The wedding is one occasion that a woman wants to experience. It is a once in a lifetime event that women look forward to. In this very special moment in a woman’s life, she should look fabulous and elegant. A woman is usually the star in this event. To make things possible, Maggie Sottero is the company that you can consider.

Maggie Sottero is now becoming one of the most considered and recognized bridal gown manufacturers in the country. The company produces gowns that make women dazzle and shine in the aisle towards the vow of marriage. Maggie Sottero dresses and wedding gowns certainly transforms an extraordinary woman to a princess or a queen creating magic from the very moment the dress is worn. They produce traditional wedding gowns up to the modern and trendy wedding dress styles including red wedding dresses that can fit the personality and the needs of a woman.

Brides today consider Maggie Sottero dresses as the best fit in bridal gown industries. Their fabulous and amazing designs and styles can surely flatter a woman’s delicate figure. It brings out the true femininity of a woman. The designs of Maggie Sottero spell elegance that women search in bridal gown designs. They create bedazzling gowns and dresses for women who deserve them.

Read more about Maggie Sottero here.

We love red wedding dresses here. We love colorful wedding dresses. We love unique wedding dresses. We like white wedding dresses and they are common enough you will see at any bridal magazines and websites. Not here, we focus on the colorful side. Take a look at this pink hottie.

Buck tradition and wear a non-white wedding dress.

Maggie Sottero Metallic Pink Wedding Dress

Maggie Sottero Wedding Dress Aseel

See which color wedding dress best fits you. Find the beautiful color inside of you. Color yourself beautiful. Look more beautiful on your wedding day wearing gorgeous color wedding dresses. You could choose any color. Wedding dresses now are saturated with many color options. Make your wedding unique by adding colors to your dress. Stand out in your own unique style.

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Lovely pink wedding dresses.

Top Wedding Gown Trends for 2008

Bring out the red carpet and wedding flowers for the bride

New York SS08 has come and gone and with top designers Monique Lhuillier, Nicole Miller and Oscar de la Renta all showing off they’re fabulous collections alongside other design greats we are left breathless over the flurry of decadent fabrics, the romantic and subtle colors that we all saw. There were so many bridal trends that were showcased during the past NY Fashion Week, so to help out a future bride in picking out the key trends. Here’s a short list.

1. Angel Sanchez who is well known for his intricate and modern designs presented a SS08 collection that was rich with geometric gowns in all sorts of bright colors. Obviously not for a timid bride as colors like chartreuse and fuchsia were dominant in his collection. Trend to watch? Keyhole necklines and those sexy spaghetti straps.

2. Badgley Mischka, a celebrity favorite served up a very 20’s inspired collection. The collection was awash with dropped waist flapper style gowns, which are very hot this season, as well as geometric draping and art deco crystals. Trend to watch? Sheer, floaty fabrics that just floats when one walks and exquisite beading.

3. Carolina Herrera showed a collection inspired by the watercolor creations of Jeremiah Goodman. The collection was bursting at the seams with chipper and sophistication. The lavishness of the fabrics just screamed luxury at every turn. Whimsical details such as the off centered bows were definitely eye catchers. Trend to watch? Attention to detail, wispy and sheer overlays and gorgeous prints.

4. Lela Rose provided us with ideas for what to wear after the wedding ceremony. Very girly couture with sporty idealisms mixed in. Definitely perfect for a bride looking for a fun yet subtly sexy look during the reception. Trend to watch? Sweetheart necklines and scalloped hems for that sweet yet sophisticated look.

Team up with bright red heels and knock them dead with this dress
from Giles

5. Monique Lhuillier, bridal designer du jour presented a collection that was all about femininity. The delicate almost translucent colors of the pastels she used were so yummy you’d think they were made out of candy floss. The floaty gowns, the light tulle creations and the dramatic collars were absolutely sights to behold. Any of the gowns can work on the aisle, without question. Trend to watch? Floaty, sheer fabrics that are as light as air, pastel and nude colors, dramatic collars.

6. Nicole Miller’s collection moves. Soft, subtle movement that are nonetheless very eye catching. Perfect for a bride who is getting married outside the confines of a building, a beach perhaps? With color palettes ranging from gold to cool blues and a bit of prints thrown in for good measure, the dresses in Nicole’s collection screams: Caribbean! Trends to watch? Low V necks and modified versions of the sweetheart neckline.

7. Oscar de la Renta is famous for turning out dated styles into modern and current styles. In his collection, Oscar de la Renta continues to impress as he presented new and fresh silhouettes. Trapeze dresses, billowy ball gowns and intricate couture details make for a luxurious combination. Trends to watch? Off the shoulder pieces, short and long bubble hemmed dresses, silk belts and close attention to detail.

So there you have it, ladies. Some of the best bridal fashion trends from SS08 NY Fashion Week that showcased work by some of the world’s most renowned bridal designers. Take your pick and work your magic.

This video was created months ago but in case you do not frequent the videos section here, you might have missed it. We urge more brides to send in stories (with photos!) about themselves in a colored wedding dress to share with other visitors of this site. Simply email it to us at info@redhotbrides.com We love reading fan emails and real life stories of bold brides.

A quote from a user call Kirei from iBelieve.com:

“The reason I want to wear red is not only because it is the traditional wedding color in many Asian countries…because the color really embodies who I am, more so than a white dress would. White gowns are very “princess” and red gowns are very “queen.” When i see brides in white dresses, I think of cute, girlie, bubbly brides with high pitched voices who like pink and have been dreaming about their wedding day since they were five. And there is nothing wrong with that, but that’s just not who I am.

Olympics Fashion - Gymnist in Olympics 2008

Be brave. Go for the gold medal and wear what you you believe represents you.

When I see brides in red dresses, I think of a woman with purpose, a woman who is bold, diligent, confident, sensual (only with her husband of course!), a woman who is able to be taught and take instruction, but also one who is unafraid to step up to the plate if need be…

That’s me.
Red is really the only color that I feel would accurately portray the woman that my fiance has decided to commit his life to”

A great testimonial by a real woman of why she would choose red on her wedding day. I wish I can locate more of these brides to get their stories and photos on here.

by Karen Vander

Make Your Wedding More Fabulous with Japanese Fashion!

Are you tired of seeing those wedding gowns that look almost the same? Do you want to wear something unique yet still shine out to be a fabulous bride? Do you also have an eye for Asian cultures and Eastern fashion? Then why not spice up your wedding motif and be a red hot Japanese bride?

Photo courtesy of Culture-Shock.com.au

Japanese fashion is becoming more popular nowadays especially in wedding dresses. Well, a Japanese kimono has always been worn by ladies who are about to walk down the aisle, but this has been due the fact that the kimono is the country’s national dress. However, since Japanese fashion has already made its way into the international fashion trends, then expect a lot of brides to be wearing the said outfit on their wedding day.

If you choose to be a stunning Japanese bride, then you may as well wear a kimono to your wedding. Most wedding kimonos are color pink and peach, and drawn with intricate flowers and nature-inspired art. Kimonos are known to exhibit purity, chastity and serenity, thus most of them are usually made of light colors, especially the ones used in weddings.

You can meanwhile add spice and brightness to your wedding kimono by wrapping around a crimson obi, a special sash that acts as your corset. It is wrapped around your upper torso to keep a sense of balance and fitness to your figure, and at the same time acts as an adornment in your back (it’s the ribbon behind the kimono).

If you wish to experiment with colors, you can then mix and match shades of red with pink and peach, since they are the main colors found in female wedding kimonos. Fusing these colors creates a revolution in your wedding gown, and thus you’d be no less than a hot red bride during your wedding day.

by Karen Vander

Culture shock your guest - Red Is the Color of Choice Across the World

A lot of people usually fall for the common misconception that red is a taboo during weddings, but do you know that the crimson shades are actually preferred in wedding celebrations in various cultures? Yes, for many cultures and traditions around the world, red is regarded to represent not only love and passion, but as well good luck, strength, and prosperity. So why deprive yourself of wearing red on your wedding? Better yet, why not create a fusion wedding? It’s time for a change: fuse the cultures-fuse the colors!

Photo courtesy of Culture-Shock.com.au

Get a Taste of Japanese Fashion

Japan is one of the countries in Asia that has captivated the Western audiences with their unique sense of culture, thus their traditional wedding dresses are nowadays fused with the latest trends in wedding fashion. Here are some of the common Japanese outfits that make up a definitely hot crimson bride:

Photo courtesy of Culture-Shock.com.au

· Obi

The Japanese Obi is known as the sash wrapped around a woman’s abdomen to keep her stomach in and flat. It functions almost the same as the traditional corset, but is more comfortable and less stiff. It thus becomes a good alternative in creating a well-fitted form of the bride’s body during her wedding, as it acts to be a part of her overall wedding gown. The obi can look more fabulous when printed with bright red patterns that that show traditional Japanese designs. Other designers meanwhile incorporate red with other colors such as gold.

· Kimono

Another common Japanese outfit is the trademark kimono. Japanese women wear this outfit in almost every special occasion in the country, especially weddings. But the kimono evolution has also conquered wedding fashion as well, mainly because of their high-waist form and long, wide sleeves. There’s also a lot of room for fabulous designs for wedding kimonos, thus you can explore the areas where you can drop touches of red in the whole dress. Some wedding kimonos are also drawn with Japan’s traditional items such as cherry blossoms and other flower petals, nature’s elements and the like. You meanwhile can explore on more creations for you wedding kimono; as long as it maintains its beauty not just as a wedding gown but as representation of Japan’s vast culture.

Viva India!

Meanwhile, if you prefer the exotic fashion highlights provided by one of the world’s oldest civilizations, then you better check out what India has to offer.

Photo courtesy of exoticindia.com

· Sari

Probably the most popular traditional Indian dress worn by women is the sari. It usually consists of a long piece of cloth wrapped around a woman’s body and symbolizes chastity and femininity of the Indian woman. These days however, you can bring more life to the sari as a wedding gown, by fusing it with the latest wedding fashion designs that suit your tastes. You can also add more color and vibrance to this outfit by using a bright red fabric adorned with intricate patterns, so as the cultural influence remains present.

China

If you want to see where bright red weddings usually take place, then China is the place to go. Brides wear the traditional crimson cheongsam when committing themselves to their groom, since red is the color of love, prosperity, passion and good fortune. The closed-neck cheongsam dresses have become a popular wedding dress especially during the sixties. Thus if you choose to wear a Chinese cheongsam, you not only fuse two different cultures, but as well two different fashion genres in special event.

Malaysian wedding dresses

Thai wedding dresses can be a silk wedding dress or traditional handwoven cotton wedding dress or even made of modern synthetics.

Spice Up with a taste of Southeast Asia

The countries of Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam are known for their own set of traditions and practices, as well as their intricate designs and patterns which reflect their culture.

Japanese Kimono Wedding Dress

Indonesian patterns suit well to your gown, especially when you opt to wear a corset. They can also be donned on a Japanese obi, that is if you opt for a truly Asian-inspired wedding. Malaysian outfits on the other hand deal more with Muslim designs and patterns, while Thai and Vietnamese motifs are best suited with water-garden weddings. You can also see the brides shine like red rubies during their wedding day.

Vietnamese wedding ao dai

So, since fusion is the it-word in today’s wedding fashion trend, then why not fuse these influences to spice up your wedding? Not only will you have the most memorable wedding event, you’d sure be walking down the aisle as a red hot bride!

by Karen Vander

Red bridge in Tokyo (Nippori) - Come to the other side and gain a whole new perspective

It would be quite daring to cross that bridge! I mean not literally the bridge in the above photo. There is nothing scary about the bridge above. I mean to cross and walk over old ideas and trends. Be a pioneer in the fashion world. Its as scary as crossing the bridge above. Does that bridge frighten you? Thousands of future brides are looking at the ones in red that has taken this red path in awed and are just waiting to cross. Are you one of the brides looking on and not sure of your wedding dress color?

Elizabeth is a first year graduate student at UCSD in the Computer Science department. She’s smart,young, and fashionable!

A red wedding theme

Need some encouragement? There’s plenty of stories of real brides in red online. Read and see their stunning colored dress. Take example of Jennifer Bradley, not only wore in red, but threw a wedding to celebrate being single! Lets not forget about our beloved Australian bride, Natalie Perkins, who fashioned a beautiful full-sized red dress. Red brides are out there. Just because its not a common day sight does not mean they do not exist. When you do see a bride in red, they stand out so much more in a positive beautiful way. Open your mind up and try on a red wedding dress at your local wedding boutiques if you can track down one. It may be difficult but it is possible. Have fun shopping for a red wedding dress. You may end up purchasing the style you want online or ordering a style in red at the store that you cannot see in person.

Not many wedding designers carry or display their red dresses. The fews that do and one we love very much is Maggie Sottero. If you have not noticed, we have wedding designer Maggie Sottero and her beautiful dresses all over the site. Go try one on whether it is a red or white dress. And for all your Bridal Lingerie needs, visit Yandy.com for colorful lingerie for your Honeymoon.

Open up your mind and see if red suits your style. I love red but I recommend all brides to experiment with other colors. All the wedding planning and the day will fly by so fast. When you look back, the few things you will remember is your wedding dress. Make it a truly memorable one for yourself and your guests!