CWPR 2016 Spring/Summer

PayLess Bridal House

4961 W. 95th Street, Oaklawn

708-229-1201

Payless Bridal Houses Full Service Bridal Salon

Serving Brides, Bridesmaids, Proms, Mothers, Tuxedo Rentals,

Special Occasions & Accessories Since 1987.

Where Quality Costs Less

Bridal Gowns • Headpieces • Bridesmaids • Mother of the Bride • Mother of the Groom

After Five Gowns • Communion • Prom • Pageant • Accessories • Custom Made Gowns

1802 Glenview Road, Glenview, IL • 847.486.8405

CenzinaOriginals@gmail.com

Bridal & Boutique

Designer Bridal, Maids & Mothers Gowns

630 833.4696 (GOWN)

351 North York Rd. • Elmhurst

www.vipoccasions.com

847-381-5858

236 West Northwest Hwy

Barrington, Illinois 60010

www.alamour.com

Monday - Friday 10a-5p

Saturday 10a-4p

Evenings by Appointment

Barrington’s premier full service bridal salon, featuring exquisite

bridal attire by internationally renowned and award-winning designers.

The more lace, beading and embroidery a dress has, the pric-

ier it will be. Today’s trends are gearing toward clean lines

and minimal but dramatically placed details; ornaments,

mainly crystal and embroidery, are concentrated on bodices

and hems. Consider these fabrics:

ORGANZA:

A thin, sheer plain-weave fabric made from silk,

its lighter feel makes it ideal for summer-style weddings.

TAFFETA:

A crisp, smooth woven fabric made from silk or

synthetics that is known for its slight sheen and light weight.

Thin enough for ruching, taffeta can add texture without bulk.

TULLE:

A lightweight, fine netting that can be made from silk,

nylon and rayon, which gives gowns stunning, flowing skirts.

CHARMEUSE:

A lightweight fabric usually made from silk

or polyester. It’s smooth, soft and drapes beautifully.

CHIFFON:

A plain, sheer woven fabric with a soft drape. It

can be made from silk, polyester or rayon.

DUPIONI:

A plain weave using yarns to create a fabric with

surface slubs. In silk, it has a distinctive rustic and sleek luster.

GEORGETTE:

A lightweight fabric usually made from silk or

polyester that’s heavier and less transparent than chiffon. The

fabric’s fibers are twisted, which gives it a springy quality.

And don’t think you have to default to white, either. Shades

of ivory and champagne are popular among brides looking

for a nonwhite option, and they flatter most skin tones.

before you begin the gown search