The vintage wedding theme is set to continue, especially as a certain royal bride chose a lace gown for her big day earlier this year

The vintage wedding theme is set to continue, especially as a certain royal bride chose a lace gown for her big day earlier this year, writes Amanda Griffiths

‘Bridal fashion for 2012 has definitely taken some influence from Kate’s bridal gown: lace featured in many collections, as did detailed straps and sleeves. However, skirt shapes are varied from large full skirts to sleek fitted styles.Silk chiffon also features for those brides wanting a less structured style.’

Dawn Keijzer, The Bridal Gallery Group, Chester, Tarleton, Preston, Liverpool and Southport

Stockists

Alfred Sung: www.alfredsungbridals.comSusan Craig, Chorley; Bride To Be By Hannah Lois, Prestwich; TeAmo Boutique Wedding, Whalley

Amanda Wyatt: www.amandawyatt.comBridal Couture Italia, Bolton; Bridalwear by Esme, Bury; Amelia’s, Clitheroe; Crystal Eternity Brides, Preston; Louise Greenwood, Rawtenstall

Benjamin Adams: 020 8509 0001, www.paradoxlondon.com

Charlotte Balbier: www.charlottebalbier.com. Mears Ghyll, Lancaster

Charnos: 0115 983 6000, www.charnos.co.ukBravo, Barnoldswick; Eve Lingerie, Blackburn; Whitakers, Bolton; Chic Lingerie, Garstang; Beales, Kendal; Frillys Ltd, Oldham; Essentials, Preston; Chantilly, Rochdale; Broadbents and Boothroyds, Southport; The Lingerie Collection, Southport; Tyrers, St Helens; Shirley C Lingerie, Windermere

Diane Hassall: 01392 207040, www.rainbowclub.co.uk

Gossard: www.gossard.com

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

Madeline Issac-James: www.madleineissacjames.com

Maggie Sottero: www.maggiesottero.comBliss Bridal Centre, Bolton; Orchid Designs, Clitheroe; Confetti Box, Eccles; Bridal Cottage, Fleetwood; Marrime, Kendal; Butterfly Bridal, Lancaster; Tye the Knot, Lytham; Bride and Groom, Preston; Lucy Briars, Southport

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

Suzanne Neville: 01483 533209, www.suzanneneville.comEmma Hartley Bridalwear, Colne; Dreamcatcher, Kirkham; Mears Ghyll Bridal Rooms, Lancaster; Southport Bridal Gallery, Southport

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