Sassi Holford kicked off the show to some mellow rnb beats, showcasing a range of full ballgowns, slinky silky numbers and nipped-in waists. Temperley took to the runway next mixing a 1920s flapper vibe with 1940s detailing and swarovski embellishments. One that caught my eye was a v-neck, empire-line floor-length gown with lace overlay adorned with crystals.
Annette Carey Couture celebrated an eclectic collection combining quirky romance and structured classics. One model stalked the runway complete with a top hat and cane to match the black and white striped bow bringing up her rear!
Heirloom Couture added unique accessories to update traditional designs, from a skinny blue belt to a knee-length ruffle skirt, and 1920s headbands.
Michael Buble's 'Crazy Love' provided the soundtrack for Ritva Westenius's line-up, featuring one of my favourite dresses in the show, consisting of a corseted top and flowing skirt seemingly created out of flower corsages and butterfly wings.
Delphine Manivet experimented with unusual ideas of what constitutes the ideal wedding dress; from a mini dress with an extended bustle and train, to a boyfriend-shirt over a ra-ra skirt, the collection was unexpected to say the least.
A word to Emma Hunt, horizontal stripes do not have a place on a wedding gown, there is a way of doing it right. Having said that, the champagne panelling and floor-length ivory duchesse satin was a knock-out.
Stephanie Allin played with tulle, monochrome and tailoring, combining girlish innocence with delicate shapes. Sweetheart necklines, bell skirts, black tulle peeking out from beneath a fishtail skirt and a long white jacket, made for an incredible catwalk experience.
And last, but most definitely not least, the individual stylings of Miss Vivienne Westwood. Embracing the past season's trend of accuentuating a woman's curves and exhibiting a continuation of the much-famed dress as seen on Sex and the City's Carrie Bradshaw in the 2008 movie, Westwood served up an array of body-con inspired knee-length dresses, tutu-esque puffball mini-dresses and long slinky evening gowns.
While some of her creations verged on the bizarrely eccentric, Westwood pulled it off with typical flare.
Being surrounded by beautiful bridal gowns all morning filled me with excitement at the prospect of my own date with destiny as I am due to tie the knot in 2 months, 2 weeks, 5 days, 23 hours, 29 minutes and 12 seconds!!!! I'm picking up my wedding dress tomorrow with my Mum and I cannot wait!!!!!
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