Pretty bridal dresses by Japan bridal boutique Micie

The Micie bridal boutique in Tokyo, Japan (Aoyama and Motoazabu) makes the prettiest gowns that range from simple and chic to glamorous. I picked some of the gowns pictured below for their intricate detailing, particularly on the bodice and back. Feast your eyes on the following wedding dress eye candy.

The puffed sleeves and belt give this classic gown a retro feel.

I love the interesting and unexpected back detailing on these gowns.

Frothy layers at the back give this gown an element of fantasy.

A playful bow gives this strapless gown a pretty focal point.

The interesting draping on the bodice gives this strapless A-line gown a unique twist.

Fancy detailing at the back gives this gown a playful element.

Pretty in pink A-line gown with an elegant shirred bodice

A gown that's a simple bustier in the front with a surprise at the back.

Beautiful lotus-inspired detailing on the bodice

Kimono-inspired obi and back detailing

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Bibi Bridal House' Kimono Couture Collection

Japanese Bridal House Bibi's original Kimono Couture collection features modern-cut gowns with elaborate twists, turns and textures. Check out some of my picks below.

Wedding gown with multi-colored floral lace texture, a chiffon sash and skirt overlay and scattered silk rosettes.  I love the unexpected details on this sophisticated gown.

Sleek silk A-line wedding dress and asymmetrical tiered skirt ruffles

Sweet empire-cut wedding dress with off-the-shoulder chiffon sleeves and lace ruffles

Blush pink Princess-line wedding dress. The bodice is adorned with a chiffon rosette and the skirt is overlayed with bustled chiffon.

A-line dress in gold kimono fabric. I love how the fabric layers on the bodice opens up like petals on a flower.

 Princess-line wedding dress covered in lace flowers and multi-colored fabric rosettes. Funky and romantic at the same time!

A modern take on the kimono wedding dress.

Another fresh take on the kimono wedding gown.

See more on Bibi Bridal's website.

Aliansa's Modern Kimono Fabric Wedding Dresses

Japanese bridal fashion designer Eiko owns and runs Aliansa, a wedding dress boutique that specializes in contemporary Kimono wedding gowns. According to the website, they have been in business for more than 20 years. The dresses are cut modern wedding gowns in the Western style (as opposed to the traditional kimono style) except that rich and luxurious kimono fabric is used for adornment or as the gown's fabric itself. What could be more special and unique than that?

Here are some photos from Aliansa's breathtaking modern Kimono Japanese wedding gown collection:

Strapless gown adorned with pastel colored kimono fabric trim with a lucky crane pattern.

Strapless gown of black and red kimono fabric with a plum design in a mermaid silhouette

A-line one-shoulder gown in chic navy and gold. The fabric is the same as the one worn by Tom Cruise in "The Last Samurai"

A-line gown in gauze fabric with removable hand-embroidered pink kimono fabric belt.

Strapless light blue gown with kimono fabric accents that gathers in a bow at the back

More of Aliansa's modern Japanese kimono dresses can be seen at their website.

Yumi Katsura's 2011 Bridal Collection

Yumi Katsura is an internationally well-known Japanese designer of ready-to-wear and haute couture bridal gowns and is definitely in the mix when it comes to modern Japanese weddings. According to her blog and AllKPop, her 2011 collection  is said to have been influenced by K-Pop music artists B2ST, 4minute, and Supernova’s visual styles and performances so she personally designed outfits suited to their image.

Here are photos of her gowns from the Tokyo Grand Collection 2011, launched in February 23. The dresses in the collection feature her signature intricate lacework, origami folds, whimsical applique work, and exquisite beading.

Short wedding dresses from Katsura Yumi's 2011 Tokyo Collection (photo via Sanspo)

See more of Yumi Katsura's 2011 Wedding Dress Collection in the Paris 2011 GRAND COLLECTION IN TOKYO RENAISSANCE JAPAN official website.