Personal experiences and the inability to find a simple and refined gown to wear on her own wedding day drove bridal designer Amsale Aberra to create understated, minimally adorned, elegant designs for brides like herself. Ethiopian-born Aberra began her now instantly recognizable label out of her New York loft in the 1980s. Today, the Amsale brand is internationally renowned. Clean, simple silhouettes with slight embellishments and soft silk and chiffon fabrics define Aberra’s collections. That’s not to suggest the brand is uninteresting. Each design in the Amsale line is meant to bring a luxe, yet understated gown to those looking for something less fussy and grand. On her website, Aberra says of her designs, “I want a bride to be thrilled with her wedding-day look for years to come, because her dress has a timeless beauty that reflects her true essence.”
The designer’s recent Spring 2016 collection follows Aberra’s philosophy of simple elegance and she brings a romantic flair with flowing fabrics and hints of gold into her designs.
Lennon is a fit to flare crepe gown with spaghetti straps and hand beading on low back.
To enhance this look, we would add a flawless, bold bouquet.

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Troy is a taffeta ball gown with open back detail.
We also love these looks from her previous Fall 2015 line.
Demi, a fit to flare crepe gown with tailored seems and back detailing.
Ingrid, a corset bodice ballgown in silk floral jacquard.
As paired in the picture, we love a bold, dark lip on the Ingrid gown – like this Tom Ford Velvet Violet lipstick.
Find select Amsale designs at I Do Bridal Couture in Baton Rouge.