With that in mind, I've picked out a few emerging fashions that transcend what's seen as 'en vogue', as well as some wedding design styles that have made a comeback in recent years and look set to stay as 'type' not 'trend'.
BRIDAL SEPARATES
This may seem like an ever-so-new concept, but bridal separates have been around for years and are a great way to go if you know your body shape well and want to celebrate your assets. Lithe and lovely boyish figures look wonderful in playsuits and catsuits, while the woman whose palms sweat at the mere thought of a dress should absolutely wear a trouser suit to her wedding.
If you're petite and afraid a gown will swamp you - don't wear one. Instead, wear a skirt and top combo. And, if you happen to be young enough or disciplined enough to have a washboard stomach, then I not only salute you - but wholeheartedly encourage you to try a cropped top and maxi skirt combo for a contemporary, classy and oh-so-sharp statement.
Angela & Evan Photography
FLOWERS IN ABUNDANCE
Flower installations, floral decor, cascading bouquets, floral patterned gowns - it's the flower power revolution and I, for one, am very happy! For me, flowers are a key design element that helps to set the tone of your day. If you're a fellow flower lover, but perhaps haven't the budget for a Kim Kardashian inspired wall of blooms, there's many ways you can incorporate pretty flowers into your scheme. Perhaps get your groom to don a floral patterned shirt or tie, dress your reception with floral table runners, or choose stationery that compliments the colours of your bouquet; you could even hire faux swags to decorate the bar areas and beyond. The sky's the limit where floral details are concerned and, what's more, they are all timelessly beautiful.
Ben Selway
Ben Selway
LUXE (LUXURY & INVESTMENT)
This could be incorporated as an overall scheme if you're lucky enough to have a budget befitting it. If not, a few well-made decisions along the way will ensure certain aspects of your wedding feel very special and bespoke. Whether you're a woman with an eye for an investment piece who chooses to have her gown personally designed, or a budding chef who wants the wedding menu to reflect your own gourmet tastes - making a couple of key high-end decisions will no doubt enhance the overall feel of your day and investing in your suppliers will ensure you get the finest in service and goods.
Beetham Food
Dartmoor Kitchen
Christine Trewinnard Couture
ECO AND SEASONAL
At the risk of preaching, I'll keep this brief. Choose seasonal and you'll get the cream of the crop: the tastiest food and the prettiest flowers. They will be cheaper and, what's more, seasonal features will put your wedding into context in the photos. That is all.
Lucy Shergold
ETHEREAL
A bridal style that encompasses many others - from boho bride to festival, contemporary bride to vintage and beyond - ethereal is defined as 'graceful, elegant, exquisite,' whose beauty is not limited by any fashions or fads. Don't think of the style of your gown - think of the shape. Don't choose a smoky eye because you've seen it on Cara Delevingne - choose the shade that enhances your eyes beautifully. See what I'm getting at? The ethereal bride presents the best possible version of herself. She transcends trends - therefore she is other-worldly in her beauty.
Pete Cox
Martin Turner
AU NATURALE
I heart colour. But there's something so beautifully bridal and utterly elegant about a simple colour scheme inspired by nature. Whether it's woodland, rustic or simply a pared-back palette of natural shades and crisp whites, a scheme based on such simplicity will always turn heads and never date. And, for those mindful of budget, add as much greenery as possible: it will keep costs down but look incredibly opulent and chic.
Nova Photography
Nova Photography
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