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Last month, I introduced you to Freya Rose London, a luxury bridal and fashion brand that specialists in the most exquisite, mother of pearl shoes, jewellery and clutch bags. Today, I’m delighted to invite you to enter a giveaway that we have partnered with Freya on, for one lucky Love My Dress read to win

Cecilia and Andrew who both work at an animation studio (Andrew is an animation director and Cecilia is an art director) tied the knot on 23rd May 2023 at the super beautiful and romantic Badia di San Vittore in Italy. This glorious, historic venue was suggested by their wedding planner, Nadia of Loving Marche, who

I want to encourage you to take a breather from the endless wedding to-do list and feast your eyes on these beautiful embroidered wedding veils. If up to now, you’ve considered the wedding veil a rather traditional accessory, then prepare to have your mind changed. Rebecca Anne Designs masterfully reimagines this classic piece, by turning

I’m thrilled to be sharing a US wedding today – a significant portion of our readers are in the United States, and so it’s a joy to share the beautiful South Carolina wedding of Charlotte and Tyler with you. Their sweet and laid back summer wedding took place in the Lowcountry, a region along the

This is a public service announcement for all brides on the hunt for a beautiful wedding dress, to notify you that through to 31st January, the wonderful Carina B. Couture bridal boutique will be hosting a trunk show of the brand new ICON collection, by British designer Caroline Castigliano. Carina B Couture is a luxury

When Annabel asked me to write a piece for Love My Dress, I sat down with a huge mug of tea and took some time to think about what celebrancy means to me, and what celebrancy might also mean to Love My Dress readers. It’s all too easy to say “Your Day Your Way!” or

Alice and Evan’s beautifully modern and contemporary wedding took place on 15th September 2023. The couple, who live in London, tied the knot with a ceremony at Hackney Town Hall, followed by a bus drive to The Water House Project for their reception. The day was a mish mash of various aesthetics that couple both

Lexie and Cyril’s wedding is one of those occasions I absolutely adore preparing a feature for on Love My Dress. The couple – Lexie is a Film & TV Producer and Cyril is a trainee Vicar – tied the knot on 22nd September 2023 in East London, with a ceremony at Church of St-John-at-Hackney, followed

Taryn and Steve tied the knot on 27th July 2023 at Old Marylebone Town Hall, followed by a reception at White City House, The couple’s day was inspired by their early relationship in London and love of the Soho House aesthetic. Nestled in the heart of West London’s iconic former BBC Television Centre, White City

Andjela and Sam’s gloriously fun and uplifting wedding was held on 16th June 2023 at Millbridge Court in Surrey. The bride looked incredible in her Rime Arodaky jumpsuit and Esska block heel sandals – choices that felt very true to her own personal style. She also raves about the service she received from Rime Arodaky,

Hello lovelies! In collaboration with Camille, This article is being shared alongside this giveaway on Instagram, which I encourage you all to enter – it’s open to everyone and you can enter it on behalf of anyone you know too. Designer Jayne Nevins founded the Camille accessories brand to offer modern brides chic, handmade accessories.

I want to tell you about a really special wedding venue nestled in the heart of North Yorkshire’s serene countryside. Thirsk Lodge Barns provides a dreamy, romantic setting for couples seeking the perfect country wedding venue in the North of England. This beautifully restored former working farm blends rustic elegance with luxurious modern touches, creating

Primary School Deputy Head Kerry married Investment Manager Harry on 29th July 2023 at The Mill in Wakefield. The couple wanted art to play a role on their day so chose to hold their ceremony in a gallery. They were also keen to avoid typical wedding traditions, which lead Kerry to choosing her modern and

Georgia and Stephen celebrated their love with a glamorous and elegant multicultural wedding on August 9th, 2023. The event took place at Orsett Hall, a beautiful country house nestled in the picturesque Essex countryside. To bring their vision to life, the couple enlisted the expertise of Abigail Alade of Belle House Events. As a nature

I simply adore weddings. I love the diverse range of celebrations we get to share with you each year, from intimate elopements to grandiose, luxurious affairs. And I adore how weddings consistently remind me of the importance of gathering, joyfully, to celebrate love. Whilst Love My Dress predominantly focuses on weddings, we’re not oblivious to

Robyn and Niall tied the knot on 20th May last year in their beautiful cottage garden in Dumfries & Galloway – a spot the couple describe as their favourite place on earth – and the perfect size to host the wedding of their dreams.  This laid back, elegant and intimate Spring wedding involved a ceremony

Hello there dearest brides to be. For those of you new around here, I’m Annabel Beeforth, founder of Love My Dress and through these pages, I aim to offer you honest, authentic, trustworthy advice and encouragement you as you embark on the path of planning your wedding. Part of the core purpose of Love My

My love and congratulations to all you newly engaged couples out there, and especially those who said “yes” during the recent festive period! As you embark on this exciting journey of planning your wedding, one of the first and most pivotal decisions you’ll make is choosing your venue. It’s the cornerstone upon which your wedding

Happy New Year darlings! And welcome to all of you new to Love My Dress, who may have gotten engaged over the festive period – so much love and congratulations to you. Love My Dress is a place for you to enjoy and and seek inspiration as you plan your wedding. It is a safe

Emily and Tim’s classy, modern and elegant city wedding, took place on 15th July 2023 in London. The couple exchanged vows with a ceremony at St Mary-le-Bow Church on Cheapside, then celebrated with friends and family at Gordon Ramsay’s popular Bread Street Kitchen & Bar at St Paul’s. These gorgeous, contemporary images were captured by

This beautiful wedding was captured by one of my favourite photographers ever, Georgina Harrison. I’m super proud to be able to recommend this incredibly lovely and super talented photographer to you all all and it’s such a huge pleasure to be sharing her work again with you today. This is Olivia and Dave, who tied

Hello loves, whilst we’re taking a well earned rest this week, we do have one or two very special weddings to inspire you and help us complete another year of sharing real weddings, on a most beautiful high. I’ve been sharing weddings since the latter part of 2009, and it will never not feel very

Nicola and Jonathan celebrated their sophisticated black-tie wedding on 12th May, amidst the enchanting backdrop of Nicola and Jonathan’s elegant black tie wedding was held on 12th May at the beautiful Upper House Estate in Hayfield, Derbyshire. This historic farmstead, dating back to the 14th century, provided a picturesque countryside setting for the couple to

In the journey of a love story, there’s a moment that shines with excitement, promise, and an all-important, game-changing question; ‘Will you marry me?‘. It’s a scene imagined and anticipated by millions and more often than not, and as common tradition dictates, a diamond ring will accompany this moment – a treasure presented by the

Nick and Kathryn’s charming winter wedding was held at The Cow Shed in Crail, Scotland. This lovely couple were lucky enough to work with three of our long time, favourite and exceptional recommended wedding suppliers; photographer Caro Weiss, bridal fashion designer Sassi Holford and and the incredible team over at GLOAM, who transformed the space

Jenny and Jonnie tied the knot on Saturday 7th October 2023, at the beautiful Gloucestershire country house wedding venue, Elmore Court. The couple hired the wonderful and very lovely wedding planner, Jane Riddell, of Planned For Perfection to plan and style their nature inspired wedding day. The vision was to create a day that brought

Breada and Christian tied the knot on 2nd September at Luttrellstown Castle in Castleknock, Dublin. The couple wanted to bring their families together for an international celebration and fell in love with this magnificent location. The bride wore a simply strapless gown with elbow length gloves and the groom and his groomsmen donned black tie.

Dearest soon to be weds, it is my delight, through this article, not only to be able to introduce you to a wonderful new wedding photographer, but to also invite you to apply to have your wedding photographed by her, as a gift. Meet my lovely friend and colleague, Helaina Storey. Earlier this year, Helaina

Andrea Hawkes Bridal is one of my favourite bridal design brands and I strongly recommend that all brides on the hunt for their wedding day look add this wonderful, sustainable British brand to their shortlist. This year, Andrea Hawkes celebrated ten years in the business of creating beautiful dresses for stylish modern brides. Over that

Designer and Brand Strategist Elida married Lawner and Non-Profit Consultant Peter’s classy, modern destination wedding was held in April at the Acre Resort in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. Described as a lush sanctuary set on 25 acres of abundant greenery, this incredible wedding venue played the perfect backdrop for this modern couple to exchange