Voluminous tulle and floral appliqués make for stunning gowns (and capes). Ahead, a Erik Madigan Heck portfolio of the latest showstopping designs from Carolina Herrera, Valentino, Lanvin, and more.
Styling by Rebecca Ramsey; Hair by Andre Gunn at Brydges Mackinney using Oribe; makeup by Itsuki Hoshino at Bridge Artists using Chanel; manicure by Elena Capo at the Wall Group using Chanel; prop stylist: Abby Walton at Lalaland Artists; market editor: Arielle Cabreja; model: Rachel Alexander at Supreme.
*This article appears in the Winter 2015 issue of New York Weddings.
Embroidered full-length tulle cape by Alberta Ferretti, $3,980 at Kleinfeld. Wool-and-silk-gazar bustier gown by J. Mendel.
Embroidered lace-and-silk-georgette column gown by Carolina Herrera, $7,990.
V-neck silk-charmeuse ball gown with ruched tulle skirt and Chantilly-lace appliqué by Vera Wang. Emerald-cut-diamond engagement ring in platinum by Tiffany & Co., price upon request. Bouquet by Full Aperture Floral.
Satin-faced chiffon column gown with pleated silk-chiffon back by J. Mendel. Platinum-and-diamond ring with trillion-cut sidestones and micro-pavé diamonds by Monique Lhuillier, $2,210 for setting only. White-diamond-and-pavé ring by Eva Fehren, $14,775. Bouquet by Designs by Ahn.
Tulle gown with Tree of Life embroideries by Valentino. Trinity Ruban platinum solitaire ring with diamonds by Cartier, price upon request. Bouquet by Gardenia Organic.
Silk-tulle-and-mesh crinoline by Delpozo, price upon request. Bouquet by Tin Can Studios.
Silk A-line gown with sweetheart neckline and ruffle details by Lanvin, $6,975 at Kleinfeld. Bouquet by Full Aperture Floral.