It’s been a crazy, busy week in the bridal world! I’ve just spent the past 8 days running all over NYC with our Fashion Editor, Naima DiFranco, viewing the wedding dress collections of well over 50 designers. We saw incredibly beautiful designs and can’t wait to feature these beauties in Bridal Guide, starting with our September/October issue. In the meantime, check out our photo albums of all the different collections on Facebook.
Some of my favorites were dresses with sleeves (refreshing after so many seasons of strapless!). We saw cap sleeves, three-quarter-length sleeves and long lace sleeves, as designers anticipate that Kate Middleton’s dress will have some arm coverage. I also loved the ethereal tulles, chiffons and organzas, the pick-up skirts, 3-D flowers and peplums. There were lots of detachable belts that instantly change the look of a dress, some pretty boatneck gowns, one-shoulder designs and gorgeous details on the backs of the dresses. Lace, embroidery and whimsical dots and point d’esprit upped the romance factor. It’s a season of pure fantasy, fun and elegance that makes us want to get married again and again (to the same guy, of course!) just to wear as many gowns as possible.
After covering the bridal fashion market, it was on to the tabletop market to see what’s in store (literally) for your registries. Now, the days in NYC may still be too cold and dreary for my liking, but walking into the Lenox showroom introduced some much-needed springtime flavor. Check out this pretty table featuring their new “Floral Meadow” collection.
I especially love this drink dispenser and can picture it holding lots of sweet lemonade. 
Another fave: these adorable ice cream dishes from the “Tin Can Alley” collection.
The “Pleated Swirl” collection by Marchesa by Lenox is the perfect registry item and mirrors the fabulous Marchesa wedding dresses designed by Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig.
I’ve always been a fan of Kate Spade and her cool, preppy style sense that translates equally well to her dinnerware designs, such as this “Block Party” collection.
And her giftware makes great presents for your bridal party:
I also loved Dansk’s ultra-modern wood cutting boards, tray and salad bowl.
The Donna Karan Lenox home collection is the epitome of chic, featuring fabulous items for your table and home.
That’s just a peek of what’s available for all of you lucky brides! I know you’ll have fun shopping for gowns, although I don’t envy you having to decide on just one dress. You and your fiancé will also find a slew of amazing items for your new home. We’ve covered the markets and will be bringing the best of the best to you!
— Diane Forden
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