Wedding gowns inspired by Grace Kelly

Each and every bride wants to have the most spectacular wedding gown ever seen. A unique pattern and a style that comes no only representative for her but one that brings an amazing look when seen. Some of the future brides inspire themselves from the fairy tales, from the romantic movie scenes; others take the examples of the royal families. Everything can be your source of inspiration but to gain that high class, diaphanous aspect one will stand upon all the others alternatives: wedding gowns inspired by Grace Kelly.

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In the first place good to mention is who was Grace Kelly? A famous actress on the one hand, but mostly known for its statue: princess consort of Monaco. Princess Grace as everyone called her remain as a gracious woman in everyone’s mind, as an elegant and refined presence, and her wedding gown, even thought it is one specific for an old period- 1956- it is a source of inspiration for many brides in this modern world nowadays.

To speak about the wedding gown inspired by Grace Kelly one has to know first the original pattern. In other words, let’s see how Grace’s dress was like. The fabrics used or this dress were chiffon and lace. Starting with the top part, this gown type attracts with its embellishments, with its embroidery. With long sleeves, closed neckline, in the front part with some little buttons and at the end of this row a V opening, as the dress neckline is high and over the line. The waist is strongly and tightly accentuated, with sling 4 overlays, overlapped material. As for the bottom part, the skirt is a full one, bouffant, so it comes larger than the top part. Simple as design, with the train attached.

Considering this description many will adore this but at the same time it may be something too much, something too vintage after all. But you can adapt it and mostly, there are so many patterns that can be created having this leading point. Just preserve the key words to say so, the main or general lines of this dress and put value on some part that you want. For instance, one can recur to short sleeves or even middle length ones; the neckline can be more open, probably with the same buttons but without closing them. A deep V neckline and cut at the cleavage can work too. If you go on the more daring look the same aspect can be for your back side too.

Going further, the adapted idea of the wedding gown inspired from the Princess Grace targets the skirt, to be a little bit modified. It can have models at the extremities, some folds as well. Still, keep the tight part at the waist and with a ribbon at the back side. As for the veil or train they are optional.11

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Written by Catalina Stanciu, date Jan 20, 2011 in Various styles and designs
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6 Responses to Wedding gowns inspired by Grace Kelly

Andrew says:

April 29, 2011 at 2:56 pm

This is a great wedding. And Kate is really beautiful.
Marie says:

April 29, 2011 at 2:57 pm

What a great dress!!! I believe every woman would like to have such a dress for her wedding.
Armina says:

April 29, 2011 at 2:57 pm

of course there is no need to explain who grace kelly was. she was beautiful and amazing in so many ways. although i believe the dress in the first picture is darn right ugly. may have been a hit in the 70′, but i prefer something more modern. respect grace!
Anne says:

April 29, 2011 at 3:00 pm

Wonderful dress. i wish I could find one for my wedding half as beautiful as this one.
Oana says:

April 29, 2011 at 3:06 pm

the dress is so beautiful !!
Adrianne says:

April 29, 2011 at 3:08 pm

Well, the dress looks nice but i don;t find chiffon and lace to be very comfortable, especially when you have to spend a whole summer day wearing such an outfit. I mean, this dress could at least have some cleavage, you’d literally melt on a hot summer day in one of those