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Wedding dress inspiration from real-life brides

  • <p>Hunting for The One doesn't just end with meeting your partner; then begins the search for that all-important wedding dress. </p><p>Whether you're looking for something traditional or more <a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/bazaar-brides/g35902774/best-wedding-dress-designers/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:contemporary;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">contemporary</a>, at the top end of the scale or more <a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/bazaar-brides/g33592647/high-street-affordable-wedding-dresses/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:affordable;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">affordable</a>, or perhaps even <a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/bazaar-brides/a35795121/the-loop-sustainable-wedding-dresses/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:something pre-owned;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">something pre-owned</a> in a bid to be more sustainable, there's an incredible array of options out there. </p><p>But where better to get inspiration than from real women on their wedding days? Here we bring you a selection of beautiful brides on their big day, all with very different tastes, styles and budgets. (For more inspiration from <a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/bazaar-brides/g34424982/coronavirus-wedding-real-brides/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:brides who got married in the depths of the Covid pandemic, click here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">brides who got married in the depths of the Covid pandemic, click here</a>). </p><p>Prepare to feel inspired... </p>
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    Wedding dress inspiration from real-life brides

    Hunting for The One doesn't just end with meeting your partner; then begins the search for that all-important wedding dress.

    Whether you're looking for something traditional or more contemporary, at the top end of the scale or more affordable, or perhaps even something pre-owned in a bid to be more sustainable, there's an incredible array of options out there.

    But where better to get inspiration than from real women on their wedding days? Here we bring you a selection of beautiful brides on their big day, all with very different tastes, styles and budgets. (For more inspiration from brides who got married in the depths of the Covid pandemic, click here).

    Prepare to feel inspired...

    The Unbridled
  • <p><strong>Dress</strong>: Rime Adoraky from The Mews Bridal</p>
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    1) Harriet Iyer

    Dress: Rime Adoraky from The Mews Bridal

    The Unbridled
  • <p><strong>Skirt</strong>: Charlie Brear</p><p><strong>Top and veil</strong>: Custom-made from Bride and Alter</p>
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    2) Amy Lane

    Skirt: Charlie Brear

    Top and veil: Custom-made from Bride and Alter

    Rosie Kelly Photography
  • <p><strong>Dress</strong>: Custom-made by the mother of the bride, Averil Leimon</p><p><strong>Shoes</strong>: Topshop<br></p><p><strong>Jewellery</strong>: Astrid + Miyu</p>
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    3) Natasha Bird

    Dress: Custom-made by the mother of the bride, Averil Leimon

    Shoes: Topshop

    Jewellery: Astrid + Miyu

    Nigel John
  • <p><strong>Dress</strong>: Valli Colpani of Atelier Colpani </p><p><strong>Veil</strong>: Britten Wedding</p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> LK Bennett</p><p><strong>Jewellery: </strong>Alex Monroe necklace and gold hoops by Damas Jewellery in Dubai </p><p><strong>Rings:</strong> Bespoke by Jessie Harris (engagement and both wedding bands) <br></p>
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    4) Naomi Walkland

    Dress: Valli Colpani of Atelier Colpani

    Veil: Britten Wedding

    Shoes: LK Bennett

    Jewellery: Alex Monroe necklace and gold hoops by Damas Jewellery in Dubai

    Rings: Bespoke by Jessie Harris (engagement and both wedding bands)

    Benjamin Wheeler
  • <p><strong>Wedding dress:</strong> Valentino</p><p><strong>Veil: </strong>Temperley London</p><p><strong>Earrings:</strong> Jessie Thomas Jewellery</p>
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    5) Charlotte Lewis

    Wedding dress: Valentino

    Veil: Temperley London

    Earrings: Jessie Thomas Jewellery

    Courtesy
  • <p><strong>Wedding dress</strong>: Gabriela Hearst at Net-a-Porter</p><p><strong>Shoes</strong>: Alaia</p><p><strong>Rings</strong>: Cole Sams</p><p><strong>Accessories</strong>: Maria Tash earrings and Catbird rings</p><p><strong>Veil</strong>: Charlie Brear<br><br></p>
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    6) Gretel Baron

    Wedding dress: Gabriela Hearst at Net-a-Porter

    Shoes: Alaia

    Rings: Cole Sams

    Accessories: Maria Tash earrings and Catbird rings

    Veil: Charlie Brear

    Benjamin Wheeler
  • <p><strong>Wedding dress:</strong> Jenny Packham</p><p><strong>Veil:</strong> The Wedding Club</p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Aquazzura</p><p><strong>Headdress:</strong> Magnetic Midnight</p>
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    7) Emma Reeve

    Wedding dress: Jenny Packham

    Veil: The Wedding Club

    Shoes: Aquazzura

    Headdress: Magnetic Midnight

    Benjamin Wheeler
  • <p><strong>Wedding dress:</strong> Cymbeline</p><p><strong>Shoes: </strong>Jimmy Choo<br></p><p><strong>Parasol: </strong>Vintage</p>
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    8) Bridget March

    Wedding dress: Cymbeline

    Shoes: Jimmy Choo

    Parasol: Vintage

    ShadeTree Productions - AKM-GSI
  • <p><strong>Dress</strong>: Alexandra Grecco from Blackburn Bridal</p><p><strong>Veil</strong>: Helen Martin from Blackburn Bridal</p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Gucci</p>
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    9) Jessica Eckart

    Dress: Alexandra Grecco from Blackburn Bridal

    Veil: Helen Martin from Blackburn Bridal

    Shoes: Gucci

    Giovanna Aprili
  • <p><strong>Wedding dress and veil:</strong> Caroline Castigliano </p><p><strong>Bracelet:</strong> Vintage Cartier, kindly lent by G Collins & Sons</p><p><strong>Earrings and ring:</strong> G Collins & Sons</p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Prada</p>
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    10) Emma Twyman

    Wedding dress and veil: Caroline Castigliano

    Bracelet: Vintage Cartier, kindly lent by G Collins & Sons

    Earrings and ring: G Collins & Sons

    Shoes: Prada

    Holly Clark
  • <p><strong>Wedding dress and veil</strong>: Charlie Brear</p><p><strong>Shoes</strong>: Jimmy Choo</p><p><strong>Rings</strong>: 77 diamonds</p>
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    11) Jessica Vince

    Wedding dress and veil: Charlie Brear

    Shoes: Jimmy Choo

    Rings: 77 diamonds

    Imogen Xiana
  • <p><strong>Wedding dress:</strong> Needle and Thread<br></p><p><strong>Headdress: </strong>Wild Alice Floral Designs</p><p><strong>Jewellery: </strong>Grandmother's rings and a ring bought in Myanmar</p>
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    12) Poppy Hollis

    Wedding dress: Needle and Thread

    Headdress: Wild Alice Floral Designs

    Jewellery: Grandmother's rings and a ring bought in Myanmar

    Matilda Rose Delves
  • <p><strong>Wedding dress and veil:</strong> Venetia Flint</p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> John Lewis</p><p><strong>Hair accessory:</strong> Alice Temperley</p>
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    13) Helena Lee

    Wedding dress and veil: Venetia Flint

    Shoes: John Lewis

    Hair accessory: Alice Temperley

  • <p><strong>Wedding dress and cape:</strong> Bespoke design by Emma Victoria Payne</p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Jimmy Choo</p><p><strong>Earrings:</strong> Vintage (from her grandmother)</p>
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    14) Lara Gargour

    Wedding dress and cape: Bespoke design by Emma Victoria Payne

    Shoes: Jimmy Choo

    Earrings: Vintage (from her grandmother)

  • <p><strong>Wedding dress and cape:</strong> Bespoke design by Emma Victoria Payne </p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Jimmy Choo</p><p><strong>Earrings:</strong> Vintage (from her grandmother)</p>
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    15) Lara Gargour

    Wedding dress and cape: Bespoke design by Emma Victoria Payne

    Shoes: Jimmy Choo

    Earrings: Vintage (from her grandmother)

  • <p><strong>Wedding dress:</strong> Sylvia Davies Couture</p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Dolce & Gabbana</p><p><strong>Flowers:</strong> Scarlet & Violet</p>
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    16) Charlie Boyd

    Wedding dress: Sylvia Davies Couture

    Shoes: Dolce & Gabbana

    Flowers: Scarlet & Violet

  • <p><strong>Wedding dress: </strong>Mercerie d'un Soir</p>
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    17) Julie-Anne Dorff

    Wedding dress: Mercerie d'un Soir

  • <p><strong>Wedding dress:</strong> Delphine Manivet from the Mews of Notting Hill </p><p><strong>Lace top and veil:</strong> Rime Arodaky from the Mews of Notting Hill </p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Tabitha Simmons</p><p><strong>Jewellery:</strong> Debbie Graham Jewellery</p>
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    18) Jessica Tibbits

    Wedding dress: Delphine Manivet from the Mews of Notting Hill

    Lace top and veil: Rime Arodaky from the Mews of Notting Hill

    Shoes: Tabitha Simmons

    Jewellery: Debbie Graham Jewellery

  • <p><strong>Wedding dress</strong>: Catharina Eden</p><p><strong>Veil</strong>: Pronovias</p><p><strong>Shoes</strong>: Jimmy Choo</p>
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    19) Anna Le Fevre

    Wedding dress: Catharina Eden

    Veil: Pronovias

    Shoes: Jimmy Choo

  • <p><strong>Wedding dress: </strong>Mikaella Bridal</p><p><strong>Flowers: </strong>Katie Mackintosh</p><p><strong>Shoes: </strong>Rainbow Club</p>
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    20) Fleur Olney

    Wedding dress: Mikaella Bridal

    Flowers: Katie Mackintosh

    Shoes: Rainbow Club

  • <p><strong>Wedding dress and veil:</strong> Venetia Flint</p><p><strong>Tiara:</strong> Vintage</p><p><strong>Earrings:</strong> Family heirloom</p>
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    21) Teresa Fitzherbert

    Wedding dress and veil: Venetia Flint

    Tiara: Vintage

    Earrings: Family heirloom

    Barker Evans
  • <p><strong>Wedding dress</strong>: Watters Brides</p><p><strong>Shoes</strong>: Anthropologie</p><p><strong>Floral headpiece</strong>: Bright Blooms Floral Boutique</p>
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    22) Catriona Bunting-Biss

    Wedding dress: Watters Brides

    Shoes: Anthropologie

    Floral headpiece: Bright Blooms Floral Boutique

    Razia N Jukes
  • <p><strong>Wedding dress:</strong> Venetia Flint</p>
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    23) Connie Osborne

    Wedding dress: Venetia Flint

  • <p><strong>Wedding dress:</strong> David Fielden from Les Trois Soeurs </p>
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    24) Lucy Rands

    Wedding dress: David Fielden from Les Trois Soeurs

    Dan J Austin
  • <p><strong>Wedding dress</strong>: Phase Eight</p>
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    25) Lauren Braid

    Wedding dress: Phase Eight

  • <p><strong>Wedding dress</strong>: Pronovias</p><p><strong>Ribbon and flower detail</strong>: VV Rouleaux</p>
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    26) Charlotte Stirling-Reed

    Wedding dress: Pronovias

    Ribbon and flower detail: VV Rouleaux

  • <p><strong>Wedding dress:</strong> Vera Wang</p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Pretty Ballerina</p><p><strong>Stole:</strong> Untold at House of Fraser</p>
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    27) Hannah Deakin

    Wedding dress: Vera Wang

    Shoes: Pretty Ballerina

    Stole: Untold at House of Fraser

  • <p><strong>Wedding dress and veil:</strong> Blackburn Couture (Russell Blackburn)</p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Jimmy Choo</p><p><strong>Bracelets:</strong> Jenny Packham and Links of London</p>
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    28) Zara Selby

    Wedding dress and veil: Blackburn Couture (Russell Blackburn)

    Shoes: Jimmy Choo

    Bracelets: Jenny Packham and Links of London

  • <p><strong>Wedding dress and veil:</strong> Jasmine </p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Kurt Geiger</p><p><strong>Bracelet:</strong> Links of London</p>
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    29) Louise Baxendale

    Wedding dress and veil: Jasmine

    Shoes: Kurt Geiger

    Bracelet: Links of London

  • <p><strong>Wedding dress:</strong> Emma Victoria Payne</p><p><strong>Jewellery:</strong> Davina Combe</p>
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    30) Davina Combe

    Wedding dress: Emma Victoria Payne

    Jewellery: Davina Combe

    Chris Jelf
  • <p><strong>Wedding dress</strong>: Cymbeline </p><p><strong>Shoes</strong>: Jimmy Choo</p>
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    31) Laura Betteridge

    Wedding dress: Cymbeline

    Shoes: Jimmy Choo

  • <p><strong>Wedding dress and veil:</strong> Suzanne Neville</p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Jimmy Choo</p><p><strong>Headband:</strong> Jenny Packham</p>
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    32) Amy Wallace

    Wedding dress and veil: Suzanne Neville

    Shoes: Jimmy Choo

    Headband: Jenny Packham

<p>Hunting for The One doesn't just end with meeting your partner; then begins the search for that all-important wedding dress. </p><p>Whether you're looking for something traditional or more <a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/bazaar-brides/g35902774/best-wedding-dress-designers/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:contemporary;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">contemporary</a>, at the top end of the scale or more <a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/bazaar-brides/g33592647/high-street-affordable-wedding-dresses/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:affordable;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">affordable</a>, or perhaps even <a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/bazaar-brides/a35795121/the-loop-sustainable-wedding-dresses/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:something pre-owned;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">something pre-owned</a> in a bid to be more sustainable, there's an incredible array of options out there. </p><p>But where better to get inspiration than from real women on their wedding days? Here we bring you a selection of beautiful brides on their big day, all with very different tastes, styles and budgets. (For more inspiration from <a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/bazaar-brides/g34424982/coronavirus-wedding-real-brides/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:brides who got married in the depths of the Covid pandemic, click here;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">brides who got married in the depths of the Covid pandemic, click here</a>). </p><p>Prepare to feel inspired... </p>
<p><strong>Dress</strong>: Rime Adoraky from The Mews Bridal</p>
<p><strong>Skirt</strong>: Charlie Brear</p><p><strong>Top and veil</strong>: Custom-made from Bride and Alter</p>
<p><strong>Dress</strong>: Custom-made by the mother of the bride, Averil Leimon</p><p><strong>Shoes</strong>: Topshop<br></p><p><strong>Jewellery</strong>: Astrid + Miyu</p>
<p><strong>Dress</strong>: Valli Colpani of Atelier Colpani </p><p><strong>Veil</strong>: Britten Wedding</p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> LK Bennett</p><p><strong>Jewellery: </strong>Alex Monroe necklace and gold hoops by Damas Jewellery in Dubai </p><p><strong>Rings:</strong> Bespoke by Jessie Harris (engagement and both wedding bands) <br></p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress:</strong> Valentino</p><p><strong>Veil: </strong>Temperley London</p><p><strong>Earrings:</strong> Jessie Thomas Jewellery</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress</strong>: Gabriela Hearst at Net-a-Porter</p><p><strong>Shoes</strong>: Alaia</p><p><strong>Rings</strong>: Cole Sams</p><p><strong>Accessories</strong>: Maria Tash earrings and Catbird rings</p><p><strong>Veil</strong>: Charlie Brear<br><br></p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress:</strong> Jenny Packham</p><p><strong>Veil:</strong> The Wedding Club</p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Aquazzura</p><p><strong>Headdress:</strong> Magnetic Midnight</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress:</strong> Cymbeline</p><p><strong>Shoes: </strong>Jimmy Choo<br></p><p><strong>Parasol: </strong>Vintage</p>
<p><strong>Dress</strong>: Alexandra Grecco from Blackburn Bridal</p><p><strong>Veil</strong>: Helen Martin from Blackburn Bridal</p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Gucci</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress and veil:</strong> Caroline Castigliano </p><p><strong>Bracelet:</strong> Vintage Cartier, kindly lent by G Collins & Sons</p><p><strong>Earrings and ring:</strong> G Collins & Sons</p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Prada</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress and veil</strong>: Charlie Brear</p><p><strong>Shoes</strong>: Jimmy Choo</p><p><strong>Rings</strong>: 77 diamonds</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress:</strong> Needle and Thread<br></p><p><strong>Headdress: </strong>Wild Alice Floral Designs</p><p><strong>Jewellery: </strong>Grandmother's rings and a ring bought in Myanmar</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress and veil:</strong> Venetia Flint</p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> John Lewis</p><p><strong>Hair accessory:</strong> Alice Temperley</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress and cape:</strong> Bespoke design by Emma Victoria Payne</p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Jimmy Choo</p><p><strong>Earrings:</strong> Vintage (from her grandmother)</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress and cape:</strong> Bespoke design by Emma Victoria Payne </p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Jimmy Choo</p><p><strong>Earrings:</strong> Vintage (from her grandmother)</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress:</strong> Sylvia Davies Couture</p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Dolce & Gabbana</p><p><strong>Flowers:</strong> Scarlet & Violet</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress: </strong>Mercerie d'un Soir</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress:</strong> Delphine Manivet from the Mews of Notting Hill </p><p><strong>Lace top and veil:</strong> Rime Arodaky from the Mews of Notting Hill </p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Tabitha Simmons</p><p><strong>Jewellery:</strong> Debbie Graham Jewellery</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress</strong>: Catharina Eden</p><p><strong>Veil</strong>: Pronovias</p><p><strong>Shoes</strong>: Jimmy Choo</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress: </strong>Mikaella Bridal</p><p><strong>Flowers: </strong>Katie Mackintosh</p><p><strong>Shoes: </strong>Rainbow Club</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress and veil:</strong> Venetia Flint</p><p><strong>Tiara:</strong> Vintage</p><p><strong>Earrings:</strong> Family heirloom</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress</strong>: Watters Brides</p><p><strong>Shoes</strong>: Anthropologie</p><p><strong>Floral headpiece</strong>: Bright Blooms Floral Boutique</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress:</strong> Venetia Flint</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress:</strong> David Fielden from Les Trois Soeurs </p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress</strong>: Phase Eight</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress</strong>: Pronovias</p><p><strong>Ribbon and flower detail</strong>: VV Rouleaux</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress:</strong> Vera Wang</p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Pretty Ballerina</p><p><strong>Stole:</strong> Untold at House of Fraser</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress and veil:</strong> Blackburn Couture (Russell Blackburn)</p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Jimmy Choo</p><p><strong>Bracelets:</strong> Jenny Packham and Links of London</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress and veil:</strong> Jasmine </p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Kurt Geiger</p><p><strong>Bracelet:</strong> Links of London</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress:</strong> Emma Victoria Payne</p><p><strong>Jewellery:</strong> Davina Combe</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress</strong>: Cymbeline </p><p><strong>Shoes</strong>: Jimmy Choo</p>
<p><strong>Wedding dress and veil:</strong> Suzanne Neville</p><p><strong>Shoes:</strong> Jimmy Choo</p><p><strong>Headband:</strong> Jenny Packham</p>
Harper’s Bazaar

A round-up of beautiful gowns worn by real brides on their wedding day