Author Description

"This book chronicles the collision between tradition and high fashion for bridalwear, and provides inspiration for both fashion designers and future brides. The book contains a rich collection of images from dresses suitable for religious ceremonies to bikini-clad brides on the beach. Fantastic movie stills show some of the most glamorous wedding dresses ever made. Reportage shots from celebrity magazines and paparazzi pictures of white dresses worn on the red carpet inspires exciting bridalware today. Photographs and fashion illustrations from leading fashion houses such as Chanel, Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent and dresses by designers including Alexander McQueen, John Galliano and Vera Wang complete the picture. Tiaras, trains, flowers, scarves, veils and other essential bridal accessories are included throughout the book."--Global Books in Print.