Planning a wedding boasts with many details that have to be thoughtfully considered by both the Bride AND Groom. From the venue, to the wedding favours and the catering choices. However, it’s needless to say that one of the most exciting stages of wedding planning for the Bride is of course, scouting her dream dress!
Your wedding gown should be the type of dress that makes you feel a million dollars, sums up your personal style and character within its craftsmanship and help to steer the tone for the big day. A wedding dress can heavily influence other aspects of the ceremony such as the overall floral arrangement, the design and colour palette for the Bride-to-be’s bridesmaids and Mother of the Bride, as well as the attention to detail on the groomsmen’s attire, and other details such as the venue detail, the favours, and so on. But did you know that in a recent survey, 30% of Brides said they would have exchanged their dress for a different one after looking through their photographs from their big day.
30% is a large sum of women that are unhappy with the overall finish or styling of their gown on what is supposed to be your dream day. So today we have decided to take a look at the wedding dress trends that are big right now, so that you are sure to feel fabulous and hold it as a classic investment for many years to come.
Sleek and Simple
Ever since the nuptials of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle last Spring, the Bridal gown market has been hugely inspired by the stunning simple design of The Duchess’ dress designed by Clare Waight Keller of French fashion house Givenchy. The elegant and classic design oozed impeccably sharp tailoring with three quarter sleeves and a boat neckline. Since the wedding, a lot more Brides-to-be are opting for fuss free, sleek and simplistic designs.
Detailed Veils
Inspiration for the latest galore with detailed veils may also derive from The Duchess of Sussex’s five metre veil embellished with flowers that represent the 53 Commonwealth countries. Since then we have seen many a veil donning beads, pearls, embroidered lace and not to mention major lengths such as actress Priyanka Chopra’s 75-foot raw tulle veil when she wed Nick Jonas. We can officially state that the veil is now a major part of the overall look for the Bride, and not just an ‘accessory’ as it once may have been looked upon as.
Statement Sleeves
Be it a puff sleeve, balloon style or caped draping, statement sleeves are hot-right-now on the Bridal gown scene. Cast your mind back to Princess Diana’s lavish design by David Emanuel, that donned a ruffled neckline seamlessly transferring into the extravagant puffy sleeves, that was a statement dress that seen many brides seek designs alike for their big day. If you are looking to take on this trend with a modern twist, why not try out a sharp cape sleeve if you are a lady that feels slightly conscious about their upper arm area. Or a balloon style sleeve for a fashion-forward edge to your gown perfect for injecting fun, romance and uniqueness onto your design.
Frank and Funky
Think 1998 hit film ‘The Parent Trap’ to the scene where Hallie is with her Mother, Elizabeth James in her Bridal showroom enjoying a photoshoot and hands the model-Bride a satin white top hat, attached to a veil with long satin gloves. This is the vibe we are talking when we say frank and funky accessories. Add a unique, daring twist to your gown with the addition of a structured hat, gloves, detailed neckline or feathers to ensure that your gown is one to stand out and be remembered, and who knows – inspire Brides of the future!
Contact Us
If you are feeling inspired by our blog post today then why not visit us here at Newton Hall where we specialise in Weddings Northumberland, and our stunning venue makes the perfect backdrop for your wedding day photographs! Pop along to our open day on 30 June from 2-4pm, or feel free to give us a call on 01665 576239.