Classic Elegance: Bateau Wedding Dresses
Modest and sophisticated, the bateau (also known as a boatneck) follows the natural curve of the collarbone straight to the shoulders. It's perfect for pear-shaped brides, since it balances the upper and lower body. For a fresh take, consider a gown with illusion detailing so that a hint of skin peeks through underneath.
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Martina Liana
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Martina Liana
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Stella York
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Stella York
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Justin Alexander
Wedding gown by Justin Alexander.
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Justin Alexander
Wedding gown by Justin Alexander.
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Justin Alexander
Wedding gown by Justin Alexander.
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Justin Alexander
Wedding gown by Justin Alexander.
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Marchesa
Wedding gown by Marchesa.
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Monique Lhuillier
Wedding gown by Monique Lhuillier.
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Romantique by Claire Pettibone
Wedding gown by Romantique by Claire Pettibone.
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Mon Cheri Bridals
Wedding gown by Mon Cheri Bridals.
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Hayley Paige
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Oleg Cassini For David's Bridal
Wedding gown by Oleg Cassini for David's Bridal.
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Maggie Sottero
Wedding gown by Maggie Sottero.
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Maggie Sottero
Wedding gown by Maggie Sottero.
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Joy Collection by Eugenia Couture
Wedding gown by Joy Collection by Eugenia Couture.
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Joy Collection by Eugenia Couture
Wedding gown by Joy Collection by Eugenia Couture.
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