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    Dubai designer unveils 3-metre long wedding gown

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    Dubai based designer, Michael Cinco, took to Instagram on Monday to show off his latest creation. The dress, which is embedded with crystals from top to bottom and has a three-metre long train, is the picture of extravagance.

    “The bride specifically asked me to create her dream wedding a 50’s inspired Dior gown… So I made her dream wedding gown with a couture M5 touch on it,” Cinco said,

    The train is designed with intricate petal layers and holds about 200 000 Swarovski crystals. The Filipino designer said the out-of-this-world dress “takes a village to transport”. The dress is said to be for a bride in Abu Dhabi.

    Cinco has dressed several celebrities including Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, and more. Just a quick scroll through his Instagram shows that he isn’t afraid to be bold and make risky fashion choices. His designs are truly something to behold. He definitely was the correct designer to approach for the task of a three-metre long train!

    Have a look at the Swarovski covered wedding dress here:

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    Brilliant bridal hair accessories to top off your look

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    From the top of your head to the tip of your toes, accessories can make or break a look. Have some fun with a few well-placed pins to take your hair from drab to fab.

    Here are some ideas to make sure your hair game is on point on your big day.

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    Bride and groom pull off stunning pink attire

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    Forget Western traditional white weddings. It’s no secret that Hindu weddings are a magical display of colour in celebration of love and union. This pair strayed from the Hindu tradition of bright red, however, to go with a soft pink and we absolutely adore it.

    Amar Jandoo and Hiren Gondhia got married in Essex, UK, and their story is a fairytale.

    “We met just over four years ago in a bar after seeing each other at the train station on our commute to work a number of times that same week,” Jandoo told Insider. “We got engaged in September 2018 in Cappadocia, Turkey, under hot air balloons,” she added.

     

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    Their wedding took place a year later.

    “Given our wedding venue is in the middle of a deer park with lots of greenery, I wanted a subtle, pastel color that would stand out and complement the flowers and decor at the same time,” Jandoo said. “Both of our outfits were purchased from a boutique in Delhi, India, called Frontier Raas,” Jandoo said. Zohaib Ali Photography captured the stunning couple.

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    Inside Demi-Leigh and Tim Tebow’s pre-wedding weekend

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    The pre-wedding festivities have been thriving this past week for former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters and Tim Tebow. The couple gathered their closest friends and family for a weekend of celebrations in Cape Town.

    Their weekend started with a ‘Welcome to Africa’ cocktail dinner in the winelands to introduce Tebow to South African culture. Nel-Peters wore a stunning white dress by Gert Johan-Coetzee featuring a criss-cross neckline and cut-out detail, while Tebow wore a blush-toned suit.

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    The following day, the couple held a stunning rehearsal dinner. The couple went for a sophisticated colour scheme, opting for rich purples, reds and black. Nel-Peters stunned in a strapless wine-coloured dress with beading by Anel Botha. The couple’s weekend events are all planned by celebrity planner Zavion Khotze.

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    The way these events have gone, we cannot wait to see the wedding! It is sure to be a spectacular day.

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    Dresses we love: Corset bodice

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    Back in the 1500s, European women would not be caught dead without wearing a corset as an undergarment.

    According to Champagnecorsets.com, the garments gradually began to incorporate the use of a “busk,” a long, flat piece of whalebone or wood sewn into a casing on the corset in order to maintain its stiff shape. This gave wearers a tighter, smaller waistline. The front of the corset was typically covered by a “stomacher,” a stiff, V-shaped structure that was worn on the abdomen for decorative purposes.

    Today, many formal dresses still make use of corsets for alignment and shape. Corset bodices can be very flattering, creating a curvy look with well-accentuated features. We love these corset-incorporating gowns:







     

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    Bright suits for gorgeous gentlemen

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    Grooms these days have endless options when it comes to wedding attire. Even the most extra groom can voice his wildest dream-suit, we bet it’s out there. Depending on hubby-to-be’s personality, the dress code and the theme and colour scheme of the wedding, colourful suits can be stunning and shine bright to make your wedding day extra memorable.

    Remember, certain patterns pair well with certain colours and we recommend wearing a plain tie with a printed suit, and vice versa.

    Let’s take a look at what’s hot.








     

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    Wedding dresses with stunning statement shoulders

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    The bold bride does not shy away from a statement look. Go big with dramatic shoulder detail that commands attention. Modern brides are taking more risks with their fashion, and it pays off.

    We’ve seen celebrities like Hilary Duff, Princess Eugenie and Caroline Kennedy bring the attention upwards with stunning shoulder detail, so you’ll be following in some iconic footsteps with this trend. With so many ways to add flair to bridal fashion, you’ll be overwhelmed with choice. Here are a few ideas to inspire you:

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    Top 6 over-the-top wedding dresses from around the world

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    Your wedding should be just as you want it, and that includes the wedding dress. Every person has their own unique style. What works for one person may not work for somebody else. Similarly, what looks amazing to one person, may not look good at all to another.

    That being said, there are times when personal style takes a turn for the peculiar. These women took their visions and truly ran with it…they ran like the wind.

    Have a look at these over the top wedding dresses:

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    Rocking socks for the groom and his crew

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    Black, unnoticeable socks for men are boring, even at formal events. In the olden days, if a man’s socks stuck out of his trousers’ pants, eyebrows would rise. Today, men proudly wear bright and colourful socks to formal events to stand out and add a bit of personality. They can decide on a theme or colour scheme and match, or each man can wear his own unique pair.

    Here are some ideas for your groom and his groomsmen if they want to take a walk on the wild side!

     

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    How to: white bridal party dresses

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    Many believe that wearing white to a wedding is downright sinful, but these bridal parties say otherwise. All-white bridesmaid dresses have been loved for many years by brides and stylists alike, and we can see why. Follow in the footsteps of Kim Kardashian and Kate Middleton by having your bridal party rock elegant white frocks.

    The key to pulling off this trend is contrast. Even though everyone is wearing white, guests should immediately be able to tell who the bride is. Keep enough difference between your dress and your bridesmaid dresses so that the roles are clear. Here are some tips to do it right.

    Detail, detail, detail:

    Go big on detail for your wedding dress and simple for your bridesmaid gowns to create contrast. Using texture and fabric, a wedding gown can easily stand out and emphasize the bride.

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    Mix shades of white:

    Bone, ivory, pearl, cream…white comes in so many tones. Another way to create a point of difference between the bride and the bridesmaid is to have gowns in different shades of white. Just remember that more than three shades can appear overwhelming, so don’t go too crazy.

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    Show some leg:

    Keep the wedding dress a full-length gown and go shorter with your bridesmaid dresses. Shortening a gown makes it slightly less formal, thus making the bride stand out that much more.

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