Ah, Jenny Packham 2013 Bridal Collection… an astonishing feat of fashion from start to finish. Jenny delivers our favourite looks season after season, and well deserves her place on the wedding fashion pantheon. Furthermore, while the gowns are supposed to take centre stage, make sure to pay attention to the headdress, hair and other embellishments the models are wearing. Certainly, it’s a great way to spot upcoming trends and get new ideas how to dress up your own gown.
Above, Mimosa wedding gown from the Jenny Packham 2013 Bridal Collection for Fall/Winter. First of all, we love how it doesn’t need any jewellery, as the flowers on the bodice are already the perfect embellishment. Finally, the gently edged sleeves add an extra romantic touch, proving a harsh white line at the end of the sleeve isn’t the only option.
Above, Dentelle wedding gown from the Jenny Packham 2013 Bridal Collection for Fall/Winter. Similarly to above, this is another gown that needs hardly any embellishment – we love Jenny Packham for that. Her designs really let the bride herself shine through. Likewise, this gown is extremely elegant, but also has just the right amount of sexy cleavage showing.
Above, Buttercup wedding dress from Jenny Packham 2013 Bridal Collection for Fall/Winter. If you’re going to go short, let the fabric do the talking! First of all, we have absolutely gorgeous lace contrasted with a simple elegant belt. Even more, do note a touch of jewellery on the shoes – a really nice way to tie everything together. This one’s for boho brides with killer legs for sure. Therefore, don’t be scared to show them off!
Above, Amaryllis wedding gown from Jenny Packham 2013 Bridal Collection for Fall/Winter. The top definitely makes us think of something a Bond girl would wear to a high-profile event (just imagine Bond, James Bond, on her arm). The V-neck is supremely flattering for anyone, and again those gently edged sleeves! Probably our favourite feature of this whole collection.
Above, Tuberose wedding gown from Jenny Packham 2013 Bridal Collection for Fall/Winter. In every collection, there’s one gown that really stands out above all others. For us, it’s the Tuberose. Basically, we think it’s gown perfection in every detail. The simple cut becomes ravishing in that fabric, and it’s really hard to look away from all that intriguing detail. The sleeves are an absolute dream, and that belt is the perfect finishing touch. We are speechless.
Above, Astrantia wedding gown from Jenny Packham 2013 Bridal Collection for Fall/Winter. We are intrigued by this combo of what looks like a halterneck (very flattering on most bodies), but beautifully paired with lace sleeves for a modest but modern look. The bejewelled neckline and a bling belt means nothing else is needed. The whole look could be beautifully taken up a notch with some chandelier earrings.
Above, Tease wedding gown from Jenny Packham 2013 Bridal Collection for Fall/Winter. This is nothing less than power dressing, bridal version! We love the heavy embellished top with the very smooth fabric of the ruffled bodice and skirt. You could easily imagine an A-list star wearing something like this to the Oscars, no?
Above, Esme wedding gown from Jenny Packham 2013 Bridal Collection for Fall/Winter. Ah, this is like Tuberose’s little sister, but she spilled some glitter all over the skirt! Just look at that intriguing embroidery in the middle, and we love that touch of blue glow. Seems like love at first sight.
Above, Jade wedding gown from Jenny Packham 2013 Bridal Collection for Fall/Winter. Of all the gowns presented here, have you noticed this is the only one that comes anywhere close to the strapless bodice most designers still heavily rely on? We love Jenny Packham for using a strapless staple sparingly, and adding her own touch to it. It is far more flattering with that touch of tulle, and the flowers add another level of girly freshness. Consequently, it’s deal for a garden party, we say.
Above, Freesia wedding gown from Jenny Packham 2013 Bridal Collection for Fall/Winter. As soon as we saw this gown, we thought ‘this is PERFECT for having the same design for the bridesmaids!’ Basically, some brides love to have a gown that’s mirrored by the bridesmaids’ gowns, without being exact copies. This one is perfect for that sort of thing! Besides that, it’s flattering for every figure.
Above, Hibiscus wedding gown from Jenny Packham 2013 Bridal Collection for Fall/Winter. If you are having a vintage wedding, this will do perfectly for a 1920s or 1930s theme. The top of the dress is reminiscent of a classic flapper look, and it all gets mighty interesting with the beading and the action at the waist. We love the neckline too, just deep enough to be very flattering on anyone.
Above, Petal wedding gown from Jenny Packham 2013 Bridal Collection for Fall/Winter. Here again, Jenny is the master of simplicity that looks nothing but simple when you look closer. The fabric of the skirt had us swooning, and please note this model is wearing a head piece more elaborate than all other models. Hence, this is a dress that pairs with jewellery very nicely.
Above, Azalea wedding gown from Jenny Packham 2013 Bridal Collection for Fall/Winter. When you look at this gown, can’t you just hear the luxurious swish of that overlay skirt? Consequently, it’s truly breathtaking, and even more so for its simple cut, but what an impact! It’s so feminine too with those ruffles on the sleeves. This gown almost knocked Tuberose off the top spot. ALMOST.
Above, Strelizia wedding gown from Jenny Packham 2013 Bridal Collection for Fall/Winter. We love how Jenny Packham never forgets to do something unexpected (similarly, see the gown below). We love the gray, the placement of the sequins, and the super-flattering pattern they make as they cascade from the hips down. Wear this gown, and your wedding pictures are guaranteed to look like nobody else’s. This one’s most noteworthy for brides who don’t want to blend in, that’s for sure.
Above, Cyclamen wedding gown from Jenny Packham 2013 Bridal Collection for Fall/Winter. Please note the head piece and make no mistake, this is a complete look, and a fierce one at that. This is a gown for an ultra-modern wedding, probably at the coolest venue in the city. It seems like this gown says ‘after the wedding, I’m off to a movie premiere at Leicester Square in London’. Certainly a modest stunner.
Finally, Blaire wedding gown from Jenny Packham 2013 Bridal Collection for Fall/Winter. Quite a contrast to Cyclamen, right? A plunging neckline saves this gown from being boringly traditional. Plus, it’s extremely versatile – you can leave it as is, or add a few strands of pearls in there, or one of those extremely sexy single-pendant necklaces to dangle in exactly the right spot. As a result, a traditional gown becomes quite daring.
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