Dresses by (from left): Mark Zunino for Kleinfeld, Anna Maier/Ulla-Maija Couture
Photos by Dan Lecca

When searching for a wedding dress, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is to pick a silhouette. Do you want a full classic ballgown or a sleek body-hugging mermaid? Or maybe something in between? Try on a few dresses in each silhouette to see which looks best on you, and which would look best at your venue.  Check out some of our favorite brand-new mermaid wedding dresses, as well as some hot-off-the-runway ballgowns we loved. And while you’re at it, tell us:

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Part of the fun of shopping for a wedding gown is the opportunity to try on lots of different dresses. Even if you think you might want to wear a super-princessy ballgown, try on a slinky glam gown just for fun, and vice versa. You never know, one gorgeous gown could change your mind! This season, we thought the Badgley Mischka collection truly exemplified how many varying styles there are. On one side of the spectrum, the designers showed some sexy Hollywood glamorous gowns, and on the other, more classic ballgowns fit for a royal wedding. Check out all of the new Badgley Mischka wedding dresses here.

Photos by Dan Lecca

Lots of brides covet a v-neck wedding dress not only because it’s flattering, but also because v-necks are so versatile. Whether you’re looking for a princess-y ballgown, a slinky, sexy style, or a beach-worthy gown, there’s likely a v-neck out there to fit the bill. We picked our favorite brand-new v-neck wedding dresses from the most recent New York Bridal Market (they’ll be available soon at a bridal salon near you), but we also want to know which v-neck style is your favorite?

Dresses by (from left): Jim Hjelm, Legends by Romona Keveza, Sarah Jassir
Photos by Dan Lecca

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Kelly Faetanini, who previously designed the Jewel by Priscilla of Boston collection, launched her new eponymous collection during the most recent bridal market. Kelly is known for her youthful and stylish designs, and this debut was no exception. We particularly loved the two styles pictured below, the Charlize (below, left), a tulle fitted gown with a removable illusion neckline (trend alert!) and pearl beading (trend alert part 2!), and the Adele (right), a wedding dress that mixes a classic silhouette (the ballgown) with modern details (the diagonal one-shoulder neckline).

Photos by Dan Lecca

Check out all of the new Kelly Faetanini wedding dresses, and share your favorite styles in the comments!

We understand – not all of you are into the whole princess, Kate Middleton thing when it comes to your wedding dress. You’re looking for something sleek, slinky, maybe sparkly, but totally glamorous. Fortunately. many designers have created brand-new wedding dresses that have that red carpet feel. They’re definitely form-fitting and have a good amount of sex appeal, but they won’t make Grandma blush. Check out our favorite glamorous wedding dresses from the Spring 2013 Bridal Market runways.

Dresses by (from left): Badgley Mischka (photo by Dan Lecca), Liancarlo (photo courtesy of Liancarlo)