ELIZABETH FILLMORE: DREAMS IN LACE

It's been quite a while since I posted anything wedding-related on my blog. Frankly, I was a bit burnt out on them from summer after summer of nothing but. I vowed never to post a wedding-related item again until my own wedding... but seeing as that is nowhere in the near future, and these dresses are too stunning not to talk about... I suppose we might as well indulge!?
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As fate would have it, I've had these images saved since Bridal Fashion Week - before Miss Middleton (now Duchess of Cambridge) made her appearance in a long-sleeved lace gown. I've seen them pop up on more than a few blogs already too - which means we were all well-aware of this trend before it emerged as a royal favorite.
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What I love about it is that, even though the idea of lace sleeves seems a bit old fashioned, it can actually look quite modern and fresh, like in the short little piece above (my favorite for sure!), delicately sweet (like the first dress) or updated victorian (middle). I think the reemergence of lace on the runways for several years now has greatly influenced the bridal world's inspired reinvention of this material.
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Then again... there's always something fabulous like this! If you're going to go strapless, you might as well make it unique.

*dress designs by elizabeth fillmore. photography via wedding style magazine.

38 comments:

  1. Oooo I love, love, love that short white one!

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  2. gORGEOUS!!!!

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    Pearl

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  3. I love short wedding dresses ,the 60's style :)

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  4. Love the short dress ! And those shoes are amazing.

    xxLily
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  5. OMG I LOVE that short dress!! Do you think I could get away with it not being a wedding dress and just wearing it anyway? I always wear white or cream for our anniversary so this could be a keeper!!

    Love it! Thank you so much for posting!

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  6. kia - i think you absolutely could and SHOULD! xo

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  7. Gorgeous pieces all of them!!

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  8. each one is absolute perfection! Delicate, feminine--just gorgeous

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  9. These are so beautiful--I love a lace wedding dress! I must admit I'm biased because mine was all lace :)

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  10. i really like all the hair pieces! such a pretty touch :) xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

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  11. Anonymous2.5.11

    I love these dresses - I love the femine feel of lace - so gorgeous!
    Much love,
    B

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  12. Oh my gosh, I'm dying over these! Love the short one and the touches of tulle are just gorgeous!! Great images...

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  13. I absolutely LOVE the short lace number!

    Although I only tried on one dress (I love Jenny Packham and knew it was the perfect dress from the minute I saw it!), I love dreaming about what kind of wedding would match a dress. The short one would be so perfect for a City Hall celebration!

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  14. Now I want to go wedding dress shopping again! Haha! Great post!
    xoxo
    Alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  15. I'm loving this lace!! And that short dress-!! Sassy and charming!! I think you should bring on some more wedding inspiration..regardless.. ;)

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  16. l o v v e l y ....... xo

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  17. Can I just tell you I went to Saks in NY to try on wedding dresses and one of the designers was there. She dressed me in various styles of her design...lo and behold, twas Elizabeth fillmore. This was in 2002, I was completely unaware.

    They were so flattering though, I had no idea I could look that sexy! And she was really nice.

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  18. Wow! Love love love the short wedding dress with long sleeves!! fantastic!!!
    xo allison

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  19. Anonymous2.5.11

    Oooh I love lace! You have a great eye for beautiful things. I have just dicovered your lovely blog and look forward to reading more!!

    Stop by some time :)

    Sar xx

    www.loveitlikelulu.blogspot.com

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  20. Nothing is better than a lace dress. Gorgeous dresses!

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  21. Love the shoes!
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    -xxx-

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  22. I agree with them, the short dress looks gorgeous! And pretty shoes too!

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  23. Oooh that first dress is gorgeous! And I love the short dress! I love how these are so unique and not the same strapless princess gown that is EVERYWHERE.
    xxkristin

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  24. Anonymous3.5.11

    oooohhh...simply divine...
    maureen

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  25. Elizabeth designs the most gorgeous wedding dresses. I looked at her dresses last year however ended up going with another dress designer. The first one on your blog is just divine!

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  26. All the dresses are very stunning and beautiful!!

    xo

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  27. Great examples of lace done fresh! My fav is the short one - unexpected, retro. I wonder what Kate would've chosen if it had been a private affair. The story of her gown's construction is pretty amazing, though. If you're interested, you can get the scoop here http://bit.ly/kieBU7. Btw, I love your blog!

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  28. liked the short dress!

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  29. i love how much you gals loved this post - i suppose that means a LITTLE wedding inspiration here and there isn't so bad ;)

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  31. LOVE the thigh high dress!

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  32. ohhh love love love! seeing wedding dresses makes me want to re-inact our wedding day all over again.
    xoxo
    -linh
    http://la-lalinh.blogspot.com

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  33. Oh my gosh...can I get married over again (to the same man of course :) so I can wear one of these dresses? LOVE!

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  34. Love! Love! Love!!

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  35. These dresses are gorgeous! I especially love the last one!!

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  36. so beautiful! there is nothing "old" about this lace detailing. stunning!

    xo.ashley

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  37. Anonymous11.5.11

    Stunning and beautiful dress for bride. Thanks for sharing.


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