Silver and white is a magical colour combination that particularly suits winter weddings. From beautiful lace gowns to cake designs incorporating intricate floral details we show you how to create romantic winter wedding style.

DRESS

London based designer Shanna Melville combines contemporary design with classic style. This gorgeous dress features a stunning lace overlay, sweep train and ruching at the waist that creates a sophisticated silhouette.

FLOWERS

A bouquet of white tulips is an elegant alternative to the classic rose bouquet. Florist Jessie Cooper, founder of The Poundbury Florist, created this distinctive bouquet of beautiful "Honeymoon" tulips for a February wedding. The tulips were edged in white feathers and wrapped in vintage lace from the bride's grandmother.

CAKE

Cake designer Katharine Cunningham's exclusive collection includes cakes that feature exquisite floral design work that's perfect for romantic wedding style.

TWO TIER FLOWER CAKE

This stunning design evokes sophisticated elegance with its understated icing design complemented by silver ribbons. Katharine's exceptional attention to detail is showcased by intricate sugar flowers enhanced by subtle touches of silver.

FOUR TIER CREAMY FLOWER CAKE

Combining different styles of decoration in each tier keeps this stacked cake modern and effortlessly stylish.

STATIONERY

Heather Marten's invitation collection exudes classic elegance with styles ranging from traditional classic to modern chic. The Chelsea invitation features an outer cover enclosing a printed invitation card. This design can be sealed with a stylish bow or a pretty flower encrusted seal.

 

Where to find...?

DRESS
Shanna Melville, First Floor, 89 High Street, Wimbledon Village, London SW19 5EG, Tel +44 (0)20 8946 8446 Web: www.shannamelville.com

FLOWERS
The Poundbury Florist, 2 Lydgate Street, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3SJ, Tel: 01305 268878
Web: www.poundburyflorist.co.uk

CAKES
Katharine Cunningham, Taunton, Somerset, Tel: 01823 491 363, Web: www.katharinecunningham.com

STATIONERY
Heather Marten Special Event Stationery, Tel: 01590 672 778, Web: www.theweddinginvitation.co.uk

 

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Black and white is a stylish colour combination that's ideal for modern weddings. Choose gowns with a sleek silhouette and beaded detailing for glamorous style whilst adding subtle accents of black throughout your design scheme so it makes an impact without being overpowering.

DRESS

Bridal couturier Melanie Potró has over 15 years experience in couture combining meticulous attention to detail with her design flair to create her distinctive gowns. The striking 1930s-style Siena dress encapsulates timeless glamour with its dazzling beaded detail and fitted silhouette.

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BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES

Full length gowns in black are a glamorous choice for your bridesmaids. Style 6583 from the Alfred Angelo bridesmaids' collection is a jersey knit gown with sweep train that's versatile enough for your bridesmaids to wear again after the wedding.

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ACCESSORIES

Keep accessories modern by choosing bold designs with clean lines. These spectacular 18 carat white gold Diamond Leaf Drop Earrings from fine jewellery designer Leblas are set with 68 round briliant diamonds.

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CAKE

For an elegant way to incorporate black in your cake design add a black ribbon in satin or velvet to the base of each tier. This chic design from Sussex Cake Creations is finished with a pretty bow and sparkling brooch.

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STATIONERY

For the ultimate in couture invitation design this letterpress invitation from Nickelsons Invitations will set the tone for your glamorous event. Featuring a black raw silk ribbon and crystal closure this stunning invitation exudes luxurious style.

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Where to find...?

DRESS
Melanie Potró Bridal Couture, Studio 53, Craft Central, 33-35 St John's Square, London EC1M 4DS, Tel: 0207 490 8634, Web: www.melaniepotro.com

BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES
Alfred Angelo, Web: www.alfredangelo.com

ACCESSORIES
Leblas, 149 Sloane Street, Chelsea, London SW1X 9BZ, Tel: 0207 730 3418, Web: www.leblas.com

CAKE
Sussex Cake Creations, Tel: 0845 224 1591, Web: www.sussexcakecreations.co.uk

STATIONERY
Nickelsons Invitations, Tel: 01392 346 411, Web: www.nickelsonsinvitations.com

 

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Autumnal colours are a wonderful source of inspiration for wedding colour schemes. Combine soft gold with ivory for elegantly luxurious wedding style and add subtle hints of black for sophisticated glamour.

DRESS

Charlotte Casadéjus recently launched her stunning debut bridal collection featuring gowns that incorporate vintage details making each design unique.

Cecile

This sophisticated bias-cut gown is perfect for understated glamour. Designed using a gorgeous silk in a delicate oyster gold the belt features a vintage clasp buckle that's unique to every dress.

 
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FLOWERS

Distinctly Floral's beautiful floral designs encompass a wide range of styles from traditional classic to vintage elegance and contemporary chic. Florist Amanda Brady and her team work with clients on a bespoke basis to create arrangements that reflect your chosen design theme. For glamorous and contemporary wedding style choose calla lilies or orchids for your floral arrangements.

Calla Lilies

This striking over-arm bouquet of calla lilies wrapped with ivory ribbon will beautifully complement a bias-cut gown.

 
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For classic elegance incorporate pearls throughout your bouquet. Tall fluted vases filled with calla lilies are a dramatic and stylish choice for your table centrepieces.

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Orchids

This bouquet of white phalaenopsis orchids evokes modern elegance. Keep the contemporary feel with over-arm bouquets of cymbidium orchids for your bridesmaids.

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JEWELLERY

Leblas is a fine jewellery boutique that combines traditional techniques with contemporary design and sustainable practice. Winners of the 2009 Coutts New Jewellers Award their exceptional collection features luxurious pieces that are designed by Arabel Lebrusan and handcrafted by skilled artisans.

Sol Earrings

Inspired by the geometric designs characteristic of Art Deco style these striking 18 carat yellow gold earrings exude sophisticated glamour featuring a total of 1.1 carats of black and white diamonds.

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Diamond Square Stud Earrings

These exquisite 18 carat yellow gold earrings encapsulate refined elegance. Inspired by the clean lines and delicate designs of the Edwardian era the yellow gold spokes are perfectly highlighted by 0.5 carats of diamonds.

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Vale Diamond Wedding Band

A wedding band set with diamonds is an elegant choice. The Vale wedding band is set with 34 sparkling diamonds in a delicate and timeless design.

 
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CAKES

The innovative cake collection from Linda Fripp Designs features exclusive and cutting edge designs created using distinctive design techniques. Their bespoke cakes are internationally sought after and in 1999 the company was appointed as the official royal cake maker for Prince Edward's wedding.

This exquisite design is ideal for contemporary elegance with a classic ivory colour palette and elegant square panels separating each tier.

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Reminiscent of art deco style this unique and glamorous design features a striking white chocolate top tier complemented by four tiers of miniature chocolate cakes each wrapped with a ribbon.

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STATIONERY

Stationery designer Lynsey Taulbee of Decadent Designs specialises in handmade invitations customised to reflect your particular style. Lynsey uses a variety of carefully selected papers, ribbons and embellishments to create her extensive and beautiful collection of wedding stationery designs.

Buckled in Gold

This design from the Luxe collection features a stylish gold satin ribbon embellished with a sparkling rhinestone buckle for a touch of glamour. The Buckled in Gold invitation suite also includes a coordinating reply card.

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Where to find...?

DRESS
Charlotte Casdéjus, London, Tel: 0207 064 1699
Web: www.charlottecasadejus.com

JEWELLERY
Leblas, 149 Sloane Street, Chelsea, London SW1 9BZ, Tel: 0207 730 3418
Web: www.leblas.com

FLOWERS
Distinctly Floral, 32 King Street, Maidstone, Kent, Tel: 01622 693 079
Web: www.distinctlyfloral.co.uk

CAKES
Linda Fripp Designs, Wiltshire, Tel: 01722 718 518
Web: www.lindafripp.co.uk

STATIONERY
Decadent Designs, (based in Michigan, USA with international shipping available), Tel: (248) 470 3919
Web: www.decadentdesignsllc.com

 

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Modern classic wedding style combines timeless elegance with contemporary glamour. Strapless gowns in beautiful silks and organzas with sophisticated colour schemes blending ivory, white and champagne keep your wedding style classic. Add a modern feel with crisp pastel shades as accent colours and accessories with a contemporary edge.

DRESSES

Renowned for her classic handmade gowns designer Tracey Salt from Chanticleer uses exquisite silks, organzas and lace to create her beautiful designs.

Strauss

This classic and flattering strapless gown evokes understated elegance with its clean lines and minimal detailing. Pearl and crystal embellished silk is wrapped at the empire line to form a beautiful bow at the back.

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Elgar

A fishtail style wedding dress is a sophisticated choice with its fitted silhouette that flares out from the knee. This glamorous fishtail gown incorporates a 'sunray' pleat detail embellished with a delicate pearl and sequin trim.

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JEWELLERY

Award winning designer Jana Reinhardt's exclusive and innovative designs are based on floral shapes inspired by Victorian jewellery and prints from the Arts & Crafts movement. The Forsythia collection blends modern luxury with sophisticated style featuring delicate and intricate floral shapes in 18ct yellow gold accentuated with diamonds.

Forsythia Collection

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Jana provides a commission service and can create an engagement or wedding ring specifically for you. If you want to add a personal and unique element to your wedding day Jana offers private jewellery tuition so you can learn to make your own wedding rings.

STATIONERY

Stationery designs in crisp white or ivory are perfect for modern classic style. Designer Leslie Hamer from Unless...Illustration & Design has created distinctive hand-embossed invitations that combine elegant minimalist-style designs with classic fonts.

Damask

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Prairie

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Branches

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These invitations can be customised to suit your colour scheme and Leslie offers a custom service if you'd prefer a unique design. Her collection also includes DIY templates allowing you to create your own save the date cards.

CAKES

Cakes 4 Fun have designed an exceptional collection of contemporary cakes featuring round and square tiered styles that are centrally stacked or slightly offset in an elegant twisted style. Finished with intricate handcrafted sugar flowers, ribbons or fresh flowers the collection effortlessly combines contemporary design with classic style.

Hydrangea Hues

This beautiful cake features exquisite handcrafted sugar hydrangea flowers complemented by a sophisticated eau de nil and white colour scheme. Coordinate this design with your floral arrangements by choosing trumpet shaped vases filled with white hydrangeas for your table centrepieces.

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Oriental Elegance

This classically elegant design features rows of pearl-effect piped beads of icing at the base of each tier finished with a stylish ribbon. Shown with beautiful fresh phalaenopsis orchids this design is also available with handcrafted sugar flowers.

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FLOWERS

Hand-tied bouquets incorporating flowers in white, ivory and delicate pastels are perfect for classic style. This gorgeous bouquet by Peony Flowers mixes beautiful white peonies with ivory and champagne coloured roses.

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Where to find...?

DRESSES
Chanticleer, The Wedding Shop at Chanticleer, 21 Regent Street, Cheltenham, Tel: 01242 226 501
Web: www.chanticleerbrides.co.uk

STATIONERY
Unless...Illustration & Design (based in Chicago with international shipping available)
Web: www.unlesssomeonelikeyou.com

CAKES
Cakes 4 Fun, 100 Lower Richmond Road, London SW15 1LN, Tel: 0208 785 9039
Web: www.cakes4fun.co.uk

JEWELLERY
Jana Reinhardt, Studio W5 Cockpit Arts, Cockpit Yard, Northington Street, London WC1N 2NP
Web: www.janareinhardt.com

FLOWERS
Peony Flowers, 3 Dorset Road, London, W5 4HU
Web: www.peonyflowers.co.uk

 

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For classic and traditional wedding style combine pearl accessories with delicate lace accents. From lace-inspired cake and stationery designs to the simplicity of a beautifully cut lace wedding dress we've put together some ideas to help you create an elegantly understated pearl and lace theme.

DRESSES

Dress designer Dana Bolton specialises in creating beautiful custom wedding gowns with a couture fit and her lace gowns are no exception.

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The classic cut and timeless elegance of this lace gown encapsulates traditional and refined style. Featuring an exquisite French Levers lace over a silk crepe/satin the scalloped-edge veil with delicate lace trim adds an understated vintage feel.

HAIR ACCESSORIES

A pearl and crystal tiara is a classic choice but if you'd prefer something less formal choose a delicate hair comb. Designer Susan York's collection of distinctive and stylish bridal accessories features a selection of  tiaras and hair combs including one-of-a-kind vintage pieces created using original vintage jewellery.

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Elais: This beautiful and unique side tiara features freshwater pearls enclosed in an exquisite and intricate seed bead design forming a delicate lace-like pattern.

Clio: The Clio comb combines freshwater pearls, crystals and rhinestones with a vintage cut glass focal bead to create this effortlessly stylish and pretty design.

All the designs from the collection can be customised to suit your colour scheme and Susan also offers a bespoke service where she will create a design specifically to suit your style and requirements.

STATIONERY

Adding a delicate lace or pearl decoration to your stationery is a lovely way to incorporate this theme into your design scheme.

Vintage Lace

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This pretty stationery design created by designer Katy Nelson from Lovebird Wedding Stationery features a gorgeous vintage-style lace evoking the charm and style of bygone eras. Luxurious pearlscent card shimmers beautifully behind the lace which is available in ivory (shown), white, olive green or brown. Hand-finished with diamantes Katy is able to customise this design with pearls.

CAKES

Add a personalised element to your cake design with decoration inspired by the lace pattern from your dress. Cake designer Katie Watts from Couture Cakes can replicate the lace pattern from your gown to create a stunning custom design. Choose ivory satin ribbons and soft pink roses for classic elegance or dusky pink ribbons for a vintage feel.

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FLOWERS

A hand-tied bouquet of blush pink roses is a traditional and elegant choice that will beautifully complement a lace wedding gown. Tie the stems with pearl embellished lace for a touch of vintage glamour.

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Where to find...?

DRESSES
Once Upon a Time, Designer: Dana Bolton, London N8.
Tel: 0208 347 9880, Web:www.dressmakingdesign.co.uk

TIARAS
Susan York Tiaras, Exeter, EX1 3AT Web:www.susanyorktiaras.co.uk

STATIONERY
Lovebird Wedding Stationery, 19 Sun Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EW
Tel: 01524 63003, Web:www.lovebirdweddingstationery.co.uk

CAKES
Couture Cakes, Vine House Farm Studio, Deeping St Nicholas, South Lincolnshire, PE11 3DG.
Tel: 07968 596 912, Web:www.couture-cakes.co.uk

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