Let Today’s Modern Love Wedding inspire you! 17 comments
Every September the Today Show on NBC throws a wedding for a deserving engaged couple. As an avid Today Show watcher, Today’s Modern Love Wedding is one of my absolute favorite segments on the show.
The wedding–pulled together in a month–is located on Today’s Rockefeller Plaza and allows viewers to vote on the couple’s big wedding decisions. A national vote will decide everything from the cake to the wedding bands and even (gasp!) the bride’s gown. While this might be a control-disaster for some, Today’s Modern Love Wedding provides an amazing opportunity for couples who can’t afford their dream wedding. It also allows wedding labels and brands to parade out their latest and greatest to be voted on by a nationwide audience.
This year’s lucky couple is Melissa and Jeremy (also selected by a vote), high school sweethearts from Missouri. The young couple (she’s 21 and he’s 22) are particularly deserving because Jeremy serves overseas in the Middle East for the Army. How cute are they?!
Today's Modern Love Wedding couple, Melissa & Jeremy
So far the couple’s wedding bands (Neil Lane) and reception venue (Hudson Terrace) have been selected, and this week America votes on my favorite decision, the bride’s gown! Yes! Let’s take a look at Melissa’s beautiful options and the dress designers themselves…
Choice #1: Modern Romance
Described as modern romance for its feminine silhouette and faint blush color, this Lela Rose dress is a modern take on a more traditional A-line gown.
Dress by Lela Rose
More Lela Rose looks:
Photo collage courtesy of stylemepretty.com
Stunning detail! (Photos courtesy of somethingoldsomethingsnew.com, bridalguide.com & life.com)
Choice #2: Retro Glam
This 1920s-inspired gown stands out because of the intricate crystal motif embroidered beading and a new hot wedding gown trend, ruffles.
Dress by Lazaro
More Lazaro looks:
A flair for the dramatic. (Photos courtesy of jlmcouture.com, kaboodle.com, bridalguide.com & theweddingday.com)
Choice #3: Classic Elegance
This is a timeless look for a bride that wants simple beauty but still wants to stand out. The keyhole back and ribbon embellishment on the waist modernizes the classic style.
Dress by Paloma Blanca
More looks Paloma Blanca looks:
Modern twists on classic style. (Photos courtesy of getmarried.com, weddingbee.com, couture-threads.com & recycledbride.com)
Choice #4: Sophisticated Drama
Look like you stepped right off the runway in this gown. The fashion-forward gown is red carpet ready with rosette detailing and asymmetrical draping across the bodice.
Dress by Monique Lhuillier
More Monique Lhuillier looks:
Red carpet ready! (Photos courtesy of kleinfeldbridalcom, marieclaire.com & bridepop.com)
Worth a stand-alone shot. Monique Lhuillier at her best. Stunning! (Photo courtesy of moblog.whmsoft.net)
There’s only one week to vote for your favorite dress. Melissa will wear the dress that gets the most votes when she walks down the aisle on Sept. 30!
Voting schedule as Melissa and Jeremy’s wedding comes to life:
- Week 1: Wedding bands
- Week 2: Reception venue
- Week 3: Bride’s gown and groom’s tux
- Week 4: Bridesmaid dresses
- Week 5: Cake
- Week 6: Honeymoon location
As a budding bride, consider these gown styles and wedding ideas for your own ceremony. Take notes about what you like and don’t like as they prepare for the big day. And watch Melissa and Jeremy tie the knot on Sept. 30!
Happy planning!
-Stephanie
