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When brides think of the wedding lace dresses bring to mind images of Victorian weddings or an antique wedding dress worn by a grandmother or aunt. However, lace dresses and lace wedding dress accents on the veil or train are being given new life.
Several designers have been incorporating lace into their dress lines, including Nelson D’Leon, Richard Glasgow, and Amy Kuschel. These artists have much inspiration to draw from.
Lace Traditions
French Chantilly lace has been a revered product for centuries. The origins of bobbin lace from Chantilly, France date back to the 17th century. Later, silk lace and matte silk lace began to come out of this area. The designs featured a half-stitch for solid details with a net background in concert with the design. Chantilly lace often showcased roses or tulips dressed up with ribbons and outlined with silk.
Alencon lace appeared as early as the 15th century in France. By this time the lace industry was well entrenched and the designs had become elaborately flowered, delicate creations.
Today, designer lace wedding dresses continue this tradition. The fit of the dress is modern and so is the technology for making it. Laser cut fabrics ensures the best fit and precision seams. Advanced machinery takes the place of a pair of hands. The results are lovely and brilliant dresses that accentuate the curves of the body while creating flowing lines.
Inclusion of lace is done productively yet is infused into the dress with more refinement. Designers continue to use French Chantilly and Alencon laces, and it is not uncommon to find beaded Alencon lace in various patterns. Raschel laces are a favorite for lace wedding dresses also. The beautiful floral designs are re-embroidered for a unique texture.
Modern Lace
Wedding dresses with lace reflect their long history of craftsmanship, and are representative of timeless beauty. The best lace wedding dresses 2010 combine this history and blends it with modern design sense.
An excellent example of this is a dress by Richard Glasgow. Enhanced with appliqués of Alencon lace, the intricate patterns of lace add an element of suspense to the dress, offering delicate concealment to the bride, while tracing and enhancing her form. This same dress showcases a tulle veil with lace borders.
Demonstrating the opposite of Edwardian design culture, are simple lace wedding dresses like those made by Christos. A fine example, one Christos wedding dress has a train paneled in satin and lace. The train complements a subtle addition of beaded Alencon lace in the veil.
Using similar materials, couture-wedding dresses are a recurring theme for 2010. Combining romantic touches like lace hemlines edged with tulle, and silk sashes, a touch of Paris can be seen in all of the details.
Shopping for a lace wedding dresses today, the bride needs to consider the silhouette of the dress, the neckline, and of course, the color. Most of this will be determined through a multitude of dress changes and fittings, but it helps to know what works for your body.
While 2010 designers are showcasing their elegant full-length wedding dress designs, a bride with a more casual themed wedding can choose a short lace wedding dress.
More appropriate for a beach wedding or similar, a lace wedding dress with a short hem can still be trimmed in richly detailed lace, and made of lustrous fabric. In warmer climates, a full-length French lace wedding dress can be stifling. The short dress is a beautiful and practical alternative.
Set aside two to three days to go shopping for your dress, and if necessary, set your appointments to visit designer lace wedding dressmakers early.
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