Romantic and modern style wedding dresses

Gemma Leakey proudly announces the launch of her latest sustainable wedding dress bridal collection, ‘Hidden Essence’.

Inspired by nature itself, this romantic yet Modern wedding dress collection focuses on all that contrasts. Transparent, delicate fabrics are juxtaposed with long flowing clean lines and laces take on a natural organic look, featuring embroidered flowing lines reminiscent of nature’s intertwining roots. Barely there, venetian lace trims feature as cuffs and waistbands, along with light catching iridescent beading and sequins adding a touch of glamour to these otherwise contemporary silhouettes. 

This exquisite collection of romantic sustainable wedding gowns are relaxed yet elegantly modern, designed for a stylish, eco conscious bride. 

 Ophelia is a truly romantic wedding gown. The dress is an all over embroidered and sequinned lace gown that features a contemporary square neckline to front and back and structured boned bodice.  A full skirt comprising of layers of organza and soft silk lining with a zip and covered covered buttons to fasten.   

Materials: Silk organza (GOTS certified and sourced locally) 

Eco lace embroidered and sequinned (using recycled yarns)

Silk habotai lining  (GOTS certified and sourced locally) 

 Sienna is a dress with a modern vibe. The beauty of this gown is in the silhouette. A beautifully fitted column shape with added volume in the train. Made from the most luxurious of crepes with added stretch to enable the wearer to move with ease. The lace bodice features a flattering low cut neckline with delicate geo floral lace insert.      

Materials: Heavy stretch crepe  (Tri-acetate eco friendly blend) 

Eco lace  (using recycled yarns)

Polyester stretch lining  (Recycled polyester) 

 Eleanor is a dress with a modern vibe. A sister to our beautiful Sienna gown, Eleanor also features a fitted column shape with train. This dress is figure huggingly beautiful and made from the most luxurious of crepes with added stretch to enable the wearer to move with ease.  Featuring a round neckline with delicate floral lace cap sleeves to add a touch of romance to this classic silhouette. The covered buttons run all the way down the back to top thigh and finish off the dress all round.      

Materials: Heavy stretch crepe  (Tri-acetate eco friendly blend) 

Eco lace  (using recycled yarns)

Polyester stretch lining  (Recycled polyester) 

 Isabelle is modern all over lace gown with a slight bohemian vibe. Featuring a structured boned and cupped bodice made from a structured sheer corset fitting fabric. This gown has a sweetheart neckline with built in padded cups. Accentuated at the waist with a silk fabric belt insert.  Isabelle features an A line skirt silhouette in a floral cotton uk made lace. Trimmed at the hem with a stunning delicate lace trim. This gown fastens to the back with functional covered buttons and rouleau loops. Along with a concealed zip fastening.  Back has a small train that can be bustled if needed. 

Materials: Satin back  eco crepe   (Viscose/ acetate eco friendly blend) 

Lace  (UK sourced)

Polyester stretch lining  (Recycled polyester)