Trendspotting

Fresh from the runway, new takes on six classic silhouettes.

wedding dress trends spring summer 2011

Structured ruffles lend a modern twist to this Vera Wang gown.

A-line

wedding dress trends spring summer 2011

(From left) Amy Kuschel, Bella Sera Bridal; Carolina Herrera, L’élite Bridal Boutique; Jewel, Priscilla of Boston; Priscilla of Boston; Liancarlo, L’élite.

Sheath

wedding dress trends spring summer 2011(From left) Amy Kuschel, Bella Sera; Reem Acra and Monique Lhuillier, both L’élite; Reverie and Vineyard, both Priscilla of Boston.

Ball Gown

wedding dress trends spring summer 2011

(From left) Monique Lhuillier, Ines di Santo, and Carolina Herrera, all L’élite; Platinum, Priscilla of Boston; Vera Wang.

Asymmetrical

wedding dress trends spring summer 2011(From left) Carolina Herrera and Ines di Santo, both L’élite; Melissa Sweet, Priscilla of Boston; Carolina Herrera, L’élite; Reverie, Priscilla of Boston.

Short

wedding dress trends spring summer 2011(From left) Ines di Santo, L’élite; Priscilla of Boston; Jewel and Melissa Sweet, both Priscilla of Boston; Amy Kuschel, Bella Sera.

Mermaid

wedding dress trends spring summer 2011

(From left) Amy Kuschel, Bella Sera; Liancarlo, L’élite; Vineyard, Priscilla of Boston; Monique Lhuillier and Ines di Santo, both L’élite.