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Gossip Girl: Blair Waldorf’s Wedding Dress by Monique Lhuillier?

Nov 15, 2011 @ 11:10 am

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Gossip Girl filmed the Blair Waldorf–Prince Louis of Monaco wedding in New York last night! Photographers caught Waldorf (played by Leighton Meester) on set, tearfully running out of the ceremony in her elaborate gown and diamond tiara. OK, so she may not marry the Prince—we won’t know for sure until the episode airs in January—but she did get to wear the dress! “It’s phenomenal,” the show’s stylist Eric Daman told InStyle.com of the look at the launch of his DKNY hosiery collection last month. “It has that kind of bravado and gorgeousness and is also subtle and beautiful.” And he gave us a few hints: First, “She is with child, so I doubt that it’s going to be white,” he said. Second, “It’s a bridal designer who also designs ready-to-wear.” After pouring over images of wedding gowns with his clues in mind, we’re thinking Monique Lhuillier is behind the strapless lace and tulle gown with a sweetheart neckline and side bow. Waldorf’s look is similar to the “Emma” style the designer created for her fall 2012 collection, with a few tweaks, like the ivory hue and a fuller skirt. Tell us: What do you think of Blair’s wedding dress?

UPDATE: The dress is by Vera Wang—click here for more info!

Plus, see more from Monique Lhuillier’s latest bridal collection in the gallery!

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— Sharon Clott

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Monique Lhuillier’s New Bridal Collection: See the Photos!

Nov 6, 2011 @ 10:00 am

Monique Lhuillier described her new collection of wedding dresses for as a “floral fantasy.” And the reason why is clear—textured ballgowns looked in full bloom, skirts featured tulip hemlines, and subtle beading gave lace a touch of blossoming shimmer. With flowing chiffon, tons of tulle, and fine fabrics, the designs are perfectly suited for the bride who wants an utterly romantic and ethereal wedding day look. See the designer’s full bridal lineup for fall 2012 in the gallery.

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Runway Looks We Love: Monique Lhuillier

Sep 11, 2011 @ 11:25 am

Monique Lhuillier’s signature feminine look got a sporty makeover for her Spring 2012 collection with body-conscious clothes meant to show off every tight and fit curve of a woman’s body. For evening, however, sexy style prevailed. The designer—a favored choice on many red carpets—created cocktail dresses and gowns with open backs, cut-outs, and lace insets in saturated hues like cadmium yellow, cobalt blue, and magenta. Click through the gallery to see some of our favorite looks from the Monique Lhuillier spring 2012 collection.

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Vanessa Minnillo’s Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier!

Jul 18, 2011 @ 2:45 pm

Vanessa Minnillo is now Mrs. Nick Lachey! The couple married on Necker Island of the British Virgin Islands on Friday afternoon, and the bride, 30, chose a Monique Lhuillier corset gown with a full tufted skirt for her big day. The groom, 37, wore a Dolce & Gabbana suit. The pair also celebrated with a rehearsal dinner, where Minnillo wore a white lace dress with a black satin sash (shown). Mr. and Mrs. Lachey filmed their nuptials for TV, so you can see the event in its entirety when Nick & Vanessa’s Dream Wedding airs Saturday, July 30th at 9 p.m. EST on TLC.

PLUS! See 50 beautiful celebrity wedding gowns in the gallery!

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— Sharon Clott

Courtesy of Monique Lhuillier; Courtesy of Oscar de la Renta

Would You Wear a Short Bridal Dress?

May 12, 2011 @ 5:00 pm

With summer—a.k.a. Peak Wedding Season—coming up, we wanted to take a look at some wedding looks that veer from the trendy strapless gown, like short bridal dresses. Oscar de la Renta (left), Monique Lhuillier (right), Marchesa, and Amsale are amongst the list of bridal designers who included higher hemline options in their upcoming lineups, proving this is a look that brides want. So whether you need a reception dress, comfortable beach wedding look, or dinner party style, click through the gallery to see 16 lovely short bridal dresses. Then, tell us: Would you wear a short bridal dress for your wedding?

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Where to Get Kate Middleton’s Wedding Dress Look!

May 2, 2011 @ 2:00 pm

Brides to be, take note! Replicas of Kate Middleton’s wedding dress looks are already in production. ABS already created a long-sleeved lace gown with a plunging neckline (right) similar to the stunning Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen design Middleton wore, while a silk organza ballgown Theia showed this month is almost identical to the strapless dress the Duchess of Cambridge changed into before heading to her reception. ABS designer Allen Schwartz expects his gown to sell for around $400, with deliveries beginning on June 30th, and Theia‘s $1,995 McQueen lookalike will hit Nordstrom stores in September. Click “See the Photos” to see more similar gowns from Romona Keveza, Monique Lhuillier, and Priscilla of Boston.

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Monique Lhuillier’s New Bridal Collection Photos

May 1, 2011 @ 11:00 am

Bridal designer Monique Lhuillier, who most recently drew attention for her pink wedding dress design for Reese Witherspoon, has a new bridal collection that is simply stunning. As we noted before, two of the gowns were named Catherine and Pippa, but those are not the only styles that are royal-worthy in this lineup. The feminine looks range from the purest white to fashion-forward pinks, while the styles move from frilly creations to sleek designs in lengths both cocktail short and ballgown long. Click through the gallery to see all the looks from Monique Lhuillier’s latest bridal collection!

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— Sharon Clott

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Monique Lhuillier Named Two of Her New Wedding Gowns ‘Catherine’ and ‘Pippa’

Apr 28, 2011 @ 5:00 pm

Famed bridal designer Monique Lhuillier, who has dressed celebrity brides such as Reese Witherspoon, Carrie Underwood, Pink, and Alicia Silverstone, unveiled her newest bridal 2012 collection recently. Lhuillier named each of the gowns with a woman’s name, as she typically does, but we noticed something interesting this time around. Two of the looks in her new lineup have names with a royal ring to them—Catherine and Pippa! The “Catherine” gown, right, looks fit for a princess with long sleeves, a high neckline, and an all-over lace approach. The “Pippa” dress, left, looks like it could be for a bridesmaid or maid of honor (and Pippa Middleton is the maid of honor at sister Catherine’s nuptials) with a short hemline and a more body-hugging silhouette. Could this be just the start of royal inspiration for bridal? Take a closer look at the two royally-named gowns in the gallery.

— Sharon Clott

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