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Wedding belles are dressed to impress
Seen by over 750 million people around the world in 1981, Princess Diana’s royal wedding gown is one of the most famous dresses to ever walk down an aisle. Elizabeth Emanuel, who designed the dress with her then husband David, may be associated with exclusive couture gowns, but she has recently launched a bridal range for the high street.
Whether you dream of a traditional meringue-style gown with all the trimmings or crave something with clean and simple lines, there’s a bridal gown to suit all tastes. But if you want to walk down the aisle inspired by catwalk trends, Clare Totman, buyer for Evans Bridal, has this advice on capturing of-the-moment bridal looks for spring/summer 08. “This season marks a welcome return to femininity – the mood is romantic and soft. “Designers have played with a shorter, full-skirted shape as well as creating an elongated silhouette, using a sleek bodice and floor sweeping hemlines.” If your big day is a spring/summer event, prom style dresses and shorter lengths are also big news for 2008. Rachele Hayman, Bhs wedding buying director, adds: “The taste for long dresses is changing; shorter styles are more prominent and a perfect choice for any spring/summer wedding.” If you don’t want to flaunt your legs, turn to the back – this season’s hottest body part. Sexy low-cut backs are a show-stopping alternative for contemporary brides, and will give the congregation something to admire while you’re reading your vows.” This year’s styles are sleeker and sit close to the body, skimming your curves, so look for dresses that are bias cut, mermaid style, or soft A-line skirts.
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