Inspiring Wedding Dresses under $1,000

 

Doing your homework pays off – literally. At Masako’s we’re constantly on the look out for exceptional wedding dresses and bridal designers. At the same time, we want every bride in Hawaii to feel that she can walk in our shop and have options.

Over the last year and a half, we have worked hard to find designers that meet our quality expectations, while offering more affordable prices. Why are these gowns less expensive than other designers? There are a few reasons. In some cases, as with the Masako Formals Exclusive label, we’ve cut out the middle man. In other cases, we’ve discovered new, up-and-coming designers before they’ve blown up. Plus, a few of our top designers have been making more of an effort to open up their price ranges.

With our Vintage Shop, rental wedding dress options, and now new selection of wedding dresses under $1,000 (and some way under), we hope every price point feels welcome at our shop. Aloha!

D.Y.G. Design Your Gown

Karen Willis Holmes delivers again. Her new Design Your Gown campaign offers bridal separate options that can be combined to create 91 different styles – with the option to be sewn together or worn as separates. See the entire D.Y.G. collection here and sign up for a Karen Willis Holmes Trunk Show at Masako Formals January 20-29, 2017.

 

 

 

 

Mermaid Forever – Masako Formals’ 7 favorite mermaid weding gowns

The mermaid gown is one of the most classic bridal silhouettes, and while trends may come and go, the mermaid gown is forever.

There’s no one way to do a mermaid, but here’s a rundown of our 7 favorite mermaid bridal gowns – one for each of the seas!

7. Classic ruched organza mermaid gown by  Lillian West

A glamorous gown with fun movement through the skirt, this Lillian West Fall 2016 gown is a blank canvas for the mermaid bride.

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6. “Chrysanthemum” by Casablanca Bridal

Chantilly lace with lace illusion back, this gown is a beautiful, delicate, light-weight contemporary take on the traditional lace mermaid wedding dress.

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5. “Begonia” by Sophia Tolli

Many consider bridal designer Sophia Tolli to be the queen of the mermaid gown, and Begonia is one of the dresses that earned her that title. With a lightly beaded lace bodice, a detachable rhinestone belt, and a scalloped lace hemline, this dress is perfection from top to bottom.

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4. Modern lace mermaid gown by Justin Alexander

A modern interpretation of classic lace like only Justin Alexander can, this gown shimmers subtly from a layer of opal sequence laid under the lace applique.

 

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3. “Avery” by Palazzo Bridal by Jane White

The minimalist mermaid gown with immaculate design and construction, this silk crepe wedding dress can by styled up or left simple to celebrate less is more. Available with or without front slit.

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2. “Tulip” by Karen Willis Holmes

While not a traditional mermaid silhouette with exaggerated flair at the thigh, we included this gown because it exudes the mermaid spirit – the beaded white sequence in the bodice  evokes fish scales, and the skirt flairs into a flowing chiffon. We love this modern interpretation of the mermaid gown!

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1.”Aprilia” by Sophia Tolli

With embellished lace, a gorgeous illusion back, and a multi-layered organza skirt, Aprilia has all the elements of glamorous mermaid wedding gown.

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NY Bridal Week Spring 2016, Casablanca Bridal

Photo Collage of Casablanca Bridal Fall 2016 collection on the runway at New York International Bridal Week.

Masako Formals on Living808 to discuss 2016 bridal trends

We are always so stoked to talk about our wedding dresses on Living808 (mostly because we get to see the fabulous Trini ♥)

Check out our short segment highlighting bridal trends and Masako Formals’ upcoming trunk shows for Rembo Styling (Feb 19-21) and Jenny Yoo Collection (Mar 18-20) (and also featuring a few amazing gowns by Casablanca Bridal, Chic Nostalgia, and KAREN WILLIS HOLMES).

 

 

The Ko’olau Ballrooms Shoot Featuring Palazzo Bridal by Jane White

If you missed the Midweek post, or wanted to see more, here’s a photo collage of our photoshoot at Koolau Ballrooms. Gowns by 100% Made in USA designer Palazzo Bridal.