Bridal trend: Colour crush

A rainbow of pinks, lilacs and soft greens are appearing in designer collections – giving you the opportunity to shine in your true colours

Colour remains firmly in the mix for bridal gowns, but this season there’s a soft and painterly palette, featuring brushstroke florals and soft shades of pink and lilac. Green and soft blue and dove-greys are also in the mix, providing a nature-inspired alternative to typical bridal colours. Here are eight of our favourite picks from new-season collections.

1. Le Papillon by Modeca

Holliday, by the Modeca label Le Papillon, adds colour with a sprinkling of floral lace in shades from blush to deep pink. It’s available in plain or glitter tulle. modeca.com

2. Marchesa

In a soft shade of lilac and with a glittering shawl-effect overlayer, this fabulous ruffled Marchesa gown is a dreamy alternative to white. marchesa.com

3. Demetrios

In blush pink, this Demetrios dress embellished with nature-inspired lace features a structured and embellished bodice and A-line layered tulle skirt. demetrios.com

4. Temperley London

Cybele, from Temperley London is a romantic and flattering gown in pink tulle with contrast ivory stripes. It features embellishment of hearts and flowers dotted with crystals and micro beads. temperleylondon.com

5. Kelly Faetanini

This fabulous Kelly Faetanini number with dramatic ruffled ombre skirt in shades from blush to blue is exclusive in the UK to Ellie Sanderson. elliesanderson.co.uk

6. Phillipa Lepley

In pink taffeta, this wedding gown has 1950s debutante glamour with its draped bodice and soft bow shoulder straps. Designed by London couturier Phillipa Lepley, it’s perfect for a ballroom wedding. phillipalepley.com