This gown was recently sent down the runway at Carolina Herrera and I’m sure you’ll agree that the neck to hem pleating is dramatic and stylish yet still quite soft with panels rather than crisp pleats. The bows on the bodice are a great little touch that breaks up the vertical lines. Accessorise with traditional jewellery and a spray of cherry blossom and you’re set for a look that works well both in church and at a civil ceremony. The price is a faint-inducing $9,990.

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