When I first set eyes on the Ugo Zaldi 2011 Bridal Collection I think my heart skipped a beat! The stunning gowns with masterful silk draping create a look that that is so perfect for destination weddings, elegance personified…
This first dress is so beautiful, I love the draped sleeves, perfect if you have to cover your shoulder for a church ceremony.
There’s big speculation that Kate Middleton could wed in a bridal gown designed by Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen. So out of curiosity I had a look at their Autumn Winter 2011 Catwalk Collection and was pleasantly surprised by the many amazing gowns that would be perfect for a winter destination wedding…
I think this gown would be stunning for a winter wedding in Barcelona, the amazing bodice and ruffled skirt immediately brings Gaudi to mind.
I came across Claire Pettibone when I was on the search for my own wedding gown and although I didn’t choose one of her gowns myself I am constantly drawn to her beautiful dream like creations. Her Spirit of the Night 2011 Collection is so whimsical and pretty and so perfect for a destination wedding I had to share… 
I am thrilled to introduce you to our wonderful new sponsor on Fly Away Bride, Dirty Fabulous. I had the pleasure of visiting the Dirty Fabulous Boutique in Dublin and was seriously impressed by their stunning collection of vintage dresses and accessories. I was like a child in a sweet shop, ooohing and aaahing at the beautiful designs, the fabrics, the style, swoon…
We are a vintage boutique specialising in occasion wear from the 1930’s to the 60’s.
Dirty Fabulous stocks devine bias cut gowns from the 1930’s and 40’s, gorgeous prom dresses and va va voom wiggle dresses from the 1950’s. Silk suits and mod mini’s from the 60’s and flirty and fun party dresses from the1970’s and beyond. We carry only the best in American vintage pieces. Our dresses and accessories are prefect for the bride to be, mother of the bride, bridesmaid and wedding guests. Dirty Fabulous is based on the first floor of 21 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Photograph: Maria McGrail Photograph
There is no set time needed for buying a vintage wedding dress. Unlike bridal boutiques you will not have to order your dress within a specific time. The time-line will be dictated by whatever the bride is comfortable with. She could pop into us a month before the wedding and find her perfect dress or make an appointment a year before and we could source something specific for her if we don’t currently have in what she has in mind.
When Rina-Marie’s wedding photography arrived in my inbox and I read that her custom made dress was created from doilies, yes doilies, my first reaction was, “what, wow, how!” So who is the unbelievably talented designer behind this very unique wedding gown…
South African designers Teresa Joubert and Stephen van Eeden are the creative innovators behind the Brand, GELIEFT – Bruid & Prêt-a-Porter, specialising in Made-to-Measure Bridal Couture…
“Rina-Marie Mackenzie married Niel van Velden on the 18th of December 2010 at the Van Velden’s Family Farm, Overguaaw Wine Estate. Rina-Marie’s mom owns the quirky bakery in the heart of Ceres – MAMAMACS! And we can assure – they do bake the best cookies in the world! The wedding had an understated festive feel with old school flair and the dress, had a twist to it! The result is everything but conventional! Rina-Marie collected vintage doilies during the months prior the wedding. We incorporated these intricately handcrafted pieces of art into the design of her one of a kind dress. We swapped the French Chantilly laces for Good Old ‘Boere’ lace something truly South African!”
The web is a buzz with the new Urban bride collection, BHLDN. Looking through the collection of beautiful designs I was struck by how I could immediately picture certain gowns in specific city destinations, an Urban bride is after all, well, Urban…
This Tiered Tulip Gown screams Carrie to me, a case of Bride and the City? The perfect bridal gown for a Manhattan wedding.
The Ribboned Silk Gown, so romantic and elegant, I think it would be stunning for a Venetian wedding and the feather finishes it off perfectly.
Take London in style in this amazing 50s inspired Tulle Era Dress, so retro!
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