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How Not To Be A Basic Bride


By Olivia Keating
08th Jun 2016
How Not To Be A Basic Bride

The best way to make a standout statement? Don’t be a basic bride and add a dash of cool-girl edge to your feminine ensemble via Ralph & Russo’s SS16 Couture Collection. The collection features vibrant violet, embroidered capes, sheer fabrics, and pop-out peplums to inspire and, when paired with an elegant silhouette, looks utterly modern and fresh. So whether you’re floating down the aisle in cascading blush ruffles or strutting, hand on hip in an all-white two-piece, all eyes (and cameras) will be on you!

Scroll through our top picks and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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White Chantilly lace peplum dress appliqu’d with 3D silk organza cutwork flowers, crystals and feather petals.
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White silk matte cr?pe draped tailleur with cowl back and cut out shoulders.?
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White silk faille flared coat with structured bow and lavish tonal embroidery, featuring silk and metallic thread, crystal, pearl, feather and vinyl ribbon.?

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Ice blue silk zibeline caped mini dress, exquisitely embroidered with hand-cut feathers, floral silk thread-work and 3D petal appliqu?.

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Pale pink silk organza gown with tiered layers and bell sleeves, appliqu’d with rose gold taffeta laser cut flowers.

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Nude silk satin chiffon robe with pleated godets over beaded blush pink bustier.

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Pastel pink silk organza strapless cocktail dress with geometric cut-outs, revealing a micro-paillette under layer and lace appliqu’d voluminous cape.

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Cobalt blue silk matte cr?pe peplum tailleur with luxuriant organza petal and plume tonal embroidery.

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Flared dress with midnight blue bustier and amethyst pink faille skirt, embroidered with floral silk and metallic thread-work.

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Black tulle fishtail gown with detachable structured peplum, luxuriantly embellished with leather and organza petals and appliqu’d with laser cut taffeta flowers.

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Black tulle gown elaborately embroidered with floral silk thread-work, silver bullion and crystals with black tulle gossamer over layer.?

All images are from Ralph and Russo and are available to purchase at?ralphandrusso.com.?