The one shoulder wedding dress has been highly visible on all the runways this season and is perhaps the most romantically modern ‘new look’ to have arrived on today’s bridal fashion scene.

Pleating and Ruching work their magic by emphasizing the curves of a bride with an ingenious molding technique. This lends an hour glass figure and cinches in a waist. It is a continuing trend in bridal fashion that has strong 50’s overtones and harks back to a nostalgic era where Hollywood stars like Grace Kelly and the divine Audrey Hepburn ruled the cinematic landscape. Classic yet modern, these bridal gowns remain a perennial favourite.

Hand cut lace & organza flowers adorn shoulders, cascading down backs drawing attention to the often overlooked back. Flowers bring a uniquely fresh attitude to wedding dresses - suited to the bride looking for a light, carefree approach to her wedding day.

Belts continue to add a spontaneous burst of colour. This simple and verstile accessory can work to bring together the colour scheme. Gorgeous lace has its rightful place in wedding dress design and continues to grace many of our favourite styles. From full ball gowns to sultry, body hugging shapes, lace remains highly versatile and refreshingly romantic in the modern sense.

And last but not least, a dash of sparkle sprinkled liberally over hand embroidery where a vintage inspiration comes from the Art Deco period. Diamond broaches accessorise bridal gowns with straps either drawn together at the shoulders, or a simple glittering buckle to hold the train in place.

Weddings, fashion and style have become closely intertwined. 2010 promises to continue this trend giving the bride the opportunity to exercise her creative sensibilities to pull together the wedding of her dreams.