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Romantic real weddings with city style
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Pared-down dressing for relaxed parties
65 JEWELLERY TRENDS Glamorous rings and finishing touches
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DIY wedding make-up that stays the course
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Smart advice from our wedding gurus plus shopping guidance from Blackburn Bridal
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utumn is a time of change and, for the world of bridal, new beginnings, for this is the month when new season designer collections hit the shops. We can report that 2020 is going to be a great year – whether your taste is glitzy, full ballgown, romantic or sharp tailoring there is a style to match your vision. Our edit of the best bridal trends, beginning on page 25, takes you through the key looks for 2020. Every so often we happen upon a designer who really offers something a little different and our cover, by new London name Nikeen Asar, is a prime example. We love her vision and think she’s a name who should be on your radar. Similarly, our fashion story, beginning on page 14, showcases the work of Hungarian label Daalarna – from ethereal to edgy its Rebelle collection ticks all boxes for glamour. Finally, we profile the work of Danish designer with London roots Britta Kjerkegaard (page 20) as she discusses The Couture Gallery’s inspirations and approach to designing for the modern bride. All that to inspire you, plus expert planning advice, ideas for luxury honeymoons, beautiful real weddings and our round up of the finest venues. Stay in touch with all things wedding at absolutely-weddings.co.uk and @absolutelyweddings. Happy planning!
GOWN BY DAALARNA, SEE PAGE 14 FOR FASHION STORY AMANDA WAKELEY'S TAKE ON THE BEJEWELLED TREND FOR BRIDES, SEE PAGE 47
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Rosalind Miller’s lush cake trimmed with sugar-paste flowers is a masterpiece for the wedding feast alone, or group it with other cakes for a sweet feast. From £356; rosalindmillercakes.com
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Ann-Marie Faulkner’s Bleach collection of contemporary veils and hair accessories includes this dramatic Condessa chapellength design in structured silk tulle with corded leaf trim. £500; annmariefaulkner.co.uk
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Dior Grand Bal Opera No 4 is a classic dress watch in white and yellow gold that features diamonds and mother of pearl on the face. POA; dior.com
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Dressed with Swarovski pom-poms, Emmy London’s fun and fabulous Coco sliders are made of ivory suede and metallic leather. Perfect for beach and garden brides, they are on our most-wanted list. £295; emmylondon.com
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Made to order and perfect for stowing essentials for the wedding after party, Jimmy Choo’s velvet Cloud clutch is decorated with lavish floral beading. It fits neatly into your hand and also has a chain strap. £1,895; jimmychoo.com
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Nikeen Asar, also featured on our cover, is a former Topshop designer. Now he creates bespoke bridalwear from his London home-studio using fabrics from France and Italy. He also custom designs jewellery and has a small shoe collection. We say a star is born. nikeenasar.com
Legendary NYC jeweller Tiffany & Co has introduced the perfect engagement treasures. In platinum or yellow gold, choose from a white or yellow Tiffany True diamond. From £4,900; tiffany.co.uk
ROSE GARDEN
Created by master perfumer Harry Fremont, Bella Rosa is a romantic perfume by Oscar de la Renta that includes notes of freesia, pink rose and amber. It’s available at Liberty. £81 for 100ml eau de parfum; libertylondon.com
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Every bride needs a safe place to store the wedding finery and Noble Macmillan’s Chelsea jewellery box can be embossed with a love note or special message. £230; noblemacmillan.com
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Perfect for the after party or honeymoon nights, Laura Heems’ dressy Butterfly Earrings in 18ct gold-plated silver feature a glittering array of cubic zirconia stones. They are part of a range of glitzy costume pieces, made in London. £165; laraheems.com ABSOLUTELY-WEDDINGS.CO.UK 9
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Chic or grand scale, city weddings are a celebration of love that makes onlookers pause, smile and forget the noise and travails of the day. And, whether it’s ancient spires or modern landmarks, our eight real weddings capture a timeless sense of place Wo r d s L I B B Y N O R M A N
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Joe and Melissa chose the city of dreaming spires, marrying at Oriel College, Oxford and with a reception in the Divinity Rooms at Bodleian Libraries. They were captured, strolling hand in hand down the street made famous by Inspector Morse in this wonderfully atmospheric shot in Brasenose Lane. bylumiere.co.uk 2 TA L LY & A L E X
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Alex and Tally chose their home city and the ceremony took place in a Knightsbridge church. Guests were then transported by red London double-deckers to the bride’s family home for a reception in the garden. This had been transformed into a floral paradise, with project design, production and music by the talented team at Marble Events. marbleprivate.com & divinedayphotography.com 3 S A R A H & C AT H E R I N E Photo: By Lumiere
For Catherine and Sarah, it had to be London and their intimate winter wedding took in favourite spots around the city. Their great luxury was a suite at Shangri La Hotel at The Shard for canapés and bubbly with their guests, after which they married at Mayfair Library. En route to dinner in a favourite restaurant, photographers By Lumiere took beautiful shots against the backdrop of iconic landmarks. bylumiere.co.uk 4 V E L DA & K E N Photo: By Lumiere 2
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Ken and Velda were married in China but came back to London for a celebration at One Whitehall Place at The Royal Horseguards Hotel. This is a venue right in the heart of Westminster, so they took time out from the party for a stroll along Embankment and down by the Thames to make photo memories. bylumiere.co.uk
“VELDA AND KEN TOOK TIME OUT FROM THEIR ONE WHITEHALL PLACE PARTY FOR PHOTOS AGAINST CLASSIC CITY BACKDROPS"
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Dublin’s fair city is a perfect place for a summer wedding and Niamh and Shiva celebrated in August at No. 25 Fitzwilliam Place, a townhouse wedding and party venue in the wonderfully photogenic Georgian Mile. This provided a perfect backdrop for cool streetscape scenes by photographer Phil Voon. giveusagoo.com
Ryan and Kathleen were married in the centre of Glasgow, taking time out to stroll down Ingram Street – the city’s fashion central – in full wedding regalia, capturing this classic for the album with their wedding photographer Ross Alexander. The bride’s fabulous wedding gown is by Pronovias. rossalexanderphotography.com
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Rada and Sean’s London wedding took place on top of the world, with a joyous ceremony at The Gherkin attended by friends and loved ones. The amazing views over the city needed flowers to match, Lavender Green created knockout displays of all-white blooms and lush greenery, bringing the country to the city. smdphotography.co.uk & lavendergreen.co.uk
There’s nothing like a cathedral wedding, and for Holly and Philip it was Ely Cathedral, the ‘Ship of the Fens’. Following a beautiful service, they took a stroll with photographer Ben Bull and were photographed against the backdrop of its spire before heading off to The Old Hall – which offers prime views of this city landmark – for their reception. benbull.net & theoldhallely.co.uk
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Bridal DRAMA Luscious embroidery, ďŹ ne tulle, elegant silhouettes and pops of iridescence and colour are hallmarks of Daalarna's new Rebelle collection, which is designed for the bride who wants a bold and individual take on wedding-day style
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ritta Kjerkegaard is renowned for creating the kind of gowns that guarantee a bride will be the star of the show, and with a level of couture craftsmanship that most of us will only experience once in our lifetime. And that’s what got her into designing bridalwear. She says: “For many women, this is the one opportunity to have exactly what they want – to have their dream come true – and this is why I love making big dresses”. Britta’s fashion background has deep roots. She knew from a very early age she wanted to be a designer and early practical training in her native Denmark taught her the key sewing and patterncutting skills. This was just the start of a career built on internships and working her way up at the haute couture end of fashion. She spent time at an avant-garde fashion house in Milan. She had spells at two great British names, milliner Philip Treacy and fashion designer Antony Price (the man behind Roxy Music’s hyper-glamorous image). She says Price, in particular, taught her a lot, but every spell
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with a working designer gave her the business grounding in couture. “It’s very different from what you learn at fashion school, where you have time and mood boards – in a fashion house you are hands on and it’s all about what the client wants.” It was while working for renowned Danish designer Ann Wiberg, both in Copenhagen and at her Notting Hill atelier, that Britta first designed bridal. “I started out making a few evening pieces for friends and family. Then the sister of a friend asked me to make her wedding dress. At first I wasn’t sure, but it turned out well. It felt really special and I decided then that this could be my kind of thing.” This was around 2007 and was, says Britta, a very traditional time in bridal. “Dresses were very heavy, very full, and I decided I could create the full look with a modern twist – less fabric, lighter to wear.” From the start, The Couture Gallery was also playing with conventions when it came to bridal whites. “We showcased gowns of different colours – that is very common now but no one was doing it back then.” One constant was the dramatic and fantasy element of her gowns – the collection names speak volumes, as does the way Britta styles them. These are not dresses for bridal wallflowers but sassy women who still love the idea of dressing up to mark a very special
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event. “It’s always about how you style them,” says Britta. “It takes confidence to wear a big dress on your wedding day.” Her brides have confidence, although every single one is different. One of her favourite recollections is of a cool and very beautiful client who came in to see her on the advice of a friend (nearly all Britta’s clients come via word-of-mouth). She looked at the racks of gowns and said these weren’t really her style at all – she was dressed edgily, she had tattoos. Then, as she was there, she said she would try one on, just for fun. “It was the biggest dress in the whole store and she was standing there transformed – she looked amazing.” She walked down the aisle some months later in the biggest dress from The Couture Gallery. All Britta’s gowns are couture, so brides are creatively involved. Typically, there are 40-50 gowns in her Kensington boutique
at any time, so the first appointment is a chance to see and try on, also discuss likes and dislikes. Britta always encourages brides to go away and think, and see other designers, before deciding to take things further. If it’s a yes, Britta will create three or four sketches and then work with the bride to narrow down to the final design. Then there is the full couture process, with a calico fitting and between two and four silk fittings. Ideally, says Britta, brides should allow between nine and 12 months. “This is so that they really enjoy the process and nothing is rushed, but if a bride has less time I will try and work with what we have.” While big gowns are Britta’s passion, she has branched out into more streamlined styles with her Modern Bride collection. The gowns and separates are contemporary and with an eveningwear look, designed as a response to the changing nature of weddings and what brides want. Many of Britta’s brides are having two celebrations – perhaps a ceremony here and a celebration abroad, or they want to just wear one dress and their style is more understated. “There used to be more pressure – friends, family, tradition – it was almost claustrophobic. Now there is a lot more freedom for brides to choose for themselves, which is a good thing.” Britta loves the fact that Modern Bride has attracted interest from different brides – the ones who don’t see
themselves in a fantasy full gown, although 90 per cent of her clients do end up walking away in one of her amazing full creations. Of course, with the couture process there is endless scope to have big dress and more – some brides ask for a full style but also get her to design slimline skirt or jumpsuit under it so they can do a magical quick change to slinky look for the after-party. The next couture collection, launching next year, is in planning and Britta is excited. She hints at skirts bigger than ever, flashes of colour, sparkle, 3D floral lace and pearls. “The thing about what I do is that this is not just a dress, it is so much more – memories for a lifetime. My favourite thing of all is when a bride sends back pictures from her wedding, wearing my dress and with hair and make-up just as she’d planned it. That is why I design bridal gowns.”
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SWING OUT Tony Ward’s spring 2020 Prêt-àCouture bridal collection celebrates movement, with jazzy ruffles, fine lace and feathers, ballet-like peplums and sophisticated statement ballgowns just made for a dramatic first dance. UK stockist is The Wedding Club. tonyward.net
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FAIRY STORY GA L I A L A H AV With a finely tailored bustier bodice embellished with flowers, this fairytale gown from the Making A Scene couture collection features a dramatic ruffled and layered tulle skirt. UK stockists of Galia Lahav include Browns Bride. galialahav.com
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EL BET H GI L L I S From the new Desire collection, Vivian is an elegant structured ballgown with flattering wide neckline and split-side effect bodice. We love the slouch pockets and wide belt with oversized bow detail at the back of the gown. elbethgillis.com
Ballroom DRAMA This season designers have gone big with ballgown shapes, creating super-glamorous styles that are perfect for taking you from ceremony to the grandest party
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SAS SI H O LFO RD Angelica is a gorgeous contemporary ballgown style from the new En Amour collection. With a light ballgown skirt in soft tulle, it has an abstract-pattern hand-appliquĂŠd bodice. A low back with illusionpanel straps makes this perfect for a summer party. sassiholford.com
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ZUH AIR M URAD This fabulous full gown from the new Zuhair Murad collection is dressed with beautiful silk and crystal-embroidered lotus flowers. The bodice features a sweetheart neckline with lace illusion panel and the full skirt has a detachable overskirt. UK-exclusive stockist is The Wedding Club. thewedding-club.co.uk
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LYN ASH WO RT H This classic strapless Duchy ballgown is designed and made in Staffordshire by the team at Lyn Ashworth. It features a sweetheart neckline, boned bodice and full skirt with train. UK stockists include BOA Boutique in Richmond. boa-boutique.co.uk
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CAROLINA HERRERA Lillian is a glamorous party dress from iconic New York designer Carolina Herrera. With a fitted bodice, curved to put focus on the shoulders, it has a full tulle skirt falling in frothy tiers. UK stockist is The Wedding Club. thewedding-club.co.uk
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CYM BE LIN E Irlande, from French bridal house Cymbeline, is a strapless gown with full and frothy tulle ballgown skirt with silk stripes. The close-fitting silk bodice also features stripe effects, and with a cummerbund-effect waist detail for hourglass shape. cymbeline.com
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JE S ĂšS P E I RĂ“ A smooth take on the ballgown shape, this design from the Cala collection would be perfect for a summer ball. In Mikado taffeta, it combines a neat high neckline and low back with thin crossover straps. The full wraparound skirt with discreet front split has a train and slouch pockets. jesuspeiro.com
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With hi-lo hemline, flowing cut and short sleeves, this cool update on the empireline gown is by Salamanca designer Fely Campo. It would be perfect for the city or destination bride and we love the metal appliqué flowerheads on the bodice. felycampo.com
Barcelona designer Lorena Panea taps into the current passions for flounces and midriff-revealing cut with this fun wedding dress. With an angled cutaway bodice and fabulous tiered and ruffled mini skirt, it also has sweet ruffles on the sleeves. lorenapanea.com
Metallic elements are in many collections in 2020 and Marco & Maria’s fairytale gown captures the trend perfectly. The bodice with spiderweb detail is paired to a floaty skirt with jewel belt detail. Its stockists include The Wedding Club. thewedding-club.co.uk
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In peachy silk, this strapless wedding dress opened the Barcelona show of Spanish design talent Simone Marulli – and it’s one of Absolutely’s favourites from VBBFW. On trend for the new season with its dramatic and flowing ballgown shape, it also features an exaggerated ruffled back detail. simonemarulli.com
Lace remains a key trend, but it is being used in new ways. This elegant slimline gown with silver belt shown at London Bridal Fashion Week features a lovely lace panel with feature sleeves tapering to a lace cuff and buttonhole. Ivory & Co London stockists include BOA Boutique. boa-boutique.co.uk
Flower motifs are always in the bridal mix, but Victoria Sanders’ gown mixes old and new beautifully. Retro botanical blooms are the backdrop, while the sleek cut and halter-neck feel modern, and perfect for the cool destination or high-summer bride. victoriasandersstudio.com
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This romantic dropped shoulder gown with plunge front and flower decoration is by Izmirbased designer Gözde Karadana. UK stockist is Angelica Bridal. angelicabridal.co.uk
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From the Liberty Collection, Grace is a pure white stretch crepe off-the-shoulder panel gown with optional front split. vagabondbridal.com
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With a longline corset cut, Vida is a glamorous bodycon dress with crystal detailing and floaty chiffon skirt with train. jennypackham.com
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Cut to reveal the décolletage, Fleur has a tailored bodice and leg revealing split skirt. It’s shown here with a chiffon overlayer. sanyuktashrestha.com
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With slim straps, cutaway front and fluted sleeves, Merie is a contemporary sandwashed silk gown by London designer Charlie Brear. charliebrear.com
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From Joyce Young’s couture collection, Nina is a chic design with turn-up collar, belt detail and split skirt. joyceyoungcollections.co.uk
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ROMANCE Perfect for destination and classic summer weddings, fluid and flowing lines mark out a crop of magical new-season pure white gowns created in beautiful fabrics and with romantic details
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HERVE PARI S This floaty ensemble designed by Mireille Bleines for Herve Paris comprises a sleeveless plunge gown with tiered skirt topped with a tie-front cotton coat. The broderie lace and tassels at elbows and waist add a distinctly 1970s vibe. herveparis.com
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ROSA C L ARÁ Featuring a high-neck scalloped lace bodice with fine beading, Salina is from Rosa Clará’s couture collection. It has a closed back with buttons and on-trend soft cap sleeves. The flowing silk mousseline skirt adds a touch of drama and makes it perfect for the destination bride. rosaclara.es
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M A RY L I S E Bebe is a retro-romantic style for high-summer weddings. With wide lace straps, it falls straight from the softly curved neckline and features a front pleat for added movement. Shown here with a neutral ribbon tie, it’s also available with green ribbon. marylisebridal.com
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DI V I N E AT E L I E R Boho label Divine Atelier is renowned for collections with fine detailing and a whimsical period flavour. This high-neck Uma dress has a spotted bodice with fine lace and a touch of sparkle, while the skirt falls in soft tiers. UK stockists include Wedding Atelier London. divine.ro
SHEER FANTASY AI RE BARCE LO N A Quebec is an ultra-feminine sleeveless design from Aire’s beach collection. The simple A-line wedding dress with v-neck and low back is in a spotted tulle with bows at the shoulders. Aire Barcelona UK stockists include Fross Wedding Collections. airebarcelona.com
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A L M A N OV I A Olmo features a v-front with illusion panel, wide straps and an open back. The flattering cummerbund-effect fixed waistband is in fine lace and with corresponding horizontal lace stripes on the lightweight skirt. UK stockist is BOA Boutique in Richmond. boa-boutique.co.uk
SASSI H O LFO RD Ottilie is a romantic contemporary party dress from the new Sassi Holford bridal collection. With a fitted silk bodice with low back, it has a frothy full tulle skirt with soft leaf pattern. It’s a great choice for a summer ball or destination wedding and easy to accessorise with a wrap or jacket. sassiholford.com
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