Wedding Ideas - Wedding Dress Guide 2018

WEDDING DRESS Guide

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THIS YEAR’S HOTTEST BRIDAL TRENDS STRAIGHT FROM THE CATWALKS

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inding the dress of your dreams is difficult, and it often requires more time than you might at first imagine.

Take it from someone who knows – six boutiques in, the search for my own wedding dress continues.

While you look at wedding dresses, there are a few questions to keep in the forefront of your mind. Will you feel at ease in this gown?

Can you sit down comfortably? Will you be able to eat your wedding breakfast? Can you stay on the dance floor all night? Will it suit your venue and the season in which you are marrying? The most important person in the room is your groom – will he like the style too? Would your family approve? And – the big one – is this dress in budget?

There really is no point in trying on a gown that is completely unaffordable. If you end up loving a dress that is more than you

want to spend, there’s a chance that you won’t find another dress that does fall in budget that you love as much, and no bride should be disappointed like that. Be upfront with the boutiques you visit about your budget and tastes. This will help them to lead you to your perfect dress.

In the following pages you will find a whole host of designs to inspire you, which come from different designers across a range of budgets. Featuring the most stylish trends for 2018, including off the shoulder sleeves and detachable trains, you are sure to find a dress you can’t wait to try on.

Your dress should offer the perfect balance of current trends and timeless elegance. But the most important thing is that you feel comfortable – wearing something that is perfect for you – and that you look your beautiful bridal best. Enjoy!

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CONTENTS DOs and DON’Ts of wedding dress shopping ollow our top tips to find the dress of your dreams

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Take heed of our DOs and DON’Ts of wedding dress shopping before you start the ourney to find the one

1Wear appropriate underwear

You don’t want to feel uncomfortable in a flimsy bra and thong while the boutique expert is helping you get into different dresses.

2Style your locks

If you are planning on wearing your hair up for your wedding, wear it up to your dress fittings too. We’re not suggesting you go to the salon and have it styled every time you visit a boutique, but having your hair up and out of the way will give you a better picture of how you will actually look on the day.

3Take shoes with the right heel height

This is most important when it comes to measurements for your alterations, but taking the shoes you plan to wear, or some that are the same height, to all of your appointments might help you choose your dress more easily, too.

4Be open minded

You might think you know what style of gown you want, or what you definitely don’t want, but head to your boutique with an open mind. Brides often tell us that they fell in love with a dress that they never thought they would go for.

5Listen to the consultant

The boutiques you visit know their dresses inside out and will instantly know which dresses will flatter your figure, so trust them! They will listen to you when you try each dress on, taking on board what you like and what you don’t. Let them gently guide you and try on their suggestions.

6Take someone you trust with you

Whether its your mum, your maid of honour or future mother in law, make sure the people that join you on your search for your dream dress are going to be honest, practical and listen to your opinions. If you’re not superstitious, you could even take your fiancé!

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7Keep your eyes peeled

Keep an eye out for, and consider going to, trunk shows, sample sales and designer days where you might find a dress that never actually makes it into production – meaning you’re the only bride to wear it, ever – or you could grab a bargain in a sample sale.

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Try on lots of different styles

if alterations can be done at the 13Ask boutique

This will give you time to find a seamstress if you need to and to book them, or to book a slot in at the boutique.

14Ask how to bustle up your train

It’s not always as simple as you might think, and your bridesmaids need to know so that they can help too.

Try on different shapes, styles and designers – you really can’t tell how a dress will look on you from looking at it on the hanger. Once you’ve found a silhouette or designer you love, try gowns with different details so you find the dress that is exactly perfect for you.

the perfume you plan to wear on 15Wear your wedding day

Try the dress on exactly as you would 9wear it on the day

which designers the boutique 16Research stocks before you visit

Once you have whittled down your choices to a couple of dresses, try them on without your bra on if it has built in cups (or if you won’t wear a bra). You need to see how this will look and feel before your wedding morning. Plus, it will make having your measurements taken easier too.

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Go with your gut

If you really love a dress, even if its not what you were expecting to choose, then go for it!

11Check your colours

Hold up bridesmaid dresses next to the dresses you like. You can see how the colours of bridesmaid dresses look against your own, which is especially important if you aren’t choosing white for yourself.

12Ask if you can take photographs

Some boutiques will be happy for you to take pictures, but they will want you to get the best angles and lighting (as will you!) to get a true reflection of the dress.

Other boutiques won’t allow you to take photographs at all, so always make sure you ask.

This way the scent will remind you of all-things wedding related, from start to finish.

This is important for two reasons. Firstly, you don’t want to waste the boutique’s, or your own, time looking at designers you don’t like, and secondly, you need to keep your budget in mind.

17Ask how to store your dress

Do you need to store your gown in a dress box in acid-free paper? Should it be hung up in a dress bag? Or even hung up outside of the bag? Now is the time to check.

18Make dress shopping an event

You’ll only get to experience this once! Stop for tea and cake or cocktails with your best girls afterwards.

with your fiancé’s tastes 19Choose in mind

You want to blow away the most important person there!

20Be honest with the boutique

If you really don’t like something, don’t beat around the bush. It will only result in a longer journey to find the dress that’s right for you.

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1Take too many people

10Forget to ask about time frames

2Feel rushed to decide

to try walking, dancing and 11Forget sitting down in your dress

3Wear too much makeup

that any dress can have minor 12Forget changes made to it

Too many opinions could confuse you and you might struggle to make decisions.

Take the time you need to make the right decision.

You don’t want to feel like you’ve made the wrong choice a few weeks or months down the line.

The same applies to fake tan, too – you don’t want to get any on the dresses you put on.

4Be shy

Your opinion is the most important one, so you need to feel confident in sharing it.

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Forget your budget

Beware of booking appointments at high end, designer boutiques if you’re on a tight budget. Being honest about your budget could save you from falling in love with a dress you can’t afford.

Whether it’s the time frame for alterations or for any payment plans, you need to get organised now.

You don’t want to miss out on anything on the big day because you can’t move in your dress.

So if you love a dress but don’t like the sleeves, remember they can be altered.

that pure white will always 13Assume be the right colour for you

Depending on your skin tone, white could wash you out.

Be prepared to try champagne, oyster, even blush instead.

your venue and the style of 14Disregard your dress A grand venue calls for a glamorous dress, while a ballgown might look out of place in a beach setting.

6Buy online

15Forget to share helpful information

7Leave it too late

16Take any distractions with you

We have seen and heard so many horror stories, from dresses arriving and looking totally different to what was expected, to dresses being delivered after the wedding day and even not arriving at all!

You should aim to order your dress no less than six months before your wedding date.

to try on accessories with the 8Forget dresses

Seeing the entire outfit all together will ensure your look is completely cohesive.

Don’t forget to tell the boutique if you think you might change weight ahead of the big day. They will need to factor this into your measurements.

A bridal boutique is probably not the easiest place to entertain toddlers. You should also leave your work phone switched off.

that the boutique will be able 17Assume to store your dress until the big day They may not have the room and could expect you to collect your gown once it arrives.

too hung up on wanting everyone to 9Get cry at ‘the one’ 18Forget to eat before you go!

Just because your bridal party aren’t teary-eyed doesn’t mean this dress isn’t the one!

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Your tummy will rumble after a couple of hours spent trying on dresses.

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FASHION EDIT ‘Barrington’ Sottero and Midgley

“Subtle lace details give this gown a chic and sexy feel, but the star feature of Barrington is the illusion back. Go for a bold look with a chiffon lace-up back, keep things delicate with a simple lace ribbon, or skip the criss-cross entirely – it’s your choice!”

Sottero and Midgley

Back Details

Look effortlessly elegant from every angle – a detailed back will captivate your guests as you say I do…

Sottero and Midgley stocked at Proposals 1 Jay Walk St Martins Street Chichester West Sussex PO19 1NP 01243 781729

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Emma Roy of Edinburgh 31-33 Leith Street Edinburgh EH1 3AT 0131 557 2875

Serendipity Brides 62 High Street Weedon Northants NN7 4QD 01327 340011

Bellissima Weddings 22 Market Square South Woodham Ferrers Essex CM3 5XA 01245 323585

Pure Bridal Boutique 8-10 Lower Goat Lane Norwich Norfolk NR2 1EL 01603 625000

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end of the train, while those looking for something unique could walk down the aisle in a keyhole back cut into a heart shape. Dresses featuring sparkling back jewellery are perfect for brides who aspire to have a glamorous wedding.

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KELSEY ROSE

Choose from an open back, illusion panel with corded lace appliqué or a cowl back to make your gown shine from every angle. Traditional brides will fall for a lace up back or dainty covered buttons running right to the

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asily forgotten, it’s actually the back of your dress that your guests will see most of when you take your vows. Sweeping trains with pretty scalloped edging and a detailed back will keep them mesmerised.

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ANNA GEORGINA

POPPY DOVER LONDON

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FASHION EDIT ‘Versaille’ from the French collection Wendy Makin

“Classical elegance sums up the Versaille gown, with its dramatic off the shoulder neckline and embellished illusion sleeves.

The look of sophistication is topped off with the ballgown skirt.”

Wendy Makin

Off The Shoulder From straight across to a looped dropped sleeve, this sophisticated style is perfect for the discerning bride

Wendy Makin stocked at Divinity Bridal 29 Longstone Street, Lisburn BT28 1TP 02892 690 876

Elegance Bridal Studio 2 Eastgate, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S70 2EP 01226 786 527

Shade Bridal Suite 2b, 100 Melton Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6EP 01159 822 820

The Dressing Rooms (Halesowen) 24 Manor Lane,, Lapal, Halesowen West Midlands B62 8PY 0121 423 2777

Fairytale Occasions Ltd 34 High Street, Highworth, Wiltshire SN6 7AQ 01793 671439

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TRUE BRIDE

VEROMIA

WATTERS

SAIID KOBEISY

choose from, with a sweetheart, straight across and subtle plunge all suiting the off the shoulder look. Accessorise this style with statement drop earrings or a delicate pendant and wear you hair pulled back from your face.

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start right at the top of your shoulders or a little lower, at the top of your upper arm, and finish in anything from a bohemian dropped loop sleeve to a full-length fluted sleeve. The style of neckline provides even more options to

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his fashionable style suits every dress shape, so whether you look best in a voluminous ballgown, a tea-length dress or a fishtail silhouette, you can make your entrance with your shoulders on show. The sleeves can

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CAROLINE CASTIGLIANO

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Off The Shoulder

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FASHION EDIT ernadine Maggie Sottero

“Bernadine is such an elegant lace gown, but the detachable illusion train adds the perfect dose of intrigue. If you’re loving the back-interest trend but want to keep things classic, this romantic sheath is for you” Maggie Sottero

Detachable Trains alk down the aisle in a full owing skirt then rock your e ening reception in a slinky nu ber these gowns gi e you two looks in one

Maggie Sotter0 stocked at Morsiuspuvut Sydankapy Ky aariankatu urku FINLAND

Eden Bridal el ont oad Belfast

02890 652500

The Dressing Rooms Ltd anor ane Halesowen West Midlands B62 8PY

Wedding Belles (UK) Ltd alsall oad our aks utton oldfield

The Harrogate Wedding Lounge orest ane ead arrogate orth orkshire

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ensuring you feel comfortable, modern and bridal as you say “I do”. The overskirt could be entirely covered in lace, embroidery or embellishment, made to exactly match the dress underneath, or made from a delicate, sheer fabric.

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do so. The full skirts and long, flowing trains can be removed to reveal a figure hugging fishtail or sheath dress underneath. For the more adventurous bride, you can even step down the aisle in a jumpsuit with a detachable train,

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etachable over-skirts and trains are quickly gaining popularity, and it’s easy to see why. This style allows you to effortlessly change your look from day to night, without spending long away from the party to

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FASHION EDIT ‘Sienna’ Sassi Holford

“The clean lines of the form fitting crepe slip of the Sienna gown is complimented beautifully by the soft billow of the silk chiffon cape, edged with exquisite organza roses.”

Courtyard Bridal

Capes

Sweeping sheer capes and elaborate bridal jackets, this trend will add something truly unique to your aisle style

Stocked at

Courtyard Bridal Boutique, 3 Meeting Lane, Kettering, NN16 0BL T: 01536 510333 | Info@Courtyardbridalboutique.co.uk

This award-winning, family run boutique specialises in an outstanding selection of wedding dresses. This teamed with a truly personal service will make your dress shopping e perience so ething wedding drea s are ade of t ourtyard ridal outi ue the collection of dresses are hand picked fro so e of the finest designers to ensure you will not be disappointed when you isit and with prices starting at around up to you will be able to find the dress for you and your budget

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ZUHAIR MURAD

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you to have two looks in one, wearing the full outfit for you ceremony and removing it for a different look in the evening. You’ll also be able to have the best of both worlds if you can’t decide between necklines!

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MUSCAT BRIDAL NAEEM KHAN

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will work perfectly at a modern or city venue – the more embellished the cape or the dress underneath, the more high glam look you can achieve. Similarly to the detachable trains and over-skirts, opting for a dress with a cape allows

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heer capes draped beautifully over column gowns create a beautiful bohemian look, which will perfectly lend itself to a destination, tipi or beach wedding. Jumpsuits finished with an embellished cape

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FASHION EDIT ‘418019’ Ladybird

“This stunning dress hugs your figure like a glove, making it the ultimate show-stopper.

Covered in lace, it delivers romance without losing the bombshell feel. The mermaid fit emphasizes just the right curves and the spectacular seethrough lace neckline completes the look.”

Ladybird

Fit & Flare Show off your curves and feel a million dollars in a attering and ti eless fit and are gown

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JUSTIN ALEXANDER

ROSA CLARA

for a slightly more bohemian vibe in a full lace gown. Depending on how the gown is embellished, a fit and flare silhouette can look perfect at a vintage inspired day, lavish 1920’s-style ball or an elegant country house venue.

Fit & Flare

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into an elegant train. This silhouette provides the perfect shape for any train, allowing you to go as long and grand or short and sophisticated as you like.

Keep the look chic and contemporary with an understated satin dress, or go

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hether you choose a strapless sweetheart neckline, full length sheer sleeves or a plunging V-neck, a mermaid silhouette will pull you in at the waist, skimming your hips before flaring out at the knee

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FASHION EDIT ‘Bernice’ Rebecca Ingram

“Meet the understated ballgown – a princessinspired style that doesn’t weigh you down. Bernice

by Rebecca Ingram features soft lace and just the right amount of sparkle – and it’s perfect for your budget!”

Rebecca Ingram

Ballgowns Step down the aisle in the ultimate princess dress and become the picture-perfect bride

Rebecca Ingram stocked at The Bridal House 10a Weston Road Aston Clinton, Aylesbury Buckinghamshire HP22 5EG 01296 632041

Carol’s Bridal Boutique 19 Warwick Road Carlisle Cumbria CA1 1DH 01228 596332

Nora Eve Bridal Boutique Ltd. 270-272 Chatsworth Road ro pton hesterfield S40 2BH 01246 208555

Whyte Weddings 6 The Broadway Brighton Road, Worthing West Sussex BN11 3EG 01903 237627

Y.A.P Bridal Boutique 8/9 St Marys Place Newcastle NE1 7PG 0191 340 7983

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GEMY MAALOUF

chiffon or tulle overlay will give these gowns a dreamy, fairytale feel, while lavish embroidery adds opulence. Ever popular, this full-skirt style can take many necklines, from sweetheart to plunging shapes.

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opaque silk or billowing layers of soft tulle, fabrics that hold their shape work best for this silhouette. A skirt hoop will help support the shape for maximum volume, particularly if the dress is created using finer fabrics. A

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hen else can you wear such a flamboyant gown if not your wedding day?

Opt for this traditional bridal style and release your inner princess in a fabulous ballgown. Swathes of folded,

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CATHERINE PARRY

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FASHION EDIT ‘Valentia’ Donna Salado

“We love the Valentia gown by Donna Salado because of the plunging neckline. This style gives the perfect amount of allure to the overall wedding day look without showing too much skin.”

Donna Salado

Plunging Neckline Bare your heart with an elegant plunge neckline, a sophisticated style suited to sweeping skirts and figure ski ing gowns alike

Donna Salado stocked at

Stunning Bridal, 28-30 Abington Grove, Northampton NN1 4QX T: 01604 792869 | info@stunningbridal.co.uk

beautiful fa ily run bouti ue based in the heart of ortha ptonshire elebrating years in the industry this year with the bouti ue being passed on to the third generation daughter of in house designer onna alado you know you re in safe hands t tunning ridal all alterations are undertaken on site by their couture sea stress enny and you can book a styling appoint ent to find all your accessories to finish your look for the big day

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REEM ACRA

SAVIN

choose a gown with an illusion panel to provide a little more coverage while still embracing the style? The neckline will flatter every figure. Accessorise it with a pendant – the perfect opportunity for your something borrowed.

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RONALD JOYCE

STEPHANIE ALLIN

you need, but long sleeves can also often be paired with a plunge. Jewel encrusted and delicately embellished bodices celebrate the deep necklines with chic and glamorous effect. But, for the more conservative bride, why not

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ring a delicate and feminine side to bold plunge necklines with an airy layered skirt to effortlessly balance the dramatic bodice. Shoulder straps and a V-neckline that plunges past the bust line give you the support

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WILLOWBY BY WATTERS

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FASHION EDIT ‘18-119’ Berta

“Available at the end of March, this gown boasts hand crafted lace with flower appliqués, a deep illusion neckline, embellished tulle skirt and illusion open back, with detailed tulle bows on the straps.”

Berta

Sheer Fabrics Ethereal, delicate and graceful, meet your groom at the end of the aisle in the most romantic of bridal styles

Berta stocked at The Wedding Club London 10 Yeomans Row, Knightsbridge, London SW3 2AH 020 7581 9540

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The Wedding Club Birmingham Level 1, Wharfside St, Mailbox, Birmingham B1 1RD 0121 440 8276

Opus Atelier 28 Ritchie Street West Kilbride North Ayrshire KA23 9AL 01294 829 264

Verona Bridal 7 Meeting Street, Magherafelt, Northern Ireland BT45 6BN 028 7963 3232

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WENDY MAKIN

MUSE BY BERTA

at glamorous destination weddings, fitting in perfectly with a fabulous black tie theme. Wear them back home at a whimsical woodland wedding, decked out with twinkling fairy lights, for a more bohemian luxe vibe.

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feel more comfortable. Anything goes with this trend, from a sheer illusion neckline or a soft chiffon over-skirt to a totally transparent gown featuring open lace appliqué. These romantic, dainty, floaty gowns look stunning

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heer fabrics come into their own in bridalwear, boasting elaborate embroidery, lavish lace and delicate beading expertly placed to preserve your modesty. Pop a nude slip dress on underneath if you

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ZUHAIR MURAD

COSTARELLOS

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FASHION EDIT a erick own Hayley Paige

“This ivory Baroque beaded fit and flare bridal gown boasts an embellished sweetheart neckline, low open back with beaded strap detail, full godets and a cashmere lining.�

Hayley Paige

Texture Embrace one of the hottest trends for 2018, with textural embroidery, three-dimensional owers and lu e beading

Hayley Paige stocked at Lovely Bridal Ltd. igh treet Honiton, Devon EX14 1JP 01404758140

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Wedding Time igh ast treet Dorcester DT11HH 01305 269555

Ellie Rose Bridal argaret s uilding ath o erset 01225 443988

Exquisite Bridal 5 & 6 Walcote Place, igh treet inchester Hampshire

Coco & Kate Atelier The Dovecote, atton hopping illage Hatton, Warwickshire

01962849797

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of your guests, especially when you twirl for your first dance. Embrace the trend for three-dimensional appliqués, including botanical motifs, for a look that is more dreamy and whimsical than glitz and glam.

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RANDY FENOLI BRIDAL

NAEEM KHAN

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skirt creates a truly tactile design that you will be stroking all day long. Heavy beading or metallic embroidery provide a dazzling shimmer. Sensual details, including devoré fabrics, clusters of sequins and fringing, will catch the eyes

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he simplest of embellishments can provide a textural element to a gown. Corded lace encrusted with delicate pearl beads gives gowns a subtle interest, while fluffy white feathers worked into a voluminous

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to suit their own unique skin tones.

Make the dress shopping experience a real treat for everyone by heading out for cocktails afterwards – you’ll be thirsty after trying on all of those gorgeous dresses!

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like. You don’t want any of your girls to look uncomfortable at your wedding.

Consider choosing a colour for them all to wear but allowing them to select different styles or necklines, or opt for the same dress but in different shades

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hoosing dresses for your bridesmaids can be difficult.

They all have different heights, shapes and preferences. When you start looking for dresses, do so together and listen to what they each do and don’t

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Introducing

We meet the brains behind this new bridal concept to find out how they will shake up the business of buying a dress

LUXE BRIDE

What is Luxe Bride?

How does a shop become a Luxe Bride boutique?

Luxe Bride is an online wedding magazine, blog and members’ club run by boutique owners who are dedicated to setting gold standards in bridal retail.

The name Luxe Bride suggests that our boutiques are for the super rich but simply we deliver affordable luxury with an atelier service.

It is not enough that a store has incredible dresses from the world’s best labels; they also offer a fully expert technical fitting service, complimentary styling appointments and a nurturing and inspirational retail environment.

Our Luxe Bride members can be young shops fizzing with enthusiasm or the ‘grand dames’ of the industry. The boutiques have their own opinions, tastes and preferences as individual as their bride, but are united in their passion for bridal fashion

Who are the team?

The Luxe Bride team comprises of multi award-winning Ellie Sanderson, who has two eponymous boutiques in Beaconsfield and Oxford, Leonie Lawmon, the woman behind Brighton and Hove’s destination boho boutique Leonie Claire and Emma Meek, MD of one of the UK’s oldest bridal boutiques, Miss Bush. Their wealth of retail experience is matched by digital supremo Leah Spicer-Pownall and Katie Ruocco, former Ad Director of Brides magazine.

What makes Luxe Bride different from other wedding dress portals?

All of the Luxe Bride boutique members offer highly original, unique retail experiences and the Boutique Finder is about helping brides find the right wedding dress partner to guide them, from browsing to beyond the aisle.

Too often we boutique stylists have faced brides-to-be finding themselves in the wrong shops, overwhelmed with information yet lacking straightforward, expert advice. Luxe Bride, with its unique Boutique Finder, allows a bride to search for her perfect boutique, not just by region, but by the kind of experience she wants.

Similarly, in a world awash with images, brides trust our strong individual retail brands to deliver a thoughtful edit of the best designer bridal styles. Luxe Bride online is less a catalogue and more a handbook, black book and bible combined. Or, think of it as an in-store magazine for luxury bridal retail, with exclusive features and incredible offers for subscribers.

When is a bride a Luxe Bride?

All brides choose dresses that are very ‘them’; all brides have the world at their feet. There is no right or wrong way to shop. In today’s postAmazon world, a bride can shop for convenience, budget or big bucks with 24/7 access at the touch of a button.

Luxe Bride boutiques are more like craft gin purveyors. Cool, refined, ‘small-batch’ pieces picked by the passionate for the obsessive!

If your taste is niche, if you love a bespoke creation, if you are a detail nerd who wants to nail the perfect accessory or simply you are time poor and want to shop with confidence, you could be a Luxe Bride.

What about Luxe Bride on a budget?

Not as much of a contradiction as you might think! Luxe Bride have been working hard on improving the offer to brides across the spectrum and in January Deborah Kidd, an outlet expert, is taking her wealth of designer knowledge and rebranding as Luxe Bride Outlet by Swoon.

The boutique will take dresses exclusively from Luxe Bride boutiques so brides can experience ‘luxe for less’ without sacrificing any of the fitting and styling services available on bespoke gowns.

Luxe Bride’s boutique insider style tips

n Maria from Mirror Mirror in Islington suggests an opulent couture cape to create showstopping drama.

n Alex from The Wild Heart Bridal in Kent can’t get enough of the accessories from Naturae Design, with added on-trend pearls.

n Ellie from Ellie Sanderson n Leonie, from Leonie Claire, recommends Ender Legard finds boho brides who want luxury underwear solutions – an alternative to lace love perfect for backless or plunge Pippa Paisley in devore velvet style wedding dresses.

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