Romantic Wedding Gowns

There’s no chance you’ll be a wallflower when you wear this enchanting ivory-hued tulle ball gown. Delicately embellished with floral embroidery, this strapless style seems to have stepped right out of a fairy tale. Embroidered flowers add texture and lure the eye toward the natural waist.

Gown by Oscar de la Renta, price upon request. Floor-length square-cut veil by Cheryl King Couture. Pearl earrings by A. Jaron Fine Jewelry. Bracelet by Lara Noel Hill.

Beauty note: If you adore provocative floral scents, try Petite Flowerbomb perfume by Victor & Rolf.

A gown of Chantilly lace and blush-silk charmeuse will have you sitting pretty on your big day. Embellished with vine-leaf embroidery and organza roses, this empire waist sheath features delicate lace straps with a detachable tulle shrug.

Gown, about $4,000, by Claire Pettibone. Silk peony hair clip by Lori London. Earrings and Lalique cameo necklace by Sophia & Chloe. Flowers from The Daily Blossom.

Beauty note: For petalpink-stained cheeks, try Posie Tint by Benefit.

Prepare to be garden-gorgeous in this silk tulle mermaid-style dress. The fresh appeal stems not only from the romantic lace ruffle hemline, but also from the handcrafted metallic-thread flowers adorned with Swarovski crystals, bugle beads and sequins. To wrap up this glamorous look, slip into the detachable tulle shawl with matching floral details.

Gown, about $9,900, by Jane Wang. Hair ornament by The Bead Lady Designs. Earrings by Cheryl King for Icing Couture. Bracelet by Cheryl King for Chantilly Lace of Wendell.

Beauty note: For a brilliant lipshine, try VS Makeup lip gloss in blush.

Pluck a winning look with this pleated silk organza sheath. The duchesse silk satin bust is prettily accented with crystals and pearls, while clusters of pleated organza flowers add lush texture.

Gown, price upon request, by St. Pucchi. Earrings by The Bead Lady Designs. White topaz bracelet by A. Jaron Fine Jewelry. Satin shoes by Filippa Scott. Bouquets by Flowers of the World.

Beauty note: Get a gorgeous glow with Positively Radiant Moisturizing Lotion by Aveeno.

You’ll sweep him onto the dance floor in this ethereal chiffon empire-waist dress. The floral-embellished one-shoulder strap adds a special touch of magic.

Gown, about $830, by Destinations by Maggie Sottero. Lace and silk satin headband by Justine M. Couture. Floral-pearl bracelet by Regina B. Bow-front shoes by Filippa Scott.

Beauty note: For a lovely fall scent, try Flora by Gucci.

Take a Cinderella turn in this rose-tinted Italian silk taffeta mermaid-style dress, with a luxe chapel-length train. The gown’s ultra-feminine appeal is enhanced by clusters of handmade floral appliqués at the shoulder and skirt.

Gown, about $5,100, by Ines Di Santo. Bracelet by Crislu. Engagement ring throughout story by A. Jaron Fine Jewelry.

Beauty note: Pump up a pastel-hued gown with a brighter pink lip; try Lip Wax no. 5 by Giorgio Armani.