Gowns of color and weddings of note

 I am a lover of touches of color on bridal gowns i.e. Aurora Borealis crystals or even pastel embroidery touches.   It just seems to make the gown have more “Wow!”

Watters

Marchesa

 The recent wedding of Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel really brought the concept of color to the forefront as Jessica’s gown by Giambattista Valli  was created not just in “blush” but a pretty dominant shade of “pink.”

The concept of overlaying a deeper hued lining silk with an ivory or white sheer was popularized by the legendary Priscilla of Boston. She referenced it as “Color Casting.” The effect being that the lace work, (for which she was so famous) showed up even more beautifully in photography.

My wife’s gown was one of the Priscilla creations done in ivory silk organza and embellished with white Alencon lace. (Side note: For those of you who are long time Kansas Citians, you will remember the fine goods offered at Harzfeld’s on the Plaza. That is where the future Mrs. Nolte found her sample dress and to this day regards it as the most beautiful gown she has ever seen.)

Attached you will see some other beautiful brides all wearing gowns done is something beyond the typical white or ivory.

Anne Hathaway in Valentino

Gwen Stefani in John Galliano

Reese Witherspoon in Monique Lhuillier