Reem Acra Couture

I was going to wait a little while longer to start looking for wedding gowns but it's hard to ignore the bridal itch! As previously stated in other posts, I am a traditional, timeless bride, and to me, nothing says “classic bride” better than a Reem Acra gown.

I saw my first Reem Acra gown several years ago and immediately fell in love with her work. I have looked (and loved) other designers too, but something always brings me back to Reem (we're on a first name basis now - haha).

I won't give away the bridal gown that I'm strongly thinking about buying, but I will give you a little intro and taste of her work. One word - AMAZING!!!

Reem Acra is an internationally known Lebanese fashion designer. She has been designing wedding gowns since 1995, and is now considered one of the top designers for gowns. She began as an embroidery artist in the fashion world, and attended the Fashion Institute of Technology, as well as studying fashion in Paris at the Esmod Ecole de Mode of Design. After her studies and practical design experience, she returned to New York where her atelier (French for “studio”) quickly gained international recognition. Her gowns are sold exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and at her flagship store in Manhattan. She has designed (special occasion) gowns for celebrities such as Halle Berry and Angelina Jolie. She usually uses silk satin for her gowns, which feels fantastic, is fairly white, (not a brilliant white), but still has a hint of the creamy silk color and sheen in it.

“She is recognized for her signature use of embroidery. The Reem Acra bridal signature line has influenced various wedding trends. Reem creates delicate beadwork of tiny swarovski crystals and seed pearls. Acra's ability to create intricate gold bullion needlework and shadow embroidery sewn under rich fabrics allows for a classic, traditional bridal dress. Reem Acra has become one of the leading names in the luxury bridal and eveningwear market. Celebrities as well as brides turn to her for that special moment, be it a walk down the aisle or the red carpet. Later, Acra expanded her repertoire by introducing daywear pieces into her collection. Known for her attention to detail, signature beaded embroideries, and unique fabric combinations. Reem Acra gowns particularly appeal to women of individual style who are looking for glamour and sophistication on the most important day of their life.” -Wikipedia.