Not quite pink. Not quite nude. Somewhere in between lives blush — the most flattering color bridal fashion ever discovered.
For decades, the traditional wedding gown was expected to be white, or at least something close to it. But designers have long known that a whisper of color can be far more romantic. Blush softens the look of lace, warms silk tulle, and gives a bride something white sometimes cannot: depth.
On the runway and in couture workrooms, blush has quietly become a modern classic. It photographs beautifully, flatters nearly every skin tone, and carries just enough color to feel distinctive without shouting for attention.
In other words, blush behaves the way a good wedding dress should — elegant, romantic, and a little bit unforgettable.
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| Header Photo: AMELIA. You can make a sure bet that the groom is somewhere in the background in full highland regalia. I call this my Celtic bride. She wears an all-over Chantilly lace dress. Donning a halo of blush roses framing her veil, check out the tassel accents that repeat from head to waist. A generous dupion sash at the waist is adorned by a handmade floral. Directly Above: ANDROMEDA. A blush-colored silk under Chantilly lace highlights the floral pattern. A layer of tulle overskirt creates an opaque look accented with a lightweight tulle sash. |
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| Above: ADRIEL. A tulle and Chantilly lace over blouse worn over an ivory slip dress. The blush detail here is subtle--a handmade floral attached to the bow at the waistline. Below: PERSEPHONE. Gray and blush details. Ivory tulle over a blush-colored skirt and shirred bodice. Gray corresponding belt with a flush pink rose. The sweep/chapel train is the ideal proportion for this design (can be ordered sans the train or with a cathedral version). |
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| Above: GLORIANA. A fine example of mixing the whisper-soft laces with thicker appliques. The bodice is shirred tulle over lace with Venise lace and scattered lace cutouts adorning the shoulders. The skirt is ivory tulle over blush silk. A tulle and tea-tyed lace tie belt is secured with handmade flowers Below: CALLIOPE. Ecru Chantilly lace under a blush silk makes this surpliced gown extraordinary--a combo of boho earth angel and 1930s elegance. |
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| Above: OLGA. A duchesse satin strapless ball gown silhouette with light bustling and pickup points. Wide embroidered ribbon festooned throughout is tacked by blush silk rosettes. Below: NIGELA. Boho at its best! A simple empire cut gown with tea-dyed Chantilly lace, flutter sleeves, and soft tulle sash. |
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| Above: YASMIN. Separates dressing is ideal for changing your look from ceremony to reception with a corset, skirt and shrug. The tulle shrug is bordered in lace cutouts. It complements a corset featuring a medley of tea-dyed laces and appliqués. The full floor-length skirt is yards and layers of blush tulle over ecru Chantilly lace. Below: ARIELLE. There's a light and airy backstory to tell here. This chiffon-over-silk crepe dress with a brush train is embellished with whisper-soft Chantilly lace that ties in the back. |
