Iconic Brides
Gallery, Gowns, Iconic Brides, wedding dresses
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on August 25th, 2011
While we wait for the pictures of newlywed Kim Kardashian to appear in People magazine (trust her to sell the right!), I thought we could revisit some of the iconic brides over the past six decades.
1950s - Grace Kelly of Monaco
As the actress she was, Grace Kelly’s wedding was her last and greatest role. Having agreed to be filmed in order to get out of a contract with MGM studios, Grace wore a wedding dress to her 1956 wedding that has since been copied by thousands of brides –our very own Kate Middleton was also inspired by this iconic dress. Made from 22 metres of silk taffeta and 90 metres of tulle, the dress was a marvel. And to this day we wish we had a tiny waist like G.K.
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Beauty - Hair & Makeup, Iconic Brides, The Royal Wedding
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on August 10th, 2011
Newlywed Duchess Catherine might have worn an Alexander McQueen on her wedding day and received much acclaim for choosing a slightly ‘edgy’ British brand, but her penchant for heavy black liner is not loved by all.
The latest to speak about the new royal’s make-up choices is grande Dame of British fashion, Vivienne Westwood who told the Sunday Times Magazine: ‘I think she’s got a problem with eye make-up. The sharp line around her eyes make her look hard. Either she should be smudgy or wear none.’
Westwood moved on to call Kate’s image ‘ordinary’. We can’t think of anything worse than to be called ordinary – especially not by someone like Vivienne who certainly knows a thing or two about fashion and style.
It appears that many would like to see Kate wear different make-up and hair, with fashion duo Viktor & Rolf expressing the same sentiments not long ago.
As we’ve said before we’d love to see Kate with a flirty 50’s flick with just a hint of eyeliner on the lower lash line.
Should Kate ditch her strong eyeliner that has become her security blanket and try out different styles to let her natural beauty shine through? Let us know in the comments below what beauty style you think Kate should adopt!
All photos: PA Wire/Press Association
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By Elisabeth Edvardsen on June 7th, 2011
Following their extravagant wedding on April 29, Kate or Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, has decided to put her wedding dress on public display at Buckingham Palace.
The already iconic gown – which was designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen for when she wed Prince William – will be the star attraction at the British royal residence’s summer opening, from July 23 to October 3.
Also showcased alongside the dress will be the tiara, jewellery and the couple’s wedding cake. The cake cut by the newlyweds on the royal wedding day is the one that will be on display as other cakes were made to serve to guests.
If you’re not in London over the summer here is a look back at Kate’s wedding dress as worn by the royal bride herself.
Kate arrives at Westminster Abbey
Photo: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire
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Feature, Gallery, Gowns, Iconic Brides, The Royal Wedding, wedding dresses
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on May 4th, 2011
It’s not even been one week since Kate said her vows to Prince William and already her Alexander MxQueen wedding dress is being copied for future brides-to-be.
The best kept secret for a long time, Sarah Burton’s lace and gazar design was hidden from the world until Kate Middleton, now the new Duchess of Cambridge, stepped out of The Goring Hotel in London on her wedding day.
As Kate walked down the Westminster Abbey aisle we couldn’t help notice the striking similarity to the gown Grace Kelly wore in 1956, when she married Prince Rainier of Monaco.
Lace sleeves? Check. Voluminous skirt? Check. Kate also opted for a veil, looking the part of future Queen of Britain, and bore a resemblance to Grace who like Kate arrived a commoner and departed a royal.
We don’t know if Grace Kelly is Kate’s style inspiration, but we expect Kate to grow into her own as a fashion icon in the years to come.
Grace and Kate
Prince William and his bride, Kate, ride in a carriage back to Buckingham Palace after their wedding at Westminster Abbey. Her dress has been compared by some to the dress worn by Grace Kelly, when she married Prince Ranier III in Monaco (top image).
Photo: Stefan Rousseau /PA Wire
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Feature, Gallery, Gowns, Iconic Brides, The Royal Wedding
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on April 28th, 2011
As we’re waiting in anticipation of what Catherine Middleton’s wedding dress will look like when she says ‘I do’ to Prince William tomorrow, we’ve dipped into the archives to take a look at British Royal wedding dresses through the times.
Princess Alexandra
Princess Alexandra in her wedding dress.
Photo: PA/PA Archive/Press Association Images
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Iconic Brides
By Andrea Petrou on September 3rd, 2009
It’s not that long ago that we put a list together of iconic brides, but as time has gone on there’s been so many more that it would be unfair to leave them out.
So we’ve decided to start the list again, and what better way to get the ball rolling than with this year’s wedding sweetheart Milla Jovovich.
Now I think Milla should be held up quite highly here, as she was brave enough to go through marriage for the third time.
The actress met husband number three, Paul WS Anderson on the set of Resident Evil in 2002 and have been inseparable ever since. They got married in on Saturday August 22 this year at their home in Beverly Hills, with their daughter Ever, 20 months standing in as flower girl.
Among the 50 guests in attendance were Grey’s Anatomy actor Patrick Dempsey and his wife Jillian.
Milla’s dress was a 60s inspired number, which the actress designed herself as she couldn’t find anything else she liked.
She said of her white Grecian style dress; “It’s very simple, but beautiful like a late 60s or early 70s white mini. It’s very cute.”
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Celebrity Weddings, Iconic Brides, Photography
By AbiSilvester on June 11th, 2009
Utterly exhausted but clearly very happy, Barack and Michelle Obama posed for this charming photograph at the end of their wedding in October 1992. The pictures taken during the day offer a glimpse into a unique pairing that has been described by friends as “like putting hydrogen and oxygen together to create an unbelievable life force.” Often relaxed, the bride and groom are laid-back style personified in this fascinating set of images.
Read on over the jump for an insight into the wedding of the world’s most influential couple!
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Iconic Brides, Nuptial news
By AbiSilvester on June 8th, 2009
Jodi Albert of Hollyoaks fame is the second celeb bride I’ve written about this week to tie the knot in an exotic location wearing Jenny Packham, following our report on Denise Van Outen’s stunning destination wedding in the Seychelles.
Barbados was the location of choice for Jodi, who married Westlife singer Kian Egan late last month. She cut a simple but elegant figure in the Packham dress, which is a high-waisted empire line cut with embroidered crystals at the waist. If you want to add a moment of really punishing jealousy to your day, why not check out the couple’s wedding venue here? It’s certainly daydream fodder for a dull Monday afternoon…
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Iconic Brides
By AbiSilvester on June 4th, 2009
If you’ve always harboured a desire to elope; quietly doing the deed somewhere sunny and exotic, then you may want to look to Denise Van Outen’s wedding for inspiration. The TV star married Any Dream Will Do star Lee Mead in the Seychelles in April, having told her friends that she and Mead were just going away on holiday, and with just a few close family members in tow.
While Mead went for hippie chic with a string of flowers around his neck, Van Outen wore a 70s style headband and Jenny Packham’s gorgeous, empire line ‘Rosalind’ gown – which I wouldn’t have thought of as a ‘destination dress’, but being relatively simple in terms of cut, it does the job very nicely, and with the bride looking utterly chilled and serene. But who wouldn’t in such idyllic surroundings? The couple married at the exclusive Labriz Silhouette Resort, where a wedding package costs 2,200 euros per couple.
Follow the jump for more pictures of the happy couple
Related: Iconic Brides: Lisa Loeb | Iconic Brides: Kate Hudson
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Iconic Brides
By AbiSilvester on May 11th, 2009
Lisa Loeb picked well when she married Roey Hershkovitz, the music coordinator for Late Night with Conan O’Brien earlier this year and yes – I am talking about the dress! It’s not difficult to see why she chose the stunning silk taffera gown by Amsale Blue Label, whose pale pink hue compliments her skin tone beutifully.
Note its fashionable bubble hem skirt (a style that has divided opinion here on Bridalwave) and belt-style sash, which is held together by a beautiful antique crystal clasp. It’s a chic and cosmopolitan look that suits Loeb exceptionally well. [image: Justine Ungaro]
Related: Iconic Brides: Kate Hudson | Iconic Brides: Natalie Imbruglia
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Iconic Brides
By AbiSilvester on December 2nd, 2008
Nothing has a greater impact on mainstream bridal fashion than the latest lavish, royal ceremony, and whether or not you’re about to tie the knot or give two hoots about royalty, it’s fascinating to see what the world’s wealthiest brides have chosen to wear throughout history.
SlideShare has a short slideshow up at the moment that lets you do just that, giving you a brief glance into the style of royal brides from around the world. From Diana’s iconic gown by David and Elizabeth Emanuel to the fairytale crown and gown worn by Princess Brigetta of Sweden in 1961. The pictures will certainly raise a smile if you’re currently stressing about not picking yourself a frock horror…
Related: Royal wedding memorabilia | Iconic Bride #3: Princess Margaret
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Iconic Brides
By admin on December 19th, 2007
[images unavailable]In the last of our current Iconic Brides series, Amber writes…
It was third time around for actress Demi Moore when she married Ashton Kutcher on September 24, 2005, at their home in Beverly Hills, but with ex-husband Bruce Willis on the guest list, it was still very much a family affair. The age-difference between the bride and groom (Demi was 42 and Ashton was 27 at the time of the wedding) had been the source of much Hollywood gossip during the couple’s two-year courtship, but didn’t seem to dampen the enthusiasm of the couple of their guests, who included Demi’s three daughters, and celebrities such as Lucy Liu and Jason Goldberg.
The bride wore a cream dress by Lanvin, while the groom matched her in a cream suit and fedora. The wedding was a traditional Kabbalah ceremony, and the honeymoon was a working trip to Spain, where Demi shot a champagne commercial.
Related: Iconic Brides # 37 – Kate Hudson | Iconic brides # 36 – Sarah Michelle Gellar | Iconic Brides # 35 – Debra Messing |
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Gowns, Iconic Brides
By admin on December 17th, 2007
Like all good films with a wedding scene, this one doesn’t go to plan but then, when was anything in reluctant Princess Mia’s life ever straight forward? Heading down the aisle Mia realises she’s got it all wrong, queue a quick departure, a change in law in the tiny country not to mention another unexpected wedding.
Mia’s dress was quite traditional as you’d expect with an A-line shape, a short train and a very pretty lace off the shoulder detail. As you would expect from a bonafide princess, Mia wore a tiara with a veil and a neat pair of drop earrings.
If you love Meg Cabot’s Princess Diaries books, check out our sister site Trashionista for lots more lovely reads.
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Iconic Brides
By admin on December 12th, 2007
Sadly, this was one Holywood marriage that was doomed not to last, but the snowy setting of Kate Hudson’s winter wedding to Chris Robinson, plus the dramatic Vera Wang gown worn by the bride make Kate an iconic bride all the same. The wedding took place on New Year’s Eve, 2000, at Old Snowmass, Colorado, in a private ranch owned by Goldie Hawn (the bride’s mother) and Kurt Russell. The white theme included white candles and flowers and the couple were married under a white tent. They picked a good night to celebrate too: they and their 70 guests partied the night away after the ceremony at the the Elk Mountain Lodge, celebrating New Year as well as the wedding.
Related: Iconic brides # 36 – Sarah Michelle Gellar | Iconic Brides # 35 – Debra Messing | Iconic Brides # 34 – Tori Spelling
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Books/ DVDs/ Online/ TV, Iconic Brides
By admin on December 10th, 2007
As you would expect from Brothers & Sisters, Kitty Walker (Calista Flockhart) and Senator McCallister’s (Rob Lowe) wedding looks like an elegant affair even if it was fraught with the usual TV pre-wedding scandal (blackmail in this case), a rather unexpected mom-daughter speech from Sally Field’s Nora and a will-they-won’t they question mark. And in case you didn’t see it already, there’s a video clip after the turn so you can see exactly what happened right up to the cliffhanger. Enjoy!
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