It’s awards season again! This of course means we get to drool over beautiful gowns as the A-list take to the red carpet. First out in the new year was the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards which took place last night.
Standing out on the red carpet were reportedly newly engaged Jessica Biel (where was the ring?!), a pale looking Angelina Jolie and a smouldering, gothic Mila Kunis.
Many brides usually opt for demure make-up for their wedding day, but if you fancy just adding a touch of je ne sais quoi, yet keeping it classy, the modern cat eye look is for you. I am a big fan of the ‘cat eye’ look when it comes to eye make-up, try to ensure my eyes had a flirty flick as often as possible.
Hot from the SS12 catwalks, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani and Badgley Mischka all embraced the Rock ‘n Roll look which is great for the day as well as the wedding reception. Just make sure you keep your lips neutral to avoid the scary clown look. It’s all about balancing, and why not make the focus on your eyes as well as your wedding dress!
My favourite is the sexy, vintage inspired flick by D&G.
After a year of filtering through bridal collection after bridal collection to seek out the best bridal gowns out there, we have come to the conclusion that there are simply too many stunning gowns out there – luckily we’re not getting married in the next twelve months so we don’t have to choose!
But if you are finding yourself counting down to your 2012 wedding day, but haven’t found the right gown yet check out our gallery below for ten of our favourite wedding dresses for 2012 for some inspiration. There are dresses by Vera Wang, Marchesa, Monique Lhuillier, Johanna Hehir and Elie Saab to name a few. Do let us know which one is your favourite in the comments below.
Ever since discovering the stunning designs by Jane Taylor Millinery I’ve wanted to wear hats, fascinators and hair combs every single day. OK, in modern day life it’s just not doable but for weddings living in England means you can go crazy with your headwear! Here is a selection of the Crystal Collection, which you can see in full here.
I recently wrote about the top trends for winter brides, so I thought it would be fun to put together a winter wedding wonderland mood board for inspiration to anyone who is tying the knot this magical season.
To be a real Snow Queen bride, think frosty shades of icy blue and perhaps a dash of red for a warmer touch, lots of lace, pearls and delicate jewels, and even some feathers and faux fur.
Absolutely adoring the 2012 bridal collection by German brand kisui, whose A-line floor length wedding dresses are a vision of beauty. Made from lavish fabrics such as silk organza, chiffon and tulle, the inspiration for next year’s collection comes from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland.
The collection shows signs of romanticism and extravagance, mixed with minimalism and austerity. The violet and claret-red details on some of the gowns perfectly contrast the more plain classic silhouettes.
Personal favourites? Deva, Lillymy and Pearl.
Kisui will be showing its designs to the UK market at the White Gallery London fair in May 2012.
The Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen wedding dress that Kate Middleton wore at her royal wedding to Prince Williams has been copied numerous times since the April wedding. And now fans of the gown Pippa Middleton wore as she stepped into the spotlight as chief bridesmaid at the royal shindig seven months ago.
The beautifully cut, elegant and timeless Alexander McQueen silk-crepe gown is an almost identical copy of Pippa’s dress and is now being sold on net-a-porter.com for £1,995.
Despite being designed as a bridesmaid gown, I’m sure many British brides will be rushing to secure this particular gown as it offers a simple silhouette compared to more elaborate designs. And at just shy of £2k it is comes at a fraction of the price! Pippa’s gown is said to have cost around £20,000, but did include bespoke lace panels around the sleeves and neck as well as silk button detailing on the back. Hey, it was a royal wedding after all!
Can’t promise you’ll get a derrière like Pippa by wearing the Sarah Burton design, but it sure is a pretty choice for your wedding day.
If you dream about being a fairytale princess bride whose wedding is what dreams are made of, then thanks to Disney’s newest collaboration with bridal designer Alfred Angelo you can!
Following a hugely successful first bridalwear range earlier this year, the second collection had just been revealed. The 2012 capsule collection features eight wedding dress styles inspired by well-known and loved Disney Princess characters, like Belle and Jasmine, which are guaranteed to a a sprinkle of magic to your day.
For the smaller people in your wedding party, Disney also offers mini-me versions of all wedding dress designs so that they too can feel like princesses for a day (or more as I expect the little ladies will not want to take these dresses off!). Check out the Disney Royal Blossoms collection here.
To complement the bridal gowns, the Disney Royal Maidens collection of adult bridesmaids’ dresses offers a choice of 60 shades in various finishes: long and short dresses, satin luxe taffeta and chiffon.
This time around you can also get veils to match the design inspired to match the style and personality of eight iconic Disney Princesses: Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine, Rapunzel, Snow White and Tiana. Also new of this year is the Disney Fairy Tale Wedding Jewels, which is a stunning collection of Disney Princess inspired jewellery that is designed to complement each bridal gown and maiden dress. Have your pick from earrings, bracelets, necklaces, tiaras and brooches to make your wedding day outfit perfect.
Wedding gowns range from £725 to £1,345, Disney Royal Maidens bridesmaids’ dresses from £160 to £199 and Disney Royal Blossoms from £153 to £256.
While other bridal design superstar Vera Wang has opted for a series of nude and black wedding dresses for her autumn 2012 collection, celebrity favourite Monique Lhuillier has kept to a more traditional white. I personally loved the Gothic feel of Vera’s range, but Monique’s – even if less dark and twisted – Fall 2012 bridal collection is stunning nonetheless with an abundance of lace, tulle and oodles of draping chiffons. Everything you need to feel like a Princess Bride.
The best of the lot? Bouquet with its high split, Lili for its cuteness and Monroe for its Old Hollywood glamour.
Let me introduce you to Kitty & Dulcie, a new bridal gown e-boutique with stunning wedding dresses that won’t break the bank.
Combining feminine chic with a mix of vintage allure, Kitty & Dulcie is the brainchild of Kirstie Taylor and Shelley Carter-Bright who have named their bridal boutique after their grandmothers to bring “a sprinkling of magic to brides-to-be” with an eye for a bargain. Aww.
With gorgeous vintage looking dresses for as little as £250, you’ll fall head over heels for this new brand.
This sophisticated A-line, full circle gown oozes glamour with its delicate layers of satin and organza. The asymmetric, one shoulder neckline gives this classic dress a hot-off-the-catwalk modern edge.
Oh em gee! Have just come across these Sicilian Wedding photos that appeared in the July 2011 issue of Vanity Fair Italy. Shot by Signe Vilstrup these images are breathtakingly beautiful and you’ll have to look long and hard to find more well composed imagery – definitely Vanity Fair standard. Brava!
Badgley Mischka was one of our favourites at New York Bridal Week. Innovative high fashion was on the menu as models cascaded down the catwalk in avant-garde wedding dresses and dramatic veils. We love the champagne coloured gown with feathers on the shoulders; this collection definitely sets the trend for spring 2012!
Oooo we love the Elie by Elie Saab 2012 wedding dress collection!. The 10 piece capsule collection is filled with delicate classical gowns that pays homage to the most sumptuous fabrics. Think silk taffeta, embroidered lace and silk organza is mixed in passionate layers, overlays and transparencies that create silhouettes of impeccable finishings and glorious volumes.
If you see yourself as a bit of a flapper bride, then Stephanie Allin‘s 2012 Jazz Age collection will be just to your taste.
The 1920s inspired wedding dress collection is simply stunning. Shot in Paris, the Twenties flapper-style collection oozes of romance – just take a look for yourself!
It might not be the most romantic of places, but for one couple this train journey from Euston station in London to Watford will be one they’ll never forget.
With the help of his choir, the Adam Street Singers, Adam King made this particular evening commute a bit more special. Adam you see had enlisted his choir to serenade his girlfriend Lucy Rogers with a rendition of Bill Wither’s Lovely Day.
One by one ‘ordinary commuters’ joined before walking up and down the aisle of the overground train as amused onlookers filmed the happening with their iPhones. Living in London you get quite used to strange things happening from time to time, and flash mobs are not uncommon these days. However it is not often you get to be involved in a marriage proposal.
At the end of the song, Adam King, a 34-year-old tailor, got down on one knee and asked Lucy, 25, to marry him.
Lucy said yes, the people cheered and the video… well it went viral.
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