Sunday, I attended A Novel Romance, the spring presentation from Elizabeth Dye's bridal salon, The English Dept. Established in 2005, her shop is a can't-miss stop for local and destination-Portland brides looking for sweet, offbeat dresses. Here are a few of my favorites from the show (no laughing! I'm a coordinator, not a photographer):
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1. Nicole Miller, 2. Nicole Miller.
3. Not known, 4. "Anemone" by Ivy & Aster.
5. "Miss Bianca" by Elizabeth Dye.
My sideview photo doesn't do it justice, so I'm including a catalogue photo, 6., above, from Wedding Inspirasi.
7. "Poetry", Jenny Yoo 8. "Poppy", Love Yu.
The tulle netting overlay on "Poppy" was soft, touchable,
and draped wonderfully.
And I loved the little chartreuse flower added on to the Jenny Yoo gown.
The show closed with this cloud-blue, one-of-a-kind creation by Elizabeth Dye, "Two if By Sea" (above).
Although I must say my personal favorites were these two sweet dresses, "Romy" by Jenny Yoo; and "Sweet Pea" by Ivy & Aster (below).
10. "Romy", Jenny Yoo; 11. "Sweet Pea", Ivy & Aster.
"Sweet Pea" has a wonderful swiss-dot textured overlay (click to enlarge).
Not only are these designs darling and perfect for an Oregon wedding, they both have pockets. This appeals to my practical-coordinator side (what bride wants to carry a clutch everywhere on her wedding day just to have lip gloss and dusting papers close at hand?) as well as my fandom side (if you're familiar with my favorite TV wedding ever, you know why a wedding gown has GOT to have pockets).
Many more photos of these gowns are available at The English Dept.'s website and this post from Squirrel and Starling.
Know of any other great local Portland wedding gown fashion shows or trunk shows? Send me an email.
