If it seems like most of the "hot" wedding gown styles these days are loaded with details, you are right! From heavy beading to lots of draping to artfully shredded tulle skirts, more is definitely more. Yet not every bride wants to wear a wedding gown that screams "look at me!" as she walks down the aisle (after all, everyone will be looking at you anyway - you are the bride). Let this guide help you select the perfect simple but elegant wedding gown. We are in a period where the trends in wedding gown are fashion forward and very embellished.

Fabric is wrapped, ruched, pleated, or gathered, and gowns are often topped with all sorts of ornamentation. Even the silhouettes are very dramatic, what with the penchant for either sexy trumpet gowns or massive skirts a la Pnina Tornai. Bridal fashion goes in cycles; if you look back seven years, styles were much simpler and more classic, and in a few years we may see the return of less adorned gowns. Since that does not help you in the here and now, you will have to be persistent and clear when shopping for your wedding gown. To make a gown without embellishments truly beautiful, the keys are cut, fabric, and fit.

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When there is no lace or beading, the fabric must be of a fine quality. Pure silk satin, taffeta, mikado, and dupioni are among some of the most fabulous options. Sometimes brides are surprised that a "plain" designer gown can cost as much as a heavily beaded one from a less exclusive manufacturer, and it is the quality of the material and attention to detail in construction that accounts for this. A flattering neckline is a must for a simple but elegant wedding gown. Particularly popular right now are tip of the shoulder v-neck styles.

A portrait neckline, which sits even a pinch wider would also be stunning. Halter necklines are another great way to make a statement with a simple bridal gown. Or channel your inner Audrey Hepburn with a gracious Sabrina neckline. The Sabrina is a bateau neckline which comes to very delicate points where the front and back meet at the shoulders. Classic pearl bridal jewelry and a waist length veil with a silk ribbon border would be the perfect accompaniments. Of course strapless gowns are still very popular, and you will definitely find some lovely options for unadorned strapless dresses.

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The sweetheart strapless neckline is especially in style, and is often seen on gowns with natural (not dropped) waistlines. This is in keeping with the nostalgia for the 1950s which we see in bridal fashion these days. The sweetheart strapless is generally very flattering, with a softer more feminine look than a straight across strapless neckline. Embrace the 1950s inspiration with graceful pearl bridal jewelry and maybe even a pair of gloves for your ceremony. If you cannot seem to find a perfectly unadorned bridal gown in your area.

Keep in mind that it may be possible to special order a designer gown without the lace appliques or beading. If everything else about a gown, such as the fabric and fit, are exactly what you want, it is definitely worth asking. (This will only work if the gowns are made to order, rather than pre-made, because removing embellishments will damage the fabric.) In the end, the most wonderful thing about a simple wedding gown is that it allows the special beauty of the bride to shine.