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Adele Wechsler’s wedding dresses worth a glance

Wedding gowns from Adele Wechsler are magnificent and luxurious. They are for the classic and traditional bride, who wants to celebrate being a woman and loves body hugging evening wear. Most of her gowns have a classic appeal. But there are a few bohemian and dramatic pieces too. Most gowns have been designed in Ivory and white. There are three collections from this label, namely; the helloafrica, classic, and Eco-couture.

Adele Wechsler’s wedding dresses

Designer

A student at the prestigious Natal Technikon in Durban, Adele has bagged many design awards including the Most Outstanding Students for Design and Technical Ability at the coveted institute. Her first job was in Cape Town then after marriage she moved to Canada. Here she started her own company that manufactured premium and luxurious knits made from mohair, angora, cashmere, lace, and silk. These knits became very popular for weddings and later around 1991 the designer she moved onto making bridal wear.

Her business expanded to United States where she opened a showroom in 2007. For the U.S., she incorporated sheer fabrics, embroidery, beading work by Zulu artisans, etc into her collection. Next she launched the Eco-couture line catering to the organic fashion market and firmly believes that the green wedding trend is going strong. Her organic bridal collection uses vegetable dyes, hand cut designs, recycled fabrics, organic hemp and silk.


Wedding dresses

For fall 2009 she designed Lori, a floor length silk gown with a sweeping train in silky white. The gown had a conservative closed neckline with tank sleeves. Tamra is a satiny mermaid cut with a magnetic sweetheart neckline is just right for a causal beach wedding. A plunging V neck with an A line silhouette and an empire waist gives Cassia in satin a fairy tale touch, especially since it has fur and feather details. Gemma with a sleeveless v neck and mermaid cut in silk is a piece for those who love simplicity.

For a more fairy tale extravaganza opt for Pamela, the ivory mermaid cut adorned with sashes, ribbons, organza, silk, and taffeta. Most designs are conventional and have mermaid cuts along with chapel trains. Those who like simple classic cuts should go for Leaf or Dove. Leaf is a strapless floor length piece with sashes, ribbons and a chapel train. Some bohemian designs by her are Essence, Brook, and Sparrow.

What makes it the best?

Wedding dresses designed by Adele are exquisite and feminine. Her gowns can have a classic, conservative or dramatic neckline. She loves floor length evening dresses with trains. The chapel trains that most gowns feature will be loved by many. Most fabrics used are luxurious and will make the bride stand out. Satin and silk are used most. Mermaid cuts are a favorite with Adele. Many gowns also have A line bodices. Necklines can be tank, V or sweetheart. She also has a whole line of strapless pieces.

Verdict

The bride will truly feel special in an Adele Wechsler creation. They are lush and elegant. You can take your pick from simple patterns to ones embellished with details. The necklines can be either conservative or dramatic. But most of her gowns have tasteful and traditional semblance.

However, most pieces are figure hugging with a line up of mermaid cuts and few ball gowns. So you will have to watch your weight before you get into one. Also, if you are a plus size then there will be fewer options to pick from.

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