Sam and Tara got married in an outdoor ceremony in Sun Valley, Idaho, on September 30, 2022, before celebrating at an old Hollywood-inspired reception. Here are the details.
Sustainable, affordable and chic – turns out a wedding dress makes a perfect ‘something borrowed’
7 June 2021 • 5:00am
And the bride wore a rental dress.
When the Telegraph fashion team revealed that Carrie Johnson (nee Symonds) had rented the bell-sleeved Christos Costarellos gown she wore to marry Boris Johnson, it was many readers’ first time learning about wedding-dress rentals. But more brides than ever are hiring their dresses, motivated by sustainability, affordability – and the sense that there’s no longer any need to hang onto a special dress forever.
Here, four women who chose to hire their wedding-day looks share their experiences.
5 Trends From the 2021 New York Bridal Fashion Week
Women s Wear Daily (WWD) 8 hrs ago Emily Mercer
The wedding industry was hit hard in the pandemic, but the second virtual New York Bridal Fashion Week, which took place from April 6 to 8, offered new collections, fresh trends and exciting brand launches. In addition to the several new designers to watch, highlights included Prabal Gurung debuting his first bridal collection with versatile, inclusive styles and Vera Wang signing a 10-year deal with Pronovias for Vera Wang Bride.
Much like October’s fashion week, brides are continuing to explore new ways of celebrating their special day, with fashions to complement. Across the fall 2021 and spring 2022 seasons, as seen on The Bridal Council x Pullquest’s digital platform and the CFDA’s Runway360, six prominent trends emerged. “Garden Party” was a popular theme, offering relaxed, floral fashions fit for intimate, outdoor gatherings. Meanwhile, oversiz
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Nicki’s modest high-neck and elegant A-line silhouette wedding dress is a perfect choice for evoking a timeless and classic bridal look. This dress also earns double the fashion points because it includes pockets! See more of her Charlottesville wedding here.
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Kathryn’s long-sleeved satin ball gown was perfect for her timeless wedding at DC’s Carnegie Institution for Science.
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Ashley’s paired her sophisticated and chic fit-n-flare gown with a fur bolero wrap and crystal embellished sash. It’s a definite must-see for brides who have a classic wedding-day style.