The Garment
Long gone are the days when faux fur capes and long-sleeved bridal gowns were the only options for chilly ceremonies. Snowfall, candlelit venues and cold-weather weddings are inherently unique, offering the perfect opportunity for more imaginative and contemporary wedding dress designs. Meet our favourite jackets, sets and gowns that’ll wrap you both in elegance and a cosy feel.
When Classic Won’t Cut It
Specialising in contemporary bridal elegance with a fashion-forward allure, our atelier is especially perfect for brides who just can’t seem to find their ideal bridal design in stores and favour the extraordinary over a classic wedding dress. Whether a voluminous midi wedding dress, show stopping gown or crisp suiting, no idea is too daring or edgy for our atelier.
With puff sleeves and an open front highlighting the collarbones, the Priya jacket is anything but the classic wedding dress ‘cover-up’. Loved for its ability to bring drama and polish to any wedding dress or co-ord, this sculpted silk-blend jacket is our pick for brides who don’t shy away from maximalism.
Symbolising love, passion and courage, red is a surprising, yet fitting choice for weddings. Playing to this shade’s daring allure, the Rosa jacket has fearlessly voluminous sleeves, a high neckline and an asymmetric knotted front, crafted in comforting mohair. With a killer pair of heels, it will keep any bridal outfit young.
For the autumn-winter wedding season we selected the softly structured Rain & Ivy duo which melds vintage details with our signature, modern bridal boldness. Flowy and floor-sweeping, this set fits romantic venues and chilly winter days absolutely perfectly.
After something you can’t find anywhere else? Enter: the Hazel bridal jacket, seamlessly combining streetwear codes with craft and glamour. Swapping veils for a hood, it’s a little rebellious and plenty chic with its off-white hue and layered silhouette.
Styled here over the Mia wedding dress, the Vera Jacket is a considered, semi-sheer bridal jacket with a cloud-like texture. Made for autumn days, it lends a light layer to wedding gowns for warmth without fully covering them. As the construction resembles hundreds of tiny petals, we love to see it paired with floral gowns.
The cold-weather wedding classic, made to perfection. The Ava blazer evokes confidence with its neat, cinched tailoring and asymmetric hem. The result? A smart and daring bridal outer layer that will always stand out.
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The Finishing Touch
We love looking to runways to add a twist to classic bridal makeup. Beautifully complementing our daring wedding dress designs, these are the finishing touches we have bookmarked for the autumn-winter wedding season.
Statement Red
It comes as no surprise that red lips are here to stay, season after season. For autumn-winter wedding season, the tones on the runways of Carolina Herrera and Richard Quinn are refreshingly bright, deep and smooth all at once for a flattering, eye-catching look that also makes an edgy statement.
Slicked & Shiny
Shifting all the focus on your face, waves and straight locks are understated without losing their power or elegance; for that bold, modern bridal allure that showcases your confident side and stunning features.
Side Parting
Known to soften jawlines, cheekbones and for creating balance, side partings are ideal for enhancing the romance of bridal gowns and makeups. The versatile ways of implementing the side parting trend will help you find your personal, flattering style you’ll be madly in love with.
Sleek Sparkle
When the outfit calls for an illuminating touch, delicate eye embellishments by way of Christian Cowan and Thom Browne are worth considering. Beautifully framing the eyes and directing all attention to them, crystals and floral appliques take the doe-eyed feel to the next level.
Pearlescent Skin
There is something about dewy skin that radiates happiness, all whilst embracing winter weddings and snowy atmospheres. Generously applying creamy highlighters with champagne, pink and silver shimmer, the makeup artists at Chanel have the ‘from-within-glow’ makeup down to a science.
More is More
We are happy to report that hair embellishments are also back, in the form of bows, foiled accents, headbands and crystals, like on the runway of Simone Rocha and Christian Siriano.
The Secrets to the Perfect Autumn-Winter Wedding
Keep Layers Light and Smart
One of our brides’ most common concerns about autumn and winter weddings is feeling too covered in heavy garments. Luckily, this can easily be remedied by our selection of jackets, all designed to cover just enough to keep you warm and comfortable, while adding endless glamour to looks.
Consider Your Venue
Don’t try to hide the season’s uniqueness. Falling leaves, snow-covered trees and rainy evenings are just as mesmerising as sunny afternoons, so we recommend picking a spot that makes the most of colder climates, whether it’s a castle with large bay windows, or a moody London pub.
Fall in Love with Seasonal Details
Autumn and winter give brides and grooms the opportunity to fill the space with trailing evergreens, or centre it around a glowing fireplace. When it comes to food and drinks, moreish canapes and sage butter-soaked mains accompanied by a spiced pear champagne cocktail, cinnamon-rosemary old fashioned or mulled wine will never disappoint.
Keep Shorter Days in Mind
Remembering that the sun sets earlier and days might be darker than during spring and summer will help you coordinate with your photographer and get the best outdoor shots earlier in the day.
Don’t Forget About Coats and Boots
Backup coats and boots will always come in handy, just like a coat and boot checkroom where your guests can leave any additional layers and enjoy the day in their glamorous wedding dress code.
Seize the Moment
As hard as brides, planners and designers work to make every detail impeccable, Mother Nature has its very own schedule. Unplanned disruptions can be tricky to handle, but even sudden rainfalls and dark skies can make a wedding all the more special, so most importantly, we recommend enjoying every second of your, and the love of your life’s big day.
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