Karen Willis Holmes on Summer Design Trends

Summer months mean a lot of lovely beach or garden weddings – don’t we love a casual affair?

Design trends this summer centre around soft and/or structured…

That can mean soft relaxed gowns, like one of our new gowns, ‘Nicole’, that is hip and funky with a different type of neckline. Perfect for a really laid-back wedding ceremony.

But for those of us who would still love some support (who doesn’t really?), fitted corset bodices with sheer overlays and floaty skirts are sensational!

The structured corset gives a sexy hourglass shape while soft overlays of fabrics like georgette and delicate lace can give a desired light, almost ‘ethereal’, effect. V-necklines show off a bit of cleavage in a tasteful way.

Some of our favourite pictures are of one of our couture brides, Jenny Luong, who looked just stunning in her fitted gown with soft georgette, lace and beaded detail. Her new husband looks absolutely ecstatic to be marrying her, and I don’t blame him!

A longer bodice can also work quite well, if you are going for a really accentuated figure- hugging shape, and our gown ‘Karenna’, with its Grecian-like draping, is perfect for that.

If you want something a little different, try ‘Celeste’, a fitted, off the shoulder gown, with beautiful lace and flattering ruching.

Different designs work for different body shapes. Slimmer designs are definitely more the go for hot summer weddings, with floaty light fabrics.

If you are feeling a little body conscious, then the style of a structured gown can work really well. You don’t have to worry about any unwanted bumps showing, as the corset will hide all that for you!

Credits
Thank you to our lovely bride: Jenny Luong