Wedding Alternatives: Dresses
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We love bridal traditions, but we also adore brides who go against tradition, and who trust their own instincts of how a wedding should be. It’s this notion of individuality that inspired our on-going blog series Wedding Alternatives, and today we’re pulling dresses into the spotlight to highlight some of our favourite ways of breaking away from traditional bridal fashions.
Colour
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Whether it’s a slinky Jenny Packham number or a fiery Aurelio Costarella gown, channel your favourite bold colour into the design of the most important dress you’ll ever wear.
Sequins
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If only dresses were made of diamonds… Failing that, head-to-toe sequins are a wonderful way to look and feel your sparkly best on the big day.
Monochrome
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Nothing says drama more than black, but you don’t have to follow in the footsteps of Sarah Jessica Parker to achieve this look – introduce a touch of noir into the lace bodice or the net overlay, and you’ll be just as eye-catching.
Floral
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Your dress can become an extension of your bouquet by choosing a design which incorporates delicate floral embroidery.
Botanicals
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Taking inspiration from the botanicals trend (which you may have already jumped on for your stationery and décor) this Dolce & Gabbana dress is nothing short of mesmerising.
Something blue
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Ever been to a wedding where the bride’s “something blue” was the dress itself? Nor have we, but this dreamy little number has us seriously re-considering the all-white look.