Getting married is perhaps the most celebrated and exciting moment of any woman’s life. Remember the movie Bride Wars (2009) where Emma (Anne Hathaway) and Liv (Kate Hudson) had been planning their dream weddings since the time they were little girls? That concept is very real.

For most women, a wedding is like a fairytale, floating on the notion of ‘happily ever after’. Who wouldn’t want to dress up in a stunning gown and feel like a princess for the day?

Prior to the glorious wedding of heart-throb actor George Clooney and human-rights activist Amal Alumuddin, Oscar de la Renta told Vogue that a wedding gown was “the most important dress in the life of a woman.” And he’s not wrong.

While choosing the immaculate venue, decorations, food, music and guestlist all play a part, the wedding isn’t complete without the perfect dress.

Rachel Leonard, the editorial director of The Bridal Council, describes the bridal industry as a very relationship-oriented business because every dress, especially in the luxury end, is made to order. She understands the importance of a wedding dress. “When you go into the bridal salon in the traditional way, you make the appointment, you try on dresses and they try to fit your personality and ask you questions. It’s a very hands-on, emotional experience. It is hopefully one of the most important days of your life.”

Despite traditional styles and the re-emerging trend of more elegant understated dresses, many bridal brands are testing the boundaries of the modern fashion design world. At Fashion Fatale we celebrate the empowerment of women through fashion and a brand that stands out in that department is Berta Bridal.

Berta Bridal is an Israeli based fashion house that specializes in luxury haute couture bridal wear. The designer, Berta Balilti, is famed for her sexy, modern and artistic designs that stray far from the commercial wedding dresses we see every day. In a 2017 interview with The Bridal Council Balilti said, “I really do things differently. That’s all. I disregard trends, budgets or any other commercial aspect – it’s all about design and art. It’s about creating the most exciting and touching dress I can.”

Lets take a look at Fashion Fatale’s Top 5 designs from the Berta Bridal Fall/Winter Collection for 2019/2020…

1. STYLE 19-115

This plunging hand embroidered gown is adorned with stunning silver beads. The bodice is tight and sheer and the thin embellished belt accentuates the figure. It has a long detachable tulle train with stands of white floral embroidery.

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2. STYLE 19-120

This strapless ivory mermaid dress is decorated beautifully with white floral lace on top of a nude base giving it that sheer look that Berta is so well known for. It has a short train that gives it a very chic, elegant look.

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3. STYLE 19-107

This tulle strapless dress has a fit and flare silhouette and features white lace embroidery and delicate shoulder details. Its sheer structured bodice gives it that true Berta flair and the small bow detail at the waist adds an elegant touch.

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4. STYLE 19-103

This strapless corset-style top and mermaid skirt is very form fitting. It is decorated with lace and applique pattern details and covered in beautiful hand embroidery.

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5. STYLE 19-116

This long sleeved classic lace dress has a hint of tulle fabric at the bottom of the skirt and an intricate beaded feature lining the spine. It has a nude base and sheer sleeves with lace cuff and shoulder details.

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Each Berta gown is unique, elegant and feminine, yet sexy and glamorous. Take a look at the full fashion show below…