Trends

Luxury texture is a key bridal trend for 2017, and these sumptuous wedding gowns offer glittering jewel and crystal details to ensure a glamorous bridal silhouette with the sparkle factor

Demure or dazzling, the birdcage veil has been much in evidence on the catwalks this season. With its Hollywood overtones, it is a chic way to add an air of mystery to your wedding-day ensemble. Here's how to work it

The Modern Goddess bridal trend offers dramatically simple lines and a focus on the beauty of the cloth – all creating a streamlined style for the bride who is looking for showstopping elegance with clean and timeless cut

Give your grown-up bridesmaids their time to shine in these fantastic gowns from some of our leading bridal and occasion designers. While all are perfect for weddings, they will earn their keep at red-carpet events after your big day

From cutaway bodices and racer-line shoulders to glamorous embellishment and ballgown shapes, here are bridal runway looks we love from London, New York and Barcelona designer shows

With more than a touch of 1950s ballroom glamour, these fabulous bridal gowns from the new season collections offer figure-enhancing bodices and flirtatious full skirts to ensure you are the star turn at your wedding party

From the ultimate wedding-day shades and divine diamonds to a fantastic new evening range for party brides, here are ten things we absolutely love for spring/summer 2017

From shimmering lace, to beads, crystals and 3D details, this season’s crop of textured effects offers endless opportunities to shine in gowns that guarantee the maximum sparkle factor

Bespoke, tailored and luxe, here is our pick of five British-based wedding gown designers who are worth consulting if you’re looking for a unique homegrown style, fabulous hand-made tailoring and the truly personal touch.

One in ten of the world's brides choose to walk down the aisle in a Spanish bridal design and Spain's reputation for both quality and design excellence is justly deserved. But what lies behind their style? Here, Clare Thompson of London and Birmingham bridal store The Wedding Club picks out four favourite labels to reveal the nation's design DNA