Lace is always a key element in bridal design but this season it’s a star, with fabulous patterns and unusual embellishments that are romantic and fluid. Here are eight of our favourite lace gowns from the new collections
Lace and wedding dresses are as timeless as the marriage ceremony, but this season you’ll find all sorts of twists on tradition. Graphic lace is firmly in the mix, so too are unusual uses of lace to add fine detailing to a contemporary gown. Here are eight of our favourite looks.
1. Bridal rose – Claire Pettibone
Always known for her romantic and timeless gowns, Claire Pettibone’s new collection pays homage to craft and fine detailing. We love this Aurora French tulle gown combining lace and sparkle in an unusual rose-pink colourway. The gown can also be ordered in ivory with silver sparkles. clairepettibone.com
2. Sweet tiers – Daalarna
Budapest design label Daalarna is definitely a go-to if you want intricate lace with a modern twist. This showstopping tiered gown has a distinctive modern-meets-boho vibe with its collared cutaway bodice, fine floral lace and tassel trim on the skirt. daalarna.hu
3. Fine fit – Sheila Harding
The new collection from Sheila Harding (of the wonderful BOA Boutique in Richmond) offers London-made gowns with fine silks and laces and lovely details. This gown is a classic example, with bandeau bodice and flattering flowing skirt with off-the-shoulder overtop with floral lace embellishment. sheilahardinglondon.co.uk
4. Classic line – Joyce Young
Saskia is a classic slimline gown in a soft blush lace from Joyce Young Collections. Shown here with a strapless bodice, it’s been designed with a variety of flattering options to give extra coverage, including soft off-the-shoulder lace sleeves and simple wide lace straps. joyceyoungcollections.co.uk
5. Full glamour – Mirror Mirror Couture
With an almost Victorian flavour to the high-necked bodice, this Mirror Mirror Couture design combines classic fitted lace with a long silky skirt with satin waist detail. The combination has a relaxed and elegant flavour – perfect for the bride who wants traditional elements with a twist. mirrormirror.uk.com
6. Bold bride – Rita Olson
The bold all over lace embroidery on this gown from Rita Colson’s Light in Movement collection is sublime. Like all her pieces, it’s designed to be lightweight and flowing, so perfect for a destination bride or anyone who wants a modern take on bridal. Her gowns are stocked at The Wedding Club. thewedding-club.co.uk
7. Slip away – Sabina Motasem
This Margot gown consists of a silky slip with fine corded Spanish lace overlayer. The gown has long sleeves with a high neck to the front and low back. The same lace overdress also works perfectly in combination with the designer’s slinky Elsa gold satin gown – enabling an easy day-to-evening change. motasem.co.uk
8. Bow belle – Lihi Hod
This chic retro Louise gown from Lihi Hod’s Dreams collection is in gorgeous lace. With a flattering wide neckline and long full sleeves, it’s almost demure in coverage but the cut is form-fitting with a jaunty neat bow on the waist. Lihi Hod stockists include Browns Bride. lihihod.com
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