F-11-8AlfredSung2010Although the couture gowns are beautiful and trendy, most brides will opt for something a little less flashy. Below some of our favorite “real bride” designers.

Canadian Alfred Sung always designs for the real woman and his 2010 collection is no exception. Above left is a perfect little dress with bolero top while below he adds glamorous detailing to a simple style.F-11-8AlfredSung2

F-11-8EmeraldBridalThe dress at left from Emerald Bridal gives the bride room to accessorize.  My absolute favorite is this tunic top gown from Group USA: updated and fabulousF-11-8GroupUSAJust enough detailing and ruffles give this James Clifford design all that is necessary to stand out. Below: a floral embelleshed dress from Melissa Sweet.F-11-8JamesCliffordF-11-8MelissaSweetF-11-8MelissaSweetcloseup