From going gold to thinking pink or mauve, the bridal trend for coloured weddding gowns offers a fresh approach to bridal dressing
The bridal trend for coloured wedding gowns offers a bold way to make your mark on your wedding day. While soft gold is perfect for day-into-evening partying, there are also romantic florals and subtle shimmering gowns that offer both a hint of colour and luxurious texture. Our nine designer picks from the 2017 collections also score top marks for romantic and timeless silhouettes that will make you feel every inch the beautiful bride.
Country credentials
Part of a collection inspired by the romance of the Wild West, this Jenny Packham gown combines lovely gold and caramel shades with sweet flower detailing. Soft transparent sleeves and a simple ribbon tie belt keep the look a little bit country. jennypackham.com
Ballerina line
Glamorous in gold and with a hint of ballerina in the styling, this gown by Sanyukta Shrestha features a sleek fitted bodice with crossover straps at the back and a fine tulle overlay on the skirt. sanyuktashrestha.com
Lilac time
Forget Me Not is a classic strapless ballgown in a soft shade of lilac pink. With a sweetheart neckline, the drama is in the details – fantastic appliqué flowers on the bodice are also sprinkled across the skirt. ianstuart-bride.com
Destination glamour
A sumptuous gown for a destination wedding or ballroom affair, this Octavia design from Stephanie Allin’s gorgeous Bellissimo collection has a 1950s feel with its lavish gold-embellished georgette fabric and deep v neck to front and back. A matching shrug is also available. stephanieallin.net
Crystal chic
This blush ivory tulle gown is hand beaded with pearls and crystals. It’s part of a swish bridal collection by London designer Rasha, an alumnus of Central Saint Martins with a background as a costumier. rashalondon.com
Floral romance
Belle Fleur is a subtle way to incorporate colour. Featuring a soft lilac floral design on a white silk ballgown, it’s designed and made by Lyn Ashworth and would be perfect for a summer country wedding. lynashworth.co.uk
Something blue
The perfect ‘something blue’ for your wedding, Suzanne Neville’s Rembrandt gown is a masterclass in lavish texture and colour with its fabulous embellishment on full ballgown shape. suzanneneville.com
Bloom time
Bloom is a strapless gown with lovely retro floral print in soft pinks and mauves. Perfect for a bride who wants to stand out on her wedding day, it’s one of a range of colourful options from British designer Charlotte Balbier. charlottebalbier.com
Blush bride
A soft shade of blush pink and shimmering sequins are combined in this elegant wedding gown by Joyce Young. We love the flattering and sophisticated draped neckline. joyceyoungcollections.co.uk
