To New Beginnings

Inspiration from some of the most spectacular weddings of the year with notes on what to wear for a modern bride

- Emma Chong Johnston

Weddings have always been the ultimate celebration of joy, and after the era-defining couple of years we’ve had, no one can argue that we’re all in need of a little extra joy.

For many, the anticipation of a final end to the waiting and the doubt and the delays has resulted in one, very firm decision: this wedding will be the wedding to end all weddings. That can and has been interpreted differently by couples—some see it as a reason to draw their circle a little tighter, and to hold a cosy, intimate ceremony. Others are ready to let loose and go for no-holds-barred wedding event marathons, each setup more impressive than the last.

COMMIT TO A THEME

Everyone’s favourite, can’t-look away celebrity couple Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker got married in an explosion of ostentation and glamour. The Kravis wedding spanned weeks and continents, and the thematic thread tying it all together? Gothic Romance, chosen perfectly to complement Travis Barker’s punk persona and Kourtney’s glamorous interpretation thereof.

 It started in Vegas and ended in Portofino, but the Kravis wedding extravaganza kept things constant. Kourtney’s designer of choice, Dolce & Gabbana, designed a series of outfits for her that were varied interpretations on a theme.