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By Elisabeth Edvardsen on December 8th, 2011
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.
What are your winter wedding essentials?
1: Maggie Sottero, Swarovski embellished ball gown wedding dress, Nikkita
2: Lapin & Me Rabbit Snow globe, £10
3: Jenny Packham, wedding dress
4: Gisela Graham twig heart wreath (£7.95) and frosted acorn (3.95) at Selfridges
5: Victorian hanging glass tea light holder by Belle & Thistle via Notonthehighstreet.com, £4.50
6: Jane Taylor Millinery Beaded tear with birdcage veil, £350
7: Beaded cake necklace by Cat’s Whiskers Cake Design via Notonthehighstreet.com, £45
8: Snowflake wedding invite by Trendy Treasure via Etsy.com, USD$2.50
9: Christian Louboutin Fifi glitter heels, USD$625
Tags: Bridal mood board, christian louboutin, Jane Taylor Millinery, Maggie Sorreto bridal, wedding dress, winter bride, winter wedding
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By Elisabeth Edvardsen on December 8th, 2011
Naming a bridal gown design could be down to the inspiration source or simply because it looks like a ‘Mirabel’.
The Maggie Sottero 2012 bridal collection definitely draws inspiration from cities and destinations from around the world with places like Havana, Adelaide, Paris and the more London centric Camden making an appearance – London is featured as well.
Take a look and travel the world… wedding dress style!
Maggie Sottero Bridal - Adelaide
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By Elisabeth Edvardsen on December 8th, 2011
Say lace and you have our complete attention. This is just what luxury lingerie brand Fred & Ginger London did and the result you see here. Brides looking to invest in high quality, glamorous and beautiful lingerie for their wedding night and honeymoon, this is a name worth noting down.
The Fred & Ginger bridal collection, designed by Victoria Hold is influenced by the glamour of the 1950′s screen sirens. Traditional and modern are combined using luxurious French silk satins, crinkle chiffon and Chantilly lace, and are embellished with the sparkling Swarovski crystals.
The Bridal Collection includes, Teddies, Negligees, Kimonos, French Knickers, Camisoles, Boleros, Corsets, Waspies, Balconette Bras, Soft Cup Bras, Beau Bras, Beau Knickers, Shorts, Peephole Knickers Thongs, Eye masks and Garters.
The complete collection is designed in London and manufactured in the UK to the highest standards and quality.
Prices range from £35-£250.
Fred & Ginger London Bridal Lingerie
Tags: Bridal lingerie, Fred & Ginger London, lace, luxury lingerie, satin silk
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By Elisabeth Edvardsen on December 5th, 2011
Wedding shoe extraordinaire Harriet Wilde has launched a floral inspired Spring/Summer 2012 collection at Harrods’ prestigious shoe boudoir. This season Harriet Wilde has fallen in love with delicate sprig cherry blossom – my favourite! – and pretty summer roses that create soft and romantic details.
The shapes include the every stylish, high heeled peep toe platforms, Betty Draper fifties courts, the more classic round toe courts (with or without platforms so you’re spoiled for choice).
Made from high quality ivory silk, this season’s exclusives are Sakura (the Japanese word for cherry blossoms) with ornate silver leaves and delicate pink cherry blossoms cascading down the heel. And if you are a bridal client of Harrods, you can get gorgeous hand painted flowers on any of the designs!
If you’re after a bit more blingtastic pair, then the Swarovskli crystal embellished Bridgette and Polly will be your faves.
Excuse me while I head to Harrods…
For prices and more information visit harrietwilde.com/harrods-shoe-boudoir.
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By Elisabeth Edvardsen on December 2nd, 2011
Latvian born fashion designer Katya Shehurina, the woman behind katyakatya shehurina, is definitely one to watch in the time to come – now also as a bridal designer. Her haute couture collections are feminine and playful, quite extravagant but seemingly also eminently wearable. She combines floaty layers and clever draping with opulent details such as lace, oversized flowers, jewels and tassels – providing a distinctly feminine with a dramatic edge. Love it!
Katyakatya shehurina will be exhibiting at the White Gallery London in May 2012.
Below is a selection of the more wedding friendly designs from the katyakatya shehurina spring summer 2012 collection.
KatyaKatya Shehurina Spring Summer 2012
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By Elisabeth Edvardsen on November 30th, 2011
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.
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By Elisabeth Edvardsen on November 30th, 2011
Loving the bridal collection of birdcage veils and headbands with vintage adornments by HT Headwear. Behind the collection is designer Helena Talbot, who started the company when she herself was searching for that unique finishing touch that would complement her own style and budget. Sourcing the fabric from British suppliers, Helena travels up and down the country in search for vintage brooches, feathers, diamantes, pears and crystals that will add detail to the pieces – with a possibility of bespoke creations for the bride who knows exactly what she wants!
The pieces are affordable, starting at £50 and up to around £200 for more elaborate designs.
HT Headwear bridal collection
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By Elisabeth Edvardsen on November 30th, 2011
Who wouldn’t want to get married in a dress made by the godmother of bridal design herself, Vera Wang? As always, her 2012 spring collection offers lots of choice for brides-to-be, but to help you narrow it down we’ve picked out our top 5 wedding dresses. Offering an array of colours in brown, green, sand and champagne as well as traditional white, we’re certain you will find inspiration in these masterpieces.
Tags: champagne, coloured wedding dresses, green, sand, Spring 2012 bridal, stone, vera wang, Vera Wang Bridalwear
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By Elisabeth Edvardsen on November 28th, 2011
With the complete Monique Lhuillier Spring 2012 bridal gown collection consisting of 28 dresses, we don’t blame you if you get lost in all the lace, silk and tulle, unable to decide which one – or ones – you like best. We’re big fans of Monique Lhuillier’s romantic and striking wedding dress designs, and have picked our top five gowns for this spring to (hopefully) help you out with the big dress choice. It pleases us to see a mix of white, metal grey and nude – or is that Champagne? – hues, as well as a delightful mix of full-skirts and more figure hugging designs. And we love the nod to young royal Kate and her sister Pippa Middleton.
Monique Lhuillier Spring 2012 - Amber
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By Elisabeth Edvardsen on November 25th, 2011
Popular British bridal designer, Tobi Hannah – whose collections of short vintage inspired wedding dresses have taken the world with storm – has launched a sister line, Lara Hannah London, in order to fulfil the growing demand for long luxury vintage looking long wedding dresses that exude elegance.
The debut capsule collection of eight gowns is made from luxurious silks and embellished with fabrics especially designed by Tobi Hannah
The debut collection from Lara Hannah London is a capsule collection of eight vintage inspired long wedding dresses made from luxurious silks and embellished with fabrics designed by Tobi Hannah.
The Lara Hannah collection fuses inspiration from English Painter, John William Waterhouse (known for his depictions of women from both ancient Greek mythology and Arthurian legend) with silhouettes from the 30′s and 70′s to produce luxurious wedding dresses with an ethereal feel.
Lara Hannah - Adriana
The embellished Adriana wedding dress will certainly flatter your figure thanks to the curved panel inserts on either side of the waist.
This strapless Lara Hannah wedding dress is made from silk crepe and a luxurious silk lining. The curved panels on the waist and sweetheart neckline are embellished with hand stitched clear bugle beads.
The optional short sleeved silk bolero also enjoys the hand-stitched bugle bead panelling.
Tags: Lara Hannah, tobi hannah, Vintage, vintage inspired wedding dresses, wedding dresses
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By Elisabeth Edvardsen on November 24th, 2011
With the world being in a dire state – disappearing polar ice and economic meltdown looming – it is no wonder that many people are wondering how they can make their lives, and weddings, greener. While I love the extravagant high fashion bridal designs I often write about here, I’ve also been increasingly wondering what is available out there for eco-chic brides-to-be.
I headed over to the Etsy marketplace to see what eco wedding dresses were to be found. And I didn’t end up disappointed; below are five of the gorgeous dresses made by independent designers, each single one a sure thing to make you a beautiful green bride.
Eco wedding dresses
This one-shouldered beauty is created out of eco hemp/silk and is sure to please the most creative bride. With a scooped strapless neckline, low-V back and a braided one shoulder strap this dress oozes drama. Best of all it has hidden pockets! The petal motif on the front and back add whimsical flair.
The custom order wedding dress is made by Abstract Pretty and costs $2,500USD / £1,639.34 GBP.
Tags: Eco wedding dresses, handmade wedding dresses, recycled, upcycled, wedding dresses
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By Elisabeth Edvardsen on November 21st, 2011
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.
For stockists please visit www.alfredangelobridal.co.uk.
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By Elisabeth Edvardsen on November 21st, 2011
I love the new Temperley London wedding dress collection which was shown at the Luxury Wedding Show back in October.
With an emphasis on embroidery and lace, the collection is stunning and will be perfect for an English Rose on her wedding day.
Favourites? Honeysuckle and Goddess.
Tags: embroidery, lace, Temperley London Bridal, wedding dresses
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