CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) – These days dressing for your wedding is all about reflecting your personal style. Stylist Beth Chapman, From The White Dress By The Shore, Makeup Artist D.D. Nickel, Of D.D. Nickel Makeup Studio joined us to share more.

There is a current trend toward more opulent, glamorous (Oscar- worthy) wedding gowns for either the wedding or for the reception.All over beaded gown.

For a sophisticated wedding or a change into dress for the reception. This dress is white, which is a trend that we have been seeing in evening wear on the red carpet.Dori Gown from Hayley Paige.

There is a trend in bridal toward non-white wedding gowns. This gown is a stunning color called Moonstone. The opulent beaded top makes in very dramatic and certainly Oscar- worthy.Theia beaded gown. 

This is another example of a beaded sheath. It is paired with a tulle overskirt to show how a bride can have one look for the ceremony and another for the reception without having to change her gown.