• 2008-07-03T16:36:00Z Bride Chic

    Photo by Ron Greystar/All Rights ReservedThe bodice is the focal point, the epicenter of your gown and reflects the heart of its overall style. Which bodice you choose will determine whether or not your gown has sleeves, a collar, high or low neckline, lace overlays, etc. Proper fit of the bodice is especially crucial and the place the most exact measurements need to be taken. Because a bodice is either darted or seamed, it typically has the most shaped and sculpted seams of any other piece on your gown. Also it is the center from which most other components are attached and take form—the p...

  • 2008-12-27T02:00:00Z Bride Chic

    Michelle RothDid you know the bodice is the focal point of your gown and reflects its overall style? Whichever kind you choose will determine whether or not your gown has sleeves, a collar, high or low neckline, lace overlays, etc. Proper fit from waist to neckline is essential and the place the most precise measurements need to be taken. Because a bodice is either darted or seamed, it typically has the most shaped and sculpted seams of any other piece on your gown. Also it's the center most piece that other components are attached and take form—the place your gown finally goes from flat to...

  • 2008-05-24T10:06:00Z Bride Chic

    Perusing all those photographer sites lately guess what I found? Yes, a lot of prize-winning photos and . . . . that's right, on nearly every bride some variation of the strapless bodice--most particularly the strapless A-line. So what’s with The Deb Dress? Why, year after year does it still have extraordinary wow factor? Think of Grace Kelly (the ultimate Deb) in her celebrated white engagement dress, baring her lovely back and bustle, hair all sleeked up in a French twist. Its true, strapless A-lines look great on just about everyone and just about everyone feels like Grace Kelly in them, ...

  • 2010-10-20T10:30:00Z AisleDash

    Filed under: RunwayDan Lecca This season was all about the bodice. Wedding gown designers paid close attention to crafting perfect bodices and pairing them with clean skirts. From manipulated fabrics and origami folds to beading and sequins, the range of bodice creations was endless. The wedding dresses shown here are by Kevan Hall, Angel Sanchez and Reem Acra. Follow aisledash.com on twitter @aisledash for up-to-the-minute coverage of the Spring 2011 Bridal Market shows. And we'll be posting pics and video from market every day, so bookmark aisledash.com/runway. Permalink | Email this | C...

  • 2011-01-31T07:49:14Z My Wedding Concierge

    Love this crystal encrusted sweetheart bodice and delicate tulle skirt.  2011 collection by Pnina Tornai. ...

  • 2010-10-28T11:30:00Z AisleDash

    Filed under: Runway Dan Lecca A popular silhouette at the Spring 2011 wedding dress runway shows was the elongated bodice. These never-ending bodices can be seen in dropped-waist, trumpet and mermaid silhouettes. This silhouette lengthens the body and hugs your curves. Our 25 Favorite Wedding Dresses for Spring 2011 http://xml.channel.aol.com/xmlpublisher/fetch.v2.xml?option=expand_relative_urls&dataUrlNodes=uiConfig,feedConfig,localizationConfig,entry&id=948386&pid=948385&uts=1288200978 http://www.aolcdn.com/ke/media_gallery/v1/ke_media_gallery_wrapper.swf Runw...

  • 2011-02-18T06:00:46Z Lovely Bridal Fashion Inspiration

    This airy chiffon gown has just the right amount of wow factor to win us over this week – that intricate, refined bodice is just to die! Fall in love over at What Junebug Loves!, photography by Barnaby Draper Studios ...

  • 2011-04-11T22:29:40Z Wedding Twitter

    RT @bridalguidemag Butterflies on the bodice at Jane Wang. I heart!! -nd #bridalmarket yfrog.com/gzp2itytj...

  • 2010-10-27T08:00:00Z AisleDash

    Filed under: Runway Dan Lecca Designers focused on the bodice this season. Using beading and fabric manipulation, wedding dress designers created elaborate bodices and paired them with clean and simple skirts. If you choose one of these wedding dresses, accessorize with a bracelet instead of a necklace to keep the focus on the intricate details of the wedding gown. http://xml.channel.aol.com/xmlpublisher/fetch.v2.xml?option=expand_relative_urls&dataUrlNodes=uiConfig,feedConfig,localizationConfig,entry&id=947320&pid=947319&uts=1288021834 http://www.aolcdn.com/ke/med...

  • 2011-01-06T08:02:06Z My Wedding Concierge

    Alvina Valenta - Jeweled silk organza embroidered bodice is absolutely beautiful....