scattered across the surface of the skirt. For this garment,
we can see that the creativity and originality immediately
stems from the type of fabric used itself, and this is evident
in the final product.
Another great example is the Lumière dress, because the
practicality of the dress brings together a design that is unlike
any other design that I have seen in the bridal wear market.
Specifically, the lower half of the dress offers a detachable
tulle skirt, which when removed, reveals a completely
different shorter skirt. This permits fantastic versatility, as it
allows the bride to take advantage of greater design variation
from one bridal piece alone!
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There are several factors that a bride should consider when
designing and/or buying a creative and original wedding
gown. With regards to designing a dress, it is very
important to first take into account all aspects of the
wedding day, including venue, season, colour scheme,
overall theme, religion, and so forth. However beyond this,
it is useful to be able to draw inspiration from a multitude
of bridal wear designs, as this will help to put together the
template needed to create a highly unique wedding dress.
When searching for a creative and original dress, the
bride should consider playing with a number of underlying
features of the gown. In today’s bridal wear market, it is
commonplace to explore beyond the traditional white
theme, and it is important for a bride to consider different
colours and tones when choosing her dress. Originality can
also be achieved using the finer details of the garment such
as the fabric used – be it from textured grosgrain to
decorative brocade fabric.
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Lastly, as an increasing number of brides today seem to
favour individuality over tradition, it makes sense for brides to
examine a wider range of possible dress designs. Brides
should step away from always wanting to wear the
traditional fuller-bodied larger style of wedding dress, and
move to more revealing styles with lower cuts. This will
inevitably allow for far greater diversity and originality.
Furthermore, unique dress shapes and styles – such as those
offered by asymmetric hems or sleeved upper pieces – are
likely to create a sense of rarity when viewing your dress.
Accessories are a fantastic way to add creativity and
originality to a wedding dress. The Leena Top Hat is a prime
example, given that the top hat emphasises sophistication
yet remains exceptionally trend-setting in nature. Coloured
veils, synchronised to match the colour of the wedding dress
in question, is another approach to headgear that a bride may
wish to take.
Brides can also benefit from accessorising with gloves,
experimenting with belts, and making use of bright shades of
lipstick and non-white bridal wear shoes… your imagination’s
the limit!
Leena’s website is at www.leenaromu.com
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Bridal with a twist
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