Anne Barge Calliandra Wedding Dress Blue Willow Bride Size 8

Actual Gown Measurements:
Bridal Size:  8    (fits like a daywear size 8)
Bust:    35″   (*please note, this is not the same as your bra size)
Waist:  28 1/2″
Hips:    38 1/2″  (If your hip measurement is 38 1/2″ or less, this gown will work for your figure) 
Hollow to Hem:  58 1/2″
*Always compare your measurements to the measurements above, since bridal gowns usually run 1-2 sizes smaller than daywear.

Anne Barge has been creating designs for brides since she was three years old.  Although she started small by making dresses for her paper dolls, years later her creativity would blossom into a flair for designing elegant wedding gowns for socialites, celebrities, and women who appreciate a classic sense of style.

Anne Barge Wedding Dress Designs

Anne Barge wedding gowns gained a reputation for blending classic elegance with modern style.  Her brides appreciate classic fashion, yet don’t want an antique wedding gown.

Anne got her big break after opening a boutique in the upscale Buckhead district of Atlanta. Soon her talent got her noticed by the Governor, and she found herself in charge of design for his daughter’s elaborate wedding.

The Anne Barge Celebrity Connection

Anne Barge’s wedding gown designs became so popular that Virgin founder Richard Branson asked her to come to London to manage his Virgin Bride store. She flew in the best American and European designers to make the perfect wedding dresses and gowns.

Anne Barge wedding dresses changed the way the English thought about style by introducing simple, clean simplicity to the wedding gowns worn by London socialites.

Why We Absolutely LOVE Anne Barge Gowns

Anne Barge’s ornate and elegant beading really is unmatched by any other designer.  She loves to offset her elegant beadwork with beautiful sashes of in mauve, violet and light burgundy.  We think the reason that Anne Barge Wedding dresses stand out so much is her obsession with fashion history, most especially vintage couture of the 18th and 19th centuries.

Her couture wedding dresses are modern yet traditional, creating a look that doesn’t fade with time.