This Week's Wedding Dress Picks

#1 "Georgina" by Edel Tuite

#2 "Martha" by Edel Tuite

#3 "Ruby" by Edel Tuite

This weeks dresses are from Irish designer Edel Tuite. A Grafton Academy graduate and Audrey Hepburn fan, Edel launched her first bridal collection ten years ago and has been successful ever since. If you like the mermaid syle, Tuite's "Georgina" is a gorgeous option. With its sleek shape (halter sweetheart neckline and drop waist), intricate beading, detailed embroidery and modest train, this dress takes the wedding cake. However, if you are looking for a more traditional Irish look, our two runners-up are equally classy choices to consider. "Martha" has lots of lovely Irish lace and a unique, heart-shaped back. Ruby has a sleek, modern take on an old-fashioned look, as well as a distinctive train. According to her Web site, "Different neck-line styles and interesting elegant back features are Edel's trademark signature." Please visit Tuite's Web site for more information on her collection.

Back view of "Georgina" by Edel Tuite

Back view of "Martha" by Edel Tuite

This Week's Wedding Dress Picks

For our first month on the bridal blog scene, Ginger Brides' Guide is proud to promote designer Sophia Tolli. As Maggie Sottero's former top designer, Tolli recently branched out on her own and I must say Spring 2011 collection is one of the best that this ginger has ever seen. Tolli's gowns are all priced under $1,500 which, as "Say Yes to the Dress" watchers well know, is well beneath the starting point for a Kleinfeld bride, but a bit steep for us working class gals. Anyway, these dresses are absolutely stunning, so even if they are beyond your price point, it can't hurt to look, right? You can view our top three from Tolli's collection below, and visit her site for more--but beware, they are bewitching!

  

Our #1 Favorite: "Tess" by Sophia Tolli - Cost: About $1,100

Whether you are a fair-complected ginger worried about the white-washing effect your wedding dress may have, or just want to honor the old tradition of wearing "something blue," this gorgeous satin A-line and taffeta dress, "Tess," might be for you. For a full description of the dress, please visit Tolli's site. 

#2 "Blythe" by Sophia Tolli

#3 "Macy" by Sophia Tolli