Center Stage

Embellished with gilded lace, illusion sleeves, and curve-hugging corsets, the season's most dramatic gowns take a star turn at the Citi Wang Theatre.

Photographs by Sascha Pflaeging
Styling by Sarah Benge/Anchor Artists


Aisle Style

dramatic wedding gowns

Photograph by Sascha Pflaeging

ON HER: “Penelope” silk-crêpe ball gown with Chantilly lace, $5,900, Vera Wang; Marina B “Onda” 18-karat-white-gold bangle with diamonds, $29,500, and Marina B “Onda” 18-karat-white-gold earrings with diamonds, $5,500, both Dorfman Jewelers; ­headpiece of lilac, freesia, and French ­ranunculus, $35, LauraJean Floral & Event Design.

ON HIM: “The Davis Outfit” peaked-lapel tuxedo, cotton dress shirt, bow tie, silver-and-onyx button studs, silver-and-onyx cuff links, and patent-leather shoes, $170 to rent, the Black Tux; Breguet Classique Power Reserve 18-karat-white-gold watch with alligator-leather strap, $19,500, Royal Jewelers; 14-karat-white-gold comfort-fit square band, $520, Gemvara.

Hot Seat

dramatic wedding gowns

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Lea-Ann Belter “Antoinette” tulle-and-organza gown with lace, $3,395, Your Dream Bridal; platinum-and-18-karat-white-gold earrings with diamonds, $40,000, Shreve, Crump & Low; “Jupiter” 14-karat-gold bangle with diamonds, $3,255, Gemvara; “Vera” 14-karat-gold ring with diamond, $7,300, Laura Preshong.

dramatic wedding gowns

Photograph by Sascha Pflaeging

Lela Rose “The Orchard” crêpe gown with embroidered lace, $6,295, Ceremony; Jimmy Choo “Lottie” leopard-print metallic sandals, $750, the Tannery; 18-karat-white-gold necklace with diamonds, $73,200, and 18-karat-white-gold diamond drop earrings, $25,000, both Shreve, Crump & Low; “Ma Jolie” 14-karat-yellow-gold ring with diamond, $13,450, Laura Preshong.

Short Story

dramatic wedding gowns

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“Zoey” point d’esprit dress with lace, $2,990, Monique Lhuillier; 18-karat-white-gold earrings with diamonds, $11,230, Royal Jewelers; Alexandra Mor platinum-and-18-karat-gold ring with amethyst, $21,000, ­Dorfman Jewelers.

Set in Stone

dramatic wedding gowns

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Rosa Clará “Ideal” beaded-tulle gown, $2,225, Ceremony; “Cool Heather” sterling silver cluster ring with diamonds, sapphires, and topaz, $975, Alexis Bittar; A. Jaffe 18-karat-white-gold ring with sapphires, $1,190, Long’s Jewelers; bridal bouquet of lilac, French ranunculus, stock, lisianthus, hellebore, olive branch, and eucalyptus, $350, LauraJean Floral & Event Design.

dramatic wedding gowns

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Romona Keveža stardust-lace ball gown with beaded belt, price upon request, Musette Bridal Boutique; Agori 18-karat-white-gold earrings with diamonds, $42,000, and Marina B “Onda Pharaon” 18-karat-white-gold ring with diamonds, $9,800, both Dorfman Jewelers.

Royal Flush

dramatic wedding gowns

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“Erica” gown with silk-chiffon draping, $2,895, Luke Aaron; “Marquis” sterling silver necklace with topaz, sapphires, gray diamonds, and amethyst, $5,795, Alexis Bittar; “Alice” 14-karat-white-gold ring with diamond, $8,550, Laura Preshong; “Martini” sterling silver earrings with rose quartz, $185, Gemvara; bandeau bridal veil with crystals, $165, Galvin-ized ­Headwear.

See the Light

dramatic wedding gowns

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Carolina Herrera “Dagma” tulle gown with hand-embroidered flowers and glass beads, $8,990, L’élite Bridal Boutique; 14-karat-white-gold earrings with diamonds, $11,500, and 18-karat-white-gold bracelet with diamonds, $9,900, both Long’s Jewelers; 18-karat-white-gold oval ring with diamond, starting at $8,500, Royal Jewelers.

A Step Ahead

dramatic wedding gowns

Photograph by Sascha Pflaeging

Atelier Pronovias “Charise” guipure-and-Chantilly-lace gown, $6,600, Musette Bridal Boutique; 18-karat-white-gold bangle with diamonds, $15,000, Shreve, Crump & Low; 14-karat-white-gold earrings with diamonds, $11,500, Long’s Jewelers.

 


Shot on location at the Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre, which hosts weddings for up to 300 guests.

Hair by Laura Dillon/Team; makeup by Maryelle O’Rourke/Team.

Models, Amy/Trump; Chris/Maggie Inc.

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