we heart gorgeous French bridal gowns. x

On these greyest of January mornings I'm already finding myself dreaming of warm summers days when I can back into leather sandals and floaty white dresses.. Ah, to see the warm sun again..!
I found the French label Laure De Sagazan on A Cup of Jo just before Christmas and had to share this perfect selection of laid-back bridal gowns with you..

I think that these really are effortlessly cool and chic, in that way that only the French do.  The one below would be my ideal for a destination ceremony.  Perhaps on a Greek Island..?

It always makes me a little bit sad (and very envious) when I discover new brands after my wedding has already gone by..  But actually all these clothes do look as though you could wear them anyway.  Just not at a summer wedding- there's a high chance of upstaging the bride in one of these delicious dresses! x

To make an appointment at the Montmartre studio in Paris, email:

laure@lauredesagazan.fr

inspired: the most beautiful Ibizan Wedding. x

On a cold grey day in the British Isles, I have the most utterly beautiful wedding to share with you, and it's sure to brighten up your weekend...

I have been dying to post this wedding for ages as it's one very close to my heart.

Nearly two years ago, Darren and Carol married in front of 35 of their closest friends and family at the picturesque Puig de Missa in San Eulalia, Ibiza. The day was gorgeous in every aspect- the sun shone down, Carol was radiant and Darren looked completely besotted with his gorgeous bride.
I am so blessed to have been a part of this very special day- I was honoured when Carol asked me to design and create her bridal gown and spend time with them both to help style the groom and other parts of the wedding.

The very cool couple spend a lot of time on the White Isle so it seemed an appropriate backdrop for their nuptials and, in hiring boutique hotel Can Domo near to San Eulalia, Carol and Darren made a great choice. Looking out over the Ibizan countryside and olive groves, the traditional Spanish finca was the perfect romantic setting, rustic and unpretentious... It really was the most gorgeous of days.

Ibizan photographer Gypsy Westwood captured the mood and beauty of the day perfectly. She did a great job... but of course it helps if you have such a good-looking bride and groom to shoot!

the dress!... and the chicest Sergio Rossi snakeskin sandals.

yours truly in a silk Halston kaftan

Carol and Darren's favourite photo

on the way to the ceremony we stopped to tie paper hearts to the trees lining Can Domo's long driveway

Carol's choices of dress (ahem..!), accessories, venues and photographer all complimented the Ibizan surroundings to create the most perfectly chilled and beautiful Balearic wedding. It couldn't have been better... this is what destination weddings should aspire to (in my opinion)...

Love you both. x

all photography Gypsy Westwood

venue Can Domo, Cala Llonga

bride's dress Philippa Winter (contact InspiredWinter)

bride's shoes Sergio Rossi

groom's suit Richard James

groom's shoes Cos

invitations & stationary James Akerman Design (contact InspiredWinter)