Dress to impress - Vintage Bridal fashions

The vintage trend continues in the bridal world this year, writes Amanda Griffiths, with pearl and diamante embellishments and sleek and flowing dress shapes. The royal influence also flourishes, with tiers and ruffles in Victoriana chic

‘Kai’ by Augusta Jones, from £1,375 is a deep V-neck sheath A-line gown with revealing back.

Ultimo bridal basque, £51, matching thong £16 and suspender £19

‘Wistful’ is a bias cut chantilly lace gown with a soft tulle overlay and featuring a low cross-over back and diamante detail, POA from Caroline Castigliano

‘Kerrie’ is a sleek, open waisted court shoe with sky heels and super stylish bows £79 by Rainbow Club

‘Anemonie’ £125 by Rainbow Club is a real statement piece for a wedding, vintage or otherwise

Classic single breasted plainweave 100% wool navy jacket £350, flat front trouser £150, fine weave white poplin shirt £79, silk tie in navy with pindot detailing £59, white and navy pindot silk pocket sqaure £29, onyx and mother of pearl cufflinks £75 and Ede and Ravenscroft shoes by Crockett and Jones £310 all from Ede and Ravenscroft

‘Kate’ is a delightful peep toe T bar shoe covered in lace and finished with flamboyant pleated ruffles, £85 by Rainbow Club

‘Sorrento’ is a column dress in exquisite Italian silk rose damask, £1,800 by Alan Hannah

‘Polly’ from £1,580 by Kate Sherford is a fishtail gown in silk duchess and zibeline with dramatic pleating around the bodice, with a soft sweetheart neckline and low lace up corset back

'Saffron’ from £2,100 by Sassi Holford features a duchesse satin bodice with pleated tulle overlay and tapered shoulder straps that twinkle with bugle beaded detail

‘Levezza’ from £2,310 by Ritva Westinius, is a flattering column dress with a boat neckline and a draped cowl at the low back bodice.

Casablanca’ £2,200 by Alan Hannah features intricate Indian beading on Thai silk

‘Clara’ are vintage inspired shoes with dainty satin ribbon ties on a fashionable conical heel, £75 by Rainbow Club

‘Rose’ half padded balcony bra £150 with matching Brazilian £60 and suspender £85 by Myla

Single breasted shawl collar black evening jacket £395, single stripe black evening trouser £155, white Marcella shirt with removable mother of pearl buttons £89, onyx and silver dress studs £65, silk houndstooth bow tie £39 and white cotton voile pocket square £29 all from Ede and Ravenscroft

Cheshire Stockists

Alan Hannah: 020 8804 1444, www.alanhannah.co.uk.
Alderley Edge Wedding Shop, Alderley Edge; Chester Bridal Gallery, Chester; The Bridal Lounge, Hazel Grove; Liverpool Bridal Gallery, Liverpool; Bridal Lounge, Stockport

Amanda Wyatt: www.amandawyatt.com.
Cheshire: The Wedding Shop, Alderley Edge; Pronuptia, Chester; The Bridal Room, Hoylake; Once Upon A Bride, Hyde; Lucilles, Macclesfield; Sense and Sensibility, Stockport

Augusta Jones: www.augustajones.com.
Cheadle Bride, Cheadle; Bridal Couture by Maria del Carmen, Didsbury; Bethany Hannah Bridal, Warrington

Caroline Castigliano: www.carolinecastigliano.co.uk.
The Headrow, Leeds

Ede & Ravenscroft:
www.edeandravenscroft.co.uk

Kate Sherford: www.katesherford.com.
Chester Bridal Gallery, Chester; Swan Brides, Congleton; Puure Bridal, Lymm

Myla: 08707 455003, www.myla.com.
Harvey Nichols, Manchester

Rainbow Club: 01392 207040, www.rainbowclub.co.uk.
The Wedding Shop, Alderley Edge; Bridal House of Chester, Chester; Andina Bridal and Special Occasions, Crewe; Lace, Hale; Lucilles Boutique, Macclesfield; Mariee, Sandbach; Wedding Wishes Bridal House, Stalybridge

Sassi Holford: www.sassiholford.com. Agape, Knutsford

Ultimo: www.ultimo.co.uk

Lancashire Stockists

Alan Hannah: 020 8804 1444, www.alanhannah.co.uk. Bellisima, Bury; Emma Hartley, Colne; Mears Ghyll Bridal Rooms, Lancaster; Southport Bridal Gallery, Southport

Augusta Jones: www.augustajones.com. The Brides Room of Birkdale, Birkdale; Emma Hartley Bridalwear, Colne

Caroline Castigliano: www.carolinecastigliano.co.uk.
The Headrow, Leeds

Ede & Ravenscroft: www.edeandravenscroft.co.uk

Kate Sherford: www.katesherford.com.
Claire Louise Brides, Bolton; Dreamcatcher, Kirkham; Mears Ghyll Bridal Rooms, Lancaster

Myla: 08707 455003, www.myla.com. Harvey Nichols, Manchester

Rainbow Club: 01392 207040, www.rainbowclub.co.uk. Bellissima Designer Bridal, Bury; Brides Gallery, Chorley; Lulu Browns Bridalwear, Clitheroe; Emma Hartley, Colne; Ambience Bridal, Garstang; Especially For You, Longridge; Soiree’s, Oldham; Gypsophila, Rawtenstall; Lancashire Bridal Gallery, Tarleton; Romancia, Wigan

Sassi Holford: www.sassiholford.com. Julia Tasker Bridal Couture, Bowness; Bellissima, Bury; Dreamcatcher, Kirkham

Ultimo: www.ultimo.co.uk

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