Bouquets: The latest fashion in bridal bouquets  are a tightly packed, hand held posie tied with ribbon.  Small, neat and very chic.

Centrepieces : For Centrepieces that look good enough to eat fill vases full of sweets like pink and white marshmellows or bright coloured sweets.

The Small Details: It is the small details that make a big impact on reception tables, such as a little floral posy, which instantly smartens up a plain white napkin.

Rustic Displays: This rustic twig vase is the perfect centrepiece for a summer wedding in the country.  As it is very simple yet effective, the pretty roses ensure it looks very stylish and chic.

Bright & Beautiful: Do not feel your table centres have to be filled with one shade of flower or even pastel colours, modern designs take their inspiration from the catwalk and cause a stir with clashing bright.  Powerful pinks in peony and rose work out brilliantly.

Here are just a few inspirational flower arrangements for your wedding day. From bouquets, to the reception, to the table centerpieces I hope will help you on your way with planning your perfect wedding. Have a look at the fresh flowers at interflora for more wonderful ideas.

Blue Bridalwear was established in 1991 by designer Angela Pitcher Dowdell and the gowns feature signature clean lines and uncluttered decorative details.

Faces are framed by cute Peter Pan or elegant roll collars; shoulders are covered with gorgeous Guipure Lace or delightfully embellished organza; hemlines sit prettily just below the knee or fall to the floor and into a train. Silhouettes are full or circular skirted, princess line or long and slim flaring from the knee; all flatter the waistline. The fabrics used include crisp Silk Zibelines and softer Silk Dupions contrasted with exquisitely embellished French Lace, crunchy Guipure Lace and sheer Silk Organza.

Blue Bridalwear’s designer Angela Pitcher Dowdell says, “I am so excited about this new collection and I am delighted to be launching it at The White Gallery. We had a fantastic show last year, The White Gallery attracts quality designers and buyers and I look forward to more of the same this year.”

The latest collection from Blue Bridalwear will be showing on the catwalk in the British Talents fashion show on Monday 21st May at 2pm, Battersea Park 20-22 May 2012.

• For more information and to register please visit www.whitegallery.com

Excited by the renewed interest in costume, with the revival of period dramas and era films, Ian has studied the finer details of such gowns and reinterpreted them for the modern bride. In contrast, inspired by methods of great couturiers past and present, Ian has spent time exploring his exceptional flair for inventive pattern cutting, creating stunning shapes and silhouettes that will excite the next generation of fashion-conscious brides.

In focusing his efforts to merge the old with the new, Ian has sought out some alluring and contemporary fabrics. A stunning selection of jacquards, brocades, and prints sit beautifully alongside the traditional silks and taffetas he already uses. And remaining true to his love of colour, Ian has opted for a deliciously sweet palette, in chalky and glazed tons of sugary pastels and café crèmes.

Texture is also featured heavily in this collection. Ian has been developing new fabric treatments that he has used to for both subtle and dramatic effect, as well as using his masterful draping skills to create intricate textures and clever detailing.

His passions and talents are fused seamlessly to create a collection that is distinctive, cutting edge and unmistakably Ian Stuart. See these striking new designs in full glory on the White Gallery London Catwalk at 12 pm 20th May & 21st May.

For more information visit www.whitegallery.com

]]> https://5starweddingdirectory.com/blog/ian-stuart-bride-launches-his-2013-bridal-collection/feed/ 0 https://5starweddingdirectory.com/blog/alan-hannah-interview-the-white-gallery/ https://5starweddingdirectory.com/blog/alan-hannah-interview-the-white-gallery/#respond Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:49:06 +0000 http://www.5starweddingmagazine.com/?p=19812 We are so pleased and excited to release the first of 5 interviews that we held at The White Gallery London.

It was a pleasure to talk to Alan Hannah right after he unveiled his stunning collection on the catwalk. Hear what he has to say about his inspiration, mixing accessories and jewellery with his dresses and how he uses different fabrics in the creation of his 2012 collection.