Well I'm delighted to have a little exclusive for you this afternoon, because these images haven't been seen elsewhere yet, so I'm pretty pleased that independent fashion label and bridal wear designers Belle & Bunty chose to share them with Love My Dress. I have previously featured this stylish London label before on Love My Dress, which has received a warm welcome from Brides wanting something less traditional that is fashion conscious and with a vintage feel.
I love Belle & Bunty. I love their Britishness and commitment to ensuring their dresses are 'Made in the UK'. I love their beautiful wedding dresses, all floaty chiffon, delicate silks and intricate beading. Wafts of fabric, feminine draping and effortless chic. Indeed, if any designer was to read my mind and come up with a collection based on my personal preferences, this would be it. Bravo therefore to designers Alice Shreeve and Hannah Conian Thompson – who created this pretty and quintessentially English collection of bridal wear based on the dresses they each designed for their own respective weddings, named of course, the 'Belle' {Alice} and the 'Bunty' {Hannah}.
Belle & Bunty Bridal launched at the end of 2010 and before long, the 'Willow' design had, unsurprisingly, established itself as a best-seller. This stunning vintage inspired gown, also available in the most exquisite emerald green silk crepe {I die!} is the perfect wardrobe fix for a woman seeking instant and full-on 40's style glamour. And in wedding dress terms, it's £1,200 price tag is more than appealing. Compare this to designers working with similar silhouettes and this really is an investment not to be sniffed at…
Love My Dress Wedding Blog – Photography Copyright (c) 2011, Media Lightbulb for Belle & Bunty Bridal
This month, the Belle & Bunty design team have extended their bridal wear colleciton by unveiling six beautiful new gowns. Belle & Bunty Designer, Hannah Conian Thompson tells me more…
"Belle & Bunty’s debut Bridal collection, which launched at the end of 2010, was met with a tremendous response. In keeping with the vintage-style elegance and effortless glamour of the collection, the new styles comprise four brand new silhouettes and two variations on the bestselling Willow and Primrose styles.
These new pieces are key additions to the collection, offering brides a wider selection and variety of looks while upholding the quality and craftsmanship at the heart of the collection; made in pure silk, exclusively in the UK with handmade detailing…"
The Beaded Primrose Dress is an embellished alternative to the plain silk version, in Silk Crepe and with Crinkle Silk Chiffon sleeves, this style has delicate hand beading over the bust and back…
The back of the 'Willow' design and the back of the 'Primrose' design, below…
The beautiful 'Belle' design below, follwed by 'The Steeple'…
The Steeple dress features a cut-out back and slim fitting a-line skirt, the contrast between Silk Satin and Silk Crepe accentuates the bust and neckline, finished with a double ruffle detail at the shoulder…
The back of the 'Belle' design and the back of the 'Steeple' design, below…
The 'Bunty' design…
The beautiful silk georgette draped cowel neck Elsie dress below. The Elsie Dress holds an easy elegance with its Silk Georgette draped cowl neck, centre front and back godet inserts, finished with two delicate silk roses drawing attention to the waist and a subtle keyhole back with self rouleau ties…
The Lace Willow design adds a striking half French Lace overlay to the classic Willow style, with delicate sheer lace flutter sleeves, pearl beaded detailing at the neckline and a lace keyhole back…
The back of the 'Elsie' design and the back of the 'Lace Willow' design, below…
In Silk Morrocain, the Petal Dress offers a sexy take on the column dress, the understated fitted lines of the front are offset with layered petal detailing at the shoulders leading to a low scooped back…
In slinky and luxurious Silk Jersey, the empire line style of The Rubies sits as a stunning destination dress, with twisted rope detailing along the neckline and straps, the fit and flare paneled skirt creates long sculptural lines flowing to a long train at the back.
Imagine this dress wafting gently behind you as you step bare foot along the beach to meet your Groom?
The back of the 'Petal' and Rubies designs below…
All the above styles are available in either Ivory or Cream and a selection of silk fabrics. The full collection is available to order throughout the year at the Belle & Bunty boutique in London and selected Bridal stores in UK. Dress prices range from between £1200 and £1750.
For further information or to book an appointment with the delightful Alice and Hannah, please email [email protected] or call 020 7267 3322 – tell Hannah I sent you her way, she is absolutely lovely! 😉
You can also follow Belle & Bunty on Facebook and Twitter – and the girls even have a blog! 😉
Which just leaves me to ask, which of the above designs is your favourite?
Much love all,
Annabel xXx
♥
Credits
Photography – Media Lightbulb
Bridal Wear & Styling – Belle & Bunty
Hair Styling – Gloss Hair
Annabel View all Annabel's articles
Founder of Love My Dress. Passionate Podcaster and Editor. Annabel lives in rural North Yorkshire with her husband and business partner Philip, their two daughters and menagerie of furry hounds. She loves photography, meditation, walking, being outdoors and star gazing. She is fierce when it comes to championing talent within the wedding industry and when she's not working on Love My Dress, she supports her husband Philip in the running of the family's sustainable flower farm and floral design business, Moonwind Flowers. In 2013, she became a published author.
