Ulla-Maija Bridesmaids

good morning, ladies!  check out these opulent bridesmaid gowns from Ulla-Maija's fall 2011 collection.  it's been a while since i've gone to a wedding where the maids dressed in ballgown attire, but that's not to say it can't be done in an elegant manner--any of you out there choosing to go for the formal, black-tie route?

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BLING

Abito di Ego‘
 Every gown has some sort of adornment that makes it unique whether it's lace, a fabric treatment or jewels. Jewels and jeweled decoration lend a more sophisticated look to a gown . . Swarovski crystals, precious little stones and metallic laces bring character to these simply structured gowns. Adding some bling makes a gown shimmer when caught in a certain light or whenever you move . . .

Daniel Degli Onofri.

 

Cotin Sposa

The intricate work below and at right is a metallic lace strip with jeweled brooches added giving this gown a rich, two-tone texture. Arche‘