The Bride’s Style Guide

When it comes to your wedding day look, there’s no one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re dreaming of timeless elegance, modern simplicity, or something a little more bold, the beauty of being a bride today is that your style can (and should) be all your own.

From your dress down to the smallest details, we’re sharing inspiration to help you pull together a look that feels true to you.

The Getting-Ready Look

Let's start with your first outfit of the day - your gown! While you're sipping bubbles, getting glam, and soaking up the anticipation, you’ll want to feel both comfortable and photo-ready.

Some brides love the romance of delicate bridal lingerie or silky robes, while others opt for matching pyjamas with their bridesmaids - think crisp white, pastel hues, floral prints, or even bold pops of colour. Matching isn’t essential - a coordinated vibe or mix-and-match moment can look just as chic.

Slippers, embroidered with your initials or lined in faux fur, keep things cosy, while playful accessories like heart-shaped sunglasses or personalised fans add personality (and make for cute photo ops). The getting-ready look is often overlooked, but it’s one more way to bring your style story full circle.

The Accessories

The right accessories elevate your look and often, it’s the subtle details that speak the loudest. 

A pair of sculptural earrings, a fine bracelet that catches the light just so, or a delicate necklace resting against your collarbone can all transform the feel of your bridal look.

Pearls in particular are having a moment - timeless yet modern, they bring a soft, romantic elegance to your wedding look. From delicate drops to layered strands, these subtle touches can add just the right glow. Crystal and Cord’s handmade pieces beautifully reflect this balance of romance and personality, offering accessories that feel both thoughtful and uniquely you.

Meaningful touches like heirloom jewellery or pieces customised just for you definitely add emotional weight to your ensemble and tell a deeper story.

The Glam

Your makeup and hair don’t have to be overly polished to be beautiful. More and more brides are embracing softly sculpted glam, undone waves, and glowing skin that feels fresh and effortless.

A look that enhances your natural features will not only photograph beautifully but also help you feel confident and comfortable in your own skin. Jessica Nicole Makeup is known for her ability to create looks that feel both elevated and elegant, while ensuring you still feel entirely like yourself.

From luminous complexions to windswept buns, it’s all about enhancing - not masking - your natural beauty.

The Dress

Your dress is often the starting point of your bridal style. It’s where your vision starts to come to life.

Think about the mood you want to set: perhaps soft and romantic with delicate lace, refined and modern with sleek satin, or something bold and fashion-forward with unexpected detailing. A classic silhouette can feel timeless and elegant, while a dramatic cut or fabric choice can turn heads.

For some brides, the perfect dress isn’t something you find - it’s something you create. Designing a custom gown from scratch is a chance to bring your unique vision to life, from the silhouette and fit to every handstitched detail. For bespoke pieces that blend femininity with individuality, Sarah Stoute Bespoke is one to know. Her handcrafted gowns are rich in detail, effortlessly elegant, striking the perfect balance between timeless and modern.

Whether you gravitate toward timeless elegance or fashion-forward minimalism, your dress should feel like a celebration of who you are and how you want to feel walking down the aisle.

The Shoes

Your wedding shoes are where style meets practicality - they need to carry you through one of the biggest days of your life, after all.

From classic heels to chic flats, statement boots to strappy sandals, the right pair should complement your outfit and your personality. Some brides opt for sparkling details or bold pops of colour, while others keep things minimal and refined.

And let’s not forget comfort — if you’re dancing all night or walking down a grassy aisle, make sure your shoes are as wearable as they are beautiful.

The Bouquet

Your bouquet can say a lot about your style - it’s one of the most photographed elements of your day and something you’ll be holding through many of your most cherished moments.

Perhaps you’re imagining something free-flowing and organic, filled with wild blooms and foraged greenery, or maybe a more sculptural, modern arrangement with clean lines and considered detail speaks to you. Playing with texture, tone, shape, and even scent can turn this detail into something truly unforgettable - especially when it reflects the season or landscape around you.

Flowers By Jasmine captures this spirit beautifully. Her delicate, whimsical style is inspired by romance and daydreams, with florals designed to enhance the atmosphere and emotion of your day in the most magical way.

The Day Captured

All the details in the world deserve to be captured in a way that reflects how the day truly felt. A good photographer will notice the quiet, in-between moments - the stolen glances, the unplanned laughter, the atmosphere that can’t be staged.

Mel Panteli Photography is a master of capturing emotion with softness and strength, preserving the essence of your day without ever feeling forced. Some photographers lean into moody edits and artistic angles, while others bring an editorial edge or a more documentary-style approach.

Content creators like For Keeps can complement this by capturing behind-the-scenes snippets and intimate moments in motion, creating short-form content you’ll treasure long after the last dance.

Think about how you want to remember the day, and find creatives who see the world that way too. Your wedding photos and videos should take you back not just to how it looked, but how it felt.

No matter how you define your bridal style, the key is to choose pieces - and people - that will come together to bring your vision to life in a way that feels true to you.

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