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By Elisabeth on February 2nd, 2012
Is Belgian the new black… err white? We’ll let you be the judge of that, but the Linea Raffaelli 2012 bridal collection is a beautiful marriage of haute couture and crafting techniques that create unique designs for the modern bride.
The latest collection features a series of classic white gowns as well as a selection of colourful creations for those looking to add a splash of colour. Which one is your favourite?
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By Elisabeth on January 20th, 2012
Kaviar Gauche Berlin Fashion Week
And the bride wore… Hardly anything!
Most often less is more, but we’re not sure that this goes when it comes to wedding fashion. Berlin-based fashion label Kaviar Gauche caused quite the commotion when they sent this risqué wedding outfit down the runway at Berlin Fashion Week yesterday.
What can definitely not be classified as a wedding dress consists of a veil and… a bikini? The g-string and bra combo, joined together by a small piece of fabric, would look more at home on a Victoria’s Secret shoot than at a wedding.
The rest of their bridal collection was far more covering and included some stunning designs.
What do you think of the wedding bikini – more honeymoon than wedding ceremony?
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By Elisabeth on January 16th, 2012
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.
Which one were your favourite dresses?
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie added an injection of old Hollywood glamour in an elegant red and white Atelier Versace gown.
Photo credit: Press Association
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1920s Themed Wedding, Gallery, Gowns, Venues, Vintage, wedding dresses, Wedding Gown Photos
By Elisabeth on January 9th, 2012
I do love when a bit of Art Deco lands in my inbox. This time it came from bridal designer Sabina Motasem Bride who has teamed up with one of London’s most sought after wedding venue, Eltham Palace, Greenwich – one of the UK’s finest examples of Art Deco style. The gorgeous venue is the backdrop of the labels’ new collection, which features vintage inspired wedding gowns for the modern bride who has a penchant for the eras past.
The new collection draws inspiration from the style and glamour of iconic performers at the Folies Bergeres in 1900s- 1930s Paris. Think slinky, understated dresses that complement the opulent and decadent Art Deco interior perfectly.
I’ll let you be the judge of the prettiest dress of them all, but these are gorgeous.
Sabina Motasem - Cabaret
The “Cabaret” dress was shot in Stephen Courtauld’s bedroom, designed by John Seely, is an aspen lined bedroom with the side walls covered in scenic block printed wallpaper depicting Kew Gardens made by Sandersons, creating a delicate 3D effect.
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By Elisabeth on December 20th, 2011
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.
Tags: Bridal collections 2012, Cymbeline, Elie Saab, jenny packham, johanna hehir, manuel mota, marchesa, monique lhuillier, pronovias, vera wang, Vintage Wedding Dress Company, wedding dresses, Yolan Cris
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By Elisabeth on December 12th, 2011
Award-winning designer Claire Mischevani‘s bridal gown designs are individual masterpieces, so that you feel as amazing and unique on your wedding day with the knowledge that you are wearing a ‘one-off’ wedding dress.
Looking at the gallery on her website, Claire is definitely one to watch!
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By Elisabeth on December 9th, 2011
When looking to find inspiration for your wedding dress, the red carpet and film premieres is always a good place to start. The Hollywood starlets usually come up trumps when it comes to style and since walking down the aisle is almost like the red carpet there is usually a thing or two to learn from the leading ladies of film.
At the recent ‘New Year’s Eve’ premiere, actresses Lea Michele and Jessica Biel both dazzled the crowds in a champagne coloured shimmery Valentino dress – Jessica’s a bit more demure than Lea’s mind. Both rocked the old Hollywood glamour and we simply can’t make up our minds of who wore Valentino best…
Let us know what you think in the comments below.
Photo Credit: Press Association
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By Elisabeth 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 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 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 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.
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By Elisabeth on November 28th, 2011
This wedding dress by Christos is simply to die for – and would work perfect for a winter bride that wants to make a dramatic appearance. The floral fil coupé double organza A-line gown has a curved neckline and a floral embellishment at the waist. It comes in gilded ivory and is certain to get all eyes on you!
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By Elisabeth 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 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.
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By Elisabeth 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.
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