BHLDN style

Inspired by the Dutch word for “to keep”, BHLDN offers tradition with a twist. We just love their work, and have chosen a few of our favourite gowns to share with you. Their aim is to create the perfect look to reflect each brides unique style, from the wedding gown and artisanal hair adornments, to footwear and lingerie. Visit bhldn.com for more stunning inspiration.

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Choosing the Perfect Wedding Gown

Brides carefully deliberate over every detail when planning a wedding from flowers to catering, but at the core of every bride’s wedding to-do list is choosing the perfect wedding gown. The gown is the piece de resistance of any wedding and the one chance many women get to indulge their long-held dreams, be they of princess-like beauty or glamourous elegance. It goes without saying, then, that the gown must be perfect. Perfection, of course, is in the eye of each individual bride, but there are definitely a few tips and tricks you can use that will put you in good stead when the time comes to make the leap from staring adoringly at the creations in your favourite wedding fashion magazines to trying on designs in a boutique.

Understanding Your Body Type

Choosing a gown that flatters your individual body type is a major part of narrowing down your list of options and will see you moving ever closer towards the design that was made for you. While you may have a particular style in mind, speak to the assistants in the bridal boutique and discuss design in terms of your shape. Dressmakers and designers have a wealth of knowledge on the subject, and heeding their advice means learning from the experience of hundreds of brides that have gone before you. While your designer or dressmaker will go into much greater detail while discussing cuts, here is a general guide to get you thinking:
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