Vera Wang on Weddings

Where to begin with Vera Wang let alone her wedding gowns?! When it comes to wedding gowns her name is synonymous. Vera Wang has earned the respect of critics, readers and fashionistas alike. Her respected opinion can be due to the fact she was the youngest Vogue Editor ever.

At the age of 13 I told my mother, "I'm getting married in a Vera Wang wedding gown." I had fell head over heels in love with Vera Wang wedding gowns. In 2001 when Vera Wang came out with her book Vera Wang on Weddings I was taking a glimpse at books in the library and came across this glorious book. I borrowed this book and read it from front to back about a hundred times. Vera Wang has an elegance and grace in her style. The dresses she designs are ornate with feminine details. When wearing one you feel like a woman. The book address several categories within weddings from photography to invitations almost an overview from an editors point of view. The overview makes you think of processional and recessional and the grooms cake and types of wedding gowns.

In her book she states that women dream about this stage in their lives and before it happens its a fairytale. Every woman deserves to have their fantasies about their big day come true. All the dreams, hopes and fantasies all rely on the dress, the perfect gown makes you glow and enhances your true beauty; it embodies the brides individuality. As 13 year old me said, "I am getting married in a Vera Wang wedding gown." I realize that now more than ever her aesthetic and style spoke volumes to me as a child and still does eleven years later.


Here is a sneak peak at her latest bridal collection Witchcraft for Fall/Winter 2012-2013:

Vera Wang's Witchcraft collection is more about fashion than about bridal; it gives an interesting twist to what it means for bridal. She wanted the collection to be sensuous by using undergarment colors (nude and black). The fact that it is sensual without being overtly sexual and revealing is the power of color. The idea of witchcraft breathes an ire of mystery without being dark it still has an light and airy feeling.  The overlapping and careful placement of tulle adds elegant touches and allows the gowns to be feminine.

Vera Wang is forever evolving. No matter how many collections I have seen of hers, she still remains on trend and relevant. Looking forward to seeing more from the great mind of Vera Wang!