The Vera Wang With Love Cake Knife & Server Set is the perfect wedding gift and keepsake for the happy couple to use again and again. The design, inspired by the Vera Wang iconic jewelry collection, features interlocking rings symbolizing the eternity of love. (Retail, $60)
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I've always believed in adding a bit of seduction to the wedding day. The trick is to do it elegantly, so it's almost like a game of reveal and conceal. I especially love to do this with a corset, to give a coy hint of what's beneath the surface.
To wear Gabriela is to become a delicate, tissue-wrapped present: a whisper-thin layer of tulle stretches across the exposed corset bodice. Gabriela's sweetheart neckline is very flirtatious, but the tulle overlay gives it a peekaboo effect: cheek and poise at the same time.
Gabriela's modified mermaid silhouette works beautifully for any body, and can fit appropriately with a variety of ceremonial settings. It can go more formal, or more contemporary or outdoor. As classic a gown as it is, where Gabriela pushes the envelope is in the playful texture of the skirt, with its effervescent cut blossoms, all bordered with horsehair. The horsehair that lines the tulle allows the fabric to stand at attention, and you see the light pass through it in different saturations. It becomes angelic. It's another beautiful study in volumes and transparencies.
With Gabriela, as with all my designs, I've made sure that the exit, or the view of the bride from the rear, is just as thought-out as the entrance. Here, the gathered, stacked bustle in the back bubbles down the skirt and just melts into the ground, softly and effortlessly. With that softness in mind, I've introduced a shade of peach in Gabriela that's new for me, and I particularly love how its creamy, almost vanilla hues enrich this gown.
Gabriela can be a sophisticated, minimalist gown, but it can also be more extravagant. For the right bride, a jeweled sash would make great addition, or a piece of accent jewelry. It all comes down to how the bride wants to express her own personal aesthetic on her big day.
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[ August 09, 2011 ] 
The shape of the skirt is what determines the look and movement of your wedding dress. There are a few key shapes to choose from: Make a grand impression with a full, gathered skirt or elongate your silhouette with a classic A-line. If you are tall and thin, a circular skirt can be incredibly graceful particularly in a chiffon fabric. If you are curvy, a mermaid shape is extremely flattering but may need a cover-up during more conservative moments such as the ceremony. Finally, I highly recommend a narrow column for a skirt shape that is a sophisticated alternative to a full gown. A floor-length sheath is a nod to eveningwear and is considered quite avant-garde for a wedding dress.
Mila Kunis wore a stunning emerald green ruched gown with an asymmetrical neckline to the Golden Globes in January. Here you can see a sketch of the dress but fans of the Friends With Benefits star can see the custom gown up close at the 
