Last month there was a flurry of excitement in the wedding industry, as fall Bridal Market came to New York City for a few jam packed days. Market coincided perfectly with the arrival of my new iPhone, so I spent those days hooked to my Twitter feed watching the beauty unfold. Drew was sweet enough to feign interest as I commented on the themes I saw : color, more use of softer, fluttery fabrics and less satin, the Kate Middleton Influence of covered arms – seen not just with lace overlays but also with detached sleeves (!), the Pippa Middleton Cowl Neck, feathers…the list went on and on.

I’ve spent the last few weeks searching around for some clearer, non-cellphone images of some of my favorite dresses to post, and I will be creating some jewelery pieces inspired by my favorites.

Here we go!

This was the first dress to catch my eye. I love Lela Rose, considered her bridesmaid’s collection very seriously for my own wedding, but hadn’t seen much of her Bridal collection. The simplicity of the dress, with the portrait neckline and the reoccuring lace both in the neckline and along the hem are what drew me in the most.

Love the swooping, criss-crossing pattern of this one by Anne Barge.

This next gown plays a bit on the colors seen at this year’s Bridal market, but the ever so soft gray/silver doesn’t stray too far from the typical white gown.

The Royal wedding wasn’t the only big wedding across the pond with a bride name Kate this year. This Lazaro gown has elements that remind me of Kate Moss’s John Galliano wedding gown featured in September’s Vogue.

The v-neck, mesh overlay mimics the Old Hollywood, Jazz age style of Kate’s dress, but this one adds more oomphf at the bottom with layers of what looks like organza or tulle. I like the roughness at the bottom compared to the sparkle up top.

So that’s the beginning of my favorites, I’ll be back with more!