If he had his druthers, no bride would walk down an aisle in a strapless gown. Cherico, though, tries to give the bride what she wants. He's even sold one of the dresses like Cindy Crawford's. Fall weddings are seeing a rise in the use of colors such as cream, ivory, blues and berries, as well as subtle gold detailing. Strapless and spaghetti-strap gowns are hanging on despite the cooler temperatures of fall.
Many straps are hand-embellished with sparkling jewels or intricate beadwork.
There has been a return to romanticism and tradition, and all evidence indicates this will continue. Especially as the age of the bride and bridegroom continue to increase, they are coming to marriage much more level-headed and locked into career patterns. Tiaras made of sparkling crystal, cut glass or diamonds set in sterling silver are staging a comeback from a century ago. In earrings, bracelets and chokers, with one strand or seven. Hand-made floral embellishments on bodices, skirts, trains and mantillas.