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<designer>AMELIA CASABLANCA</designer>
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<![CDATA[(Exclusively for Roma Sposa)
The Amelia Casablanca atelier has existed for more than fifty years and has gone from a family affair to a true fashion atelier while maintaining their tradition of fine craftsmanship. Each gown must be unique with quality that is paramount especially since these dresses are distributed all over the world by the Roma Sposa Atelier.]]>
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<designer>ANNE BARGE</designer>
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<![CDATA[We are so pleased to offer the 1950s-1960s classically styled designs of Anne Barge. Her wedding gowns can be opulent or traditionally elegant, yet are always very romantic with the finest of silks with museum quality beading and embroidery.  Anne offers every bride the chance to be extravagant and sumptuous. Her gowns embody Anne's renowned flair for effortless elegance taking these exquisite creations to the next level and exemplifying luxury. ]]>
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<designer>BADGLEY MISCHKA</designer>
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<![CDATA[Badgley Mischka has graced the covers of countless magazines including Vogue and Women's Wear Daily. Everyone from presidential daughters to Hollywood award-winners have chosen Badgley Mischka to ensure they look their best during some of the most memorable and stylish events of their lives, from awards ceremonies to weddings.]]>
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<designer>CAROLINA HERRERA</designer>
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<![CDATA[Carolina Herrera bridal gowns are the true modern classics. They encompass well thought out novelty fabrics and exquisite feminine details. A Herrera bride has a refined, elegant sense of style. With a wide range of uniquely original styles, a Herrera bridal gown can easily be worn to a rustic Vermont wedding or a swank New York City black tie affair.]]>
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<designer>EUROPA COUTURE</designer>
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<designer>IAN STUART</designer>
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<![CDATA[Ian comes to Roma Sposa from "across the pond" where he began his training at Bellville Sassoon, one of London's finest couture houses who specialize in creating gowns for socialites and members of the Royal family. Now with more than a decade of knowledge and experience behind him, this training was invaluable to this cutting edge designer and gave him the knowledge of cut, proportion, balance and wearability within design.]]>
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<designer>INES DI SANTO</designer>
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<![CDATA[Ines Di Santo's Haute Couture bridal designs are breathtakingly innovative, luxurious with contemporary style. Ines Di Santo's creations portray a variety of looks and styles, catering to even the most distinct and individual bride and personality.  When asked to describe what women should look for in a bridal gown, Ines responds: "A wedding gown is an expression of the bride's personality. Her dress should complement her figure, her mannerisms, and mirror her personal style and aura". ]]>
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<designer>KENNETH POOL</designer>
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<![CDATA[Renowned designer of the AMSALE and CHRISTOS collections and owner of the KENNETH POOL label, Amsale Aberra now takes on the role of Creative Director for the collection.
Founded in 2003 by Amsale herself, the KENNETH POOL label has long been recognized for its embodiment of fantasy and drama with its grand ball gowns, luxurious fabrics and exquisite beadwork. Amsale's creations for the KENNETH POOL collection will carry on the legacy of the label...]]>
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<designer>MARCHESA</designer>
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<![CDATA[Elegant Bridal Collection, inspired by vintage and Asian influences, defines the Marchesa Collection. The beautifully crafted designs fuse high fashion with an eclectic aesthetic. Co-founded by Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, the company's namesake and muse, Marchesa Luisa Casati, is the noted eccentric European style icon]]>
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<designer>MONIQUE LHUILLIER</designer>
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<![CDATA[Monique Lhuillier has perfected the art of translating classic, romantic bridal style into modern sophistication. Her talents are broad, as her line ranges from simple silhouettes to opulent ball gowns all giving a sexy spin to classic feminine design. Her signature laces are exquisite. Monique's gowns are perfect for both destination weddings and chic, urban affairs.]]>
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	<designer>OSCAR DE LA RENTA</designer>
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	<![CDATA["I have always felt that my role as a designer is to make a woman feel her very best. A wedding gown will live for generations in photographs. It is probably the most important dress that a woman will ever wear"  
-Oscar de la Renta
 
Oscar de la Renta is one of the world's pre-eminent designers. His signature bridal collection includes a full range of gowns and accessories inclduing veils, shoes, fashion jewelry, and bags. 
In additon to the bridal collection, Oscar de la Renta produces women's ready to wear accessories, home products and fragrance. For more information, please visit hwww.oscardelarenta.com]]>
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<designer>PETER LANGNER</designer>
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<![CDATA[The Peter Langner bride is an expression of the essence of elegance. Famous for his architectural dresses, for the rigor with which he controls every aspect of his work and his love of refined realizations Peter Langner creates dresses from dreams woven with quality in keeping with the name of Italian fashion which is surpassed throughout the world.]]>
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<designer>RIVINI</designer>
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<![CDATA[ With petal softness, crisp and creamy shades of bleached white and ivory and sweeping silhouettes, R I V I N I™ ushers in a refreshing new era of simple luxury. Cut from lush silk satins, crepes, chiffons, and organzas, designer Rita Vinieris’s understated signature unerring sense of what modern brides desire has shaped a Collection that is alluring in its design, chic in its perfection, the essence of simple luxury.]]>
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	<designer>ROMONA KEVEZA</designer>
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	<![CDATA[New York based designer Romona Keveza, has international recognition and success as a bridal couturier for more than a decade.  From classic silhouettes to haute couture gowns, her signature collection features gowns that are innovative, alluring and elaborate.  The Romona Keveza bride is a woman of innate style, true elegance and feminine glamour. ]]>
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