You’ve got a wedding coming up in 2010, after agreeing to the wedding proposal of what we’re sure were a number of highly qualified beaus. The problem is you’re worried about what wedding dresses will be in style for the coming year. Well, there are a number of not-so-secret wedding dress trends for 2010 and beyond that you can learn right now.

Whether sleek and with a very low hemline in the traditional manner, or cut short and with an ultra-modern look, there are a number of different styles making their way through the couture lines of all the top designers today. The below are a few things you need to know when it comes to upcoming styles:

• The traditional look will always have a place, no matter the year or the wedding theme. This sort of dress is a little billowy, and the fabrics used are rich and luxurious. They’re also always white in color, and appropriate for just about any time of the year or style of wedding.
• Wedding dress trends these days are highly flexible and diverse. If you choose, you can go for the most currently popular style, which is a sleek silhouette, and perfect for a person of slim build and dimensions. These dresses are what are called “figure hugging,” so make sure the body matches the dress. Top designers in this style are Justin Alexander and Maggie Sottero.
• If you’re feeling a little like you were a star of the silver screen in one of your past lives, then a 50s style wedding dress is definitely for you. It shows off a belted waistline, with a hem that drops nearly to the floor, or even beyond. Some, however, drop to about the knees, but also have a layer of very sheer fabric which serves to highlight the legs and the hem. A couple of fine designers in this line are Stephanie Allin and Suzanne Ermann.
• Tea-length wedding dresses are ideal for the wedding that’s a bit less traditional and a bit more modern in character. They have hems that fall just below the knees, for the most part, and work well when you want to show off your legs and an expensive pair of shoes, perhaps. They also have bodices that work well to highlight your available assets while also being more than demure and appropriate for a wedding. Top-shelf designers of these sorts of dresses are Leigh Hetherington and Allan Hanna.
• Another up-and-coming fashion trend in these dresses is the use of a single shoulder, which is called an asymmetrical look. They use a single shoulder strap instead of two, or even none, and are ideal for a destination wedding. They highlight the shoulders and the neck, so make sure you do some work in toning those spots up if you’re going to wear one

There has never been a better or more exciting time, fashion-wise, to be out looking for a wedding dress that exhibits style, class and charm. Some are sleek and other bring back a time when Hollywood ruled the consciousness. Spend some time on worthwhile research and then select the dress that’s right for you.

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Many brides are opting to wear informal wedding dresses these days. Without a doubt they are simpler, but they can also be more beautiful. This is chiefly due to the fact that complicated, formal dresses take the spotlight away from the bride. If you want to be the star of the show at your wedding, and not have your dress steal the limelight, opt for an informal dress.

Overdressing on their wedding day is one of the biggest mistakes that many brides make. There is a way to avoid this problem and this is by choosing an informal gown. If a bride wishes her natural beauty to shine through, selecting a simple gown will allow this. The day is after all considered to be the bride’s day and not the dress designer’s day.

More and more brides are opting for themed weddings. The can be casual themes such as medieval, gypsy or even beach weddings. Beach weddings are quite simply beautiful and many couples opt for these, especially if they are outdoors types. Beach wear is informal and in this case so should the dress of any bride who opts to be married on the beach.

It is becoming more popular all the time for couples to get married in less formal settings. The summer months are popular months for weddings, particularly in colder climates, so a tight fitting formal wedding gown would not be appropriate for this kind of setting. One thing you don’t want on your special day is any blooper video footage of you tripping on your dress and falling flat on your face.

When dressing for an outdoors wedding you dress should never have a train and should also not be longer than ankle length. A train will get in the way and could be torn or soiled, which is a heartbreaking thing to happen.

One of the most wonderful things about wearing and informal wedding dress is that the bride can easily deign and even make it herself, or get the help of a friend or family member to make it. A wedding dress made in this way is generally more personal and will be cherished. It may even become a family heirloom.

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Making plans to get married can be very exciting but also very challenging. Finding the right dress is part of the challenge and if you are looking for something out of the ordinary, this challenger is even more trying. One thing you can be sure of with Vera Wang wedding dresses is that you will get something different. This is because the exact same thing happened to her when she was looking for a wedding dress and it is the reason she got into the bridal design industry.

Vera wasn’t initially interested in designing bridal wear; she was keen on costume design for ice skaters believe it or not. Luckily for us, fate intervened and she couldn’t find a dress for her own wedding and now she is one of the Top Hollywood bridal and evening wear designers.

After spending many years as the assistant and fashion director of Vogue magazine, and after working as an accessory designer for Ralph Lauren; Vera Wang launched her own fashion bridal brand with a loan from her father.

This label was noticed by the people who matter very quickly. She didn’t stick to gowns alone, and went the distance, incorporating all kinds of bridal accessories such as hair, jewelry, make-up and shoes. The concept of a bridal designer who took care of everything became big news and pretty soon Vera Wang was designing evening wear for the hottest Hollywood celebs.

She has designed for Charlize Theron, Helen Hunt, Whoopi Goldberg and Meg Ryan to name a few, and she even launched her own perfume in the year 2002. In Vera Wang wedding dresses, you know you are dressed by the best!

With wedding dresses, shoe, hair, make-up and other accessories by Vera Wang you wedding ensemble with be the envy of your friends. However even more exciting is the news that her bridal wear and shoes are so comfortable. This is actually the beauty of her brands, her signature so to speak. Vera Wang shoes are renowned for their comfort as well as their unique satin work. In the fashion world, we have learned that “no pain, no gain” is a fact of life. But not with Vera Wang! To her, comfort is everything, that that is worth its weight in gold.

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Now that spring has sprung and the winter has been left behind, wedding season is in full swing. New ideas are coming out of bridal designers studios quite literally daily, and they are saying that the hottest new trends are not incorporating the traditional, formal wedding dress. If you are planning a wedding for this season, then you need to take this into account.

Many things fall by the wayside when new trends come into play, presently (and I say this with very little sadness), so is the formal wedding dress. This year the wedding season is allowing all prospective brides to get funky and save money. There is no reason why the global economic downturn should rob you of the right to have your dream wedding.

Cowboy boots and country chic are hot for weddings being planned this season. Hiring a barn on a farm in the country will save you tons of money and accommodate just as many guests as a hotel ballroom. Barn dances and barbecues are at the top of the trends list, and a country wedding dress is both attractive and comfortable. Riding into the sunset on a hay-rick while your guests dance to the tune of “Achy Breaky Heart” is not hick it is HOT.

Cherry blossoms and Asian themes are in, vineyards are in, and country venues can save you a great deal of money. A barbecue or vineyard soiree is in, and making use of country venues saves a great deal of money on decor, and the venue. Cherry blossoms are exquisite and just think of how few flowers you will need to purchase. There is no limit to the amount of imagination you are able to unleash with a country themed wedding.

If your mother is an obstacle and she wants you to wear a formal dress of lace and seed pearls, tell her they are not fashionable at the moment. Super-short and super-chic mini’s are the latest in wedding trends, so if you have the legs, wear the dress. Team it up with a pair of Vera Wong or Jimmy Choo shoes and you can get away with murder.

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Short wedding dresses are fast becoming more popular in weddings these days. When you are choosing your bridal wear, you may find it a more attractive option to go for a short wedding dress. They are typically more comfortable tow wear, especially in the summer. Another advantage is that, since they are shorter, they cost considerably less to have tailored.

Going for both the traditional long gown and a short wedding dress may be a good compromise. While you can do all the formalities and the photo shoots wearing the long gown, you could wear a shorter gown for the rest of the function. This is becoming another popular option, especially if you like a traditional wedding but also want something a little different.

You will find that short wedding dresses are typically more popular in second weddings, informal weddings or beach weddings. It is entirely your choice what you want, and it is your special day, so it is important not to let anyone get in your way and try to talk you out of your choices. There is no reason at all why a short wedding dress shouldn’t look as beautiful s a traditional one.

While traditional, long and trailing gowns are still the most common option, more and more brides are looking into the many other options that are becoming available. Many brides still prefer the traditional wedding, but if you are not so interested in tradition, then you should certainly not have to feel restricted by it. It is a matter of your own personal choice entirely.

Your groom may find that a short wedding dress is sexier, perhaps somewhat more enticing. With more options on the market every year, there is certainly plenty to choose from. One of the more popular designs that you may want to consider is one with a plunging back and a reasonably high neckline.

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