BRIDES the show: Garden Party Catwalk

Every girl loves a good catwalk, especially if there are wedding dresses involved, and the Garden Party Catwalk at BRIDES the show did not disappoint.

The white willow trees decorating the runway were without a doubt one of my favourite features, adding a romantic feel to the stage.

Gliding down the walkway, the show’s models gracefully showcased a wide variety of styles and designers. There was definitely a gown for every taste, and not just for the bride, as there were a few whimsical pieces for bridesmaids and flower girls thrown in for good measure.

My favourite designs of the show?

* Sassi Holford: 3D guipure-lace column dress over champagne stretch duchess-satin slip

* Stephanie Allin Couture: Fitted corded-lace dress with matching overlay and wide floral embellished sash

* Ritva Westenius: Organza cutwork over duchess-satin dress with beaded belt detail

* Sassi Holford: Ballgown with rose pink appliqued tulle skirt, tulle overlay bodice and duchess-satin sash

Here is what the Garden Party Catwalk had to offer…

Naomi Neoh (BOA Boutique): Smoky grey silk dress under fine lace overlay with plunging back

Emma Tindley Couture: Ivory silk-chiffon and French lace dress with illusion back and full circular skirt

Jesús Peiró (Miss Bush Bridal Wear): Dress in embroidered tulle with short puffed sleeves

Phillipa Lepley: Strapless slipper-satin gown with chiffon overlay and needlepoint draping on bodice.

Sassi Holford: Ballgown with rose pink appliqued tulle skirt, tulle overlay bodice and duchess-satin sash

Nicki Macfarlane: Pastel silk dresses with organza overlays and ivory lace and floral details

Quintana Couture: Ivory silk-chiffon dress, embellished with silk-satin organza flowers, silk and cotton layered skirt

Emma Hunt: Soft pink slipper-satin dress with Levers lace overlay and beaded tulle waist

Ian Stuart: Satin and sequined tulle dress embroidered with dragonflies

Lace top sweetheart dress 

Maids To Measure: Ivory chiffon dress with long sleeves. Pastel chiffon dress. Short tulle dresses with pastel sashes

Katya Katya Shehurina: Empire-line dress of champagne tulle and gold French lace 

with shoulder detail and handmade brooch

Amanda Wakeley: Silk-crepe dress with full skirt and Swarovski-crystal beaded bodice

Miss Bush Couture: Silk-satin dress and sheer capelet with tulle overlay, 

and hand-embroidered leaves in lace and organza

Ritva Westenius: Organza cutwork over duchess-satin dress with beaded belt detail

Stephanie Allin Couture: Fitted corded-lace dress with matching overlay and wide floral embellished sash

The State of Grace: Oyster silk and gold lace applique gown 

with plunge front and low cowl back adorned with back jewels

Sanyukta Shrestha: 1930s-inspired bias-cut organic silk dress with detachable embroidered bolero

Anita Massarella: White French corded-lace dress with cap sleeves and silk-organza double circle skirt

Caroline Castigliano (The Designer Bridal Room): Antique pink satin-faced organza dress 

with corded-lace cups and cummerbund 

Nicki Macfarlane: Nude silk dresses with gold sequined trim

Phillipa Lepley: Fine lace blouson-type gown over slipper-satin underlay with V-neck and spiral-detail skirt

Twobirds Bridesmaid: Pastel-coloured jersey-blend dresses

Quintana Couture: Sheer French lace and silk-georgette jacket with silk-crepe and silk-chiffon dress

Katya Katya Shehurina: Trumpet silhouette dress in ivory French lace 

and blush pink tulle with microfiber underdress

Louise Selby: Oyster satin dress with silver metallic and cream lace top with cap sleeves

Sanyukta Shrestha: Soft A-line silk gown lined in hand-loomed bamboo with pleated silk-chiffon overlay

Mirror Mirror Couture: Silk-satin-backed crepe bias-cut gown with detachable chiffon cap sleeves

Angelina Colarusso: Soft oyster silk-crepe dress textured with silk tulle, organza and lace

Emma Hunt: Ivory silk-satin and chiffon dress worn with long-sleeved jacket with beaded lace-applique hem

Anita Massarella: Sequined tulle 1920s-style mermaid dress with Swarovski-crystal straps

Ritva Westenius: 1920s-inspired pure silk-slipper-satin dress with hand-beaded bodice

Sassi Holford: 3D guipure-lace column dress over champagne stretch duchess-satin slip

Phillipa Lepley: Lilac corded lace bias-cut gown with tulle overlay

The State of Grace: French Chantilly lace Nehru-collared coat over gold silk-crepe bias-cut 1930s-style slip dress

Katya Katya Shehurina: Ivory floral French lace and white tulle dress 

with hand-embellished brooch over pastel underdress

Little Bevan: Olive silk under ivory lace;ivory silk under lace;pastel silk organza and lemon lace

All the best, Gaby xXx

* Special thanks to my Husband/Photographer for the night, for getting these great shots.
* Dress descriptions courtesy of Brides Magazine