Fairy Tale Weddings Turn Literal
Today Disney announced a new initiative: princess bride dresses. Inspired by the Disney heroines who inevitably marry (all of them except Pocahontas, I think...), the gowns are for grown-up women approaching their wedding day. Designer Kirstie Kelly shared her sketches for the line with the Wall Street Journal, and here's where it gets interesting:
"As Ms. Kelly sees it, Cinderella is "classic glamour" -- the dresses in her line come in high-shine satin with ball-gown skirts and make generous use of silver embroidery and crystals. Snow White has a slightly more conservative look dubbed "sweet elegance." Ariel and Jasmine models are considerably racier. Ariel, who played the title role in "The Little Mermaid," has a "sultry allure" and is "comfortable showing her body." Jasmine, from "Aladdin," is "bohemian chic,"
http://www.styledash.com/2007/02/23/would-you-dress-like-a-disney-princess-for-your-wedding/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
So my wedding price went up $2,000... its totally worth it.