Weddingbee boards

I would just like to take a minute to thank Pronovias for having their models smile in their pictures. I think it really makes a difference to see them looking happy, like a bride on her wedding day. Kudos!

http://www.pronovias.us/

Yay for happy models!  My bridesmaids and I wore Enzoani, who makes beautiful dresses but the models all look underfed, hunched over, and miserable.

@FutureMrsRugbee: Haha I guess I'm lucky then:) My dress is a La Sposa (sister company of Pronovias), and my model just looks a little dramatic, so I guess that's not so bad  I get that it's "high fashion" and what not, but seeing the smile really sells the dress for me. "Hi, I'm a bride, this is my dress, it's my wedding day, and I'm HAPPY!" I really like this trend. I hope they keep it up and that other designers follow suit.

@MrsNeutrino: I know, right? They make such beautiful things. I also noticed that they launched a line with lower priced dresses. Looks like Vera isn't the only one getting a piece of that pie anymore!

@MrsNeutrino: I know it's all about the clothes, but I was hoping it might be a little different with bridal. I wouldn't care at all if regular fashion models never smiled, but I really like seeing it in bridal. I never actually went to a Pronovias store/tried one on when I was dress shopping (more than I was willing to spend), but I definitely oogled their dresses online and went with a La Sposa at a lower price point! I love their cocktail dresses a well, but I can't imagine what occasion I would have to ever wear one. I looooooove the veils I have seen online, so I can only imagine they are even more stunning in person...I'm a sucker for a dramatic veil :) Their more cost-effective line was just for bridal gowns as far as I could tell, but you might want to check the website I linked above and see if their offer some MOB stuff near you.

@MASPA: I noticed as well that it didn't carry all the way through, but I think it's a good start. The beginning and the end of the collections seemed to have more smiles than the middle section for some reason. Plus, that one model REFUSES to smile lol! They look so pretty and bridal when they smile...I just might have to write to Pronovias and tell them how much of a difference it makes.

@MrsNeutrino: Yup. I couldn't resist the two-tier Cathedral length veil I bought to go with my huge La Sposa ballgown lol!

@MrsNeutrino: Oh if you insist...since you twisted my arm  I only have model pics though...Mom can't take a decent pic to save her life. The veil has a short satin cord and the blusher is waist-length in the front. The train on my dress is Cathedral length as well as the veil.

@MrsNeutrino: Thank you:) I went into this process looking for a little bling, but quickly learned that it doesn't suit me. This dress feels so bridal when I have it on I can't even explain. Buttons were something I wasn't willing to compromise on, so I had to make sure I got those! I love that they go all the way to the tip of the train...it's my favorite detail. I already have my dress,  but I feel like it's not as full on the bottom as it is in this picture. I don't want to get too crazy, but I might have to see about adding a little volume once it comes time for alterations. I would show you what I mean, but my Mom only managed to get two blurry pics of half my head, so I don't think that would be much help ;)

@LGenz: Oooo good catch. I didn't notice that, but I appreciate the ballpark figures.

@MrsNeutrino: Pony up the pics...you know you want to

@MrsNeutrino: Classic Vera...very nice. I think you could totally add a few buttons down the back of the dress seeing as there isn't a lot of other detail outside of the drama on the skirt. Veil? (also, your comment made me lol).

I love that this has totally devolved into a dress thread!

@mrscheetos: I get that, but I like the smiling in the bridal shots because it's so indicative of how the person who is going to be wearing that kind of garment should look. In my opinion, the smile on the model's face really sells the bridal gown and enhances the look of the dress. You're supposed to be happy in your wedding gown, and the smile helps project that image IMHO.

@MrsNeutrino: *gasp* Your veil. It makes me question mine. Do I need lace? Now I feel like I need lace. Damn you.

@Jeannine @ Small Chic: I absolutely see both sides on this one, and I think I kind of like the idea that they are selling me the dress because the model looks happy. It seems to me like the designer understands how the dress is supposed to make you feel, if that makes sense. I am on board with the smile being a distraction in all other things that aren't bridal, but it adds to the essence of the bridal gown for me when the person wearing it is smiling. I'm sure lots of people will disagree, but that's okay by me :)

@MrsNeutrino: Haha, right? (for real though, I didn't put tons of thought into my veil...I might not get lace, but I might reconsider and get something that I put more thought into).

I see both sides of what you are saying as well. It will appeal to different people the same way that fashion does. If I saw a fashion show with street clothes and all of the models were smiling I would think it was weird. I like it with bridal (solely because of the wedding/happiness association, and I'm fine with that), but I wouldn't advocate it for anything else. Agreed on that one for sure.