We've recently shone the spotlight on our favourite Australian bridal designers and New Zealand bridal designers, but the birthplace of couture has it's fair share of incredible bridal designer talent that we've been dying to share. Chic yet effortless, traditional yet contemporary, French Bridal Designers tend to have in mind not only the appearance of the dress, but also its comfort levels too, in short, the epitome of French fashion as a whole. Some are stocked around the world (and in Irish bridal boutiques) others, you may have to live in the City of Love to try on IRL, but either way, we thought it was high time we featured all our favourite French Bridal Designers.
Rime Arodaky
Inspired by designer Yves Saint-Laurent and 1970s icons like Jane Birkin and Romy Schneider, Rime Arodaky challenges the image of the traditional bride. Featuring luxe crepe and lace sourced from the best French and Italian suppliers, her wedding dresses are best described as effortlessly chic & sophisticated with a hint of rock & roll. With mix and match styles, brides can customise their own signature look. Rime Arodaky wedding dresses are stocked in Northern Ireland at The White Gallery. They're also available at The Mews Bridal in London and Bristol, as well as selected boutiques worldwide.
Camille Recolin
At the Camille Recolin bridal atelier, quality over quantity is a way of seeing design. The small, but perfectly curated bridal collection features lace, silk and tulle all used wisely to create simple and chic dresses which are all too easy to fall in love with. Camille Recolin's gowns can be found at her atelier in France, as well as at The Mews Bridal in London.
Atelier Emelia
Atelier Emelia wedding dresses are designed by a trio of Parisian sisters, who source quality textiles and skilled makers to bring their fairytale aesthetic to life - lace from Calais, embroidery from Villers-Outréaux, and the finest silk and organza weaving from Italy and Spain. Ultra feminine, with a classic air and a playful details such as pretty bows, long lace sleeves, and breezy skirts - we have a feeling this French designer will be a big hit with One Fab Day brides! Atelier Emelia can be found at Alice May Bridal in Ireland, The Mews in Bristol and Anna Priscilla Bridal in Glasgow to name but a few.
Cymbeline
Designed to perfection and handcrafted from the finest of fabrics sourced from around the world, Cymbeline wedding dresses are inspired by all things romantic. Think ladylike silhouettes, princess ballgowns, lace detailing and the finest beads and sequins. Cymbeline offers a diverse range of styles from the classic, simple and streamlined to the fun and flirty. The key to all of the dresses is a lighter softer silhouette, using fabrics that drape easily rather than being overly structured or stiff. You can find Cymbeline dresses at Vintage Pearl Bridal as well as several bridal boutiques across Europe.
Laure de Sagazan
French designer Laure de Sagazan is known for creating elegant wedding dresses with a mix of different embroideries, laces and patterns, lending a retro charm to her collections. Her dresses have a distinctly old-school vibe, combining modern (and sometimes daring!) silhouettes with more romantic, antique-inspired fabrics. Inspired by old world literature and vintage french cinema icons, Laure's wedding dresses are perfect for the bride that is looking for a cool indie vibe. Laure de Sagazan is available at The White Gallery in Northern Ireland as well as various boutiques around the world.
Delphine Manivet
Delphine Manviet is a French bridal designer with a passion for intricate details, fabulous fit and a hint of lace. Dainty bows, soft laces and ribbon details adorn Delphine's dresses making them dainty, yet not overtly frou-frou. The perfect collection or girly brides who want a wedding dress that is refined and simple, boho and carefree and lets them be themselves. Delphine Manviet is stocked at Kadee Bridal in Ireland, The Mews in the UK as well as select boutiques across Europe, the US and Canada.
Sophie Sarfati
Effortlessly chic, perfectly simple and a little bit sexy, Sophie Sarfati is a French bridal designer with a penchant for creating, light, airy, delicate gowns and bridal separates. With clean tailoring and unfussy silhouettes, embellishment comes in the form of lace trims, crocheted sleeves, or broderie anglaise panels - but for the most part, Sophie Sarfati wedding dresses are all about keeping the design cool, feminine and modern. Sophie Sarfati wedding dresses are yet to come to our shores (though we're hoping that might change soon) but they are stocked in several stores in France and Switzerland, as well as the Sophie Sarfati boutique in Paris.
Violette Tannenbaum
Making enchanting, made-to-measure bridal gowns for cool brides in her Paris Atelier, Violette Tannenbaum has devoted herself to designing and creating pretty gowns for pretty days in close collaboration with her brides. She finds her inspiration in the women of her family, iconic personalities like Toni Morrison, Angela Davis, Nina Simone, or designers she admires. Violette creates dresses for the woman who wants to be confident, to get married as they want, just by being themselves. Violette Tannenbaum's collection is available from her showroom in Paris.
Elise Hameau
For the bohemian bride craving French design, look no further than Elise Hameau. Absolutely effortless, Elise Hameau wedding dresses are nonchalant glamour at its best, and each dress has us swooning. Dripping in wonderful details such as dainty France lace, delicate buttons, feminine bows, and soft hem and neck lines, the collection is feminine yet edgy, with a subtle rock and roll vibe. Elise Hameau dresses and accessories are available to purchase through their e-shop.
Margaux Tardits
If intriguing design and structure is your taste, Margaux Tardits might be the bridal designer for you. Every Margaux Tardits wedding dress comes with a surprise, no detail is left to chance. Clean lines are met with unexpected design elements such as intricate embroidery, guipure lace and 3D-effect embellishments. Margaux Tardits dresses are stocked in Ireland at Kadee Bride in Athlone, and in the UK at The Mews Bridal in Bristol and Notting Hill.
Isabella Boutin
Dreamy, romantic, feminine, and whimsical are best used to describe Isabella Boutin's beautiful bridal collection. Inspired by fairytales and romantic movies, her designs are characterised by clean & feminine lines, elegant integration of lace & delicate beads, smooth silk fabrics and tailoring techniques. Isabella Boutin's artisan wedding gowns are all handmade to order at her Atelier situated in the heart of Lyon. Brides can also find her ready to wear bridal gowns in Lyon, London, New York and Bristol.
Elise Martimort
Elise Martimort creates her gorgeous wedding dresses far from the hustle and bustle of busy Paris, in the beautiful southern city of Bordeaux. Elise works with each bride to create the perfect wedding dress for her, bespoke to fulfil her dreams.
Constance Fournier
Manufactured exactly like an art piece, Constance Fournier’s wedding dresses are an ode to French haute couture. Timeless and classically French, the tailor-made collection is a dreamy mix of exquisite embellishments, luxurious fabrics and vintage silhouettes. The stunning Constance Fournier dresses are made to measure at their Touraine atelier only.
Mademoiselle Deguise
Chloé Jaouën, creator and founder of the brand Mademoiselle de Guise puts a modern spin on traditional Parisian couture. Drawing inspiration from her daily life in Paris and also iconic contemporary dancers of the 1900's, Chloé's stunning collection is filled with tulle, chiffon and delicate lace fabrics, sheer overlays with subtle and daring cuts, free flowing separates and full gowns. Custom-made or part of a collection, Mademoiselle de Guise designs are all made in France. Mademoiselle de Guise wedding dresses can be found in Ireland at BÁN Bridal and at The Mews Bridal in the UK.
Fabienne Alagama
Fabienne Alagama celebrates a fresh and unique take on the traditional lace bridal gown. Lace styles range from delicate floral to more embellished beaded and 3D styles, each one with its own unique personality. Not yet available in Ireland, the Fabienne Alagama ready-to-wear collection can be purchased online and the full collection can be found at the Fabienne Alagama boutiques in Paris, Lyon and Bruxelles.
A La Robe
Elizabeth Soljak is the designer behind French atelier, A La Robe. Taking a fresh approach to bridal design, her collection is effortlessly cool and chic. Master of the bias cut, Soljak makes the most luxurious silk slip wedding gowns. Perfectly cut on the bias, her gowns are figure flattering and hug in all the right places. You can find A La Robe gowns at Ivory and Pearl in Northern Ireland as well as from select boutiques across Australia, USA, Canada and Europe.
Donatelle Godart
Though restrained, each Donatelle Godart wedding dress comes with an abiding sense of romance and femininity that feels fresh and undeniably French. The collection features chic, fresh and beautifully made gowns, jumpsuits and bridal separates for every bride. Donatelle Godart's collection is available at select bridal boutiques across Europe as well as online through their e-shop.
Manon Gontero
Marseille-based Manon Gontero tears up the bridal rule book, as the house aims to re-define what a wedding dress ‘should’ look like. Gontero designs the sassy wedding dresses that dreams are made of; think thigh-skimming hemlines, chic cutouts, and effortless slip-dress-style silhouettes. Manon Gontero 's designs are available to purchase at their Marseille showroom, bridal boutiques in France, as well as select items in their e-shop.
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