Your Wedding, Your Dream ... What Will It Be?
classic
Mermaid gown of french-
white silk duchesse with
vintage Austrian crystals by
Anne Barge, $3,690
Tiara by Noma, $525
Silk crystalline Julia veil with
serge edge, $890
romantic
Drop-waisted ivory gown with
Alencon lace on bodice, silk
English netting around waist,
chapel-length train and silk
organza full skirt by Edgardo
Bonilla, $2,400
Fingertip mantilia Toni veil, $450
Tiara with rhinestones, pearls and
amber by Toni, $360
Maria Elena necklace, $325
Opposite page: Amy Gottesman has a pre-shopping interview
with Anna Castaldi-Roselli of Roma Sposa, Birmingham.
YOUR WEDDING GOWN:
DRESS FOR YOUR DREAM (AND YOUR BODY TYPE).
your wedding gown is possibly the most meaningful gar-
! mentyou will ever own. It is important to take your time
white is only one of so many options, which vary beyond
pure white from the pinks to the ivories. In the case of Amy
and consider every option available to you, so don't wait
Gottesman, our featured bride and financee of Keith Slotkin,
too long once you've set that date! Keep in mind that some
gowns with a deeper, ivory color bring out the beautiful,
gowns take up to eight months for delivery and then you
warm tones in her skin. According to Anna Castaldi-Roselli,
must add two or three more months for custom fittings.
pale women and blondes look best in stark white. At right,
Anna Castaldi-Roselli, president of Roma Sposa Atelier in
Birmingham, always begins the process with an interview.
Knowing some simple facts about the bride-to-be and the
wedding she has in mind can help a great deal to narrow
down which gowns to try on.
"It is important to listen to the bride," states Castaldi-
Roselli.
She finds out about the ceremony and reception (loca-
tion, number of guests, time of year), the bride's favorite
flowers and colors and, most importantly, asks the bride to
describe the dress she's always dreamed of since she was
a little girl.
As for the color of the gown, remember that traditional
she offers brides some useful advice when selecting a
wedding gown.
MOST FLATTERING GOWN
STYLE FOR YOUR BODY TYPE
/- Petite: A-line style to add height.
3- Full figured: fitted, v-neck bodice with a dropped waist
and full skirt.
I- Slim: sheath or mermaid style enhances curves.
2*- Short-waisted: princess cut lengthens the torso.
I- Long-waisted: basque waist or redingote style
(French A-line).
ft- Heavy hips: appear slimmer in an A-line or full skirt
without details.
Full bust: off-shoulder or strapless styles or sweetheart
neckline.
I Small bust: bodice rich with beadwork or halter neckline.
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