Few places in the world do extravagance and glamour at wedding shows than Abu Dhabi and this year’s Bride Show at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre promises to deliver everything that a high end bride could want for her perfect day.

A host of one-of-a-kind prizes will be up for grabs for visitors during the four day fashion event, including a one carat diamond worth AED14,000, a honeymoon to Seoul for three nights, courtesy of Visit Korea, four bridal gift cards worth 1,500dhs from Silkor Laser Medical Centre, a year’s membership to the Abu Dhabi Ladies Club worth 4,500dhs and vouchers from Paris Gallery. (more…)

This fantastic fashion filled festival is not just great for getting inspiration for your wedding day. Look past those short few hours to the honeymoon: What are you packing in your case? If your holiday wardrobe is more shabby than chic, take a look at these Spring Summer collections for great choices to pack no matter where the destination.

Danielle Scutt has a range of adorable suits and swimwear in pretty pastel shades that are perfect for a balmy Meditteranean destination. Wear a two piece skirt suit for trips around the cities, then strip down to a matching swimsuit for the beach. How cute! This lovely swimsuit is a gorgeous pink and white patterned piece. The print is very sixties inspired- something that is slowly creeping in on fashion shows both sides of the Atlantic. The skirted style is also vintage inspired and very pretty. If that wasn’t good enough, the skirt is hugely flattering as it covers the thighs- perfect for hiding imperfections. Plus the interesting strap detail is supportive for busts of all sizes. I’m not sure about the hairdo though- not least because the water would destroy it.
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It’s not just all for the girls you know. There are also some collections with great menswear to create brilliant inspiration for your groom, or maybe his groomsmen. If you’d rather have a dapper, stylish groom waiting at the altar for you then take a look at some of the collections and gently guide him towards the styles you like best. Or, if he’s not the subtle kind, wave the pictures in his face shouting “Wear this!”. Not that you’re controlling or anything, of course.

The above Paul Costelloe design is possibly my favourite in the whole of the week’s collections. The striped jacket is very smart and unique so is ideal for the groom with individuality. The white skinny jeans add an informal, indie look that is great for an uber chic wedding in the city. Team with a smart shirt to add a formal touch to this laid back outfit. A stylish and sexy look for that groom who fancies something alternative.
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Time to continue with our exploration of this year’s top creations from London Fashion Week and how to incorporate the most fashionable and most gorgeous outfits from the catwalks into your wedding day plans. Today we’ll be turning our attention to your beautiful bridesmaids. They need to look stunning and stylish, but without outshining the most important person of the day- you, the bride.

Although the catwalks are filled with neutral shades, there are many lovely dresses with dashes of bright neon colours that are ideal for bridesmaids during a summer wedding. Short skirts are hugely fashionable and can work brilliantly for bridesmaid gowns if your maids can carry it off. Just as long as all eyes are on you and not their pins! Hey, you could always wear a shorter dress yourself!
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Ah yes, London Fashion Week. Home to the extravagant, the wild and the just plain bonkers. Look carefully between the crazy catwalk concoctions however and you can find some real gems. Fashionista brides who are unsure of what they are looking for should turn to London’s very own showcase of the hottest fashion designers for the very best inspiration. If this sounds like you, keep your eyes on Wedding Fashion Files this week as I’ll be bringing you my favourites not just for bridal wear but also bridesmaids, honeymoon wear and even inspiration for your groom.
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Yes, it’s that time of the year again. The world’s top fashion designers showcase their works on the most publicised catwalks ever for four consecutive weeks in four different fashion capitals. This week is the turn of London Fashion Week, but to wet your appetite I bring you this recap of some of the highlights from last week’s American counterpart. Not just for the local designers, many of our very own European fashion designers headed across the pond to display their gorgeous creations. These are just some of my favourites.

Bridal Style
There were many dresses on the catwalks that, although not strictly wedding gowns, would look sensational as you walk down the aisle. The above design by Venetian designer Venexiana is one such example. A stunning gold colour, with a dramatic v-neck and that highly desirable oversized bow, this dress is perfect for brides who want to make an impression. The black detailing, including a very interesting pinstripe pattern, adds a striking contrast and the structured shape to the skirt is super dramatic. You can be sure your guests won’t be forgetting you in a hurry!

Or, for a more simple style, how about this shorter hemmed dress by French label Max Azria? The loose fit would look great on slim brides, and the asymmetry in the hem and one-shoulder is hugely fashionable for bridal fashion right now. The delicate shoulder detailing adds a gorgeous Pop Art effect. This dress is just perfect for a stylish city wedding.
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Copenhagen Fashion Week took place on August 2-9 this year. If you haven’t heard about it, it is a week organised by the Danish Fashion Institute for the purpose of helping to promote Danish fashion.

The week attracts more than 50,000 buyers, designers and members of the fashion press each year, and this year was another big hit.  The weekend was a fashion and style extravaganza comprised of fashion shows, exhibitions, concerts, as well as exclusive parties and designer sales… all the things that make us at Wedding Fashion Files drool!

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The runway was on fire with glamour in Spain recently with a fashion fiesta of everyone from Rosa Clará to Jesús Peiró.

While traditional strapless wedding dresses made their rounds, flowing white wedding gowns were also all the rage with a few gold stunners in the mix. Floral applique, feathers and ruffles were a big hit as well as jewel tones and pops of unexpected color like the reds and purples seen in Patricia Avendaño’s line.

Check out what made my top three in this season’s big bridal extravaganza!

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The Paris Couture Fashion Week hit the runways this month displaying the 2010 collections from some of the top designers in the world. Forever showcasing the designer’s ideas, fashion on the runway is portrayed as an inspiration of dreams and a wedding dress traditionally closes a designer’s show.

The identity of each designer lights up during these types of couture catwalk shows.

Of course, what is shown on the runways has its limits to the average wearer.  So why should the Paris Couture Fashion Week be of interest for real brides-to-be?

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Rosa Clará’s 2010 wedding gown collection is a blend of contemporary and traditional, just skirting the edge of daring. While many of the dresses feature sharp lines and three-dimensional design elements, there is also a recurring theme of sweet, dainty and classic.

Though many of the dresses play it safe, a few stand out with their homage to the elegant sophistication of a  legendary Grecian goddess.  Here are my favourite picks:

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