No results found

Stories Web Banner 300dpi zbhmj0
Fashion and Beauty, Weddings

Timeless and True

divider
Halfpenny London tlo7he

Rip up the rule book – if there’s one thing we’ve learned in recent years, it is that a wedding should reflect your true selves, whether your heart’s desire is fairytale flounces or streamlined suits, long or short, bursting with bling or simple and unadorned, lace or silk…Remain true to you.

 

Shine bright like a diamond in Estelle by Stephanie Allin  

stephanieallin.net 

 

German couture house, Kaviar Gauche offer iconic – and sparkling – suiting options.

kaviargauche.com 

 

Hugging every curve, Baba Lana from Studio Levana 

studiolevana.com 

 

What do we all want? Pockets! Elysee Edition’s Bancroft is a classic A-line with hidden magic  

elyseebridal.com 

 

Jones from Grace Loves Lace mimics a corset, but this design, crafted from luxury stretch crepe, is all about some very clever stitching making it both comfortable and super-flattering for an inclusive range of sizes.

 graceloveslace.co.uk 

 

Fairytale princess gown from Julie Vino 

julievino.com 

 

And the bride wore black, Penny A-line, designed by Maggie Sottero

maggiesottero.com 

 

Soft, romantic blush tones in Bloom from the Marchesa collection for Pronovias. 

pronovias.com 

 

The Reformation keeps it short and sweet with Valencia from the latest bridal collection.

thereformation.com

 

We’re getting rock chick energy from creamy satin Amaris by Alan Hannah.

alanhannah.co.uk

 

Rolling in Roses is our go-to for modern designs like the Unaji Jumpsuit 

rollinginroses.co.uk 

 

Striking modest design from Ronald Joyce in Mikado with asymmetric neckline and three quarter length sleeves.

ronaldjoyce.com 

 

Can’t decide between fitted or full? Meet the Gloria dress from the Courage collection by Halfpenny London.

halfpennylondon.com 

 

The rich embellishments on Annecy from Amy Mair Couture’s Inspired By collection creates memorable interest at the back.

amymaircouture.co.uk 

 

Ukrainian designers HEYMIMISISTERS describe their creations as ‘where comfort and self-love meet luxury’. We adore the vest and trousers from their three-piece bridal trouser suit.

heymimisisters.com 

 

If it just has to be lace, may we suggest Tauriel from Atelier Pronovias which can be worn with out without sleeves.

pronovias.com 

RECOMMENDED

HollandCooper banner
Thu 23 Jul 2026

Jade Holland Cooper is the fashion designer and entrepreneur who has redefined a genre. Country-style clothing used to be something of an oxymoron: tweeds were for Miss Marple and the gentlewomen

BenWright watches1
Thu 30 Apr 2026

Discover the true value of YOUR wristwatch

at a special Oxford event led by an Antiques Roadshow watch expert

Anyone with a passion for wristwatches, or those purely curious about the value of a wristwatch or pocket watch tucked away in a drawer, is warmly invited to a free watch

MossAgateRings
Thu 13 Aug 2026

A Touch of Nature:

Why Moss Agate Rings Are Finding a Place in Modern Weddings

Wedding jewellery has always reflected the couple wearing it, but there is a growing sense among brides that the ring should feel genuinely chosen rather than simply expected. For couples drawn

SapphireRing
Thu 13 Aug 2026

There has always been a quiet tension in engagement ring shopping: the desire for something personal set against the pull of what feels safe and expected. Diamonds remain the enduring choice