MARRIGE IN TRUE CARRIE BRADSHAW STYLE
MODEL: GEORGIA FRENCH
WANG PHOTOGRAPHER
Wedding Day
On the surface, a BRIDE is a picture of ELEGANCE, but she is also the picture of a REAL-LIFE love story, coming to the crucial point of her life, as she says, I DO?
As the bridal world continues to evolve, so too does the woman at its heart She is no longer simply a bride she is a visionary, a curator of personal style, and above all, a storyteller.
In this June 2026 issue of I DO?, we celebrate the modern muse: daring and unapologetically herself. The lines between tradition and expression blur beautifully Whether it’s the sculptural drama of a Christian Lacroix silhouette or the quiet defiance of pastelhued gowns and feathered textures, bridalwear has stepped beyond the aisle and into the realm of true fashion artistry With this issue, we invite you to explore not just what is worn, but why, and how that choice becomes a declaration.
Inside, you’ll find a curated blend of the extraordinary: from Carrie Bradshaw-style opulence to diamond pieces redefining legacy under pressure. Our fashion issue
features honor designers who continue to push the boundaries Vera Wang, and Oscar de la Renta among them We also shine a light on a new guard of creatives who are reimagining what it means to dress for ‘I do.’
Designers like Anine Bing push the boundaries of what you can wear on your wedding day; it can be something more affordable, and on the other end of the spectrum, with cult designers, it can be a piece of art that is framed for the rest of a bride s life. The juxtaposition of a modern dress and a vintage one-of-a-kind Asprey tiara can illustrate a beautiful story, representing that person s modern love, and the love that came centuries before it As someone who is at the top of the bridal game, this month’s cover star, Lizzie Caskey, shot by me, Archie Read, reignites the designer Christian Lacroix, and his outrageous bridal designs, turning the aisle into a catwalk, being the epitome of editorial bridal fashion
Finally, a thanks to all the creatives, models and ideas that helped burst open this magazine from my mind into your hands, as we kick-start a new era of brides
VEILED
BEAUTY
Georgia French becomes the epitome of traditional elegence, showcasing what it means to be a bride
Modeled by GEORGIA FRENCH dress by VERA WANG styled byARCHIE
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THE TRADITIONAL BRIDE
Notwoweddingsarethesame,andneithershouldyourdress.Every brideisdifferentasweexploredifferentbrides anddifferentdesigners.,
Choosing a dress was easy, there was only one deisgner on her mind, Vera Wang And just like that, she walked down the aisle, bouquet and prenup in hand “You don t get Vera to fit you, you get you to fit Vera!”
Every bride is different, every wedding is different, everything about it should be tailored to you, whether it be lots of colour, lots of texture or simplicity Your dress needs to reflect who you are, and everything leading up to this single moment
Here at I DO Magazine, we have compiled 4 different brides with 4 very different styles, and we will go through how we put together their looks to fit their styles. Kelsy Igierobo works in Canary Wharf, has a high-paid job. When her husband of 3 years proposed ( he didn't dare choose a ring without consulting her first), she knew that long tulle dresses weren t for her. Much to her mother's disappointment, she went off the rack, a very expensive rack and chose this gorgeous ivory straight cut dress from The Row. Styled with a pair of strap-on Louboutin kitten heels and a Tiffany & Co gold necklace, this look doesn t so much walk down the aisle but marches, as it's powerful, clean and most importantly, kelsy. “ my wedding day should have to change who i am, im just going to wear what i want, even if it isnt the traditional choice”
On the completely other end of the spectrum, we have Georgia French Stylish, yes Excited, of course! Rich, definitely. Ever since she was 4, she has dreamed of her big day, and after 8 months of excruciating pain, her boyfriend proposed with a 6-carat Cartier cushion cut, while in their gorgeous cushion cut house in Mayfair.
Lizzie Caskey is perhaps what you would call an IT girl At the centre of a budding clothing brand in the heart of Soho, when her boyfriend of 2 years popped the question, she thought straight to her favourite movie, Sex and the City, and that famous scene of Carrie Bradshaw choosing her wedding dress And in true Carrie Bradshaw style, she reached out to Christian Lacroix and got him to design her dream dress Adorned in fringe with black velvet ribbon and multiple strands of pearls, this is more of a runway look than a weddig dress, but beautiful none the less, and if she couldnt be any more bradshaw, she chose a stunning pair of archival alexander mqueen shoes instead of ring “trust me, these shoes will walk me to where i need to be, you cant walk a diamond!”
Last but certainly not least, we have Lily Chaplin With over four art galleries around the world, she truly is a powerhouse, but much like Kelsy, doenst have much time for long dresses; however, she didn t let this factor get in the way of creating art, her wedding dress. She chose a breathtaking Anine Bing dress Though the simple satin dress may have been simple, her look was far from it. bold pink eyeshadow popped through the 6 meters of veil she wore. If the look couldn't get any more fabulous, she wore it with a borrowed 1914 Asprey flower tiara, which truly shone like a halo “I like to keep things simple, and then add something truly outrageous!” These 4 women had very different looks, and all have very different lifestyles, but what made each look work so well was the fact that it was put together for them, and showcased their personalities perfectly, their very, very expensive personalities!
Spinelli Ki lcol in, £10,500
Chanel, £12,700
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BACK AND I STILL LOVE MY
DRESS,
IT WAS MADE FOR ME YEARS ON, I LOOK
Julie Read, a 2000 bride, remenises on her nuptuals, and more importantly the dress.
ack when I was planning my wedding, which would have been around late 1998 when I got engaged, I found it hard to get into it with work, and just Having bought a house, it all felt too much, so picking out name cards wasn't particularly high on my to-do list I tried doing all the traditional bride things, like going wedding dress shopping, and things like that; however, it went down like a lead balloon The first one I tried on was something my mum chose, and it was a horrible, puffy thing. I hated it. And that was that, I walked out and began looking in magazines and catalogues to see what I did like Everything I chose was fairly simple, no large skirts or crazy necklines. My aunt, who was a seamstress, came to me and I asked if she could make my dress I screamed YES! practically biting her hand off, as by that point, I was very frustrated. But that posed an even bigger question: how could I narrow it down? I believe I was looking through a magazine while getting my hair done, and I saw the perfect dress for me, it
had an embroidered bodice, and a tulle skirt, it just felt very casual and not too fussy, which I liked, plus I had never seen one like it, not in Leeds anyway!
April 2000 quickly approached, and Julie was beyond excited for her big day. After the hen-do, a big clubbing night in London, however, she hadn’t even seen the dress yet; it was still being made “I don’t think I was worried, I knew it would be perfect, I was more worried about how I was going to accessorise my dress. The gold embroidery was already a lot, so I couldn’t wear a necklace, and the veil was definitely off the table; it just didn’t feel like me. Since I had saved so much money on my dress, I decided to get a nice headpiece instead of a veil The only big shop in Leeds at the time was Harvey Nichols on Briggate, so I went there for something I found these amazing gold hair feathers, which had tiny beads on the ends. I loved them so much, and again, I had never seen anything like it before April 29 came around, and everything was perfect I was so comfortable all day Even 26 years on, I look back and I still love my dress, it was made for me! Sometimes you can look back at wedding pictures and go What was I thinking! But I have no regrets, other than spilling red wine down the front th
20 minutes into the reception!” Even after all these years, Julie still loves her dress, and that reflects perhaps the bigger picture
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Our dress is a moment in time, a declaration, a story in motion. 2026 will be the year of borrowing from the silver screen. The dress is Vera Wang, a designer synonymous with boundary-pushing romance But this specific silhouette a strapless bodice, full skirt, and architectural layers isn’t just couture; it’s a love letter to Hollywood brides. Specifically, Kate Hudson’s iconic wedding dress in the film Bride Wars (2009) In the movie, Hudson’s character, Liv, walks down the aisle in a custom Vera Wang creation that launched a thousand Pinterest boards and redefined “princess bride” for a new generation. Although this time round, a fight at the Plaza hotel wasn’t on the cards, this dress was a showstopper nonetheless Taking inspiration from this look, let’s look at some iconic bridal looks from the big screen, and remember its not a replica but a revival!
In a more festive mood, Love Actually’s Juliet (Keira Knightley) bridal mini-dress was ahead of its time: a white, beaded shift dress paired with a cropped feather-trimmed coat. It was understated and effortlessly cool, not to mention perfect for her surprise gospel choir entrance Onto another holy grail, Anne Hathaway in The Princess Diaries 2, her character Mia wore an off-the-shoulder gown with embroidered lace sleeves, a crystal-dusted bodice, and a dramatic ballgown silhouette. Topped off with a veil and tiara, it was fit for Genovian royalty
Carrie Bradshaw’s unforgettable wedding dress combined old-world opulence with edge. The ivory silk gown featured a structured corset bodice and a sweeping asymmetrical skirt dramatic and wildly romantic. But what made it iconic was the styling: a bold turquoise feather pinned into a sleek chignon, chaos with couture!
Next, and although it may not be a movie, it had to be mentioned, Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) from Friends strutted onto our televisions in a poofy, ultra-‘90s satin wedding dress with tulle gloves and pearls worn while escaping her wedding Iconic not for the look itself, but for what it represented: independence, reinvention, and the start of something better. These wedding dresses were not just costumes, but represented something much bigger, either being a reflection of who they are, or representing what they stand for Though their dresses may not have stood the test of time, the message is nonetheless louder!
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carrie bradshaw sex and the city
POP ACCESSORIES
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Something blue? Make like CARRIE BRADSHAW, and put together the perfect after-party look
After the vows are exchanged, the champagne is popped, and the first dance is done, it’s time for the bride to let her hair down figuratively or literally and shine at the wedding after party The after-party is your chance to embrace a more relaxed, stylish version of your bridal self, and this look is all about balancing. After months or perhaps years it may be hard to let go of the big wedding dress, especially if its custom Vera Wang, and all that time of meticulous planning may feel like a waste, but nothing stuns more than a quick outfit change, plus its a bonus if you dont have to dance in a boned corset. Georgia French perfectly epitomises the idea of the perfect after-party look
Custom-made by the master of tailoring, Saint Laurent, she adorns a clean-cut two-piece with a matching Jimmy Choo bag, to fit the bare essentials, lipstick, which is most likely Chanel, phone, and perhaps a drunk cigarette it is her wedding day after all! And for jewellery, it's a Garrard ring, of course! Like the late Princess Diana, she knows taste, and this adds a pop of colour, especially when it matches with the most iconic bridal shoes of all time lthough a Harry Winston ring is much better than the shoes Mr Big proposed to Carrie Bradshaw with, they are still a nice addition to your outfit. putting the right foot forward Pieced together, this look doesn t outshine the previous, but enhances it, giving your guest a look into the new era of you, oh yes, and your partner A bonus of a second look is that it serves as the ultimate airport outfit, for you and your other half to ride off into the sunset ( or more likely the BA lounge at Heathrow), nothing says chic like a swift wedding exit So if you are a bride-to-be or a bride wannabe, maybe set aside an extra bit of cash for a second look After all, nobody will expect the wedding after-party to be your moment to rewrite the rules. Choose pieces that speak to who you are, not just as a bride, but as a woman Whether it's a designer suit, a reimagined slip dress, or a sparkle-drenched co-ord, make it unforgettable. After all, this is the outfit you'll wear as you dance into the next chapter of your life
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Brands like Mulberry and Jo Malone are gaining major traction online, from influencers like Lydia Millen and Sofia Richie, and what's more perfect than to gift your bridesmaids a classic gift that will last as long as your friendship. These gorgeous scents are perfectly unisex, so will fit everyone in your bridal party, as well as skincare musthaves to make your wedding party look fresh for the photos!
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Posh Nosh
No longer are weddings defined by stiff linen table cloths and tightly packed centre pieces; things are moving in a more eclectic way. Remember, it's your day, so your personality must extend from the aisle right the way through to the party In an era where selfexpression is everything, couples are using their reception tables to tell a story through colour, texture, pattern, and curation Traditional wedding décor is being traded for mismatched glassware, layered textiles, sculptural florals, and playful object curation. The goal isn’t perfection; it’s personality Think: Crystal Tiffany & Co flutes paired with vintage silver cutlery, handpainted ceramics next to monogrammed napkins, or velvet runners layered over Missoni table cloths
Eclectic wedding tablescapes aren’t about following tradition they’re about setting a new one. For couples who value design, storytelling, and a bit of fun, the table becomes a stage for creativity The modern wedding table is less “uniform elegance” and more “curated chaos” and it’s never looked better Clariges London perfectly executed this by using natural and bold flower displays, inspired by maximalist crackers for a festive yet elegant theme throughout
