Cake Couture: Black Floral

A black floral lace overlay mermaid gown...

Credit: Emerald Bridal style 9168
from OneWed Emerald Bridal gallery

and an equally elegant white cake with black floral overlay. 

Credit: White + Black overlay cake from Brides

Something I've noticed is that heavily ornate gowns have fallen to the wayside for the trendy simpler, cleaner lined gowns with minimal tasteful embellishment.  I think each has its place but you can't deny the allure of an ornate gown like this Emerald Bridal gown (style 9184) with all over embroidery and embellishment.

Credit: Project Wedding Emerald Bridal gallery

Dream Dress Candidate: Emerald Bridal gown style 9173

Why: Rouching, especially flattering rouching always gets me and this satin-y gown's rouching just hugs all the cuves.  I also particularly love the dropped waist detail and how the bodice whittles the waist but the pleats extend to the skirt also.  The embellishment is also placed just so.

Credit: One Wed Emerald Bridal gallery