Home
* Order Tickets
Dates & Locations
About Bridal Expo
Video & Photo Gallery
On The Runway
Couture Fashion Show Video
Fashion Show Sponsors
Prizes & Sweepstakes
Exhibitors at the Show
How to Become an Exhibitor
Tell A Friend
Wedding Directory Links
Bridal Expo in the News
Tips for Attending
Charities
Contact Us
Blog
Vendor Log In




You Tube Videos


If you have questions about where to buy select gowns or tuxedos shown during the show, make notes on your program in the space provided and email your questions to info@bridalexpochicago.com or refer to the back cover of this program for the store listings nearest you.

BR—Bride BM—Bridesmaid GR—Groom SO—Social Occasion
SCENE 1
Top 2010 Bridal Gown Silhouettes with Chicago and Milwaukee’s Preferred Retailers

BR Bridal Mansion of Lisle—Alma Novia “Vigo” ivory full pleated organza, off the shoulder.
BR Francia Bridal—Paloma Blanca #3854, Silk Dupioni A-line w/ lace bodice, satin sash, Alencon lace scallop.
BR The Crystal Bride—Sottero & Midgley, style# “Adorae”, Demir strech satin with beaded Swarovski crystals.
BR Bridal Elegance—La Sposa “Lavinia”, ivory strapless all lace trumpet w/ satin pleated bodice.
BR Two Becoming One—Emerald Couture #9168, ivory/champagne dropped waist with gold embroidery.
BR White Satin Bridal—Winnie Couture #8271, “Shawnette” vintage fit & flair with dropped waist,
crystal motifs.
GR Black Tie Formalwear—Perry Ellis Hartford- 2-Button subtle pinstripe w/ classic accessories.
BR Macy’s Bridal Salon—Augusta Jones ”Waverly”, A-Line, beaded lace & silk organza ruffles, matching veil.
BR A L’Amour Bridal Boutique— Pronovias “Mercado” modified ball gown w/ tank style straps.
BR Shelley’s Bridal—Justin Alexander Couture #9552 silk ivory ball gown w/ lace bolero jacket, cathedral train.
BR Eva’s of Oak Lawn­—Justin Alexander Couture strapless full a-line w/ heavily beaded waist and ruffles.


SCENE 2
The Top Trends in Bridal Silhouettes

BR Trend 1—The Modern Trumpet, Rina di Montella, style #RB 1931, horizontal pleating.
GR Black Tie Formalwear—Ralph Lauren, 2 button peak lapel, bow tie.
BR Trend 2—Princess Ball Gown, Ilyssa, style #IB 984, tulle skirt, strapless, beaded bodice .
GR Black Tie Formalwear—The Savoy by Andrew Fezza, 2 button ¾ length jacket.
BR Trend 4—The Modern A-Line, Enzoani, style name, Dominick, French Taffeta, opulent bow detail.
BR Trend 3—The Short Dress, Stephen Yearick, luxe fabric, strapless w/ feather short skirt.
BR Trend 5—The Glamorous Sheath, Enzoani, style name Denise, silk Charmeuse simply beaded.
BR Trend 6—The Destination Gown, L’ezu, silk chiffon, soft cowl neck, organza floral hip accent.
BR Trend 7—Retro Classic Halter, Demetrios, style #IL 3140, sweetheart neckline, ruffled tiered skirt .
BR Trend 8—The Mermaid, Piccione, style #410 ivory silk luxury, metallic embroidery and beading.


SCENE 3
Red Carpet Hollywood Looks for The Groom by Black Tie Formalwear

GR Lauren—2 Button peak ivory dinner jacket.
GR Calvin Klein Radnor—Super 100 fabric classic 2 button notch.
GR Joseph Abboud Carlyle—Super 120 fabric—framed
peak lapel—2 button.


SCENE 4
Top 2010 Bridesmaids with Chicago and Milwaukee’s Preferred Retailers

BM Bella Bridesmaid—Swoon, style# “Mykonos”, Aubergine crinkled silk chiffon (exclusive).
BM Bella Bridesmaid—LulaKate, style# “Maggie”, Passion silk shantung, one shoulder (exclusive).
BM The Crystal Bride—Bari Jay, style# 641, Royal Blue one shoulder in chiffon w/ empire waist.
GR Black Tie Formalwear—Perry Ellis Virgo—2 button framed lapel with comfort stretch armhole feature.
BM Macy’s Bridal Salon—Lazaro style# 3032, Graphite silky taffeta knee length w/ ruched V neck bodice.
BM Francia Bridal—Jim Hjelm Occasions, style# 8719, taffeta strapless in Toffee.
GR Black Tie Formalwear—The Parisian by Jean Yves—2 button brown tuxedo.
BM Two Becoming One—Alexia, style# 2942, Magenta, dropped asymmetrical waist.
GR Black Tie Formalwear—Tallia Shawl—Stylish narrow shawl lapel—Super 100 fabric.
BM Eva’s Bridal Oak Lawn—Jim Hjelm Occasions, style# 405964, strapless three toned satin faced taffeta.
BM Bridal Mansion of Lisle—Belsoie, style# L2064, strapless in Cobalt blue tiffany chiffon.
BM White Satin Bridal—Mori Lee, style #831, tea length chiffon in grape with one shoulder flower strap.
BM Bridal Elegance—Love, Style #B-1, Shimmer moss strapless bodice with shimmer gray pencil skirt.
BM Shelley’s Bridal—2Be, style# B234107, strapless Black satin with pleated bodice and waist detail.
BM A L’Amour—Love, style# A-18, Eggplant strapless empire waist, silk heavily beaded waistline.


SCENE 5
Celebration and Social Occasion

SO Bella Bridesmaid—Alix & Kelly style “Stella” in Hibiscus silk chiffon.
SO White Satin Bridal—Cameron Blake style# 110607; Sapphire ruffled neckline, figure flattering.
SO Shelley’s Bridal—Sarah Danielle, style# 5005, in Plum satin faced taffeta, ruffled halter-style neckline.
SO Bridal Elegance—Sarah Danielle, style# 5479, in Teal with asymmetrical draping, hip rhinestone.
SO Eva’s Bridal Oak Lawn—Jade Couture, style# 406461 in Cocoa, lace details at waist, sheer lace jacket.
GR Black Tie Formalwear—The Parisian by Jean Yves, 2-button jacket, brown.
SO Francia Bridal—Montage style# 19903, blue two piece silky crepe suit w/ satin bodice; bolero jacket.
SO Bridal Mansion of Lisle—Jade style# J2270, soft chiffon in Jade, V-neck.
SO The Crystal Bride—Saison Blanche, style# JK002, black chiffon, belted rhinestone waist w/ matching jacket.
SO A L’Amour Bridal—Ian Stuart in Pewter style# ISL070, grey silk shantung mermaid style w/ beading; side slit.


SCENE 6
Designer Showcase-The Worlds Best

BR Rina di Montella, style# RB11081S—one shoulder Ivory silk taffeta A-line gown with one-shoulder strap adorned with dramatic handmade flowers and beaded centers, softly curved neckline with directionally pleated bodice, asymmetrically dropped waistline, pick up back skirt accented with matching flowers extends into chapel length train.
BR James Clifford, style# J1820—all lace sheath, fit and flair, sweetheart neckline, ivory. Spun gold/ivory strapless satin and illusion modified mermaid gown with sweetheart neckline, scalloped re-embroidered lace bodice with Empire waistline, matching scalloped lace hemline, chapel length train. Removable straps included.
BR Lezu, style# 1219 “Amato”—rich and dramatic silk strapless modified mermaid. Sleek and slimming, reveals a slight flair at hemline. Jeweled motif accent on bodice and empire waist. Headpiece for Lezu gowns by Stephanie Browne Australia.
BR Rina di Montella, style# RB1856—Strapless illusion modified mermaid gown with intricate hand-embroidery and hand-beading, softly curved neckline, illusion underskirt extends into chapel length train, removable straps included.
BR Stephen Yearick, style# 13291—Peaked strapless and fitted trumpet is done in embroidered Swiss netting. Delicate lace is additionally appliquéd to contrast and highlight the embroidery. Soft bugle beading is added to create a harmonious texture with an antique appeal. The design is further enhanced by the slight color graduation between the Swiss net and lining.
BR James Clifford, Style #J11006—Rum pink strapless taffeta mermaid gown features removable one shoulder strap adorned with hand-made three-dimensional flowers, directionally ruched bodice with asymmetrically exaggerated dropped waistline, three-dimensional flowers at side with bubbled skirt detail, chapel length train. Removable straps included. Also available in Diamond White. Also available in silk taffeta as J11006S in natural, champagne and ivory.
BR Lezu, style# 1330—Champagne vintage lace sheath gown with soft accordion pleated hemline. Customized waist detail with hand crafted belt by Justine. Headpiece for Lezu gowns by Stephanie Browne Australia.
BR YSA Makino, style# 2774—Hand draped silk satin bodice liberally dusted with marquis jewels and crystals sit atop a draped silk satin ball gown with soufflé effects highlighted by hand-cut flowers. This textured effect is cunningly amplified by the use of stone and ivory silk satin.



























FEATURED DESIGNERS










© Copyright 2005 - 2010. All Rights Reserved. Signature Events Group, Ltd. | Privacy Policy