An Editor’s Curation of modern wedding looks.
The modern wedding wardrobe has moved well beyond the idea of a single white gown. For this edit, the Together Journal team has scoured the globe to curate a collection of fashion-led pieces for brides who want to approach wedding dressing a little differently.
Valentino
From Instagram Visit valentino.com and @maisonvalentino
ILKYAZ OZEL
From Instagram Visit ilkyazozel.com and @ilkyazozel
ELIE SAAB
TOP From Instagram BOTTOM LEFT & RIGHT From Instagram Visit eliesaab.com and @eliesaabworld
Costarellos
TOP LEFT From Instagram TOP RIGHT From Instagram BOTTOM From Instagram Visit costarellos.com and @costarellos
LEIN
From Instagram Visit leinstudio.com and @lein_studio
MESHKI
From Instagram Visit meshki.com.au and @meshki
Brooke Tyson Ritual
From Instagram Visit brooketysonritual.com and @brooketysonritual
Drawing from contemporary designers across multiple countries, our selection embraces pieces that may not have been created specifically for bridal, but feel entirely at home within a modern wedding. Consider them for the fashion bride seeking a non-traditional ceremony look, a second or reception outfit to change into when the party begins, or as part of the wider wedding wardrobe spanning rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, recovery celebrations and glamorous honeymoon moments.
We’re particularly drawn to the soft hues, subtle colour and metallic fabrics emerging across current collections. Champagne, blush, silver, gold and beautifully nuanced neutrals offer an alternative to traditional ivory while retaining a wonderful sense of occasion. There is something particularly alluring about a gown that feels bridal without necessarily being labelled as such.
PARISIAN CONCIERGE
From Instagram Visit @parisian.concierge
LVR Bridal
From Instagram Visit lvrbridal.com and @lvr_bridal
May Mashiah
From Instagram Visit maymashiah.com and @may_mashiah
Paolo Sebastian
From Instagram Visit paolosebastian.com and @paolo_sebastian
Hansen & Gretel
From Instagram Visit hansenandgretel.com and @hansenandgretel
Moda Operandi
From Instagram Visit @modaoperandi
Georges Hobeika
From Instagram MODEL Leonie Hanne, @leoniehanne Visit georgeshobeika.com and @georgeshobeika
Rebecca Gundling
From Instagram Visit rebeccagundling.com and @rebeccagundling
We also love the idea of investing in a piece with a life beyond the wedding day. Whether worn as your ceremony gown or second look, choosing something you can bring back into your wardrobe makes it all the more personal. Rewear it for an anniversary, a significant celebration or simply whenever the occasion calls for something extraordinary. It becomes a piece with history, one that will always carry a little of your wedding day with it.
Raffe Vintage
From Instagram, visit affe.vip and @raffevintage
Sabina Bilenko
From Instagram, visit sabinabilenko.com and @sabina.bilenko
Nazazy
From Instagram, visit @nazazy
Modaoperandi
From Instagram, visit @modaoperandi
Oscar de la Renta
Visit Instagram and @oscardelarenta
Curated Row
Visit Instagram and @curatedrow
Zuleyha Kuru Wedding
Visit Instagram and @zuleyhakuruwedding
And these looks certainly aren’t reserved for brides. Many would make exceptional bridesmaid options, particularly for couples moving away from identical bridal-party dressing. Consider allowing each person to choose a silhouette, colour or fabrication that reflects their individual style while maintaining a beautifully cohesive overall palette.
For guests, too, the possibilities are endless. These are elevated pieces designed for occasions that call for something special, without feeling overly traditional or predictable.
Moda Operandi
Visit Instagram and @modaoperandi
Carla Zampatti
Visit Instagram and @carlazampatti
Sirapop NYC
Visit Instagram and @sirapop_nyc
CJ Mares
May Mashiah
Visit Instagram and @may_mashiah
ZUHAIR MURAD
Visit Instagram and @zuhairmuradofficial
Galvan London
Visit Instagram and @galvanlondon
Concept A Label
Visit Instagram and @concept_a_label
Casilda se casa
Visit Instagram and @casildasecasa
Ultimately, this edit is about looking at wedding fashion as fashion. A wedding creates so many opportunities to dress beautifully, and there are no longer rigid rules around what constitutes bridal. From an unexpected ceremony gown to a shimmering reception dress, a beautifully cut bridesmaid look or the perfect piece packed for the honeymoon, these are the designs currently capturing our attention.
Aje
Balykina Brand
Visit Instagram and @balykina.brand
Visit Instagram and @kyhabride
Consider this the Together Journal edit of pieces worth falling in love with now, wearing on the day, and, hopefully, reaching for again and again.
