Ivan Gunawan: JP/P.J. Leo

Walking down the aisle in gorgeous attire — with all eyes on you — may be one of the best moments for brides and grooms-to-be on the big day.

Fashion designers certainly know what they want – flaunting their imagination and creations to transform brides and grooms-to-be into queen and king of the day.

In a latest showcase of bridal attires, Widhi Budimulia designed neat and glamorous bridal gowns, which ranged from mermaid-line and Grecian dresses to ballgowns, which were showcased at a wedding festival organized by Grand Indonesia shopping center.

They were halternecks, strapless and one-shoulder dresses with applications such as faux-fur, sequins and sparkling crystals, which were set against silk, tule and chiffon.

He also showcased a number of colorful evening gowns, which could be worn by the bridesmaids. The color palette was fuchsia, dusty pink, baby blue, magenta and violet.

As usual, Widhi played with textures and details as well as draping and layering techniques with precious stones across the front.

Ivan Gunawan applied the origami technique in his collection and applied some pleats and ornaments such as flowers on his creations.

Separately, Sally Koeswanto displayed ultra-modern bridal dresses, which included mini and long pieces, at “the 2011 Bazaar Wedding Exhibition” held by Tiara Josodirdjo & Associates at The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta.   

Long veils and striking headpieces were in the collection, giving a more grandeur yet glamorous feeling.
Wedding gowns are not only about long-tailed flowing dresses as Sally also came up with pretty shorter dresses, be it a bubble dress or ballerina tutu dress.

White, off-white and pinkish décolleté ball gowns were also on the runway.

Aside from its fine-looking design, one thing about a wedding gown is you mostly wear it once.
Do you want something that is more timeless? Sapto Djojokartiko gives you an inspiring solution through his slim and mermaid-line gowns with clean textures and simple lines.

He displayed a series of creations, exploring the femininity and the loveliness of lace.
Sheer fabrics such as French tulle, organza and organdy in off-white, creamy, ivory, and champagne dominated the runway, giving a transparent yet romantic effect.

Sapto, popularly known for his kebaya collection, smartly engaged in cultural dress by modernizing traditional Asian-noted attire such as Indonesian kebaya and Chinese cheongsam.

For the two traditional clothes, the Surakarta-based designer sprinkled sequins, but in a modest way, far from a “heavy” nuance – something that you still can wear for a party or family events.

The vintage ambiance of Sapto’s wedding collection protrudes with details like embroidery and lacy elements as well as layering organza materials, which resulted in flattering unique pastry-like dresses.   

Adjie Notonegoro, who once reported allegedly embezzled his business partner’s money and is also the uncle of Ivan Gunawan, was back in the fashion industry through his participation in the exhibition, showcasing his traditional and modern pieces. He combined long-sleeved kebaya, mostly in pure white hues, with colorful batik.

Not only the bride, the exhibition also paid attention to grooms, transforming them into kings for the unforgettable moment.     

Men’s designer Luwi Saluadji, known as for his suit designs, gave a traditional touch to his wedding collection, combining the exoticness of tenun weaving with the modernity of suits and blazers.

Wong Hang Distinguished Tailor, who has been specialized in men’s suits since 1933, developed a classic-tailor style of two- or three-piece suits along with the dress shirts, vests and ties.

The colors varied from timeless white and black to more daring hues like silver grey and golden, something that you could choose from based on your personality.  

Early preparation is the key to finding the perfect attire, with Sapto suggesting couples get ready at least three months prior to the day to allow designers time to create detail and texture.

He also recommended couples, especially brides, to choose bridal gowns that mostly suited their purpose.

“If you want a gown that can be worn more than once, you should choose a dress with a slim or mermaid-line silhouette,” he said.

No matter what type of gown or suit you wear, however, have a wonderful day at your wedding.

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