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The big reveal is one of the key bridal trends for 2016 and, from transparent layers and peek-a-boo lace to daring plunge necklines, these gowns are the perfect statement piece for glamorous brides who dare to bare
Form leader
Elegant lace detailing creates a dramatic back profile for this fabulous form-fitting white gown from Israeli-born bridal designer Nurit Hen. UK stockists of her range of gowns include Mirror Mirror. nurit-hen.com
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Take the plunge
This sleek Elodie full-length gown from Alice Temperley has a plunging neckline with bejewelled detailing and kimono sleeves – just the thing for channelling a hint of Studio 54-style glamour at your wedding bash. London stockists include The Wedding Club. temperleylondon.com
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Pure gold
Nuria Gold is a low-front gown with thin straps and elegant beaded gold detailing across the arms and plunge back. The gown is also available with silver detailing and is part of a glamorous range at Wimbledon boutique Luella’s Bridal. luellas.co.uk
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Wedding belle
Ruth Milliam is a Hampshire-based bridal designer who creates intricate gowns in silk and lace with hand embellishments and exotic trims. Evita is a glamorous plunge neckline gown featuring appliqué bodice and flounce skirt. ruthmilliam.com
![5. Cymbeline Airelle via Mirror Mirror](https://absolutely-weddings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/5.-Cymbeline-Airelle-via-Mirror-Mirror-683x1024.jpg)
Body talk
Cymbeline’s sexy and form-fitting Airelle gown features a high neckline, cut-out back and lace appliqué bodice with transparent skirt dotted with more appliqué flowers. Available in London from Mirror Mirror. mirrormirror.uk.com
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Crystal magic
With a glamorous crystal-encrusted plunge neckline to front and back and body lengthening bodice, this elegant evening-style gown features a bejewelled chiffon skirt with long full train. London stockists of Martina Liana include London Bride Couture.
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Siren call
With pure film-star credentials, La Vie en Rose is a dramatic lace embellished gown from Ian Stuart. Featuring a deep v-neck to the front, cut-out back and lavish train, it has ornate lace edging to the long fitted sleeves. ianstuart–bride.com
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Sweet reveal
With delicate lace around the bodice and super slim straps, this sculptural gown from Canadian designer Paloma Blanca features covered buttons at the base of the back and a kick-pleat effect to create the elegant train. UK stockists include London Bride Couture, Pimlico and Helena Fortley, Caterham. palomablanca.com
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Disco bride
The bride wears the trousers with this bold take on the 1970s pantsuit by Lebanese designer Gemy Maalouf. Featuring a sculptural bodice and silk trousers, it includes a gossamer-light train from the back of the bodice that can easily be detached when you want to hit that dancefloor. mirrormirror.uk.com
Check out our runway picks for S/S 2016 bridal trends
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