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By Elisabeth Edvardsen on June 15th, 2011
An international design favourite, New York based designer Romona Keveza is known for her creativity and innovation in couture bridal and evening wear. This past award season, Romona Keveza evening wear was seen on such A-list celebrities such as Virginia Madsen at the Academy Awards and Julia Stiles, Christina Hendricks and Jennifer Love Hewitt at the Golden Globe Awards.
Her 2011 autumn bridal collection includes lots of flowery details and a wide range of cuts and necklines so that you can find your perfect dress – there are even a couple of blue wedding dresses!
Romona Keveza Autumn 2011 Bridal Collection
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1920s Themed Wedding, Bridalwave Loves, Designer Dresses, Gallery, Gowns, wedding dresses
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on June 13th, 2011
French designer Delphine Manivet was the choice of pop singer Lily Allen when she married Sam Cooper in Gloucestershire this weekend, in a gorgeous vintage inspired lace wedding gown that looked like it arrived straight from the 1920s.
Inspired by Lily we’ve dived into the wonderful lace and silk world of Delphine Manivet and bring you a selection of her bridal collection.
Delphine Manivet - Akris
Short dress, long sleeves in calais lace and pleated lace.
Photo: Delphine Manivet
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1920s Themed Wedding, Celebrity Weddings, Feature, Gallery, Gowns, News, wedding dresses
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on June 13th, 2011
Kicking of a summer of celebrity weddings, singer Lily Allen married “the love of her life” Sam Cooper on Saturday 12 June in St James the Great Church in the Gloucestershire village of Cranham.
Keeping true to her love for vintage, Lily wore a stunning 1920’s style Delphine Manivet lace gown with a demure neckline, empire waist and ruffled fishtail.
The dress bore a resemblance to that worn by Kate Middleton when she married Prince William in April this year, and was adorned with an abundance of lace and long lace sleeves, a sweetheart neckline and a long veil. Lily’s bridal bouquet was a mix of peach and blue blossoms
The empire cut dress also kept another secret; there was double joy for Lily on her wedding weekend as her husband revealed his blushing bride is expecting a baby. The groom reportedly confirmed the happy news during the wedding reception that Lily is three months into her pregnancy. Lily has tragically had two miscarriages previously: a baby boy last year, six months into the pregnancy, and a baby at four months while dating Chemical Brother’s Ed Simons in 2008. We wish Lily all the luck in the world for her current pregnancy and hope it all goes well.
The newlyweds are now set to honeymoon at Glastonbury Festival – where they first met – but as we’ve previously reported Mrs Cooper will be glamping it in style as she and her hubby have hired a luxury teepee.
Mrs and Mrs Cooper
Photo: Ben Birchall/PA Wire
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1920s Themed Wedding, Designer Dresses, Feature, Gallery, Gowns, wedding dresses
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on June 10th, 2011
Photo: Jenny Packham
Kate Middleton dazzled in a dusty pink Jenny Packham gown last night as she made her first official appearance as Prince William’s wife and Duchess of Cambridge.
Jenny Packham’s bridal spring/summer 2011 collection is no less stunning; a cascade of gorgeous, understated vintage inspired bridal gowns, with beautiful embellishment – some even with feathers – the collection does a nod to the glamorous 1920’s – an era many brides love.
A romantic and feminine collection, it also contains classically styled wedding dresses, including flattering a-line cuts that will leave any bride looking like a princess.
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Gallery, Gowns, wedding dresses
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on June 10th, 2011
We love the ethereal feel to these images of The Life Collection: a romantic journey through the story of life in 2010 from Simone Williams.
The collection encapsulates the various stages of life, with each piece capturing the essence of what it is to be truly alive.
The Simone Williams label was launched in 2004 and is based in Hoxton, London.
The Life Collection - Simone Williams
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Bridalwave Loves, Feature, Gowns, The Royal Wedding, wedding dresses
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on May 27th, 2011
When we came across this floral wedding dress by celebrity wedding floral designer Karen O’Hara from VOW Floral – who has worked with Hollywood A-listers as well as Prince Charles and the Dalai Lama – we knew we had to show it to you.
Created in time for last month’s royal wedding between Kate and William, the dress features 3,500 flowers and crystals from around the world.
A true fairytale wedding dress is worth an estimated £25,000.
Now isn’t that just a dream dress?
Photo: John Lynch/apersure
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Designer Dresses, Gallery, Gowns, wedding dresses
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on May 27th, 2011
Stewart Parvin at White Gallery London
Royal couturier Stewart Parvin’s 2012 collection encapsulates elegant femininity through a selection of covetable dresses buttoned to the seam accentuating the silhouettes. Pretty diamanté embellishments add subtle touches of glamour to each garment.
On the catwalk at the White Gallery London exquisite corsages adorned wrists as elegant statement pieces, creating a perfectly romantic look in rose, pink and dark chocolate brown with emerald green silk ribbon trimming.
For more information visit http://bridal.stewartparvin.com
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Designer Dresses, Gallery, Gowns, wedding dresses
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on May 27th, 2011
Alan Hannah at White Gallery London
Alan Hannah’s romantic designs graced the White Gallery London catwalk earlier this week. Marguerite Hannah, the designer behind this award-winning label, has looked to romantic escapism for inspiration. Her new collection includes fluid, slim-line gowns with a 1920s feel alongside a Gone with the Wind look with voluminous tulle and organza skirts nipped in at the waist. Fresh designs came through in the form of sheer capes with ribbon trims and a 60’s style bell sleeved ivory jumpsuit.
There was even a design which looked strikingly similar to that of Kate…
For more information visit www.alanhannah.co.uk
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Designer Dresses, Gallery, Gowns, wedding dresses
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on May 27th, 2011
Stephanie Allin at White Gallery London
Stephanie Allin’s 2012 bridal gown collection is inspired by the jazz age, and showcases luscious beaded, feathered and textured fabrics in a monochrome palette with hints of black, silver and gold, giving modern soul to classic silhouettes.
The feeling of romance is conjured up through the delicate use of lace overlay featured adorning simple line, strapless dresses with wide waistbands.
Double layered skirts, flashing the underlay and cut on the bias give a modern take on the classic bustier bridal gown. While vintage chic comes through the classic empire line with silk embroidery embellishment and sheer lace capped sleeves.
Belts also made a strong appearance in the collection, defining the waist and enhancing the figure.
For more information www.stephanieallin.net
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Bridalwave Loves, Designer Dresses, Feature, Gallery, Gowns, wedding dresses
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on May 26th, 2011
“The Temperley Bridal collection is designed to create overtly feminine, flattering dresses to suit a range of weddings, from beach to more formal church affairs. Attention to detail synonymous with the Temperley London brand is central in the Bridal Collection philosophy of providing exquisitely detailed and beautiful dresses. Ethereal and romantic, ancient embroidery techniques, the finest French laces and a luxurious selection of silks are used to create timeless dresses to last a lifetime.”
Choose between made-to-order or off-the-peg wedding gowns and let Temperley London dress you to perfection for your wedding.
The label also offers a range of dresses for bridesmaids and the mother of the bride.
Explore at www.temperleylondon.com/bridal/experience
All images: www.temperleylondon.com
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Designer Dresses, Feature, Gallery, Green/ Organic/ Eco Weddings, The Ethical Wedding, wedding dresses
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on May 24th, 2011
We stopped by the White Gallery International Bridal Design Fair this weekend and came across Sanyukta Shrestha, whose bridal creations, from her innovative bridal gowns to bridal millinery and accessories are embedded with her vision of ‘love green – believe in ethics’ ethos.
As one of the new talents showcased at the fair, Sanyukta’s original vintage-inspired bridal gowns and hats, radiate true romance that embrace the best from the 1920’s to the 1970’s.
Each style is made following ecologically green guidelines, with fabrics from ethical and fair-trade certified manufacturers. The making of each piece is made using innovative sustainable fabrics, such as organic silk, 100% bamboo, soya, 100% organic and fair-traded cotton and even banana!
Sanyukta Shrestha Cuckoo
Photo: http://www.sanyuktashrestha.co.uk
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Announcements, Dates for your diary, Designer Dresses, Gallery, Gowns, wedding dresses
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on May 17th, 2011
Get your purses ready ladies, the Bridal Designer Sale is back on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th June 2011. The venue this time around is The Lancaster Hotel London. Tickets for the event are free, but you need to log on to www.bridaldesignersale.com to register and select a preferred time.
This is your chance to get up to 70% off exquisite designer wedding dresses. We’ve been told there are over 1,000 gowns available from leading designers such as Amanda Wakeley, Amy Michelson, Atelier Aimée and Caroline Castigliano. We could continue but it would take some time…
The sale will take place 10am to 5pm on Saturday and 11am to 3pm on Sunday.
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Designer Dresses, Feature, Gallery, Gowns, wedding dresses
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on May 13th, 2011
The wedding season is soon upon us and it appears the Hollywood starlets have taken inspiration from the brides this spring as the red carpets have been covered in white.
Alexa Chung
TV Presenter Alexa Chung arrives for the screening of Sleeping Beauty at the 64th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Thursday, May 12, 2011. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)
And we accidentally managed to get 13 photos in this gallery – Happy Friday 13th everyone!
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Columns/ Opinion, Gowns, wedding dresses
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on May 13th, 2011
Photo: AP Photo/Evan Agostini
News just in: fashion designer Vera Wang is an ‘equal-opportunity shopper.’
The designer who is known for her intricate and stunning wedding dress creations has told WWD she loves hitting the shops wherever she is and doesn’t mind what outlets they are. Right…
Vera preciously worked as a senior fashion editor for Vogue magazine for sixteen years before embarking on her own wedding gown emporium and has since expanded her brand to include jewellery, fragrance, shoes, eyewear and a home collection. Nothing stopping Vera! Well perhaps Sarah Burton will knock her off the Queen of Bridal Gowns throne following Sarah’s remarkable job as dress designer of Duchess Kate’s vintage inspired Alexander McQueen gown for her wedding to Prince William.
Considering that most of Vera’s dresses range between £1,200 to £4,300 (that’s $2,000 to $7,000 for our American readers) and some even costing as much as £7,000 or more ($12,000 plus), we’re not sure how much we believe this statement.
Vera Wang surely has a comfortable living so why would she shop in common shopping centre stores when she can have her cake and eat it too?
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Designer Dresses, Gallery, Gowns, wedding dresses
By Elisabeth Edvardsen on May 11th, 2011
Top award-winning bridal fashion designer Stephanie Allin will be showing her 2012 collection at the White Gallery London (22-24 May), and we’re loving what we’ve seen so far.
Stephanie Allin 2012 Preview
http://www.stephanieallin.net
About her new collection draws on the glamorous Jazz Age she says: “I am listening to lots of Cole Porter and Gershwin and watching Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers! My collection will be made up of luscious beaded, feathered and textured fabrics in a monochrome palette with hints of black, silver and gold. I’ll be making dresses brides can really move and dance in – I am freeing them of their corsets!”
We’re trying our best to be there to see the gorgeous gowns in real life!
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From:Madeline Isaac-James launches two new collections