Bridal fashion news and inspiration

Jewellery Cleaning Myths Busted

With so many myths and fake 'hacks' out there surrounding jewellery cleaning, it can be a challenge separating fact from fiction. "A simple mistake can turn your dazzling ring or heirloom necklace from a shining star into a dull disappointment," says Blake Asaad, founder of GOODSTONE, a leading provider of exquisitely crafted diamond jewellery. fortunately, Blake is here to bust some jewellery-cleaning myths and show you the right ways to care for your pieces.

FENWICK LAUNCHES THE SEASON – A STYLE GUIDE FOR SUMMER SOCIALISING

Fenwick launches The Season for spring/summer 2025, a style guide to summer socialising, from weddings and formal events to honeymoons, brunch with friends, and watching big sporting events. Fenwick is synonymous with the summer season, millinery and occasion dressing; however, The Season turns tradition on its head, casting the spectator as the main character, putting them centre stage, from Wimbledon to weddings, asking "who's watching who?". Anything but conservative, The Season amplifies the Fenwick point of view on style across fashion, beauty, food and home. While horses race at Ascot or players compete at Wimbledon, there's another show happening in the stands.

Check out the latest River Island bridal pieces

High street brand River Island has launched a beautiful collection of bridal outfits, including dresses, coats, and trousers. Highlights for fashion-conscious brides-to-be this summer include a cream 3D floral midi dress, £110 and a cream 3D petal crop bandeau top, £30, with matching shorts, £35. There's also a white satin bubble hem mini dress, £75, a stylish cream oversized blazer, £69, and a pair of matching cream slim-fit flared trousers, £39. For those marrying outside and searching for a stylish cover-up in case the Great British weather isn't on side, check out the cream floral jacquard trench coat priced at £89.

Casadei and House of Gilles Reimagine Bridal Elegance

Casadei and House of Gilles have announced a couture bridal footwear collaboration in an exciting partnership that celebrates bespoke and timeless elegance. This exclusive collection marries the ethereal quality of House of Gilles' couture bridal ethos with the iconic silhouettes of Casadei, offering brides an unparalleled blend of romance, modernity, and refinement. Born from a shared desire to create something truly exceptional, it draws inspiration from the House of Gilles Bridal 2025 Collection. Meticulously crafted within the brand's atelier, the shoes feature intricate details that echo the delicate artistry of House of Gilles' gowns, from duchesse satin pleating and molded botanical appliqués to lace adorned with crystal embroideries. These elements have been integrated into Casadei's signature styles.

Carrie Elizabeth Jewellery launches new spring Dreamer collection

Carrie Elizabeth Jewellery has just launched the new spring Dreamer collection, perfect for the bridal party. Designed to be styled eclectically, in each person's individual way, the Dreamer collection celebrates the brand's love of beautiful gemstones and diamonds, hand-crafted with high-shine metals, designed to catch the light and make the wearer feel incredible. Affordable prices range from £85 to £130, and highlights from the collection include the Molten heart hoop earrings in 14-carat gold vermeil, £90, perfect for brides, plus the pretty gold-plated multi aquamarine beaded necklace, £95, that would make the ideal thank you gift for mums and maids.

Pandora unveils new Oxford Street West store

Pandora is expanding its presence in London today with the opening of Pandora Oxford Street West, its fourth store on the city's most famous shopping street. Located at 374 Oxford Street, W1C 1JR, the store opens today, on the 26th of March, offering an exciting new destination for customers to explore Pandora's full jewellery collections, including its Lab-Grown Diamonds collection and engraving services. Pandora Oxford Street West was designed with the clear mission to enhance the brand's visibility on one of the world's busiest shopping streets. While it is the fourth Pandora location on Oxford Street, it introduces a bold, custom store typology – the first of its kind in London.

UNNDR Lingerie celebrates Mother's Day

This Mother's Day, celebrate a mother figure in your life with UNNDR Lingerie - the perfect gift of elegant, luxurious lingerie designed to make her feel confident, beautiful, and cherished. Mother's Day is a time to appreciate the love, strength, and grace of mothers and mother figures everywhere and while traditional gifts such as flowers and chocolates are always appreciated, UNNDR Lingerie offers a more personal and sophisticated gift. Their elegantly designed subscription boxes with a focus on self-care feature exquisite lingerie sets. Prices start from £37 and you can choose between a monthly or quarterly set delivered to the door.

Expert reveals how to clean your jewellery in time for Spring

Jewellery should sparkle like the beacon of hope and beauty that they are, but how do you get your sparkle back? Our jewellery is susceptible to things like dust, dirt, lotions, soaps, sweat, air and moisture. All of which, tarnish and dull your favourite pieces over time. Ella Citron-Thompkins from Diamonds Factory is here to help debunk the most popular jewellery hacks and help you learn about caring for your gold, silver, and gemstone jewellery safely, ready for spring!

George at Asda's first bridesmaid dress range has launched

George at Asda's first bridesmaid dress range has just launched this month. Available in four different stunning styles including a twist halter neck style, a multi-way design, an elegant full-length style boasting pretty chiffon sleeves and an elegant V-neck dress, the gowns in the collection come in fashionable shades of pale pink, navy and sage green meaning there's a style to suit every bridesmaid. Sizes range from a UK8 to a UK24 and purse-friendly prices start from just £24 for the twist halter neck dresses and £32 for the multi-way ones. They're an affordable alternative to other high street and designer dresses for weddings this spring and summer.

PANDORA LAUNCHES NEW CHARM IN SUPPORT OF UNICEF

The collaboration features a special edition, heart-shaped silver charm with a blue centre-stone – UNICEF's signature colour. The launch highlights Pandora's ongoing partnership with UNICEF, which has raised nearly $14 million over the past 5 years to support children and young people worldwide. The aim of this partnership is to support children and young people worldwide, with a keen focus on girls, through educational programmes that empower them.

Goddiva Launches Their New Spring Summer 2025 Bridesmaid Collection

Goddiva's new Spring/Summer '25 Bridesmaid Collection has launched with stunning new designs in a fresh colour palette of yellow, coral and mint green alongside timeless classics like blush pink, navy, emerald green and red. Crafted from soft fabrics including chiffon and crepe, each piece is designed to provide a flawless fit and enhance the wearer's natural beauty. The thoughtful designs and flattering cuts make it easy for bridesmaids of all sizes to find the dress of their dreams that fits perfectly, ranging from a UK size 8 to 18. Purse-friendly prices start from £85 and go up to an affordable £150.

Don't miss the chance to get married in a vintage Dior dress

Bellmans Fine Art Auctioneers is offering a spectacular, one-off vintage Dior dress that was worn by the bride of the society wedding of the year in 1968. This stunning gown has lost none of its glamour or style over the years and will be sold at Bellmans in Sussex on the 25th of March 2025 as part of the Works of Art auction, carrying an estimate of £1,000 - £2,000. It was tailored with a classic aristocratic wedding in mind. The dress was worn by Juliet Durie when she married The Honourable John Greville Napier, third son of Lord Napier & Ettrick, a descendant of one of Scotland's oldest clans.

Designer Raishma Unveils Debut Silk Collection at Selfridges

Renowned for redefining modest fashion with contemporary elegance, Raishma is thrilled to announce the launch of its debut silk printed collection, exclusively available at Selfridges from mid-February 2025. Timed to coincide with Ramadan, this new line introduces a refined take on resort and occasion daywear, combining luxurious fabrics with versatile designs that celebrate modern femininity. Rooted in Raishma's ethos of blending tradition with modernity, the silk collection showcases a stunning array of prints and silhouettes that cater to today's discerning consumer. Designed to transcend seasons, the pieces exude sophistication while remaining effortlessly wearable, perfect for everything from daytime gatherings to evening occasions. This collection marks a significant milestone for the brand as it expands its offerings in response to the growing demand for premium, modest fashion.

‘SANYUKTA SHRESTHA’ up for ‘WEDDING BOUTIQUE OF THE YEAR AWARD’ at THE BRITAIN’S ASIAN WEDDING AWARDS 2025’

UK's leading sustainable Bridal designer, Sanyukta Shrestha has been announced as a finalist for the Wedding Boutique of the Year Award 2025 by Britain's Asian Wedding Awards. The list of the 2025 finalists consists of top names that create fairy-tale and unique weddings across Britain. Sanyukta says: "I'm thrilled and honoured to be the finalist again this year after winning BRITAIN'S ASIAN WEDDING AWARD for Highly Commended Wedding Outfit Designer of the Year 2024, 'Wedding Boutique of the Year Award' London 2023. We would never have achieved this far without all the brides who believed in us. Winning these prestigious awards in 2020, 2023 and 2024 was an unforgettable moment and this nomination again has added yet another milestone."

Merci Maman Unveils Heartfelt Valentine’s Collection, Featuring Personalised Birthstone Designs and Lucky Charms

Merci Maman, the jewellery brand renowned for its personalised creations, has launched its stunning Valentine's Collection. This new collection reimagines the brand's bestselling birthstone designs, adding a sweet touch of love with heart-shaped gemstones and customisable options perfect for expressing affection. With a range of beautiful, thoughtful pieces, the Valentine's Collection is designed to celebrate love in all its forms, offering a unique and personal way to show how much someone means to you. This could be a partner, mother, father, brother, sister or friend and the collection is not only the perfect pick for Valentine's Day but also for a spring wedding.

Another Mother offers a conscious collection of jewellery

New British jewellery brand Another Mother offers a conscious collection of jewellery that beautifully blends classic staples with contemporary flair. Championing a considered and ethical production process, the collection features necklaces, earrings and rings, all with purse-friendly price points making these pretty pieces perfect for brides, mums and maids. The debut collection called Ashore takes inspiration from the ocean with keepsake pieces made from recycled gold and ethically sourced gemstones, hand-crafted in small quantities and designed with longevity in mind. A highlight of this collection is this 100% recycled 18-carat gold plated Shelly ring, £149, with natural mother of pearl.

Ernest Jones unveils Bloom, a lab-grown diamond collection

Diamonds are a girl's best friend with Bloom, the new lab-grown diamond collection from high-street diamond expert Ernest Jones which recently launched. The collection features a variety of sparkling diamond cuts and carat weights in the form of stunning bracelets, rings and necklaces crafted from either 14-carat gold or platinum that are perfect for brides and members of the bridal party. Each Bloom piece is beautifully crafted to exude timeless elegance, offering a luxurious yet affordable alternative which is what this popular nationwide jeweller is well known for. Why not treat your mum or bridesmaids with a keepsake gift on the wedding morning?

Monsoon unveils wedding dresses that look luxurious and expensive

Monsoon unveils wedding dresses that look luxurious and expensive and are also perfect for destination weddings with summer celebrations on the horizon. It's no secret that weddings can be expensive and if you're working with a tighter budget, it can be stressful trying to find a more affordable bridal dress option without sacrificing the style or quality. Monsoon's latest bridal collection is packed with some incredible pieces that look luxurious and expensive, without a hefty price tag. There's something for every bride-to-be with styles like this full-length Cali design, pictured, with its delicate cut-out detail, elegant sleeves and figure-hugging silhouette.

Anthropologie launches Valentine's Day collection

Anthropologie has launched its stunning new Valentine's Day collection that's also perfect for early-spring weddings filled with dresses, bags, accessories and heart-print homeware. The latest collection also includes the stunning Anthropologie x Mud Fairy collaboration, perfect for wedding gifts. This red Hutch strapless maxi dress with pink heart detail £170 is a Valentine's Day must-have while this pink Fiona beaded bag with red love hearts, £80, will carry you from date night to celebrations throughout the summer season. There's also this By Anthropologie colour block column midi dress, £130 plus this Plenty by Tracy Reese halter scarf style, £198.

Azazie Brings Affordable Elegance to Bridesmaids Across the UK

Azazie, a leading name in bridal and bridesmaid fashion, is revolutionizing the way UK bridesmaids shop for their dresses. With a stunning collection of more than 700 styles in over 80 colours, Azazie offers an unmatched combination of affordability, variety and elegance. The latest collection includes bridesmaids' styles for everyone. At Azazie, inclusivity is key. Their designs are available in sizes that range from 4 to 34, with customization options available to ensure the perfect fit. Whether it's for a romantic countryside wedding, a chic city ceremony, or a lavish black-tie celebration, Azazie's bridesmaid collection includes styles to suit every theme and aesthetic.