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The Third Annual Cape Fear Wedding Show, on Nov. 2, 2008, featured a continuing runway show of the top bridal, bridesmaid and formal-wear fashions for the 2009 wedding season. The show was organized by Judy Bradley of Eventz! Stage and lounge decor was by Jennifer Rose-Sandy of Salt Harbor Designs. Emcee was DJ Foz from Z107.5-FM, a media sponsor of the show. Here are some highlights. See fashions from: A Carolina Wedding aMuse Artisanal Finery Arrenda's Unique Boutique Camille La Vie Bridals David's Bridal Return to Cape Fear Trends index

“Vintage” was the theme as five Wilmington shops displayed their bridal and formal gowns at the Third Annual Cape Fear Wedding Show on Nov. 2, 2008.

Photos by Tom Sapp

Milliner Jan Wutkowski designed custom hats and headpieces to complement romantic dresses and separates from the Pat Dahnke designer line, appropriate for brides, bridal parties, and mothers. Jan’s original designs are based on vintage bridal headwear from the turn of the 20th Century through the Roaring ‘20s, Hollywood glamour of the ‘30s, and the War years of the ‘40s. Accessories are from aMuse’s large collection of vintage costume jewelry.

Arrenda’s gowns are from Watters & Watters. Their line of formal gowns for bridesmaids and mothers reflects this season’s trend toward dark colors, blacks and metallic fabrics with scarcely a pastel in sight. Arrenda’s models are wearing headpieces designed and hand-made by Jan Wutkowski of aMuse Artisanal Finery.

Gold-hue couture gown with peek-a-boo tulle overlay from Anjolique.

Bold bridesmaids’ dresses in black and gold from Siri Empire; red and chocolate from Alfred Angelo.

Modified A-line gown from Blue by Enzoiani has illusion halter with cotton lace and low v-back.

Bride in corseted satin and tulle ball gown is accompanied by her bridesmaid in a shimmery babydoll dress.

Organza ball gown is Camille’s signature bridal dress for the 2009 season. The strapless fitted bodice is adorned with crystal beaded lace as well as scalloped trim.

Form-fitting silk destination gown features bold rhinestone accents.

This gunmetal gray bridesmaid gown features a halter bodice.

David’s features bridal, bridesmaid and formal gowns from such names as Galina and Oleg Cassini.