered skirt ($5,490), by Christos (christosbridal.com).
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Left to right: Silk taffeta gown ($2,100), by Watters (watters.com); diamond earrings (price upon request), by De Beers (debeers.com); and Moonlight rock crystal and diamond necklace ($10,800), by H.Stern (hstern.net). Henriette lace ball gown ($8,500), by Vera Wang (verawang.com).
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Left to right: Chantilly lace mermaid gown ($4,900), by Carolina Herrera (carolinaherrera.com) and diamond earrings set ($6,600), by Dana Rebecca (danarebeccadesigns.com). Silk gown with a bubble skirt ($3,170), by Morgane Le Fay (morganelefay.com); diamond open-link bracelet ($43,000), by Harry Winston (harrywinston.com); and ivory silk and rhinestone brooch shoes ($598), by Giuseppe Zanotti, from My Glass Slipper (myglassslipper.com).
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Left to right: Silk crepe gown ($3,080), by Anne Bowen (annebowen.com) and silk A-line, illusion neckline, gown ($5,500), by Romona Keveza (legendsbyromonakeveza.com).
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Left to right: Daphne silk lace gown ($2,200), by Modern Trousseau (moderntrousseau.com); and silk wedding shoe ($480), by Giuseppe Zanotti, from My Glass Slipper (myglassslipper.com). Tulle gown ($6,400), by Monique Lhuillier, from Kleinfeld Bridal (kleinfeldbridal.com); and Celtic Dunes diamond earrings set in gold ($16,800), by H.Stern (hstern.net).
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Gowns by Vatana Watters

Designer Vatana Watters finds inspiration for her beguiling gowns just about everywhere — while traveling the world, at trunk shows and media events, and even at her favorite stores. And she enjoys every minute of it, which is evident when you visit her delightful website.
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Modern Trousseau’s Custom Bride

The creation of Australian-born designer Callie Tein, Modern Trousseau’s bridal gowns stand out for their ability to be customized to suit a bride’s individual style. From color accents to skirt shapes, there are numerous options for making your dream dress truly your own.
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Harry Winston Dazzles

Lucky is the bride who receives a wedding ring — or just about anything — by Harry Winston. A collaboration of efforts and skills, gemologists, designers and craftsmans, work together to create impossibly beautiful jewels that can be handed down through generations.
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Anne Bowen’s Breathtaking Gowns

Ethereal, delicate, wispy, sparkling and feminine are all words designer Anne Bowen uses to describe her stunning "Language of Love" bridal gown collection. "The Anne Bowen Bridal Collection is all about the spontaneity of fabric and drape with attention," says the designer. Sounds perfect for today’s modern bride.
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Diamonds by De Beers

Fusing the essential timelessness of its diamonds with dynamic, contemporary yet classic designs, De Beers is a leader in innovation, artistry and craftsmanship. Its promise to brides: "The jewelry you wear on your wedding day will be imbued with the memories of those treasured moments of celebration."