Oscar Vs Vera Wang ; Bridal Gown Pictures

Ruffles have been a mainstay of bridal design for some time now, and both designers are "into" them. Here, Vera Wang (left) takes a more organic approach, playing with volume and texture, while Oscar de la Renta's (right) ruffle statement feels more sculpted, architectural, and faithful to the tenets of classic couture.

See more Vera Wang and Oscar de la Renta gowns in our dress galleries.

Summertime Silhouettes VERA WANG Wedding Gown

"VERA WANG BRIDAL GOWN"

Washed silk chiffon and stretch charmeuse V-neck sheath with draped neckline and cascading ruffle accented skirt. Style 112010, verawang.com.

Oyster Wedding Gown ; Vera Wang

Oyster crepe-back satin V-neck siren sheath with gathered bodice, pin-tucked back and one-sleeve wrap, Vera Wang, $3,900 for set, verawang.com.

Ultra-Feminine, Romantic Wedding Dresses

Strike a painterly pose in the silhouette of the season. The Empire design of ivory and taupe silk-tulle has a draped bodice and a green velvet ribbon, by special order, by Vera Wang, verawang.com. Hair stick, by Laura Jayne Bridal Design, laurajayne.com. Color green ivory

Vera Wang ; Wedding Dress White + Black

With its asymmetrical layers of Chantilly lace and swirling pleated organza, this strapless ball gown is getting dangerously close to "too much"—the crisp black organza and horsehair sash manages to reign in the frills a bit.

Color Crze For Vera Wang Organza Bridal Gown

Going green becomes a style statement in rustling celadon organza. The unstructured, twist-front design is a study in pastels, showcasing a latte-blush rosette hem and a lavender sash; two jeweled star brooches accent the folded top. By special order, Vera Wang,