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If you have questions about where to buy select gowns shown during the fashion show, make notes on your program in the space provided and email your questions to info@bridalexpochicago.com or call 847-428-3320 ext. 226 for our concierge help line. If you click on the photos of the gowns to the right, it will take you to that designers website where you can view their complete collection and find an authorized retailer near you.

BR—Bride       BM—Bridesmaid       SO—Social Occasion
SCENE 1
The Bridal Luxury Collection

BR Melissa Sweet, style “Uma”—Silk organza strapless ball gown with diagonally draped bodice and fabric petal embellishment. $$$$
BR Platinum, style PL300—Silk satin one-shoulder ball gown with hand draped bodice, dramatic jeweled brooch at the shoulder with a sweeping skirt. $$$$
BR Lazaro, style LZ3000—Ivory floral net formal bridal gown, curved neckline, embroidered bodice with sheer tulle overlay, dropped waist, circular floral skirt and beaded belt. $$$$
BR Lazaro, Style LZ3050-Ivory silk satin organza flamenc bridal gown, sweetheart neckline, elongated draped bodice, flamenco ruffle pleated skirt, chapel train. $$$$
BR St. Pucchi, style 522—Heavily beaded and encrusted gown with a modern halter neckline and body-focused silhouette. $$$$$
BR St. Pucchi, style 9265—Ball gown featuring deep v-neckline, high back collar with hand embroidered dimensional cutwork flowers and leaves accented with ostrich feathers. $$$$$
BR Ines Di Santo, style “Diamond”—Silver silk natural waist trumpet gown with a beautiful encrusted fully beaded Swarovski crystal bodice. $$$$$
BR Ines Di Santo, style “Ayanna”—A luxurious silk organza lame mermaid gown with a couture floral detail. $$$$$
BR Stephen Yearick, style 13373 —Blush satin ball gown with organza overlay and beading, intricate embroidery and exquisite hand cut flowers. $$$$
BR Ysa Makino, style 2880—Ball gown featuring a fully beaded bodice and laser cut layered handkerchief tulle skirt. $$$$$


SCENE 2
The Top Trends in Bridal for 2011

BR Trend 1—Lace Luxury—Demetrios, style 1405. A-line gown with layered lace and tulle, strapless neckline and empire waist. $$
BR Trend 2—The Modern Makeover—Demetrios, style 1419. A modern interpretation of the a-line halter gown in soft tulle. $$$
BR Trend 3—The One Shoulder—James Clifford, style J11006. A mermaid gown with a trendy one shoulder in silk taffeta. $$
BR Trend 4—The Modern Ball Gown—James Clifford, style J11007. A dramatic ivory strapless ball gown with scalloped neckline, hand beaded and lace bodice with pick up skirt and flowers. $$$
BR Trend 5—The Dropped Waist —Rina Di Montella, style RB206. Strapless lace bodice with dropped waist and full tulle skirt. $$$
BR Trend 6—The Corset Bodice—Rina Di Montella, style RB229. Embellished European style corset bodice, dropped ruched waist and soft graduated length skirt. $$$
BR Trend 7—The Pick-Up Skirt —Justin Alexander, style 8504. Silk dupioni mermaid pick up skirt with beading and lace appliqués. $$$
BR Trend 8—Ruffle Romance—Justin Alexander, style 8484. Ivory A-line ruffled ball gown in organza with folded neckline and heavily beaded waist. $$$


SCENE 3
2011 Top Trends in Attendants & Social Occasion Presented by Bridal Expo Chicago and Milwaukee’s Preferred Bridal Retailers

BM Bridal Mansion of Lisle—Belsoie, style L3057. Espresso matte taffeta short gown with waist embellishment. $
BM Eva’s Bridal Of Oak Lawn—Jim Hjelm Occasions, style 405964. Strapless satin faced taffeta in a three color tone combination. $
BM The Bridal Salon at Macy’s—Lazaro, style 3032. A contemporary graphite silky taffeta fashioned with a deep v-neckline and dramatic beading at the empire waist. $
BM Francia Bridal—Alvina Valenta, style AV9065. Wine dupioni silk fluted strapless gown features a surplice neck, ruched empire banded waist. $
BM Bridal Elegance of Ottawa—Landa, style GC631. Purpl chiffon floor length gown with brooch at belt and one shoulder accented with floral design. $
BM Bella Bianca of Oakbrook—Alvina Valenta, style AV9128. Black dupioni soft fluted bridesmaids gown. Strapless sweetheart neckline with pleating and ruffle detail at hem. Detachable self tie sash at natural waist. $
BM White Satin Bridal of Plainfield—Mori Lee, style 370. Strapless gown with asymmetrical draping, dropped torso and a fit and flare skirt. $
BM Shelley’s Bridal Couture—Liz Fields, style 351—A strapless ,asymmetrically gathered sweetheart bodice with covered rhinestone embellished band in Blush Eggplant. $
BM Bella Bridesmaid —Carol Hannah, style “Pickney Street”. Peacock blue silk chiffon long gown. $
BM Bella Bridesmaid—Lulakate, style “Maggie”. Passion silk shantung short one shoulder gown. Exclusive to Bella Bridesmaid. $
BM Bella Bridesmaid—Monique Lhuillier, style 450021. Plum colored racer halter draped Grecian gown. $$
BM A L’Amour Bridal —Love, style A18. Eggplant strapless empire waist, silk, heavily beaded waist. $
SO Dimitra’s Bridal Couture—Stephen Yearick, style 9621. Taupe and Gold tank style with re-embroidered and beaded lace over sheer netting, two toned evening gown. $$$


SCENE 4
The New Romantics

BR Tara Keely, style TK2010—Ivory tulle over satin A-line gown with a tulle sweep train, Alencon lace appliqués cascading along the skirt. $$
BR Tara Keely, style TK2000—Strapless bodice with delicately gathered tulle at molded neckline and ivory satin ribbon at natural waist that ties in front. $$
BR James Clifford, style J1820—All lace sheath, fit-n-flare spun gold/ivory strapless satin and illusion modified mermaid shape. $$
BR James Clifford, style J11009—An ivory strapless silk organza full A-line with a soft curved neckline and hand beaded lace bodice, ribbon belt. $$$
BR Pattis, style “Garcelle”—Ivory strapless mermaid with glamorous beading and ruffles. $$$
BR Pattis, style “Harlow”—Ruffled tulle with criss-crossing ruched bodice. Mermaid silhouette with flowing cascading tulle bouquets. $$$


SCENE 5
The Short Story and Destination

BR Melissa Sweet, style “SAM”—Short strapless Silk Chiffon Short dress with a crystal beaded belt and feathers tiered on the skirt. $$$$
BR Justin Alexander, style 8465—Strapless tea-length gown in silk dupioni and tulle featuring beading, embroidery and Venice lace application. $$
BR Demetrios, style DR148—A gown from the Destination Romance collection. A short strapless tulle pleated gown, sweetheart neck and pleated tulle skirt. $$
BR Stephen Yearick, style “Ronia”—Tea length dress featuring luxe fabric, strapless design with short feather skirt. $$$
BR Anais Collezioni, style AN 114—Trumpet layered organza gown with jeweled bodice and floral accent at waist. $$
BR Augusta Jones, style “Louisa”—Empire waist, silk organza one shoulder floral accent, sweep train and matching veil. $$$
BR Essense of Australia, style D1080—Silk chiffon, sheath, one shoulder optional strap. $$
BR Stephen Yearick, style 13375—A strapless silk Charmeuse sheath with Marquis jewels across bust line, sharp slit along the floor length skirt. $$$$


SCENE 6
Top 2011 Bridal Gowns Featuring Bridal Expo Chicago and Milwaukee’s Preferred Salons

BR Shelley Bridal Couture—Liz Fields, style 9101—Soft point d’esprit and lace ball gown skirt unveils a short re-embroidered lace mini dress. $$$
BR Bridal Mansion of Lisle—Casablanca, style 2004—Off the shoulder sweetheart neck, fit and flare in crystal satin, beading and lace. $$
BR Francia Bridal—Paloma Blanca, style 4004—A-line strapless gown in silk dupioni with fitted empire waist, pockets and center brooch. $$$
BR White Satin Bridal—Winnie Couture, style 9102 “Katarina”—Elegant gown with sweetheart neck and beading at the natural waist in cream pearl. $$$
BR The Bridal Salon at Macy’s—Judd Waddell, style JW 3080—White Duchess silk satin strapless vintage ball gown with box pleats, dropped waist and Chapel train, Peau de Soie. $$$$
BR A L’Amour Bridal—Rivini, style “Lismora”—Ivory mermaid gown with sweetheart neckline and ruffles at skirt. $$$$
BR Bridal Elegance—Anais Collezioni style AN-128— Beaded Mermaid style gown features beading, embroidery, pleated bodice and jewel details. $$$
BR Bella Bianca—Rivini, style “Camellia”—Sweetheart drop waisted bodice with a camellia flower wrapping the skirt. $$$$
BR Eva’s Bridal—Rosa Clara, style “River”—One shoulder princess ballgown designed with prominent architectural layers in satin faced organza and tulle bodice for high impact. $$$$
BR Dimitra’s Bridal—Atelier Aimee, style “Aida”—Soft ivory colored ball gown with a boned bodice and ruffled skirt. $$$$$



























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