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.

JNPLATINUM • JUNE 2005 •

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