Alberta Ferretti

Alberta Ferretti's design is just the ticket for a bride who is aiming for understated glamour. The elegant cut makes for a flattering shape and the chiffon overlay gives the gown that bridal edge.

Sassi Holford

The ongoing trend for strapless wedding dresses isn't for everyone. Sassi Holford's designs combine classic cuts and a contemporary edge. This super-elegant off-the-shoulder gown with crossover fold detailing has instant stand out.

Manuel Mota

Quite often brides find their ideas for the perfect dress combine many different looks and can find it hard to discover a dress that encompasses them all. Manuel Mota's designs offer women a modern, yet romantic look and tick all the boxes. This lace dress – a common theme in Mota's designs - has a traditional feel but stands out from the crowd with its cute lace sleeves.

Ana Cristache

This dress has classic bride written all over it with its strapless, fitted cut and would work well for a traditional city wedding. The column style demands a slim figure and the delicate lace train gives the dress that wedding dress feel.

David Fielden

Whilst some brides dream of a princess gown, others want to avoid the look like the plague. If you are the latter and favour shorter dresses and more trend-led fashion, then this asymmetric layered scales David Fielden dress fits the bill. A-listers have fallen head over heels for one-shoulder frocks and this cute mini dress style with tulle underlay is ideal for a registry office ceremony.

Jenny Packham

Jenny Packham's bridal range has been a hit with celebrities across the globe. Anastasia chose the designer for her wedding and Liz Hurley commissioned Jenny for one of her Indian bridal outfits. This creation is perfect for a bride who is looking for something a little bit different. The sleeves guarantee a little more coverage, whilst the sequins give the gown a very glamorous edge.

Vivienne Westwood gold label Lily gown

Get a slice of the Carrie Bradshaw look and go off-piste with this full-skirted champagne silk gown by Vivienne westwood – as seen in SATC: The Movie.

Vera Wang

The queen of bridal fashion, Vera Wang is the ultimate in beautiful bridalwear design. If you've been saving for your wedding since the beginning of time, then a Wang dress might just be within your reach. If so, this stunning silk chiffon gown with frill strap detailing has that innocent, ethereal feel which is perfect for a relaxed, country-style wedding.

Carolina Herrera

It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but plenty of brides conjure up a dream of a full-skirted princess gown for their wedding and let's face it, it is the only day of your life you can get away with it. If this is the style you have your heart set on, it is still possible to remain chic. This Carolina Herrea dress fulfils the princess criteria but still remains classy with its modern yet classic design and beautiful satin fabric.

Elizabeth Fillmore

Fishtail wedding dress styles have been a popular choice for some time now and this design by Elizabeth Fillmore is a beautiful example. The clean lines show off the bride's figure superbly and the corsage detailing adds to the feminine air. The extra layer which gives a train effect gives the dress a more unusual edge.