Classic with a twist was the order of the day for the Alvina Valenta Fall 2013 collection.

Alvina Valenta Fall 2013

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Blush showcased a joyfully whimsical ball gown, a contemporary sheath and a cropped party frock, all entirely in pink.

Blush Fall 2013

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Nearly all of the dresses within the Legends by Romona Keveza Fall 2013 collection were designed using the most popular fabric for Fall 2013 -- lace.

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Classic was queen at Bridal Fashion Week, especially in the Junko Yoshioka Fall 2013 collection. 

Junko Yoshioka Fall 2013

Classic was queen at Bridal Fashion Week, especially in the Junko Yoshioka Fall 2013 collection.

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Brocade ball gowns and bejewelled lace sheaths were emboldened by Hannant's unquestionable dramatic flair, each design more glamourous than the next.

Douglas Hannant Fall 2013

While some designers pushed back against this season's sleeve and lace embrace, Oscar de la Renta was right at home in the new trend of traditionalism.

Oscar de la Renta Fall 2013

Badgley Mischka directed attention to glamourous detailing on both historic and contemporary styles.

Badgley Mischka Fall 2013

The Romona Keveza Couture Fall 2013 collection featured sweet retro-inspired silhouettes, breathtaking ballgowns and pops of colour.

The Theia Fall 2013 collection ranged from classic to eclectic, with most dresses combining some element of the two.

Theia Fall 2013

The Kenneth Pool Fall 2013 collection was all about mermaid cuts and ball gowns.

Kenneth Pool Fall 2013

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The Ines di Santo Fall 2013 collection was filled with the same unabashed glamour we've come to expect from the Italian-born Canadian designer.

Ines di Santo Fall 2013

Rivini's elegant Fall 2013 collection was inspired by The Ice Hotel.

Unabashedly girly, several designs featured lace illusion sleeves and necklines, one of which bore striking resemblance to the Duchess of Cambridge's wedding gown. 

Christos Fall 2013

Unabashedly girly, several designs featured lace illusion sleeves and necklines, one of which bore striking resemblance to the Duchess of Cambridge's wedding gown.

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The Amsale Fall 2013 Collection embodied the same crisp, classic aesthetic of seasons past, accentuated with those interesting twists that have become distinctive of Amsale Arberra's gowns.

Amsale Fall 2013

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While other designers focused heavily on lace and tulle, Jenny Packham stayed true to her signature aesthetic, which places emphasis on vintage-inspired glamour and luxurious, detail-oriented construction.

Reem Acra's new collection has a gown for every girl -- from dresses verging on transparent to others that are completely suitable for a religious ceremony.

Reem Acra Fall 2013

The glamorous Monique Lhuillier Fall 2013 collection featured a variety of dress silhouettes, with something for every type of bride.

Having released an entirely coloured collection just last season, Vera Wang made a return to traditional, as white and ivory gowns were paraded down the runway, without so much as a coloured sash in sight.

Vera Wang Fall 2013

Voluminous ruffles and lace were top of mind at the Marchesa Fall 2013 runway show. 

Alfred Angelo debuted their massive Fall 2013 collection with a focus on formality.

Alvina Valenta Fall 2013

Blush Fall 2013

Legends by Romona Keveza Fall 2013

Junko Yoshioka Fall 2013

Douglas Hannant Fall 2013

Oscar de la Renta Fall 2013

Badgley Mischka Fall 2013

Romona Keveza Couture Fall 2013

Theia Fall 2013

Kenneth Pool Fall 2013

Ines Di Santo Fall 2013

Rivini Fall 2013

Christos Fall 2013

Amsale Fall 2013

Jenny Packham Fall 2013

Reem Acra Fall 2013

Monique Lhuillier Fall 2013

Vera Wang Bridal Fall 2013

Marchesa Fall 2013

Alfred Angelo Fall 2013