A Fantasy Bride

Rivendell Bridal is the place to go for gorgeous medieval and fantasy bridal gowns. Emily Jane, Rivendell Bridal’s talented designer, hand works each dress so that it is perfectly fitted to the client. Working from her UK design studio and shop, Emily Jane welcomes brides from all over the world who are hoping to create the perfect “castle in the sky” wedding.

Emily Jane is a master dress designer and dress maker. To ensure that each of her creations drapes perfectly, looks great on, and fits like a glove she uses modern couture design techniques for each gown.

Your entire experience at Rivendell Bridal will be like stepping back in time. You will receive expert, personalized service from Emily Jane and her team. Your dress will be made especially for you. Emily Jane will even give brides hair and makeup tips for their big day.

The dresses at Rivendell Bridal evoke the Britain and Ireland of long ago, as well as the grace and beauty of the Elves. With names like Guinevere, Avani, Bespoke, and Celtic Star you will feel like a true princess in a Rivendell gown.

The Guinevere gown is very popular with young brides. This gown is made using cream silk and is elegant in its simplicity. The gown has a fitted bodice outlined in silver and black embroidery, long bell sleeves, and a flowing skirt that sweeps the floor.

Another popular dress is the Titania. This lovely dress has a flouncy skirt built from layers and layers of silk taffeta. The layers are randomly gathered by small bows giving the skirt a flattering bell shape.

Emily Jane also offers other medieval and fantasy style items at Rivendell Bridal. To complement her creations she carries a line of capes, shoes, handbags, bouquets, and tiaras.

One bride accurately described Emily Jane and her experience with Rivendell Bridal as nothing short of a miracle. According to Lisa Randall, “This woman is a miracle worker - from the moment I first spoke to her she just understood what I wanted I can truly say that my dress was perfect even more than I could have ever imagined. Everyone commented on how pretty it was and my new husband loved it! I am so grateful to you, I found the whole dress shop process really painful and dealing with you was a total pleasure.”

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Celtic Wedding Dresses

Medieval style weddings have seen a huge rise in popularit over the past two decades,  with more and more couples choosing renaissance, celtic or fairytale inspired wedding themes for their ceremony.  The main feature of these types of wedding is the style of clothing.  By choosing a Celtic wedding dress, brides can abandon the structure of a conventional white wedding gown and opt for a more personal expression of their personality, and beliefs. 

Celtic wedding gowns offer a variety of natural, romantic styles with dashes of colour, embroidery and symbolism not seen in most mainstream bridal stores.   Corsets and bodices flatter any shape while flowing fabrics forgive problem areas that you may feel self-concious of in the modern trends of strapless, sleeveless wedding gowns.  

Consider that most Celtic wedding gowns are custom made to your own specifications, heritage and measurements, and you will be sure to walk down the aisle in a one of a kind creation that perfectly suits you.

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A breath of fresh air for your wedding dress...

If you are searching for a kind of bridal style that doesn't involve the popular white duchess satin, princess gowns, or corsetted and sequined bodices, then Temperly of London might just have what you are looking for. Their boutiques offer a collection of bespoke gowns that are ultra-feminine, light and ephereal. Each style is brimming with fun, flowery personality with just a hint of hippy flair that will appeal to any bride having a bohemian, outdoor, or informal wedding. That in no way means that the gowns don't offer the same luxury, elegance and glamour as a traditional white dress, and the fact that the gowns are so unique means that your dress will stand out in the memories of your guests. The collection offers a sense of timelessness; with many designs combining 20´s era tailoring and decadence. Plenty of floaty fabric ensures these romantic dresses are an ideal choice for destination weddings in a sunny climate.

Can't get to London? Fear not, there is a Temperly boutique in New York and Los Angeles, and the collection is also available in some of the most distinguished department stores in the world, such as Neiman Marcus. You can also buy online at net-a-porter.com or Neimanmarcus.com

For more information and to see the full collections, visit Temperly London's website

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