Perfect for a destination wedding, these high-impact gowns have a touch of old-Hollywood glamour with their focus on bare skin and illusion textures to reveal shoulders and décolletage
Choosing a wedding gown for a destination wedding brings a different set of considerations. You need to dress for the climate, so lighter gowns with fluid lines are the best option – especially if you are packing and travelling long distances. Also consider how the gown will look in its setting – be it tropical beach or dazzling Mediterranean sunshine. Our eight picks are just the ticket for a destination wedding. Now all you need is the right case, a passport and you’re ready to shine.
1. Sheer drama – Berta Muse
With glamorous off-the-shoulder cut, split-front bodice and sheer texture with floral lace, Charlotte from Berta Muse is a glamorous choice for day to evening. UK exclusive stockist is The Wedding Club. thewedding-club.co.uk
2. Eastern elegance – Charlie Brear
We love the cool 1970s vibe of this sleek gown from Charlie Brear’s new collection. Featuring a split front bodice and deep v-back with tie, it has wide kimono sleeves and a soft-draped skirt. charliebrear.com
3. Line dance – Rish
Gala is a fabulous modern-boho style by Rish, with simple bootlace straps, a plunge bodice and lavish texture along the length of the gown. The Rish collection is exclusive in the UK to Blackheath showroom and atelier Blackburn Bridal Couture. blackburnbridal.co.uk
4. Bridal belle – Gemy Maalouf
With wonderful scalloped off-the-shoulder neckline and dramatic bell sleeves, this Gemy Maalouf gown features ornate lace embellishment along the length of the gown. London stockist of Gemy Maalouf is Mirror Mirror. mirrormirror.uk.com
5. Spot on – Rime Arodaky
This rock-chic Joni gown from Rime Arodaky has a spotted illusion panel plunge bodice with sheer underskirt and is topped with a slinky white full-length split skirt. We love the handkerchief sleeves. UK stockist is The Mews of Notting Hill, with a further branch in Bristol. themewsnottinghill.co.uk
6. Butterfly Ball – Olvi’s Lace
This sexy split front gown by Olvi’s is created in French lace and has a wonderful embellishment of butterflies on the skirt, with additional details in bead and crystal. London stockist of Olvi’s is Boa Boutique in Richmond. boa-boutique.co.uk
7. Nature trail – Pronovias
With exquisite botanical-inspired lace and illusion-panel bodice with deep plunge neck, this new-season Honor gown from Pronovias features a sheer overskirt-with-train – perfect for the bride who wants to make a dramatic entrance at her destination wedding. pronovias.com
8. Grecian goddess – Catherine Deane
Combining dropped shoulders and elegant soft-draped bodice with fluid skirt, this pure white Grecian-style Kynthia gown is by British designer Catherine Deane. It makes a dream choice for a destination wedding. catherinedeane.co.uk
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