Featuring frothy tulle, fine lace and delicate beading, these romantic wedding gowns have a fairytale quality that is just perfect for the bride who wants to shine bright as star of her own true love story
Fairytale wedding gowns are as timeless as true love, but this season there’s a lightness of touch to add a contemporary twist to this most classic of styles. Featuring fine tulle and delicate embellishment, these gowns add an ethereal quality that is perfect for the modern romantic bride.
Flower dressed – Sassi Holford
Phebe is a glamorous design from Sassi Holford’s latest collection. The intricately embellished floral bodice has soft flower and foliage trails that extend to the full skirt, creating a romantic modern ballgown that is perfect for everything from a summer celebration to a ballroom party. sassiholford.com
Drama queen – Rosa Clará
Perfect for making a dramatic entrance, this Manchester gown is from the Rosa Clará Couture collection. It comprises a fitted long-sleeve bodice in exquisite floral lace paired to a full and flowing skirt with train. rosaclara.es
Dream dressing – Joyce Young
This classic gown by Joyce Young pairs a tulle frothy skirt, with a tailored strapless bodice and a jewel-detail belt. The addition of a lace overtop with elbow-length sleeves makes this a gown that can take you effortlessly from ceremony to after party. joyceyoungcollections.co.uk
Jewel bride – Justin Alexander
This fairytale gown by New York’s Justin Alexander features an ornate silver-grey jewelled bodice and a lightweight full tulle skirt. Perfect for the destination bride, it’s also an elegant choice for an after-dark celebration. justinalexander.com
Swish separates – Katya Katya London
This structured silk Dale top with spaghetti straps and frothy Lana skirt are from London designer Katya Katya Shehurina. Part of her lovely capsule bridal separates collection, there are other tops that can be paired to this skirt, making it a perfect choice if you want the flexibility of changing your look from day to evening. katyakatya.co.uk
Float on – Gemy Maalouf
With plunge neck, soft cap sleeves and a lavish lace panelled skirt, this elegant take on the fairytale gown is by brilliant Lebanese couturier Gemy Maalouf. The label’s key stockists include Mirror Mirror London in Islington. mirrormirror.uk.com
Sparkle factor – Phillipa Lepley
This Alice Water Garden gown from London couturier Phillipa Lepley is in finely beaded French lace, giving it an iridescent quality. We love the fine frill at the neckline, adding extra allure to a dreamy design.phillipalepley.com
Modern spirit – Berta Muse
This dreamy gown by master of modern romance Berta features the label’s signature jewel embellishment and flattering cut and features a fine tulle skirt that is perfect for floating up the aisle. UK exclusive stockist of Berta Muse is The Wedding Club. thewedding-club.co.uk
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