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

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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