Irish Sunday Mirror

Weddy for anything...

Ditch the stuffy bridal shops.. you be all white on high street

- With DEMELZA DE BURCA

IF traditiona­l wedding dresses in stuffy boutiques aren’t for you don’t stress, there are plenty of great bridal options on the high street at the moment.

And just because the price tag is low doesn’t mean these gowns and separates aren’t more than worthy of your big day.

Earlier this week Whistles revealed their wedding range will be returning with three new bridal styles which will sit alongside the collection’s signature classics.

Not afraid to push the sartorial convention­s of aislewear, among the new pieces is a dainty lace-embroidere­d co-ord – sure to please brides on the lookout for something less traditiona­l.

The new designs will launch in store and online from March 4.

Ted Baker’s new bridal collection is certainly something to talk about. Not only are the dresses fit for a princess on her wedding day, there’s a bunch of styles to suit most tastes. We love the elegant long-sleeve open back column dress. Blow their minds, not your budget in a dreamy dress from Needle & Thread. Top marks have to be given to the UK brand for their stunning gowns which can be accessoris­ed with veils or capes. Meanwhile, achingly cool, eco-friendly US brand The Reformatio­n is perfect for stylish brides looking for something a little different. The Reformatio­n’s trademark plunging necklines, open backs and flowing skirts with a flash of thigh are plentiful and can easily shift from bridal wear to everyday, depending on how you rock it. As the brand says of the Reformatio­n Bridal Collection­s: “We tweaked some of our best shapes and carefully picked the best fabrics to make, well, the best dresses. It’s bridal for babes.”

 ??  ?? REFORMATIO­N Battista dress, €464 TED BAKER Open back bow maxi dress, €930.30 FRENCH CONNECTION Cari sparkle maxi dress, €365 WHISTLES The Ariane lace co-ord, €697.20 WHISTLES Adelaide one-shoulder gown, €813.55 NEEDLE & THREAD Degas bridal gown, €795
REFORMATIO­N Battista dress, €464 TED BAKER Open back bow maxi dress, €930.30 FRENCH CONNECTION Cari sparkle maxi dress, €365 WHISTLES The Ariane lace co-ord, €697.20 WHISTLES Adelaide one-shoulder gown, €813.55 NEEDLE & THREAD Degas bridal gown, €795

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