Bridal Style Blog | High Society Bridal - Part 4

The Running of the Brides!

The Running of the Brides!...

It’s that time of year across the pond: The Running of the Brides! In case you’ve never heard of the event, here’s a quick summary: since 1947 a discount clothing store, Filene’s Basement, have held an annual sample sale day where hundreds of wedding dresses...

Love my Look! Ballet Bride

Love my Look! Ballet Bride...

Headpiece: Snowdrop by Rainbow Club, at highsocietybride.co.uk Shrug: Feather Shrug, at highsocietybride.co.uk Jewellery: Jolie 101 by Emma-Kate Francis, at highsocietybride.co.uk Shoes: Cheryl by Redfoot, back in stock in April! So you’ve found your dream dress…and you’re...

Jenny Packham Discontinued Gowns

Jenny Packham Discontinued Gowns...

Jenny Packham have released their list of discontinued gowns for 2011. In order to make room for their new collections, every year a few of the older gowns are discontinued and cannot be ordered after April 1st. Anne, Claire, Francesca, Eloise and Crystal have been discontinued as...

2011 Trends: Lovely in Lace

2011 Trends: Lovely in Lace...

Lace is a lovely, timeless fabric for your wedding gown and is a perennial favourite for many brides. We’re seeing two different looks with lace this year: vintage-inspired styles, often with a full lace overlay and shrug or sleeves, or a more modern shape with clean lines accentuated...

2011 Trends: Demure Damsels

2011 Trends: Demure Damsels...

There’s a new trend emerging for 2011. While the strapless gown shows no signs of diminishing in popularity, we’re seeing a rise in the number of gowns with not just lace boleros but full shrugs covering up the neck, sheer yokes and delicate and elaborate coverups. Whether...

2011 Trends: Sparkling Embellishments

2011 Trends: Sparkling Embellishments...

A touch of sparkle isn’t exactly a new trend for wedding dresses – in fact, for some brides its a mandatory requirement! – but what we are seeing for 2011 is either very fine edging and patterns in glittering beads and sequins or heavily encrusted embellishment in...

2011 Trends: Floral Fantasy

2011 Trends: Floral Fantasy...

Corsages and flowers have been a huge trend over the past few years so its no surprise there are plenty of gowns with floral touches this year. However, for 2011 the corsage or floral applique is brought up to date by adding a new spin: texture. Pairing corsage details with rouched...

2011 Trends: True Romance

2011 Trends: True Romance...

True Romance is making a come back for 2011! Layers and layers of soft tulle add an air of romance to a full skirt gown, or you can incorporate a touch of tulle to soften a headpiece. Organza is also a lovely romantic fabric for a soft silhouette, either in the skirt or as a ribbon...

2011 Trends: Short ‘n’ Sassy

2011 Trends: Short ‘n’ Sassy...

The 1950s have becomes a big trend for weddings and looks set to continue for 2011. Whether you’re having a fifties-inspired day, you love the look of the shorter dresses or you just want to show off your dancing feet a shorter dress is a fabulous statement. We have two shorter...

2011 Trends Update!

2011 Trends Update!...

Welcome to our 2011 Trend updates! Now the new collections are in and the season is well under way, there are some definite trends emerging for this year. Perhaps the most obvious one is that marriage certainly seems to be ‘back in fashion’ – if it ever went out...

New Diane Hassall Shoes!

New Diane Hassall Shoes!...

The new 2011 Diane Hassall shoes have arrived! A gorgeous range of exquisite handmade shoes blending vintage detailing with contemporary styling, Hassall shoes are absolutely stunning. From lace embroidered court shoes with organza bows to fabulously frothy corsage and bows on...

Rainbow Club Bluebell

Rainbow Club Bluebell...

Rainbow Club Bluebell is a romantic pearly side headdress with delicate hints of diamante. Bluebell is a quirky and relaxed style headband, perfect for a spring or summer wedding with fresh flowers and beautiful gardens. Bluebell is an easy-to-wear headband style that looks lovely...

Tiara Wedding Fayre, City Hall in Cardiff

Tiara Wedding Fayre, City Hall in Cardif...

We had a great day at the Tiara Wedding Fayre in City Hall, Cardiff in January and met lots of lovely brides! In fact, we were so busy we didn’t get a chance to take any photos! But here are two taken by one of our brides who in the audience watching the fashion show –...

Hollywood gowns to inspire your wedding!

Hollywood gowns to inspire your wedding!...

Vintage Hollywood is a huge theme for weddings at the moment, with brides drawing on the glamour and sophistication of the 1930s and 40s. If you’re looking for a gown that channels silver-screen glamour, you really can’t go wrong with looking to these lovely ladies. We’ve...

Vintage Tea Sets

Vintage Tea Sets...

Vintage is a hugely popular theme for weddings at the moment, especially weddings based around afternoon teas. If you’re thinking of incorporating a vintage tea party into your wedding, or even having a complete vintage theme wedding, Vintage Tea Sets in Bristol are a fabulous...

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