Pretty in Pink!

Dear bloganistas, how I have missed keeping you up to date with all that is happening in the wedding world but I am sure you will forgive me as one's time has been dedicated to the most important of people, our brides-to-be.

So where were we.......

The uber fashionable, timeless beauty that is Gwen Stefani was the first to bring her non-conformist gift to the altar by ditching the traditional all-white bridal look to opt for pretty, romantic pink hues instead. Almost a decade later and celebrities are breaking the mould once again by introducing pink into their wedding gowns.

Back in 2002 Gwen Stefani wowed us all with an unconventional yet iconic stunning white-to-hot pink silk faille gown designed by John Galliano for Dior. The dip dyed hem was a perfect balance of girlie and punk echoing the personality of its glamorous wearer.  

In fact so striking was its balance of contrasting themes that it was labelled a work of art and now fittingly resides in the Victoria and Albert Design Museum in London.

In 2011 Reese Witherspoon wowed us with an updated and more subtle petal pink Monique Lhuillier dress with a stunning Chantilly lace bodice.

But think pink because it looks like it will be around for a little longer yet as it took centre stage once again as a number of designers previewed pink wedding gowns in their 2012 runway shows. Such stellar names as Issac Mizrahi, Maggie Sotttero, Lazaro, Carolina Herrera, Monique Lhuillier and Douglas Hannant were all in the mix to name but a few. Most notably Chanel's recent collection had pink as their overriding theme.

Issac Mizrahi

Maggie Sottero

Lazaro

Carolina Herrera

Monique Lhuillier

Douglas Hannant

Moving onto the High Street Richard Nicoll's bridal collection 'Tie The Knot!' for Topshop unveiled pink dresses in their first ever bridal-specific offering with 30% of his line being devoted to this darling colour.

In 2012 the fashionista brides of the celebrity wedding world have certainly been seduced by one the hottest and on-trend colour's around with many choosing shades from blush, to peachy-pink to petal pink for their wedding dresses.

In September Anne Hathaway wore a Valentino dress with a pink hand painted hem and train.

Heiress Margherita Missoni chose to wear two Giambattista Valli gowns on her wedding day, a cream one for the ceremony and an identical pink one for the reception.

Hollywood sweethearts Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel also announced their love for each other by tying the knot this October at their intimate Italian wedding held in Puglia.

Jessica wore a spectacular custom made strapless petal pink Giambattista Valli gown oozing romance and drama with a slightly whimsical tone. It featured light pink floral motifs and ruffles paired with a long veil decorated with delicate pearls.

However, walk into any Bridal Shop and the truth of the matter is the proposition you will likely face is to have to choose between white and various shades of ivory.

How grateful we are to these trendsetters who are willing to pave the way thus ensuring that you brides-to-be have been given more options to consider.

How thankful we are also to wonderful designers like our personal favourite, Ian Stuart, who along with the likes of Vera Wang have always sought to give brides their hearts desire by injecting colour into their vivacious and effervescent collections.

Vera Wang

Ian Stuart

At Vintage Rose our desire is to give our brides-to-be designs which are not constrained by traditionalism but which allow free reign to creativity and imagination whilst evoking the familiar and sentimental through our love of all things vintage. 

So why not contact us so we can discuss your thoughts and ideas and help you bring them to life for a wedding everyone will remember. 

Love VR x