Hardcover: 216 pages
Publisher: Images Publishing (September 1997)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 187549863X
ISBN-13: 978-1875498635
Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.1 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #4,006,851 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #101 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Weddings > Gown #2341 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Beauty, Grooming, & Style > Style & Clothing #6453 in Books > Arts & Photography > Graphic Design > Commercial > Fashion Design
I ran into this book while I was looking for a book on basic wedding planning. Though I was completely unexcited at the prospect of looking for a dress - after looking at a few bridal magazines and seeing all the fluffy, cake-frosting type of dresses, I just wanted a bleached, white burlap sack! - but this book has beautiful photographs of graceful dresses with unusual lines and details which are quite stunning. The timeless classic wedding gowns are also included for those who are looking to have a more classic bridal image. The material, embellishments, as well as the color of the gowns are often noted by the author. Overall, I thought this book was spectacular, the images in this book has turned the search for the wedding gown from a chore to a designing and searching pleasure! I recommend it to anyone who is starting to look for a bridal gown, wishes to design one themselves, enjoys beautifully designed and executed gowns, and/or just likes beautiful photographs
This is an overpriced collection of gown manufacturers' ad photos, mainly from Australian designers, with a few Americans thrown in. Australian fashion can't possibly be as bad as it looks in this book. Most of the gowns are overblown, overdecorated, fussy, puffy, "Lady Diana" meringues, highly reminiscent of the 1980s. Some of them don't even fit the models properly. This book is a real waste of money.
Weddings: Wedding Dresses: An Illustrated Picture Guide Book For Wedding Dress and Gown Inspirations: A Picture-Perfect Guide To Selecting The Perfect ... Brides-To-Be (Weddings by Sam Siv) (Volume 7) Weddings: A Guide Book for Bachelorette Party Inspirations, Weddings by Sam Siv 13 Fashion for Weddings I (v. 1) Barbie Fashion: The Complete History of the Wardrobes of Barbie Doll, Her Friends and her Family, Vol. 1: 1959-1967 (Barbie Doll Fashion) Fashion Dolls Exclusively International: Id & Price Guide to World-Wide Fashion Dolls Authentic Victorian Fashion Patterns: A Complete Lady's Wardrobe (Dover Fashion and Costumes) The Voice of Fashion: 79 Turn-of-the-Century Patterns with Instructions and Fashion Plates Men's Fashion Illustrations from the Turn of the Century (Dover Fashion and Costumes) Fashion Law: A Guide for Designers, Fashion Executives and Attorneys The Knot Complete Guide to Weddings: The Ultimate Source of Ideas, Advice, and Relief for the Bride and Groom and Those Who Love Them Style Me Pretty Weddings: Inspiration and Ideas for an Unforgettable Celebration Wedding Speeches - A Practical Guide for Delivering an Unforgettable Wedding Speech and Toasts: Father of The Bride Speeches, Mother of the Bride Speeches, ... Groom Speeches (Weddings by Sam Siv Book 2) The Best of Martha Stewart Living: Weddings Guest Book: Visitors Book / Guestbook ( Floral Lily Design * Softback * 8.5" x 6" ) (Sign in Books for Weddings, Birthday, Funerals & Hospitality) Wedding Planning: Affordable and Practical Wedding Guide for Planning The Best Wedding Celebration - Creative Wedding Ideas - Wedding Decorations - Wedding ... Accessories (Weddings by Sam Siv Book 1) Wedding Planning on a Budget: The Ultimate Wedding Planner and Wedding Organizer to Help Plan Your Dream Wedding on a Budget: Weddings by Sam Siv, Book 24 Budget Weddings For Dummies Romantic Budget Wedding Ideas: Where to Find Cheap Wedding Dresses, Reception Venues and More (Weddings Book 1) Make Your Wedding Budget Go Further: Learn Wedding Planner Secrets To High Quality, Cheap Weddings Through Effective Wedding Planning (wedding favors, ... wedding magazines, wedding bouquets,) The Everything Green Wedding Book: Plan an elegant, affordable, earth-friendly wedding (Everything (Weddings))