Your wedding dress is what everyone is waiting to see on that Big Day. As you walk down the aisle in that designer gown, all eyes will be on you. The focal point of the bride is her dress and veil. This makes the neckline, which takes the eye from the dress to the veil, a very important feature. The neckline will determine whether your statement will be sophisticated or cute and flirtatious.

The scoop neck is a basic line and works for just about everyone. It flows down from one shoulder to the other forming a U shape above the breasts. The scoop can be as low or as high as you would like, depending upon the bustline you want to create. This neckline can be used on a dress that is sleeveless or with sleeves.

The v-neck is very similar to the scoop neck, but drops between the breasts in a v shape. If you want, you can have a very revealing neckline by having the V-neck plunge deeply or you can have a high V. A plunging V is a good

neckline for small breasted women, creating the illusion of cleavage. The higher V will compliment the full-figured woman with large breasts. The V-neck can also be used with any type of sleeve or sleeveless.

The off-the-shoulder neckline, also known as the Portrait cut, is a very feminine look. The neckline wraps around the outside of your upper arms, just below your shoulders. The neckline can be worn with or with sleeves. An elegant variation to this neckline would be to add a sheer insert from the neckline up, creating another high-collar neckline.

What could be more romantic than a Vera Wang wedding dress with a Sweetheart neckline. This neckline is created by two arcs over the breasts that come together in the middle forming a V. Traditionally, this dress is worn strapless, but sleeves can be added if you'd like. Large busted women are particularly fond of this neckline, since it tends to flatter while offering support.

The high-collared neckline is sophisticated and elegant. Different shaped cut-outs will vary the neckline and create a unique look. And the illusion of a sheer high collar, mentioned in the off-the-shoulder neckline, is a very sexy look. This neckline accommodates all body types and can be used both sleeveless or. with any length of sleeve.

The classic strapless gown is a clean neckline that extends from one underarm to the other without straps. The appearance of the dress can be changed by slightly arcing the bodice up or down. This neckline is best suited for brides with well-toned upper arms.

The square neckline is similar to the scoop and works well for most everyone. The neckline is straight across the bodice and can be raised or lowered as you like. The crisp lines of the square neck give an elegant appearance. Here again is a neckline that can be used with or without sleeves.

Our final neckline is the halter. Very sexy, very versatile, the halter can be a scoop neck, a square neck or a sensuous V-neck. It draws attention to your arms and shoulders and, therefore, should be worn by women who are well-toned in that area. It pairs well with all dress types and is strictly sleeveless.

As you can see, wedding gown necklines vary greatly and each one creates a unique look. Top designers such as Vera Wang and Reem Acra, recognized for her incredible embroidery, are masters at designing one-of-a-kind gowns that can be affordable.