The year 2012 is expected to be an auspicious one for weddings, and brides can look forward to exciting trends, especially for wedding gowns. While understated creations will be quite popular, over-the-top numbers will also be on other brides' lists.

To help you ring in the new year in style, we asked gown designers Jo Rubio, Joe San Antonio, Joel Bautista, Ryan Madamba, and Two Chic Manila for their ideas on bridal fashion for 2012. Below are some of the trends to look out for:

To learn about the rest of the trends for bridal gowns, check out BridalBook’s two-part feature here and here.

For more wedding needs, advice, and suppliers, check out BridalBook.PH.


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