FASHION Dress Tips & Trends

Michelle Hinds, bridal stylist and founder of destination bridal boutique, Timeless Bride, unveils the styles to walk down the aisle in this season.

Belting Up

Brides with their finger on the fashion pulse this summer are making an impact with buckles and belts.

Mirroring mainstream fashion trends, belts are sitting higher on the body to create a stunning, cinched-in silhouette. Simple, structured gowns are given a flash of interest with sleek belts, fastening with vintage style brooches or clasps.

Modern Bows

Set at quirky angles to cover zips and buttons, this is a perfect look for brides who want to make an impact. Add a bow to the bust of a dress if you’re petite, giving the illusion of volume to your décolletage and adding stature.

Pretty Simple

There are some perfectly simple, divinely cut wedding gowns available at the moment.

Sumptuous, heavy fabric and a real nod to tailoring allow the gown’s silhouette to shine, without the need for lots of detailing. To add individuality to this look, brides are playing with accessories, from gloves, to veils, tiaras and jewellery and pretty shoes that peek out from under the hem of the gown.

Glamorous Bride

A sensational new silhouette giving a kick to bridal fashion is the fishtail.

Sleek, tailored and body skimming gowns, flare out in a burst of volume below the knee for a show-stopping look. Ideal if you’re a curvy girl, the wider hemline, pooling into a train, creates real body balance. Audrey Hepburn-inspired brides are accessorising the fishtail look with longer length gloves, pearls and a tiara – pure wedding day glamour!

Kiss the Bride!

Romantic veils are gracing the aisle in a big way this season.

For a face flattering look, take a tip from the bridal catwalks and wear your veil lower on the crown of your head, rather than covering your face. Cathedral length veils are adding drama to simpler style dresses and provide interest to the back of your gown, for guests to admire as you say your vows. And vintage style veils are a beautiful trend. Lace edging on an otherwise simple veil helps to tie together a pretty look.

Loving Length

Modern brides are playing with dress length!

Shorter, 50s style dresses, or ankle length ballerina looks are set to become a big trend, especially with those opting for intimate, boutique style weddings - or maybe brides taking the plunge for the second time.

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FASHION Let's Fly Away

WeddingPath brides will love the dresses in this week's gallery, perfect for a wedding abroad or a sizzling hot summer celebration.

→Milano (from £975) is a princess line gown lined in silk satin with an assymetric bodice and pretty applique work with embroidered flowers and orchids scattered all over.
Joyce Young Collections (0141 946 0660 joyceyoungcollections.com).

←Style 1010 (from £120) is ideal for long-haul packing. One of the new Sandals Destination Wedding Gowns, it features cotton lace over a strapless dress with a trumpet skirt, sweep train and renaissance sash. Dessy Collection (sandalsdresses.com).

→Valetta (from £1300) is a romantic strapless empire lace gown with a beaded bodice and delicate floral detailing (01903 813382 augustajones.com).

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FASHION Girls' Pearls

Traditionally, the bride wears pearls on the wedding day. Representing purity and innocence, pearls are the perfect wedding day accessory. But pearls are not just for the twin-set society...

Yarwood-White has some beautiful pearl accessories, including the wow-factor headdress, Fern Hair Vine (£165) - a fab alternative to a traditional tiara. Worn on the top, back or side of your hair, it is made with ivory freshwater pearls and subtle Swarovski crystals.

Lustrous Jewellery pearl boutique has a pretty bridal collection made with naturally cultured pearls. We love the Lilac Teardrop Pearl Necklace (£78) with freshwater pearls dangling from a silver chain.

Catherine at Daisy Chain Accessories says Pearl & Crystal Cluster hairpins (£19.99 for six) are a hot trend right now. Perfect for the vintage look, they are a great addition to a hair updo or a lovely alternative to a tiara.

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