I’m a great believer in having lovely things to look forward to so knowing that this feature awaited me after my Christmas break definitely made me smile. And now that we’ve all reached the end of the first week of the New Year (and I hope you have enjoyed at least a few moments when it wasn’t raining!), I think it’s only right that we indulge together.
So, put all thoughts of work aside for a while and let me transport you into a world of effortless elegance with wedding gowns from British luxury bridal designer, Caroline Castigliano.
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Caroline Castigliano has been a part of the wedding world for more than 25 years. She initially opened a bridal boutique in Surrey stocking gowns from other designers but after her future husband persuaded her to use her obvious passion and skills to design her own bridalwear collection, the name Caroline Castigliano has been intrinsically linked with refined and stylish wedding gowns.
“My signature style is classic and feminine with exquisite fabrics and a great cut,” says Caroline. “I would say the Caroline Castigliano brand is synonymous with understated chic and classic pieces and we’re known for contemporary design styles with a modern twist.”
“A Caroline Castigliano creation is designed to provoke impact from the moment you walk into a room.”
The designs in Caroline’s latest bridal collection are simply stunning. I’m a huge fan of the sophisticated shapes and delicate details that combine so perfectly in each dress. Chantilly lace, beaded fabrics, pockets, belts, heavy pleated Mikado skirts and flowing dresses make me swoon a little and the way that Caroline has balanced glamour and opulence with her trademark clean lines is just a joy.
“I just want to make brides look and feel fabulous,” says Caroline. “Fit is everything. A gown has to fit amazingly, it has to balance a person’s figure, bring out all the fantastic elements and accentuate their best features.”
Every Caroline Castigliano wedding gown is meticulously handcrafted in the UK and the team take great pride in the fact that their gowns are flawless – the choice of stunning fabrics, the unique corsetry and undergarment techniques that are used right through to the condition of the gown when it’s finally collected by its lucky owner.
And, if you’d like to really immerse yourself in the Caroline Castigliano experience then you must book an exclusive appointment at the Knightsbridge boutique – alternatively, you can visit any one of Caroline’s many international stockists. In a truly bridal setting, you’ll be able to spend time with an experienced bridal stylist and find the perfect dress for you that’s then handmade to your own measurements. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime treat.
But, quite rightly, it’s the gowns that take centre stage:
“I want brides I work with to look in the mirror and feel that they have never ever looked so wonderful. A Castigliano wedding gown will make a woman look more beautiful than she ever has before.”
Caroline Castigliano gowns are available from selected stockists around the world starting from £2000.
The Knightsbridge store offer made to measure gowns from the collection with prices ranging from £3500-£7000, whilst customised gowns start from £4500 and couture gowns range upwards from £15000.
On Sunday 21st February, Caroline will be celebrating the launch of her latest collection at a super stylish tea party that’s taking place at The Dorchester in London. For more information and to book your tickets to this extra special event, hurry over to Caroline’s website now. Caroline Castigliano is also celebrating her 25th year in business this week and will be gifting all brides who order their dress by 16th January a gift worth £500.
For more information on wedding gowns by Caroline Castigliano, do take a look at the website. Here you’ll find details on stockists, the latest collections, exclusive accessories and much more. You’re also able to request your own exclusive appointment at Caroline’s flagship Knightsbridge boutique and take a peep at videos from behind the scenes. If you’d like to connect with Caroline and her team online, you can find them on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.
Love Tamryn x
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Founder of Love My Dress. Passionate Podcaster and Editor. Annabel lives in rural North Yorkshire with her husband and business partner Philip, their two daughters and menagerie of furry hounds. She loves photography, meditation, walking, being outdoors and star gazing. She is fierce when it comes to championing talent within the wedding industry and when she's not working on Love My Dress, she supports her husband Philip in the running of the family's sustainable flower farm and floral design business, Moonwind Flowers. In 2013, she became a published author.
