Here are just a few of the suppliers I met and what I found about their new collections for 2o13.

• Circa Vintage Brides, have vintage inspired collection of bias cutting wedding gowns with ethereal Grecian tones in silk Crepe, georgette, satin, taffeta and French lace.

• Claire Thorogood, uses luxurious fabrics and exquisite embellishments, and Clare also had beautiful bespoke designs for the Mother of the Bride.

• Louise Selby told me that this season’s collection is notable for its glamorous simplicity achieved by her signature lace look with a textured approach.  The look has been created by layering delicate lace over gently billow owing silk georgette by draping chiffon and tulle to magically skim feminine curves.

• Naomi Neoh has got her inspiration by the glamour of vintage Hollywood, romantic and unique.  They are very striking and stylish creations and I hear they are incredibly comfortable.

I was so excited to try out the new photo booth by The Photo Emporium.  They are certainly show stopping centre pieces for any wedding party.  They provide studio quality photos in such a fun friendly booth! You can choose from Vintage, Classic to Airstream.  The Air stream is a photobooth in a 1950’s airstream caravan.

I had the chance to sit in the most ultimate wedding car, a brand new White Rolls Royce Ghost, by London Chauffeuring Ltd.  To hire this beauty is £980 for 3 hours.

• Ivy Ellen had the most beautiful handmade wedding stationery and invitations featuring authentic Swarovski  crystals and the finest ribbon on luxurious boards.  Their London Landmarks stationery is proving to be a big trend for 2013.

• GC Couture caught my eye and I just had to speak  with Sash the creator of these stunning cakes. GC Couture have a wonderful new range called Through the Eras collection for 2013.  The collection demonstrates beautiful cakes based on designs from the 1950s through to the modern day and contemporary wedding cakes.

• Chewton Glen, a 5 Star hotel set in Hampshire has 12 new luxury tree houses built high among the trees of a secluded valley, each Tree house is an unforgettable setting for unwinding, for relaxing, for simply being. The exterior architecture is in perfect harmony with the surrounding trees cape.

From their private balcony guests feel the ultimate seclusion; high above ground; far from everyday life. The interiors let nature in. Huge windows give a panoramic view through the canopy to the valley beyond.

• Top Tips from Michael Van Clarke included getting regular trims, and having regular treatments so you hair will be in tip top condition to style on your wedding day.  Michael Van Clarke is seeing the goddess/classic Hollywood proving to be very on trend for 2013.

• Freya Rose designs collections that take innovative, romantic and breathtaking approach to classic couture wedding shoes. Freya showed me her brand new Ice Queen shoe that had been hand made with amazing embellishments that been put together from a top couturiers from Chanel. Her shoes start at £400 – £2,000.

If you visited The Designer Wedding Show I hope the whole experience inspired you to plan everything you need for a truly stylish wedding, do let me know as we would love to hear what you thought of the show!

• To see some more wonderful wedding suppliers visit 5 Star Wedding Directory.

• 5 Star Weddings: Tell us about the thoughts and ideas that went behind creating your 2012 collection

Anne Barge: My thoughts and ideas for the Fall 2012 collection were romantic and traditional fabrications translated into modern and figure flattering styles. i particularly loved the Guipere strapless lace mini dress called Chatham with its voluminous taffeta overskirt so reminiscent of Grace Kelly.

• 5 Star Weddings: Your bridal gowns are very glamorous and have that ‘red carpet’ feel is hollywood glamour an inspiration for your designs? 

Anne Barge:  I think of real Hollywood glamour being what it was in the 1930’s through the 1960’s, so I am definitely more influenced by that period of classic elegance than what is out there today.

• 5 Star Weddings: What is your all-time favourite dress designed by you?

Anne Barge: My all time favourite dress! Wow! That would be a contest between our styles 612 and 617!

• 5 Star Weddings: The elements of vintage & lace have been hugely popular in the UK since last year’s royal wedding, is this the same in the US or do you Find American brides are following different trends?

Anne Barge: The world is very small now, so definitely vintage and lace are very strong in the US as well. I think the Kate Middleton dress definitely brought back a regal elegance to bridal fashion which was much needed, and certainly the lace work on her gown was magnificent!

• 5 Star Weddings: You have dressed a number of Hollywood A-listers for red carpet events,can you tell us if you have designed for any celebrity brides?

Anne Barge: Meredith Eaton from the US TV shows Boston Legal and NCIS.

• 5 Star Weddings: Whose style are you currently loving?

Anne Barge: I love the style of Anne Hathaway, it’s so classic and elegant.

• 5 Star Weddings: Our closest store is currently in Ireland, any plans to open a store In Britain?

Anne Barge: Having lived in London for three years as Managing Director for Richard Branson’s Virgin bride, I would LOVE to have a store in London carry the ANNE BARGE collection as I know that it would do well. I know the UK bride!

• 5 Star Weddings: Do you have a favourite bridal accessory designer?

Anne Barge: My favourite bridal accessories designers are Homa and Paris and I adore the veils by Peter Langner!

• 5 Star Weddings: Which celebrity bride would you most like to dress and why?

Anne Barge: I would love to dress Taylor Swift when she gets married! She has such a timeless beauty and really reminds me of Audrey Hepburn ‘s and Grace Kelly’s refined and sophisticated style.

• 5 Star Weddings: What in your opinion, makes a 5 star wedding?

Anne Barge: A 5 Star Wedding is simple and understated elegance in both the wedding attire, floral design, lighting, linens, crystal, china, place cards. I especially love the breath taking but traditional style of London’s Mark Niermeko.

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