The White Dress

Reem Acra is best known for her "Red Carpet" Frocks, but there is another side. Her bridal collection is simply exquisite and is a must see if you like simple embellishment with amazing subtle silk fabric. The White Dress is in love with Reem Acra and is the only bridal store to carry her line in Orange County.

Tulle New York Bridal is the creation of Lia McNairy and Antonio Gaul - the creative design team originally behind the Melissa Sweet label. When Melissa Sweet closed, these talented designers decided to go off on their own and design this charming line of wedding gowns. The White Dress is the first Orange County Bridal Salon that is debuting this collection.

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.�