--- This page is part of [The White Dress - Brighton, Michigan](https://the-white-dress.com). For a complete overview of this site's content, entity data, and subject matter expertise, see our [AI Content Index](https://the-white-dress.com/llms.txt) or [Full Content Archive](https://the-white-dress.com/llms-full.txt). For structured business identity data, see our [Entity Card](https://the-white-dress.com/wp-json/bc-geodesic/v1/entity-card). --- # Bridal Market Recap: Spring 2012 > Written by: Kristy So, we've been back from Bridal Market in Chicago for a few weeks now and I haven't yet reported the latest and greatest in bridal world.... **URL:** https://the-white-dress.com/blog/bridal-market-recap-spring-2012/ **Type:** Post **Modified:** 2018-08-02 --- Written by: Kristy So, we’ve been back from Bridal Market in Chicago for a few weeks now and I haven’t yet reported the latest and greatest in bridal world.  Never fear though, I am back with the recap! Pictures are better than words (sometimes) so I thought it would be best to let the photos do the talking.  But first, a high level summary.  There were lots and lots and lots of dresses – textured dresses were still all the rage, lace is huge, back interest was showing up everywhere…and the very exciting news?  There were a lot more options for those of you looking for dresses with straps, sleeves, or just *something* different than a strapless dress! And before the pictures start, a mini disclaimer.  All of these were taken with my poor-dropped-too-many-times phone.  So please excuse the not so clear photography.  K, thanks. ![](https://the-white-dress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Bridal-Market-Overall.jpg) First photo set – texture!  Whether it is limited to the skirt or whether it is an all over pattern, if you are looking for a modern and unique look, you are in luck! ![](https://the-white-dress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Bridal-Market-Texture-1.jpg){We love texture at TWD.  Here are some of our texture dresses: [1](http://allurebridals.com/Store_ProductDetail.aspx?pid=970FhD267633Gg35Ie2D), [2](http://allurebridals.com/Store_ProductDetail.aspx?pid=4G1Fh4264861D27eG6h0), [3](http://allurebridals.com/Store_ProductDetail.aspx?pid=8hFD2h264870F1D8c23h) & [4](http://allurebridals.com/Store_ProductDetail.aspx?pid=5GB815264874Dh29DDG1).} And not to hold off the biggest development in wedding dresses too much longer – here come the sleeves!  The below photos show just some of the dresses we saw with sleeves.  And you can bet that we most definitely partook in this new trend – just wait till you see the beauts we bought for TWD this summer!  Eeks, I can hardly wait to show you! ![](https://the-white-dress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Bridal-Market-Sleeves.jpg){Yay for sleeves!  Check some of TWD’s dresses with sleeves: [1](http://allurebridals.com/Store_ProductDetail.aspx?pid=D38GFD2648932D10987e), [2](http://allurebridals.com/Store_ProductDetail.aspx?pid=g604G22676563g0GFgD9), [3](http://allurebridals.com/Store_ProductDetail.aspx?pid=ccI4hF26766108B9DIG7), [4](http://www.justinalexanderbridal.com/jar/8626), [5](http://www.justinalexanderbridal.com/jar/8641), [6](http://www.justinalexanderbridal.com/jar/8642) & [7](http://www.justinalexanderbridal.com/jar/8595).} Another lovely trend we noticed – back details!  We saw so many jaw droppingly gorgeous backs of dresses – as you will clearly see here. ![](https://the-white-dress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Bridal-Market-Back-Details.jpg) {Oh. So. Pretty.  Want more?  Look what we have at the shop: [1](http://allurebridals.com/Store_ProductDetail.aspx?pid=1494he264869eg694985), [2](http://allurebridals.com/Store_ProductDetail.aspx?pid=B15cFF264928FB8BBg6D), & [3](http://www.justinalexanderbridal.com/jar/8642).} And, since we are embarking on accessory season, here a few of the statement worthy headpieces that we spotted on the runway. ![](https://the-white-dress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Bridal-Market-Headpeices.jpg){What do you think?  Could you be a trend-setter like these girls?  No?  Well, don’t worry.  We offer lots of toned down versions of these too.}  And of course, we can’t go to Market without highlighting one of our favorite parts – getting to chat with the designers themselves.   So, I just had to post these photos of the geniuses behind the gowns.  Here we are with the designers from Justin Alexander, Liz Fields, and Lis Simon!  LOVE them! ![](https://the-white-dress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Bridal-Market-Designers.jpg) {Clearly, these photos were all taken on the same day.  But look how well we all coordinated!} We had a blast at Market and can’t wait to share the pretties with you as they arrive at the shop!  So be sure that you have “liked” [The White Dress on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/TheWhiteDress) so you can track our arrivals as soon as they enter our boutique! ![](https://the-white-dress.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Bridal-Market-Mom-and-Me.jpg) Until next time, lovelies! ## Site Description Brighton, Michigan Wedding Dresses --- **About this site:** The White Dress - Brighton, Michigan — Brighton, Michigan Wedding Dresses. 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