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Dress to impress with this season’s beautiful bridal trends
Whether you’re seeking a plunging neckline or a halterneck, a minimalist gown or some intricate leafy details, Scottish Wedding editor Natasha Radmehr reveals all...
If you’ve been wedding dress shopping already – or you’re just familiar because you’ve accompanied pals before (and watched your fair share of Say Yes to the Dress re-runs), then you might have wondered how bridal boutiques come to select all the gowns hanging on their rails.
For many, it begins in spring. This is when designers unveil their new collections at trade shows and on catwalks around the world, from Barcelona to New York.
Buyers from Scottish bridal stores travel across the globe to discover new talent, choose new wedding dresses from the designers they already stock, and keep an eye on emerging trends.
London Bridal Fashion Week and White Gallery London herald the start of the new bridal fashion season in the UK.
r quickly in bridalwear as in normal fashion, and there are mainstays that will always feature – but the sartorial plates are definitely shifting.
The boho aesthetic that has reigned supreme for the past few years is still present, but it’s giving way to a more glamorous mood.
Think plunging necklines, bodyskimming halternecks and elegant ballgowns.
THE MEGA PLUNGE
Not everyone wants to be the modest, buttoned-up bride.
And if you’re in the got-it-flaunt-it camp then you’re in luck, because this season is all about a deep plunging neckline that extends down to the navel à la Billie Faiers.
Be reassured that most dresses in this style have a flesh-coloured illusion panel
in place, so you won’t need to worry about a wardrobe malfunction.
I WANNABE UNADORNED
If you’ve given your wardrobe the KonMari treatment inspired by organising consultant Marie Kondo, and your home is clean and clutter-free because of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch then perhaps a minimalist gown with no embellishment or fuss is right up your street. There’s no denying how chic and modern a pared-back dress can be.
UP TO YOUR NECK
It’s the Markle effect. Halternecks have been on the scene for a while now but this year there was a beautiful explosion of them, no doubt because of Meghan’s second bridal dress.
They're surprisingly versatile and you can find them on uber-glam gowns as well as on softer, more romantic dresses. If this is a shape that suits you, you’ll definitely be able to find one that reflects your tastes.
FLORA AND FAUNA
Reflecting a growing obsession with all things green and leafy, bridal wear has come over all botanical. From intricate floral lace to leaf motifs and fluttering 3D petals, these romantic dresses would look particularly gorgeous at an outdoor garden wedding (just think of those photos!). Accessories-wise, a floral headband makes a contemporary update from the classic flower crown.
Looking for the definitive guide to planning your Scottish wedding? Look no further than the Winter 20 issue of Scottish Wedding. scottishweddingdirectory.co.uk