by Elie Saab Haute Couture

A silk-tulle, hand-embroidered fantasy gown showcases a crystal-encrusted bodice and a flared-godet glitter skirt, by special order, by Elie Saab Haute Couture, eliesaab.com. Earrings and bracelet, by Iradj Moini, iradjmoini.com.
Beauty note: Alabaster skin is in—so do the white thing with Max Factor's Colour Adapt Pressed Powder in Fair.

Bring on the bling! by Kenneth Pool for Amsale

A glorious beaded-satin ball gown with a full, gathered A-line skirt and bow detail suits the grandest white-tie wedding, about $5,800, by Kenneth Pool for Amsale, kennethpool.com. Blue topaz-and-citrine necklace, by Diego for Jaded, jadedjewels.com.

Seven Unlimited by After Six

Beaded lace and tulle are happily married in this tea-length A-line with natural waist and satin belt, $399, by Galina, at David's Bridal, davidsbridal.com. Shoes, by Kenneth Cole, kennethcole.com. Headpiece, by Bel Aire Bridal, belaireveils.com. Veil, by Mirabella Headpieces, mirabellabridal.com.
On him: Seven Unlimited by After Six, aftersix.com. Shirt, by Thomas Pink, thomaspink.co.uk. Tie, by Tino Cosma, tinocosma.it. Shoes, by Allen Edmonds, allenedmonds.com.

A Dapper Duo by Alfred Angelo

Out for a stroll in vintage-style duds. Her strapless satin gown has a net-and-reembroidered-lace overlay with floral beading and flared skirt, about $649, by Alfred Angelo, alfredangelo.com. Earrings and necklace, by Elyssa B Design, elyssab.com.
On him: Groom's shirt, by Vestimenta. Pants, by After Six, aftersix.com. Tie, by Robert Talbott, roberttalbott.com. Hat, by Hats in the Belfry, hatsinthebelfry.com.

Touch of romance by Monique Lhuillier

Sheer flutter sleeves add a touch of romance to this gauzy chiffon sheath, by Monique Lhuillier, moniquelhuillier.com.

Part Spider-Woman by Sima Lor

Seductive gowns that meld modern artistry with saucy glamour

Part Spider-Woman sexy, part mermaid fantasy, this strapless beaded sheath with a curved neckline is a study in sensational, thanks to a splash of scalloped net-style beading, about $7,500, by Kenneth Pool for Amsale, kennethpool.com. Earrings by Sima Lor, simalor.com.

Edge of Night by CD Greene

Seductive gowns that meld modern artistry with saucy glamour

Mirrored crystals trip the light fantastic on the sheer tank bodice and layered tulle skirt of this ballet-inspired gown. Top, about $2,875, skirt, about $3,200, both by CD Greene, cdgreene.com.

From simple to extravagant styles

Fancy blush-taffeta bands circle a strapless ivory-tulle cage gown to glorious effect, by Caroline Herrera, carolinaherrera.com.

by Kenneth Pool

Going to elegant extremes, a shredded-tulle ball gown pairs a voluminous beaded skirt with an embroidered strapless bodice, by Kenneth Pool, kennethpool.com.