{"id":25787,"date":"2012-06-28T08:00:41","date_gmt":"2012-06-28T07:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.5starweddingmagazine.com\/?p=25787"},"modified":"2018-08-27T17:55:57","modified_gmt":"2018-08-27T16:55:57","slug":"anne-barge-wedding-dresses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/anne-barge-wedding-dresses\/","title":{"rendered":"Leading US Bridal Designer, Anne Barge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Leading US Bridal Designer, Anne Barge, talks exclusively to 5 Star\u00a0Weddings about her latest collections.\u00a0<strong>Anne Barge is a red carpet veteran having dressed Hollywood&#8217;s finest\u00a0including Nicole Scherzinger and Julia Ormond. We hear how her glamourous\u00a0bridal collections are inspired by glamour&#8217;s golden age.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>5 Star Weddings: Tell us about the thoughts and ideas that went behind creating your\u00a02012 collection<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Anne Barge:\u00a0My thoughts and ideas for the Fall 2012 collection were romantic and\u00a0traditional fabrications translated into modern and figure flattering\u00a0styles. i particularly loved the Guipere strapless lace mini dress called\u00a0Chatham with its voluminous taffeta overskirt so reminiscent of Grace\u00a0Kelly.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/image003.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Anne Barge Wedding Gowns\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/image003.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Gowns By Anne Barge\" width=\"285\" height=\"432\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" title=\"Anne Barge Wedding Gowns\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/image003.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Gowns By Anne Barge\" width=\"285\" height=\"432\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>5 Star Weddings: Your bridal gowns are very glamorous and have that &#8216;red carpet&#8217;\u00a0feel is hollywood glamour an inspiration for your designs?\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Anne Barge: \u00a0I think of real Hollywood glamour being what it was in the 1930&#8217;s through\u00a0the 1960&#8217;s, so I am definitely more influenced by that period of classic\u00a0elegance than what is out there today.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25798\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25798\" style=\"width: 284px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/image00511.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25798\" title=\"Wedding Gowns By Anne Barge\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/image00511.jpg\" alt=\"Designer wedding gowns\" width=\"284\" height=\"432\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25798\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25798\" title=\"Wedding Gowns By Anne Barge\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/image00511.jpg\" alt=\"Designer wedding gowns\" width=\"284\" height=\"432\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Wedding Gowns By Anne Barge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>5 Star Weddings: What is your all-time favourite dress designed by you?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Anne Barge:\u00a0My all time favourite dress! Wow! That would be a contest between our\u00a0styles 612 and 617!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25799\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25799\" style=\"width: 285px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/image007.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25799\" title=\"Luxury Bridal Dresses\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/image007.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Gowns By Anne Barge\" width=\"285\" height=\"432\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25799\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25799\" title=\"Luxury Bridal Dresses\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/image007.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Gowns By Anne Barge\" width=\"285\" height=\"432\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Wedding Gowns By Anne Barge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>5 Star Weddings: The elements of vintage &amp; lace have been hugely popular in the\u00a0UK since last year&#8217;s royal wedding, is this the same in the US or do you\u00a0Find American brides are following different trends?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Anne Barge:\u00a0The world is very small now, so definitely vintage and lace are very\u00a0strong in the US as well. I think the Kate Middleton dress definitely\u00a0brought back a regal elegance to bridal fashion which was much needed, and\u00a0certainly the lace work on her gown was magnificent!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25800\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25800\" style=\"width: 282px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/image0131.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25800\" title=\"Wedding Gowns By Anne Barge\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/image0131.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Dresses\" width=\"282\" height=\"432\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25800\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25800\" title=\"Wedding Gowns By Anne Barge\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/image0131.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Dresses\" width=\"282\" height=\"432\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Wedding Gowns By Anne Barge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>5 Star Weddings: You have dressed a number of Hollywood A-listers for red carpet\u00a0events,can you tell us if you have designed for any celebrity brides?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Anne Barge:\u00a0Meredith Eaton from the US TV shows Boston Legal and NCIS.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>5 Star Weddings: Whose style are you currently loving?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Anne Barge:\u00a0I love the style of Anne Hathaway, it\u2019s so classic and elegant.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25802\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25802\" style=\"width: 288px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/image017.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25802\" title=\"Bespoke Wedding Dresses\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/image017.jpg\" alt=\"Red carpet wedding gowns\" width=\"288\" height=\"432\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25802\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25802\" title=\"Bespoke Wedding Dresses\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/image017.jpg\" alt=\"Red carpet wedding gowns\" width=\"288\" height=\"432\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Wedding Gowns By Anne Barge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>5 Star Weddings: Our closest store is currently in Ireland, any plans to open a store\u00a0In Britain?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Anne Barge:\u00a0Having lived in London for three years as Managing Director for Richard\u00a0Branson&#8217;s Virgin bride, I would LOVE to have a store in London carry the\u00a0ANNE BARGE collection as I know that it would do well. I know the UK bride!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25803\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25803\" style=\"width: 286px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/image028.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25803\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Gowns\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/image028.jpg\" alt=\"Ivory wedding gowns\" width=\"286\" height=\"432\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25803\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25803\" title=\"Luxury Wedding Gowns\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/image028.jpg\" alt=\"Ivory wedding gowns\" width=\"286\" height=\"432\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Wedding Gowns By Anne Barge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>5 Star Weddings: Do you have a favourite bridal accessory designer?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Anne Barge:\u00a0My favourite bridal accessories designers are Homa and Paris and I adore\u00a0the veils by Peter Langner!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>5 Star Weddings: Which celebrity bride would you most like to dress and why?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25804\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25804\" style=\"width: 287px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/image029.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25804\" title=\"Wedding Gowns By Anne Barge\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/image029.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Gowns By Anne Barge\" width=\"287\" height=\"432\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25804\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25804\" title=\"Wedding Gowns By Anne Barge\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/image029.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding Gowns By Anne Barge\" width=\"287\" height=\"432\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Wedding Gowns By Anne Barge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Anne Barge:\u00a0I would love to dress Taylor Swift when she gets married! She has such a\u00a0timeless beauty and really reminds me of Audrey Hepburn &#8216;s and Grace\u00a0Kelly&#8217;s refined and sophisticated style.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>5 Star Weddings: What in your opinion, makes a 5 star wedding?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Anne Barge:\u00a0A 5 Star Wedding is simple and understated elegance in both the wedding\u00a0attire, floral design, lighting, linens, crystal, china, place cards. I\u00a0especially love the breath taking but traditional style of London&#8217;s Mark\u00a0Niermeko.<\/p>\n<p>For more designs see <a href=\"http:\/\/annebarge.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Anne Barge.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leading US Bridal Designer, Anne Barge, talks exclusively to 5 Star\u00a0Weddings about her latest collections.\u00a0Anne Barge is a red carpet veteran having dressed Hollywood&#8217;s finest\u00a0including Nicole Scherzinger and Julia Ormond. 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