Friday Fashionspiration #4: More Bumpin' Bridal Gowns!

I have gotten such a fantastic to reponse to Tuesday's post on Jessica Iverson's spectacular maternity bridal collection that I wanted to toss a few more favorite dresses into the blogosphere. So without further ado...

Behold, the Madeline. The rosettes above the belly! The sheer, criss-crossing back straps! Youthful and delightful!

The Madeline (all images via Maternity Bride by Jessica Iverson Couture)

Next up, the Stephanie. The beaded straps add a touch of bling while the chiffon tiers are playful and flattering. A fun silhouette for the pregnant bride.

The Stephanie

And finally, the Naomi. This is a classic "here comes the bride dress" and the little lace jacket offers extra coverage if you're knocked up and not as ripped as Bethenny Frankel (and let's face it - she was rather otherworldly in her bridal buffness, no?). This taffeta number is covered in lace details and has a lace-up corset back.

The Naomi

Viva la bumping bride!

Cheers,

P.S. For more maternity bridal inspiration, check out this post from the SmartBride Boutique blog!

Gorgeous Gowns for Brides with Bumps

At AnyWay Weddings, we specialize in working with brides (and grooms!) who are in a time crunch. There are many reasons why a couple might not have all the time in the world to plan their nuptials, but I suspect that chief among them is having a bun in the oven.

It used to be that pregnant brides didn't have much of a choice when picking a wedding gown. Fortunately, as more brides decide to commence baby-makin' before walking down the aisle, wedding dress designers are starting to catch on and create gorgeous options for the glowing bumping bride.

In researching various maternity wedding dress options, I stumbled upon this lovely website: Jessica Iverson Maternity - a woman who not only designs gorgeous dresses but was also smart enough to buy the domain name "maternitybride.com" (I say, with my business hat on)! Jessica (is it me or does she have a striking resemblance to Naomi Watts?) was a pregnant bride herself, and clearly her experience shaped her vision for her gorgeous, affordable and eco-minded collection.

Here are my top three favorites from Jessica's stunning maternity collection:

1. The Astrea - I love the sheer straps here. Check out the beaded detail! It's difficult to see in these sun-drenched photos but the entire gown is beaded. Lovely.

The Astrea (this and all images via Maternity Bride by Jessica Iverson Couture)

The Astrea

2. The Felicia - The unexpected one-shoulder sheer strap makes this classic draped chiffon silhouette quite chic! I love how the trail of pearl-beading creates what Jessica calls a "floating bodice" effect (check out the detail shot). So unique!

The Felicia

The Felicia

3. The Julia - Fit for a princess! Who says that just because you're pregnant you can't feel like a princess on your wedding day? The details on this gown are exceptional. Check out the floral pickups, pleated organza hem, and the lace-up corset back.

The Julia

The Julia

Perhaps the best thing about gorgeous wedding dresses like these is that they are helping break down the stigma that has been attached to pregnant brides. Considering that brides with bumps are comprise a mayjah part of AnyWay Weddings' clientele, we are so excited to be seeing designers like Jessica rise in prominence.

Which gown is your favorite? 

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Cheers,