Now that you’ve seen some of the best looks on the runway, here’s a look at the overall trends.  There were some obvious ones like lace and tulle dresses, and then some more subtle detailing such as Obi bows that after a few shows we started to see.  Here’s Part II of WeddingWire’s Bridal Market Trend Report:

Floral Details

About two years ago fabric flower embellishments took the bridal world by storm and this detail doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon.  This season designers went big, featuring large floral designs on skirts, one-shoulder necklines and at the waist.  For brides not looking for a such big embellishment there were also a number of wedding gowns with smaller floral details as well.

{Wedding Dress by Lazaro}

Now that you’ve seen some of the best looks on the runway, here’s a look at the overall trends.  There were some obvious ones like lace and tulle dresses, and then some more subtle detailing such as peplums and modesty.  Here’s Part I of WeddingWire’s Bridal Market Trend Report:

Tulle

Brides looking for that walking on a cloud feeling will have no shortage of wedding dresses made partly or completely of tulle.  From full ball gown skirts to pleated bodices, designers showed wedding dresses in a variety of silhouettes with this soft and delicate fabric.

Wedding Dress by Badgley Mischka

Comprised of Alfred Sung, After Six, Dessy, Lela Rose Bridesmaids and Social Bridesmaids, The Dessy Group has the largest selection of stylish bridesmaid dresses in a rainbow of colors with coordinating bridal party accessories.

If you haven’t already tried it, Dessy and Pantone have a really cool inspiration board tool that will let you create dress boards for your wedding.

I picked one fabulous bridesmaid dress from each line to share with you with one caveat, that your bridesmaids will want to wear them again.  What do you think?  Could your girls wear any of these dresses again?

1 – One-shoulder or asymmetrical necklines are popular on the red carpet so your bridesmaids are sure to approve of this After Six bridesmaid dress.  The designer added a flutter sleeve, which I think is a nice added detail.

Both Anne Barge and La Fleur by Anne Barge (her bridge line) stayed true to the designer’s timeless wedding dresses — a mix of modern designs and classic styles.

Both lines featured floral embellishments, draped fabric and waist details, such as sashes and belts.

Here are my five favorite dresses from both collections:

1 – This trumpet skirt is draped on the side adding a subtle detail to an unadorned satin skirt.  The tank sleeves with somewhat of a scoop neckline is covered with floral embroidery.  From the Anne Barge collection.

Simone Carvalli’s Fall 2011 collection hit on many of the season’s trends — floral, tiers, one-shoulder necklines, tulle — and each of their dresses added that va-va-va-voom detail to ensure that a bride will look and feel both beautiful and sexy on her big day.

Here are five wedding dresses from the collection that caught my eye:

1 – Mini-dresses are a great option for an informal wedding or as a reception dress.  This ivory one-shoulder mini-dress features three-dimensional flowers with a touch of sparkle on the skirt.  A great dress to show off your legs.

2 – Bride’s searching for that Hollywood glam look may want to slip into this white silk satin gown.  The strapless bodice is encrusted with silver beading and embroidery and the mermaid skirt is sure to hug you in all the right places.

3 – Dreamy is the word that comes to mind when I first saw this ball gown.  The pleated strapless bodice is embellished with a crystal belt and the full skirt features an asymmetrical overlay.

4 – Dropped waist gowns are everywhere but I especially like the colored ribbon placed above the flowing skirt on this one.  The splash of color is a great detail for brides who want their dress to pop.  In addition to the sexy silhouette, the draped bodice will also enhance your curves.

5 – Tulle was seen in many, if not all, collections this season.  The light and airy look of tulle was used on bodices and skirts in several ways including this layered skirt and pleated bodice shown here.  Contrasting the tulle fabric is an ornate silver embroidery and beading applique on the dropped waist seam and cascading on to the bodice.

Anne Chertoff | Wedding Blogger

Anne Chertoff has earned her reputation as a wedding authority over the course of her 10 years in the bridal industry. WeddingWire and Chertoff have partnered to provide comprehensive Spring 2011 Bridal Market coverage from New York City.