I {heart} Wedding Dresses

One of my favorite things when planning my wedding was trying on dresses. I did not have a specific style or designer in mind and tried on all sorts of styles, cuts, lengths, and designers. Even if you know exactly what dress you want to wear, I would suggest trying on some different styles and you may be surprised with what you actually end up liking. Besides, how many times in your life will you be able to try on outrageous wedding gowns?

It also never fails to amaze me that something as simple as a "white dress" can come in so many different styles. Here are some of my favorites!

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This short beach wedding dress (which unfortunately I don't know the name of the designer) is the most popular of the wedding dresses I have on Pinterest. I love the sweetheart neckline and the ruffled skirt that looks like rose petals.

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I love this over the top bustier dress with a burst of tulle that looks like feathers.

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Just because a dress is not formally a wedding dress does not mean you can't wear it as one. This simple, yet dramatic dress would be perfect for a very modern, urban wedding. Don't be afraid to look outside of wedding dress retailers for your dress! I tried on dresses from Bloomingdales and Nieman Marcus that were not part of a bridal collection.

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This short wedding dress is also very modern feeling. It is also a bustier with a feathery skirt.

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I absolutely love this feminine lace wedding dress with the gold ribbon detail. It has a very vintage feel and I envision it for a wine country wedding in the vineyards.

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This Monique Lhuillier dress from her Fall 2012 Bridal collection is very classic with delicate embroidery details.

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I am a big fan of Oscar de la Renta wedding dresses. I love this layered skirt that is both dramatic but soft.

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Sometimes it is all in the understated details like this adorable polka dot lace dress. The cut is very simple with no lace or embroidery detail, but the polka dot tulle brings a simple element of surprise.