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Wedding Dress Trends 2008

At the London and Birmingham, National Wedding Show Spring Catwalks designers showcased their collections for Autumn/Winter 2008. Seen on the catwalk a stunning selection of gowns ranging from traditional white dresses to glamorous shorter gowns, to rich deep colours to neutral whites.
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Traditional
Classic and Contemporary cuts in luxurious fabric and styled to perfection

Classic Elegance:
London saw simple classic gowns from Sarah Arnett strutting down the catwalk in style. Plunging neck and backlines have made a welcome return this season with figure skimming silk designs. Long flowing trails with splashes of diamante detail gave a truly elegant look for the traditional bride. Accessorise with long white gloves, with cut out detail. To finish the look, team with a tiara or headpieces dipped in crystals, pearls and feathers from Real Princess Company and Tiarabelles.
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Dress: Sarah Arnett
Vintage Lace:
Sumptuous lace fabrics dressed up with shimmering beads and glittering crystals in halter neck, strapless designs from Augusta Jones and Pronovias at White Mischief. Flamboyant oversized floppy bow tied at the bottom on a figure hugging gown with a tight fitting bodice and pearl necklace halter neck straps, looked truly exquisite from Lavalia London.
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Dress: Pronovias at White Mischeif
Glamour

For that Hollywood red carpet look, think evening inspired ball gowns and Oscar winning figure-skimming dresses to die for! Perfect for evening, city or luxurious venue weddings.

Diamante Secrets:
Centred around glamour Alfred Sung at Confetti and Lace and Jenny Packham at White Mischief brought the Hollywood style and feel to the catwalk. Droplets of diamantes and crystals hung over a simple white dress while subtle hints of burnished silvers and encrusted beadwork on the straps and hemlines created beautiful soft feminine looks.

Dress: Jenny Packham at White Mischeif
Blissful Thinking:
A range of sumptuous underwear appeared on the catwalk. Seductive corseted bodices from Satori & Appelloni and stunning all in one pieces from Bravissimo worn with long veils exuded glamour. Strapless lace bras and matching French knickers, there was a range of underwear to help create the perfect figure for the big day.

Bra and Knicker Set: Satori & Appelloni
Fantasy
For the princess within, fantasy wedding dresses perfectly compliment that fairytale dream wedding.
Pink Haze:
As well as the traditional white tones, soft pink is making a come back this season. 50s style prom dresses by Chanticleer, corseted bodices with matching shirts in fuchsia and powered pink by Ian Stuart at Brides of Solihull accessorised with large bows evoked a couture look.
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Dress: Zeus for Impressions at Pronuptia
Golden Delight:
The Birmingham show opened with a selection of golden dresses enriched with floral corsages and appliquéd flowers. Layers of golden satin fall into an A-line skirt with a bow detail by Maggie Sottero at Prudence Gowns and crisp white silk dress from Kula Tsurdiu with a gold lace sash accentuating the waistline. For the couture London look, models wore corseted bodices with embossed detailing worn over large hooped skirts.
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Dress: Maggie Sottero at Prudence Gowns
Dramatic
Statement dresses, in non-conventional shades, for brides who want to turn tradition on its head.
Twighlight Bride: The London show opened with a dramatic 50's style black dress with white woven ribbons by Anna Maria D'Amato Bridal Couture, followed by Harriet's Muse showcasing a theatrical grey, structured gown, with a short daring front and long trailing back. For gothic inspired gowns pair with this seasons hottest footwear trend, biker style boots, great for brides with a rebellious streak!
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Dress: Harriet's Muse
A Dramatic Affair:
On the Birmingham catwalk silver and grey lace from Jonquil was worn, accessorised with matching lace umbrella and a deep maroon full skirted. A corseted dress with appliquéd lace puts a cutting edge twist on the traditional wedding gown. For something even more daring and indulgent, purple corsets with large white net skirts by Dee Clarke Bridal brought vibrancy to the show.
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Dress: Jonquil
The Wedding Party
The Groom:
The biggest news in the catwalk this season has to be white as highlighted by Moss Bros's linen dinner suit, set off by a pink floral shirt and matching tie. Couture Bride and Groom also presented a slick white dinner suit accompanied by a shocking purple waistcoat and tie. Still making the headlines this season is the traditional top hat and tails but with a modern twist as seen from Hugh Harris Formal Attire in a crisp pinstriped fabric. Saville Row Trading Co made grooms look the part in long-standing classic tailored trousers and jackets in a range of striped navy colours. A stunning range of waistcoats with subtle embroidery in neutral tones was a popular choice, but that did not mean the end of colour. Ties and waistcoats were also used to highlight and accent the outfits.
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Suit: Couture Bride & Groom
Mother of the Bride/Groom :
Not to be left out! Beautiful dresses from Jacques Vert. In natural tones worn with matching jackets, the look was effortlessly sophisticated.

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Skirt and Jacket: Jaques Vert
Bridesmaids:
Adorable dresses from a pretty pink full net dress from Vlasta Collu to a green, embroided, full-length jacket that mirrored the bride from Little Bevan. While a beautiful cream dress with fur bolero and matching muff was perfect for a winter wedding. In Birmingham purple had a hugh impact in luxurious shades of purple and crimson.

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Dress: Fairytales by Sherry
Usher outfits: Tailored by Moss Bros and Hugh Harris Formal Attire ranged from a beautifully tailored suit with tailcoat to satin cropped trousers and matching jacket.
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Suit: Hugh Harris

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