Fashion

While celebrity brides – royal princesses included – seem to have embraced the two-wedding-dresses trend, most of us can’t afford separate gowns for the ceremony and reception. This is where the cover-up comes in. Featured in all the best bridal collections this year, cover-ups are an easy, cost-effective way of translating one’s look from day ... more

Whether your personal style is soft and romantic or slick and sexy, these gorgeous gowns will give city brides a chic, glamorous edge. Pair them with a soaring skyline and dusky pink sunset for maximum effect! This fashion feature is taken out of Wedding Inspiraitons magazine June/winter 2011

Bring out your inner princess with a wedding dress that is timeless, elegant and effortlessly romantic. Then fall in love with fashion’s new details – decadent jewels, floral appliqués, ruffles, layers and stylish headpieces  

We chat to Lani Butler, owner of Lady Marmalaide about the ultimate bridal accessory. Wearing a veil depends on your wedding gown. The more elaborate the gown, the less likely you should wear a veil. It also needs to suit your personality so don’t be forced into wearing a veil because your grandmother or mother ... more

  Inspired by the spring/summer runway collections, we love the idea of adding fashionable florals to your wedding scheme, whether you go for full-blown romanticism or simply add a few  frivolous bursts. Choose floral-print bridesmaids’ frocks in soft flowing fabrics such as chiffon, linen or silk, or wear a cheeky pair of heels for instant ... more

There’s nothing quite like some Hollywood glamour to give you that unforgettable glow on your big day. And don’t forget about the sparkles,big hair and a very long train! This fashion shoot is take from Wedding Inspirations magazine September/spring 2010    

When The Wedding Expo’s Jayne Muller announced she was getting married, it was the perfect excuse for our fashion team to go shopping. We asked four of our leading wedding dress designers to turn Jayne into a glamorous bride for a day as she tried to decide what type of glamour she was looking for. ... more

Bridal jewellery needs to strike just the right balance: Not too showy so as to upstage the bride or the dress, but sparkly enough to say: Look at me! We love the understated and stylish glamour of Kirsten Goss jewellery, now available in SA. This Durban-born jewellery designer is already a hit in London and ... more

With all their experience designing wedding dresses, fashion designers are often the most important source of advice and inspiration for a bride.