Whilst Johanna Johnson, whois better known for her glamorous art deco inspired gowns, created the more relaxed but still effortlessly elegant Florencefor the bohemian bride…. I couldn’t write a post on long sleeved wedding dresses without a reference to the most looked at wedding dress this century! I think this Zuhair Murad design for Rosa Clara takes some decent stuff from both Kate Grace’s gowns, andbrings them bang up to datewith itstulle skirt peeking from beneath the stunning layer of lace…… I love it! I love that deep v lace neckline, that somehow still looks so demure over the beautiful sweetheartbodice. Created by designer Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, it was both traditionaland timelessly chic,absolutely fit for a Princess! Actually the full satin skirt, that could have looked heavy on Kate’e tiny frame is lightened by the lace at the bottom, that also adorns the bodice and forms the mostelegant long, lace sleeves. What a dress it was! Kate by Aire Barcelonacaptures perfectly every and any detail of the Duchess of Cambridge’s celebrated dress.
Another question isSo the question is this. For the more modern bride how aboutMonique Lhuillier‘s Moment from her 2012 collection? I love thefloral lace sleevesand that tulle fishtail skirt…. It seems longsleevedwedding dressesare no longer destined to be the reluctant choice of a winter bride, butahappy alternative for a bold bride wishing to evoke eras past and create a contemporary look! I for one hope this trend is here to stay!