The White Dress

We are always impressed by Anne Barge designs. Her gowns feature modern interpretations of shapes, fabrics and embellishments found in vintage couture designs throughout history. She has three lines that she is bringing to The White Dress, so she can fit her customers' taste, regardless of budget. The White Dress is proud to have all three of her collections and is the only store to carry the line in Orange County.

The White Dress is honored to have the Alvina Valenta at our Orange County salon. Her bridal gowns are known for their timeless elegance, sophistication and most especially their attention to detail. All of the dresses are finished by hand, as well as the beading and their signature hand rolled roses. Every hem is finished with lace right down to the petticoat hem!Alvina Valenta bridal gowns are made of the finest silks, satin shantung, and satin organza to name a few.

Jorge Manuel is a young Cuban-American designer born in the beautiful city of Miami. He grew up a product of the cultural diversity of this dynamic city, while attending private schools mostly influenced by Latin American families. He earned a degree in Advertising and Liberal Studies from Florida International University, where he took a variety of classes in Design, Architecture, Art History, and Graphics. Jorge Manuel has long been exposed to the rich, multi-culturally layered soul of his city, and it has found its way into his collection. His creations juxtapose Caribbean flair with Asian minimalism, and cubist designs with Art Deco flourishes, making for a unique signature touch that is his alone. Jorge began his career as a wedding planner at the tender age of 15. He quickly became a popular wedding planner in the community, opening his first event company at 16. He seemed to possess an uncanny gift of turning simple ideas and plans into masterful, beautiful events. Yet, he always found himself sketching: on a discarded napkin, on the corner of mundane paperwork. His artistic expression found its niche in something very close to home: his grandmother passed away still nursing her dream of one day opening her own bridal atelier. Jorge Manuel's first wedding gown was designed and produced at the age of 17, and he continued designing for private clients and boutiques. His couture gowns, exquisitely handcrafted and designed, have been worn by discriminating clients who wanted something unique, and who recognized the beauty of Jorge Manuel’s signature style. Now on his fifth collection, the IRIS COLLECTION 2012, Jorge Manuel’s inspiration, originality, and emphasis on quality and design are sure to make his collection a success - true bearers of the heart and soul of their designer.Jorge Manuel will travel extensively this year with his collections to trunk shows throughout the United States. “I never want to forget whom it is I am designing for, and seeing firsthand that special moment when a woman finds ‘the one,’ that elusive gown that fulfills a lifetime of dreams – I just don’t want to miss that.”

Designer of Jim Hjelm Bridal and Occasions Collections and Blush by JLM.Francesca combines innovative design, luxurious fabrics, and exquisite details to create bridal wear that is fashion-forward yet classically beautiful.Born and raised in Laguna Niguel, California, Francesca attended Los Angeles' esteemed Otis Art Institute/Parsons School of Design.Francesca, former senior designer of the renowned women’s label St. John, has always had an interest in designing bridal fashion. She was awarded the Distinctive Excellence in the Bridal Industry (DEBI) award in the category of best style bridesmaid’s gowns, for the Jim Hjelm Occasions Collection both, in 2004, 2005, and 2008.“Each dress has its own individual look and special details,” she says. “Every little thing is important, even the placement of embroidery or the way draping falls over a gown’s bodice. I try to offer a wide variety of different looks so I can give to brides and bridesmaids a range of strong choices. The most important thing to me is that women are happy and feel absolutely gorgeous in their gowns.”Francesca’s fresh approach to bridal design enables her to translate au courant runway styles into stunningly beautiful wedding gowns.

Amsale's design philosophy has redefined the perception of the timeless wedding gown. Her innovative twists to time honored hallmarks of the traditional wedding gown—reintroducing "illusion design," modern updates of the traditional bustle, and tasteful color accents including the now-famous "blue sash" gown—have become so popular among prospective brides that they have been recognized as modern classics.She extends that viewpoint of individuality to her collection of chic and refined gowns for the bridal party, and in the Amsale Evening collection of couture evening wear—both lines a natural progression from the sophisticated and modern styles of her bridal collection. Amsale's ball gowns, cocktail dresses and evening suits have been featured on the fashion and party pages of all the top fashion magazines, and worn by celebrities and socialites including Halle Berry, Julia Roberts, Selma Blair, Salma Hayek, Lucy Liu, Heather Graham, Kim Basinger, Deborah Norville, Vivica A. Fox, Vanessa Williams, Lisa Kudrow, Heidi Klum, Katherine Heigl and many others. Producers turn to Amsale when they need beautiful designs for films and television programs; her gowns have been featured on "The Oprah Winfrey Show", "Grey's Anatomy" and "27 Dresses."

The distinctive designs of Modern Trousseau are the romantic creations of Australian-born designer, Callie Tein. Each design evokes classic couture while expressing a vision of modern style and sophistication.The hallmark of Modern Trousseau is customization. Each bridal design may be modified to suit a bride’s individual style. We offer a range of custom selections to choose from, including color accents, trimmings, skirt shapes and strap selections, along with the ability to mix and match styles. These options, along with our couture fit, allow Modern Trousseau brides to feel confident and beautiful on their wedding day.Modern Trousseau bridal gowns are designed and made with love in the USA.