Wedding Dress Adornments

These fresh-from-the-runway adornments provide the perfectly voguish finish to your gown

Even the purest of minimal styles is all about the minutiae. Whether it's a single feature or smattering of must-have embellishments, designers are still drawn to the details, but in a fresh, high fashion and whimsical way.

At the top of the list lies appliques and overlays decorated with floral or metallic star embroidery, giant 3D blooms and hand-stitched petals; while gowns encrusted with pearls, beads, buds, buttons and sparkle - either a few or head-to-toe - are also hot in demand.

Dainty details like dotted tulle and bows - especially oversized - create a romantic feel, or for boho brides there's the likes of fringing, tassels, drawstrings, knots, feathers and ruffles.

For a more daring and bold look, pick something with skin-baring features such as illusion waists and side panels, cut-outs, corsetry with exposed boning or any of the 'new' necklines including halternecks, off-the-shoulder and deep plunging V-necks.

Customise your gown to elevate its one-of-a-kind status with cool cover ups. Pack a statement with maxi and mini capes, silk kimonos, dramatic veils, billowing shoulder streamers, floor-sweeping trains built into the base of the skirt or flowing from the top of it. Or simply select a diamante belt, detachable tulle sleeves or graphic lace accents for a beautifully bespoke yet fashionable flourish.

Here's our top pick of gowns sporting the latest fashionable features and where to find them in Cornwall and Devon...

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