The Timeless Traditionalist:
Classic style that never goes out of fashion is what suits the quintessential bride. She avoids trends and instead takes the aisle in a gown that might someday be worn by her own daughter. She will most definitely include something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue in her ensemble. In fact, the Timeless Traditionalist is happiest if she's wearing something that belonged to her ancestors, such as her mother's pearls or her grandmother's gloves.
The Princess Bride:
It's a fairy tale wedding, and at it's center is a bride in a ball gown who looks as if she just stepped out of a golden carriage drawn by 6 white horses. This unabashedly feminine bride loves the fantasy of it all and is delighted to play the part of a gossamer creature who might just sprout wings at any moment. Note: Some Princess Brides choose to adopt their look from history and might take the aisle in a Renaissance-or Edwardian-inspired gown or perhaps an antique or vintage accessory.
The Sophisticate:
Anything but girlish and giddy, this bride makes her entrance in an outfit that looks more like an elegant ensemble than a wedding gown. She'll don on a smart suit, a brilliantly cut dress, or a minimalist sheath in any length she chooses and make a statement that might resonate from here to Paris and back.
Downtown Girl:
She's on the cutting edge of so many things-so why shouldn't she invent her own look of the day? The Downtown Girl is an informed risk taker who ignores traditional offerings in favor of inventive ones. Whether it's dangerously stylish or dramatically elegant, her look is nothing if not original-and likely years ahead of the runway shows.
Earth Angel:
She doesn't need fussy details or decorative embellishments to feel like a bride. The Earth Angel lets her truest beauty shine through her soft, graceful gown that moves with her as she floats, flirts, and dances. Comfort is an issue: this bride wants to feel as relaxed as possible on her wedding day. And perhaps she'll accessorize her gown with a bouquet of fresh herbs.
Drama Queen:
This bride goes to extremes to make an impression. She'll borrow cultural references from all over the globe, or wear a dress with a silhouette more exciting than the Manhattan skyline, or take her vows in a gown embellished with colorful details. Fabulous hats, fascinating hairdos, surprising hues-all are irresistible to the Drama Queen.