Classic brides

“I always dreamed of creating something very clean, elegant, simple, and sophisticated to wear on my wedding day,” Maya Reik explains. She sourced her fabrics in Italy, and worked with her favorite local seamstress to perfect her own wedding dress.

Classic, elegant and beautiful. These are just three words that sprang to mind as I enjoyed the magnificent portfolio of images that form today's feature.

Real bride Serena's classic high neck lace dress was created in a short time whilst she planned a small wedding. Her couture wedding dress with signature corset made the day.

Creative director Nellie Eden married Andu Masebo in the grounds of a spectacular Tuscan villa, wearing a custom gown by Wed Studio that was ’90s-meets-Audrey-Hepburn.

Elly Sofocli | ES bride Kayla captured on film. A custom silk ballgown featuring a detachable hand draped tulle boatneck. www.ellysofocli.com Capture... | Instagram

Introducing Aurora a strapless silk organza midi gown with a detachable structured full length skirt. Drawing inspiration from classical heritage and exuding sophistication. The J.Andreatta Aurora gown showcases the intricate hand-sewn embroidery with pearl detail synonymous with the J. Andreatta name. Shot by Alli Studio

We dug deep into the archives to bring you the most stunning and memorable celebrity wedding dresses of all time. From royal weddings to A-list nuptials, here are the best bridal fashions from the past century.

Abigail and Jacob had a classic white wedding lake view ceremony and reception at Cherokee Dock just outside Nashville, Tennessee.

The 1950s was the boom period of dresses and gowns, and wedding dresses in this period were no exception! Tea length wedding gowns and Rocka...