Pronovias is a family business that has its origins in El Suizo, a prestigious shop in Barcelona founded in 1922 and specializing in silk lace, embroidery and fabrics for bridal gowns. In 1964 Pronovias presented the first collection of prêt-a-porter bridal gowns in Spain. In 1968, it was first with another initiative: the first bridal shops in Spain.
Today, Pronovias is the international leader in wedding gowns, with 130 shops in Spain and more 4,250 points of sale in 72 countries.
Pronovias is one of the four Spanish brands that are world leaders in their sector, and their designs set international trends in bridal gown fashion. Manuel Mota, designer and director of Collections at Pronovias, along with a staff of more than 70 people, researches, designs and creates hundreds of new models each year in our design centre in different styles with infinite variations and combinations.
Year after year Pronovias enriches its collections by incorporating the Exclusive Collections of International brands and prestigious Spanish designers.
Martina Liana is inspired by Essense Fashion Director Martine Harris and Head Fashion Designer with Essense Leanne Collova. Harris has been with Essense for nine years and has seen the line become a major International bridal fashion label. Collova has worked with many top design houses and has a passion for designing gowns for a woman's most defining day of her life. Together, Harris and Collova travel the world for inspiration for their designs from the design houses of Europe, to the fashion centre of New York.
"A bridal gown is more than just something a bride will wear once. She will replay the memories of her day in her mind for years to come and pictures of her will be passed down for generations. A bride's love story inspires me and this is why Martine and I love creating magical and unforgettable gowns," said Collova.
The impeccable fit of the Martina Liana dresses exemplify the couture craftsmanship of the gowns. A twenty-one bone bodice, built in bust cups and ribbon lined crimoline are just a few of the features of the dresses that will flatter the bride. Martina Liana combines heirloom quality beading and French laces with luxurious fabrics, including silks to meet the needs of today's fashion savvy bride.
Celebrating 25 years as designer and president of the St. Pucchi bridal house, Rani Totman introduces Anais Collezioni, an Haute Couture bridal collection for the price-conscious bride.
This collection addresses a need for innovative and cutting-edge bridal design at an affordable price. “Anais Collezioni” is a collaborative effort between Rani and her sons, Montree and Kris. Together this team strives for the highest standard of design, workmanship, quality and customer service. The couture styling of this collection makes this collection one of the most coveted by brides nationwide.
Amy Kuschel graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in Manhattan in 1989. In 1996, Amy became engaged to Bill Brugger. As a bride to be, Amy experienced the arduous task of trying to find the perfect wedding gown. She wanted to look elegant and modern without spending a fortune; a combination she could not find. As an experienced fashion designer, Amy chose to create her own wedding gown. In April of 1999, Amy & Bill launched the Amy Kuschel collection
Amy designs her collection for the discriminating bride ... she's hip, clever, and charming. She approaches life with confidence and is looking for a gown that is sophisticated and elegant, reflective of her own personality. She also believes in offering value - without sacrifice - it is unique to find a gown that is well crafted using the finest fabrics and trims and also well priced.
The Amy Kuschel Bride collection is designed and manufactured at their design studio in San Francisco, California. Each piece is made by hand using luxurious fabrications, couture techniques, and quality workmanship.
Nicole Miller uniquely combines the ideas of elegance and rebellion to achieve a fun and subtle sexiness that is the essence of modern femininity. In her hands, the drape and cut of designer clothes are transformed to a younger, more sophisticated look.
An American born to a French mother, Miller was dually trained at the Rhode Island School of Design and Paris’ Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. RISD inspired her sense of freedom and creativity, and Chambre Syndicale a mastery of the classical techniques of couture.
Miller's silhouettes achieve a natural body consciousness that is sensual and dynamic. Often inspired by film imagery and exotic cultures, she is the pre-eminent American among fashion’s print and color elite. Her material selections are guided by a commitment to technological advance; she is often the first to introduce a new fabric and popularize it for wider use.
The non-conformist glamour of Miller’s clothes has caught the attention of many in Hollywood – with Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Jessica Simpson, Daryl Hannah, Hillary Duff and Felicity Huffman among those recently appearing in her designs.
Los Angeles-based designer Claire Pettibone is best known for designing gowns that are not only unique and distinctively vintage, but that captures an ethereal and romantic look. Claire, who is a graduate of Otis Parsons School of Design in Los Angeles, launched her bridal line based on the success of her luxurious collection of fine lingerie. Many of Claire's gowns exclusively use the finest European embroideries and laces.
"A wedding gown has to be the most beautiful dress in a woman's life, make her look and feel amazing, and capture her essence," says Pettibone who manages to achieve this complicated and extraordinarily special task. Her gowns have a vintage quality, but the references are combined in a way that is truly modern. "When I create a dress, it's all about the fabric and the woman, and how these elements are combined to enhance each other," says Pettibone who works exclusively with couture European embroideries and laces. “So many brides want an intimate and individual feeling for their wedding, and the dress really sets the tone," says Pettibone who has created gowns for ceremonies in castles, forests, beaches and gardens in addition to the traditional church and hotel ballroom.
Designer, Lazaro Perez, creates designs that are ultra-glamorous and elegant and is a master of the contemporary-classic look. His bridesmaid dresses outfit a picture perfect wedding party with unique colors, fabrics and modern styles. Lazaro designs his bridesmaid gowns by combining the perfect cut with sumptuous fabrics, romantic grace, and light modern movement.
Gowns starting at $220
Our design team is the driving force behind everything we do. Vatana Watters continues to be intimately and passionately involved in designing and overseeing the production of every style. We’ve been known as a designer brand for more than 20 years. At the same time, we’re sensitive to budgets. Wtoo makes it easy for your entire bridal party to get into a great dress by offering refreshingly affordable gowns with an up-tempo, simple style.
Gowns starting at $180
