Retro Goodness: ModCloth's I Do Dress

This dress is oh so darling. The I Do Dress at ModCloth is a handmade piece of retro goodness made by Amai Unmei (in the U.S.). The petal placement on the skirt is unique, so each fab dress is a one of a kind creation. Did I mention that it was darling? Love it.

Vintage Weddings: Blue Chiffon For That Something Blue @Jumblelaya

I love this blue chiffon wedding dress. This 50s blast from the past is perfect for your vintage wedding. It also takes care of that something blue. Get it at Jumblelaya on eBay. Auction ends Jun 30, 2010 at 17:45:37 PDT.

Retro Classic: Vivienne Westwood

This is the sweetest dress by Vivienne Westwood. This cute dress would be perfect for your retro wedding. Get it at Couture Zappos.

The Best Wedding Dresses of 2007

Finally. Here are my picks for the best of the best in wedding dresses for 2007. Tomorrow's installment will be the best of the best in bridesmaids dresses, shoes, and flower girl dresses.



Best Dress Designer: Rosa Clara
Her dresses were different to me from many of the other designers. Her dresses were stunning and showed a great deal of creativity. You would make a dramatic entrance in one of these dresses. [Rosa Clara update: She will now be selling her beautiful dresses here in the US. YEAH! See her ad in the Winter 2008 edition of InStyle Weddings]. Here are a few from her Spring 2008 collection:










Best Choice for a Non-Traditional Wedding Dress: Abed Mahfouz
If you wanted something beautiful but did not want a traditional wedding dress, then Lebonese designer Abed Mahfouz was the answer. His dresses were drop dead gorgeous with the most amazing detail, cut, fabric, and styling. Here are some of his amazing designs:










Best Designer of Retro-Inspired Wedding Dresses: Stephanie James
No one was able to pull off retro and modern better than Stephanie James. She got it right. Her dresses seemed like each was straight out of the fifties but with a lovely modern twist. Her imagery on her web site was wonderful. Here are a few from her 2007 collection:








Best Short Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier
This was hands down the best short wedding dress of the season:





Best Place to Find Vintage Dresses: Vintage Wedding Dress Company. This company finds beautiful one-off dresses from eras as diverse as Victorian/20's/30's through to early 70's. Their selections are amazing. Here are some of my favorites:

Vintage Week @ The Bridal Wishlist

Next week is dedicated to vintage and retro wedding design. Check back next week for all things vintage and retro from dresses to tiaras to wedding invitations to event design. If you are planning a vintage wedding, I am positive that you will find something that will suit your needs.

The Retro Goodness of Stephanie James

If you want the retro look, you will find it at Stephanie James. The Stephanie James Couture line of wedding dresses is the brainchild of Stephanie and James Kennedy. I love it when folks are able to bring the look of the past in the present and giving it a modern spin. You can see their entire collection, which includes full-length dresses, on their web site.