Your engagement ring should reflect your style and personality. With so many different options on the market to choose from, it can be hard to find the perfect one. If you have a feminine style and like dainty, floral designs, a flower-inspired ring is perfect for you.
Take a look at these romantic rings that will have you living in springtime forever:
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For Naeem Khan, there is no such thing as a plain white wedding dress. While they may take on the shape of a traditional gown, there is nothing expected about his designs. Rich and ornate, the Naeem Khan bridal Spring 2020 Collection is for the bold bride not afraid to make a statement.
Born and raised in Mumbai, Khan grew up in a world surrounded by culture, architecture, art, history and design. He soon moved to the United States, where he immersed himself in the ethos of modern restraint and learned the craft of draping and cutting fabric to create a clean, elegant and timeless silhouette. The Naeem Khan design aesthetic merges these influences together.
The Spring 2020 bridal collection is a daring journey into texture, inspired by true romance. Beaded embellishments, feathered overlays, intricate detail and fringe adorn each gown. Take a look:
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Mismatched bridesmaid dresses have been trending for years now, and its easy to see why. Allowing your favourite girls and guys to find their perfect fit and complimentary colour does wonders for a bridal party.
Whether it’s with varying tones or textures, there are many ways to pull off a mismatched bridal party. Here are a few ideas to inspire you.
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Also read: How to pull off mismatched bridesmaid dresses
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If you are one for luxurious materials, silk is your winner. Soft, smooth and delightful to the touch, a silk wedding gown will have you feeling gorgeous. Silk is also really great for your skin and will keep you feeling fresh.
Whether you go for the spaghetti strap, A-line or off-shoulder, you can’t go wrong. Here are some sensual silky wedding dresses we can’t get enough of:
Also read: Silky pre-wedding must-haves to help you look your best
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The secret garden, where romance and whimsy awaits. Such is the fashion story Monique Lhuillier weaves together with her latest bridal collection inspired by the Italian countryside.
With her newest line, Lhuillier encourages brides to make bold statements in an accessible, timeless fashion. Her designs are simple yet amplified, for the versatile modern bride. Bliss Monique Lhuillier Fall 2020 takes a sensual approach to classic silhouettes through matte sequin tulle, abstract floral beadwork and dimensional jacquard organza. Classic cuts are taken to the next level with ballooned sleeves, exaggerated trains and statement veils.
“An exuberance of colour; Monique Lhuillier Fall 2020 Bridal is a celebration of life,” explains the official website. “Embracing individualism, this season is all about bold colourful florals, botanical prints, and epic proportions. Silhouettes of poetic grandeur with billowing sleeves and exaggerated trains add a modern twist to traditional elements. Versatile components such as seamlessly detachable boleros, capes, and over the top veils complete each look. This Bride will leave a lasting impression”
“It’s about joy and romance, and I wanted to bring it to a storybook level,” Lhuillier explains to Vogue.
Here are a few of our favourite looks from the collection.
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We know what you’re thinking. Yes, ruffles can feel very childish, but they can also be incredibly whimsical and fresh. Ruffles add delicate yet lively detail to your wedding dress. Imagine the fun you can have playing with your skirt!
Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Pre-Fall 2019 collection for Valentino saw a resurgence of ruffles, followed by Dior, Comme de Garcons and Marc Jacobs. Ever since then the trend has permeated street style as fashion steers towards a more ‘frou-frou’ aesthetic.
Stay on trend yet classic with these fun and flouncy finishes.
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Disney fans can now die happy: the world-famous animation movie creators have officially announced they will launch a wedding dress line inspired by – you guessed it – famous Disney princesses.
“16 wedding gowns inspired by the style and spirit of timeless characters like Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Jasmine, Cinderella, Pocahontas, Rapunzel, Tiana and Snow White. The line will be unveiled in April 2020 at New York Bridal Fashion Week, and gowns will hit store shelves soon after, according to the bridal brand,” reports FoxNews.
The Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection will include nine fantasy dresses in classic bridal silhouettes like ball gowns, mermaid trains and fit-and-flare hemlines. The fairytale gowns will start at $1,200 (R18,036) and the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Platinum Collection will go for a hefty $3,500 (R52,606) up to a stiletto-high $10,000 (R150,303).
We can’t wait to see what the gowns look like!
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If you’re looking for a break from the usual, this one’s for you. Bridesmaids in jumpsuits is a trend predicted to flourish in 2020.
The trend slowly began to rise in 2019, and more designers have opted to add jumpsuits to their collections. Not only is the jumpsuit very trendy, but it is also more dance floor-friendly!
In addition, if some of your bridesmaids are not comfortable in dresses, the jumpsuit makes for a great alternative. Jumpsuits can be tailored to mimic the look of a dress, while providing the safety and security of a pants.
This could also be a perfect option for those having winter weddings. You could ensure your bridesmaids stay warm through the day, while still remaining on trend.
Have a look at these bridesmaids in jumpsuits for some inspiration:
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Nothing is set in stone, least of all what colour your wedding dress should be. We’re all about taking fashion risks and if black is your thing, we say go for it. It doesn’t have to be gloomy. If you do it right, a black gown can be classy, sassy and gorgeous. Take a look at these brides who are beautiful in black:
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Puffed sleeves, delicate lace and frothing tulle. There is something incredibly romanic about Victorian-era fashion. If you’re a lover of vintage fashion, then this one’s for you.
Victorian fashion has been having a moment recently, and celebrities like Kate Middleton, Nicky Hilton and Ellie Goulding were seen donning this trend. Take bridal inspiration from yesteryear with these stunning designs:
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