Fashion Friday: Fantasy bridal shoes from Aruna Seth

Whether you picture yourself walking down the aisle in skyscraper, midi or flat shoes, at Aruna Seth you'll find a large selection of stunning designs to make you feel amazing. The London based designer has built a reputation for creating stunning heels with unique embellishments over the past seven years -- no wonder she's a favourite with brides and celebrities alike! 

Shoes fit for a princess 
Aruna Seth's bridal collection contains designs ranging from elegant simplicity through to elaborate statement pieces. Born from a childhood dream and inspired by her father's success in the footwear industry, Aruna decided to dedicate her career to designing shoes fit for a princess. 

The omnipresent butterfly (farfalla) theme in her designs stemmed from her personal obsession with secret gardens, magic fairy dust and butterflies. With Aruna's shoes, it's super easy to add a pop of colour to your reception look -- the styles come in an array of soft hues and vibrant shades to suit most scheme.  

Handmade in Italy, her luxurious line of bridal shoes are both elegant and comfortable, so you can treasure them long after the wedding day. Using the finest finishes -- Italian satin, Austrian crystal and French Chantilly lace -- you are sure to find the perfect pair that gives you happy feet.

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Aruna Seth

W: http://arunaseth.com

New bridesmaid dresses from Amanda Wyatt

When bridal designer Amanda Wyatt launched a new bridesmaids range late 2015, we knew it was nothing short of fabulous. Just like her bridal designs and accessories -- see the Promises of Love collection here -- the bridesmaids capsule illustrates Wyatt's passion for quality and style. 

The bridesmaid gowns are available in over 40 colour shades and an array of styles and silhouettes -- from short to long, strapless, one-shoulder neck and more. With Amanda Wyatt's collection, you can easily find the right style to match your wedding dress while also giving your girls the chance to express their individuality. 

         

Indeed, your bridesmaids will look glamorous in photos and feel comfortable on the day. The choice of fabrics ranges from chiffon to satin and lace, and each style spans from sorbet pastels to bright pops of colour.   

We simply had to share with you these beautiful photos to inspire your wedding planning. Don't the flower girls's dresses look adorable!

Wedding Weekend: Wedding accessories from Amanda Wyatt

Any true fashionista knows that the right accessories are key to finishing off your wedding day look. So you'll love to hear that British designer Amanda Wyatt has now unveiled a huge secret - a shiny new collection of bridal accessories.

Famous for making brides feel fabulous on their special day with beautifully embellished gowns - see Amanda Wyatt's 2016 Promises of Love collection here - the designer has turned her attention to creating accessories to complement her designs. 

"The brand has been creating beautiful bridal accessories for years, but we’ve kept it under wraps for far too long. We’d love to share the huge range of over 60 bridal accessories we have in the collection to stylishly polish off a bride's look."

With everything brides could wish for - from tiaras and hairpins to brooches, jewellery and garters - the accessories showcase Amanda Wyatt's high standard of quality and innovation. After 50 years in bridal heritage, the brand continues to evolve keeping the name a firm favorite for brides. To view the entire collection and take your pick, visit: www.amandawyatt.com. 

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Amanda Wyatt

W: www.amandawyatt.com

The 'Promises of love' collection by Amanda Wyatt

Could the new 2016 collection from Amanda Wyatt have the perfect wedding dress for you? Browse through this selection of  photos with Amanda's 'Promises of love' - hailed the designer's strongest range to date.  

A leading name in British bridal for over 20 years, this forward thinking, design led fashion house year on year delivers beautiful wedding gowns for the bride of today.

Amanda’s signature fit, cut and wealth of styles are presented in soft -flowing chiffons, French and Italian laces, fine tulle and rich satins, adorned with frosted pearl beading and embellished details. A soft colour palette of ivory hues, soft gold and a hint of blush pinks and powder blue is Amanda’s chosen colour pallet.

The collection is designed with matching accessories that compliment each gown, soft tulle silk veils and delicate hair accessories to complete the brides Amanda Wyatt styled look.

New for 2015 Amanda has added more beautiful Bridesmaid gown styles and an array of colors to her increasingly popular maids' collection. The whole wedding party can be ‘Wyatt’ styled and the maids compliment her bridal gowns, each piece is designed to complete the Amanda Wyatt styled wedding party to perfection.

For more fashion inspiration, check out our previous post here. 

Highlights from London Bridal Fashion Week

The debut edition of London Bridal Fashion Week (LBfw) may be over, but here at West Weddings we're still swooning over the gorgeous gowns and whimsical designs unveiled from the 2016 collections. The highly anticipated event, hosted by London's Old Billingsgate during 17-19 May, took the bridal world by storm as it unveiled a fine selection of bridal designers.

With names including Christine Dando, Wendy Makin Couture, BellaDonna Bridal, Rembo Styling, Aya Couture, Demetrios and Ellis Bridals, you'll have plenty of ideas and inspiration to get you thinking about the right style for your big day. 

Don't worry if you've missed this year' fashion show as we are delighted to share with you a selection of photos from the LBfw's 30 metre runway inside The Gallery. Browse through our pick of wedding dresses to discover the latest looks and directional trends for next season. 

All photos have been kindly provided by the LBfw and the designers. 

Now we'd love it if you popped over to our Facebook and Twitter pages and tell us which ones get your vote. 

Watch out for more designer gown inspiration over the coming weeks!

Fashion Friday: Bridal Clutch Bags

If you are looking for a stylish wedding bag to keep all those beauty emergency touch-ups to hand, then you'll love today's Fashion Friday entry. Think delicate bows, super glam metal, timeless pearls and romantic blooms - we've got it all covered!

Whatever shape shade or style, you can make a bridal fashion statement with your pick of clutch bag. These little gems also work well as an accessory once the wedding dress has been packed away! Here are the details:

• Summer Floral 3D Hardcase Clutch Bag, by Accessorize (£61)
• Daisy Daze Frame Clutch, by Go Jane (£21)
• Coast Sera Bow Clutch Bag, Blush, by John Lewis (£35)
• Flynn Fergie Silver Leather Clutch, by Flynn (£84)
• Vintage Styler Art Deco Pearl Clutch Bag, by Lipsy (£42)
• Diana Carvela Kurt Geiger Nude, by Kurt Geiger (£39)

Don't forget to let us know which one makes your heart beat faster via Twitter and Facebook!

Fashion Friday: Shoes with Precious Pearls

Often associated with the oh-so-chic Parisian style of Coco Chanel, pearls have a timeless elegance mixed with the charm of bygone eras – making them a wedding staple. As well as jewellery, pretty pearls can adorn any wedding accessory, including shoes! They’ve always been a favourite with the royal princesses – Grace, Diana and even Kate – therefore it’s time we add them to our fairytale wedding wish list!

This Fashion Friday focuses on the fabulous wedding shoes from Ma Belle Mademoiselle – real works of art that can be individually designed to complement the wedding dress! With a vision to transform heels into the most beautiful bridal accessories, Cassie creates bespoke pieces that are unique and affordable. We can’t stop swooning over the French designer’s breathtaking results made with pearls and Swarovski crystals – see her collection online! 

 What set the Ma Belle Mademoiselle shoes apart are the intricate details reflecting each bride’s unique style and Cassie’s passion for what she does. Each pair is embellished to order – no two brides will walk down the aisle wearing the same shoes!

Ma Belle Mademoiselle is a one woman business, who has been lovingly creating bridal and crystal shoes for over 10 years. Each pair of shoes can take up to 10,000 crystals and pearls, and up to a month to create.  

The fairytale-inspired Cinderella bridal flats, adorned with pearls in different sizes will make you the queen of the ball, yet there’ll be no pumpkin carriage in sight. If you prefer to mix comfort with a bit of height, the kitten heeled pumps, covered in shiny pearls are your best bet to create a classic bridal look.

 

Add a touch of modern love story with crystal, pearl and lace embellishments. To complement a romantic dress, the heart shape detail or a subtle splash of colour will up the glamour factor. There’s also the option to incorporate your colour scheme through flowers and soft details.

“With a variety of styles and heels heights on offer, you'll certainly be the belle of any ball, dancing on air all night. Bridesmaids, mother-of-the-bride and wedding guests will also find beautiful shoes here, and there is nothing else to wear on your special day but the very best bridal shoes!” enthuses Cassie, owner of Ma Belle Mademoiselle.

Quite simply, Ma Belle Mademoiselle is the destination for shoe-savvy brides-to-be and aficionados. Treat your feet to a little bit of shoe haven and your first steps into married life will feel magical. 

Earlier this year we looked at shoes with a bit (or a lot) of sparkle. For more shoe inspiration, check out the feature here, then come over to our Twitter and Facebook pages and share your thoughts!

See the Wonders of Wedding World!

Calling all brides and grooms-to-be! We’re delighted to remind you about the largest wedding exhibition in the South West - Wedding World in association with West Weddings. If you’re organising a wedding, then you must visit this one-stop-shop for everything you need to plan your special day, featuring over 100 exhibitors!

Join us this Sunday, the 14thSeptember, at the prestigious Bristol Marriott (near Cabot Circus) for the largest Wedding World event. There will be two professionally choreographed catwalk shows at 12.30pm and 3pm, displaying the latest collections of bridal fashion (from the bride, to the mother of the bride, and not forgetting our grooms either!).

Opening times are 10.30am-4pm. Admission is £2 at the door, and includes a complementary goodie bag and a glass of bubbly. Free tickets can be booked in advance, by email, at: emma@weddingworldexhibitions.co.uk. We’re also giving away 2 tickets for the event inside our West Weddingsmagazine!

A second Wedding World event, the Donwtown Abbey Wedding Experience, will take place at Westonbirt House on the 2^ndNovember. You can find out more details and how to book your tickets on our previous blog post here.

For further information, visit the WeddingWorld website, and read our previous blog posts from July and August. Also, keep checking our Facebook and Twitter pages, where we’ll be keeping you up-to-date on all the news and announcements!