Spring has sprung

Seasons are changing again and spring has sprung. Spring has always been the number one wedding season and now summer too is a very popular time to wed with girls keen to wear light and minimal gowns that are less traditional.

These warmer months mean a bride dreams of a balmy romantic day. It’s enticing to imagine the sensuous languid weather perfect for the beach or garden weddings. For these days girls are inspired to choose the sexy slim shaped gowns and fluid fabrics like slinky satin and jersey. Modern flowing dresses look sensational.

In springtime with all the flowers blooming and blossoms around making a stunning backdrop to the wedding, I Iove a bride in light and airy fabrics such as chiffons and silk crepes.

With such beautiful possibilities for capturing the day in an outside setting styles of gown with a soft construction and really pretty, feminine embellishments like sashes and bows are perfect. Your gorgeous light as a feather gown will blow attractively in the breeze and you can catch that candid moment in your ever-important wedding photos. Flowers are brilliant in spring too of course (the choice is better!) and that’s a big part of the wedding from the bouquet to the table settings.

As I have noted before with so few brides opting for sleeves – spring and summer finally make sense of this strapless look! Yes on the warm days this is quite appropriate.
As most brides are keen to enjoy a summery atmosphere with the optimistic feelings that emanate it’s not surprising that it’s the fashionable time. I feel a garden party coming on !!!

Kirstie
PS: if you are keen to see more fashionable wedding frocks don't forget the Bride picuture galleries

Catwalk fun!

Wow! - it’s been hard to find the time to do a quick bit of blog after such a busy time here at BRIDE headquarters. The Bride team’s combined energy and creative talent has been channelled into organising and presenting our annual expo at Jeff’s shed in Melbourne.

From my end of the business – fashion – it has been exciting and triumphant! The array of simply gorgeous bridal creations on our stunning catwalk was inspiring.

There is so much for brides to choose from today. Brides are SO lucky! From the ethereal 1920’s style from the designer Gwendolynne to simplicity and elegance from Baccini & Hill – theatrical and unusual creations form Dimitria, Annette Of Melbourne and Mathieu Salem Design, traditional romantic looks from Gulderen Sivasli and the grand dame of Melbourne bridal fashion Mariana Hardwick proved her worth again with gorgeous fabrics and beautifully cut designs. From innovative looks, funky style to conventional bridal they are all so beautiful.

Spunky boys (yes I will get some pics up here soon!) strutted their stuff in the latest men’s formal wear – and you have got to love a guy in a kilt! They looked great. If you have a bit of Celtic blood it’s a fantastic option. Guys really do look handsome in a skirt!

We are really lucky to have so many excellent designers in our small neck of the woods and seeing them up close and personal is one of the major advantages for brides going to a quality bridal event.

I think we all still like to get a feel for fabric and how it moves when we walk – how it flows or shimmies, drapes or sparkles - this is the best part of catwalk shows. It’s exciting and super glam – bridal is allowed to be over the top and Hollywood. Dreamy music and lighting add to the atmosphere. Even if you’re not getting married it’s so much fun.

It’s all over for another year but we can start imagining the next grand fashion show now!

Kirstie