Simply dreamy: A bridal fashion editorial for the modern romantic

Simply dreamy: A bridal fashion editorial for the modern romantic

You know that kind of dress that stops time a little? Yeah, these are those. The ones that don’t just look beautiful – they feel like something out of a storybook. This is all about standout bridal style in the dreamiest setting imaginable. We created a lineup of modern fairytale bridal fashion – think corset bodices, dramatic bows, subtle colours and sculptural silhouettes – and photographed them deep in the woods for an extra touch of enchantment. It’s proof that the right dress doesn’t just make an entrance – it tells a story.

If you’re looking for a wedding dress that steals the show and doesn’t look like every other bride’s dress, check out these showstoppers. 

Caped crusader

A cape with an oversized bow wraps it up over a bow-embellished short gown.

Dress and cape, Cawley; bag, Bottega Veneta, all from SSENSE; ring, Anne Sportun; shoes, Maguire.

Venus rising

Strategic ruching gives a subtle hourglass silhouette while long, slender sleeves add a balanced sophistication.

Dress, ATLEIN from SSENSE; veil, Blair Nadeau Bridal.

Swing time

Subtle colour like dove grey is a modern option, while 3-D blooms add a it of pretty whimsy to the minimalist shape.

Dress, Greta Constantine; earrings, Jenny Greco; gloves, SHUSHU/TONG from SSENSE; shoes, Aldo.

Nights in white satin

Taking the Basque waist to new lengths, with an elongated corset that also conceals and complements.

Dress, Maet; veil, Loversland; pearl and ribbon bouquet, Simone Rocha from SSENSE.

Little burgundy

Who says the shoes have to match the gown? Pop a bit of colour with an au courant hue and show off a hint of lace.

Dress, Jaclyn White; garter, Chopova Lowena from SSENSE; ring, Anne Sportun; earrings and shoes, Fendi.

Lace time

Add a touch of edgy style – a statement bow-tied ribbon and black lace play off the curves of this lacy sheath gown.

Dress, Maet; lace arm warmers, Yuhan Wang from SSENSE; ring, Dean Davidson; shoes, Aldo; ribbon, stylist’s own.

Red hot

The mini-length gown is making waves, especially with couture details like a Victorian-style bustier and a softly bustled, tulip-shaped skirt.

Dress, Vivienne Westwood from SSENSE; veil and necklace; Loversland; ring, Dean Davidson; tights, stylist’s own; shoes, Christian Louboutin.

Splendour in the Grass

A ribbon-tied corset cinches the strict Basque waist – a key look of the season.

Dress and veil, Former Girlfriend, Loversland; earrings, Mejuri; ring, Anne Sportun.

Vendor team:

Styling, Chad Burton; hair and makeup, Ashley Readings for Goldwell (hair), Nars (makeup) and Ardell Lashes; both Cadre Artists. Photographed on location at Greystone and Sandy Flat Sugarbush, Warkworth, Ont.

All Photography By: Lise Varrette