Bride Chic

Here's that call or email I get every once in a while that goes something like this: Q. Help! I'm a bride-to-be who just found out she's pregnant! I got engaged three months ago, and by the time my fiancé and I tie the knot, I'll be six months along. We still want to keep the date we'd planned for the wedding. Is that traditional dress I wanted now out of the question? A. Not at all. Some brides are celebrating two critical transitions in life all at once--that of wife and mother. If you're expecting, there are some gorgeous dresses out there, specially designed for moms-in-waiting, as well as those empire-waisted gems in just about every designer line. Your traditional look can still be achieved by adding touches such as lace, a high collar, a veil, and bouquet — elements that don't interfere with a growing belly. Keep in mind that maternity dresses are longer in the front than in back to accommodate the growing bump. I don’t recommend that expectant bride...