Up the Glam Factor With These Timeless, Statement-Making Wedding Dresses

There are trends, and then there are the classics. And every now and again, we like to embrace tradition — particularly if we can do so with a modern twist. Here, you’ll find luxurious styles that have an iconic aesthetic to them, like a seemingly endless tulle train or a beaded beauty of a gown. Indeed, these timeless wedding dresses, which we photographed at the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, take Big Day fashion to new heights.

Gown and overskirt: Berta, both available at The Wedding Factor (Old City). Earrings and ring (left): both available at Caleb Meyer Studio (Chestnut Hill). Ring (right): available at Angela Monaco Jewelry (Rittenhouse).

Effortless Glamour

Netta BenShabu Carolina one-shoulder beaded gown, $8,690 at Mari Mi Bridal (Old City). Diamond and South Sea pearl earrings, $4,203, Papillon bombé-style ring (left), $7,307, and round brilliant three-stone diamond ring (right), $26,916, all at Caleb Meyer Studio. Anna Bella handbag, $386 at The Wedding Factor. Vintage Manolo Blahnik heels, stylist’s own.

High Style

Monique Lhuillier Ellie gown, $7,990 at The Wedding Shoppe (Wayne). Swan earrings, $7,283, and crowned diamond solitaire ring, $39,707, both at Caleb Meyer Studio.

Natural Parallels

Andrea Sedici Aede gown, $9,200 at Nicole Bridal & Formal Shoppe (Jenkintown). Diamond and South Sea pearl earrings, $4,203 at Caleb Meyer Studio. Ring of the Nile ring, $6,200 at Angela Monaco Jewelry. Bouquet with anthuriums, chrysanthemums, calla lilies and others, from $275, by Bloom Bold Co. (West Philly).

Love in Bloom

Bride by Sarah Seven Morrison gown, $5,400, and Sarah Seven Greta veil, $925, both at Lovely Bride (Old City). Diamond and South Sea pearl earrings, $4,203 at Caleb Meyer Studio. Medieval Magic ring, $9,975 at Angela Monaco Jewelry. Flowers by the Jeff Leatham Floral Team for Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia.

Golden Hour

Berta gown, price upon request at The Wedding Factor. Medieval Magic ring, $9,975 at Angela Monaco Jewelry.

Next Level

Milla Nova Gustavia gown, price upon request at The Wedding Factor. Diamond and South Sea pearl earrings, $4,203 at Caleb Meyer Studio. Nine-stone sapphire ring (top), $3,250, Matrix halo bezel ring (middle), $3,575, and Anniversary band (bottom), $2,900, all at Angela Monaco.

Looking Glass

Pronovias Angelic gown, $9,000 at Mari Mi Bridal. Swan earrings, $7,283, and crowned diamond solitaire, $39,707, both at Caleb Meyer Studio.

Haute Seat

Mira Zwillinger Nessia gown, $12,980 at Elizabeth Johns (Ardmore). Aquamarine and diamond drop earrings, $3,249, and diamond and sapphire engagement ring, $3,543, both at Caleb Meyer.

Reflective Moments

Ines Di Santo Motif gown, $5,390 at The Wedding Shoppe. Marionat satin stretch opera gloves, $100 at Mari Mi Bridal. Diamond studs, $2,125 at Angela Monaco Jewelry.

Pretty Petals

Private-label gown at The Dress Matters Bridal Boutique & Tuxedos (Media). Diamond studs at Angela Monaco Jewelry.

Published as “Modern Icons” in the Summer/Fall 2024 issue of Philadelphia Wedding.

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