Every now and then, we designers get to participate in bridal fairs and shows. It's a chance for us to introduce fresh ideas in bridal couture. It's also a chance for us to meet potential clients and hopefully, help them through planning their weddings. I personally enjoy participating in bridal fairs because of the wedding suppliers' exhibits. Here, you see new trends in event planning. From floral designs to photography, cake designs, event venues, pyrotechnics, entertainment, even chair and car rentals. These trends are important because they tickle the imagination and, at the rate event planning has been improving leaps and bounds here in the Philippines, help create the most unique wedding for the future bride in this side of the world (The Philippines is fast becoming a premier wedding destination in Asia because of the abundance of talent, beautiful locations and impeccable service).
I'd like to think that we bridal designers still remain in the classic couture category because we need to be. The long process of fittings all the way to the hand-finishing of bridal gowns is a tradition, almost a ritual, that is important to all brides and we have to be there for her in every step. Seeing brides beaming in their gowns during fittings is priceless. Parents tearing up when they see their daughters in their wedding gowns is as emotional for us designers as it is for them. In the end, the gown is not just a cherished couture piece but also a treasured memory meant to be kept for a lifetime.
 |
| Back view of an ivory Duchess satin gown with draped skirt swirling into a huge rosette. |
 |
| Mikado satin strapless gown with raised center panel and stiff ruffles. |
 |
| Lace and Duchess satin column gown with crystals and pearls. Ostrich feathers are heat curled. |
 |
| Masai-inspired collar of pearls and crystals on a bias cut heavy crepe gown. |
No comments:
Post a Comment