For timeless elegance, that look no further than Cymbeline. One of the most recognisable names in French bridal design - for over 40 years their romantic creations are some of the most beautiful wedding dresses in the world. If you’re planning a destination wedding in a dramatic setting, Cymbeline’s breathtaking gowns will be perfect.

The exceptional workmanship that goes into Fabienne Alagama’s elegant creations is luxurious as haute couture, and just as steeped in Parisian tradition. Every dress is designed and handmade in Paris with fabrics from France and Spain: think layers of dreamy ivory crepe, chiffon, silk organza, mikado and tulle, trimmed with beautiful lace from Chantilly.

A real Parisian, Margaux designs all her couture dresses in her atelier in Paris’ 10th district. After working for iconic brands such as Lanvin and Oscar de la Renta, she founded her homonym brand in 2015.

Every collection is different but Margaux’s brides are always bold, feminine and modern. The perfect match for a bride that wants to look ‘simply’ stunning. 

Donatelle had the idea of designing bridal-wear after she created her own wedding dress in 2014. In 2015, after years working in fashion magazines, Donatelle Godart was born.

Every piece is bespoke to meet the needs of the bride but Donatelle’s creations are always ethereal and unique.

Rime is the superstar of this new wave of French bridal designers. Thanks to her ever-growing fame, her prêt-à-porter line is already stocked on Net-a-Porter, next to the industry’s biggest names.

In addition to her dreamy wedding dresses, Rime designs sexy short skirts for the civil ceremony, funky jumpsuits and even a honeymoon collection to keep the party going. Anything you might want, Rime has it. 

Looking at Celine de Monicault’s made-in-France designs is like diving headfirst into a charming, elegant and much cooler age.

Inspirations from the past are mixed with the finest materials and contemporary savoir faire to create dreamy collections for modern brides. 

For Chez Camille Recolin, quality over quantity is a way of seeing design. Lace, silk and tulle are used wisely to create simple and chic dresses which are all too easy to fall in love with.

If Rime is the queen, Laure is definitely her dauphine. One of the most loved wedding dresses designers in France, Laure de Sagazan’s name is now synonymous with French bridal-wear.

Her creations are designed and manufactured in her Parisian atelier. Now sold all over the world, Laure’s creations have the power to conquer the hearts of even the most indecisive brides.   

Elise creates her dresses far from the hustle and bustle of busy Paris, in the beautiful southern city of Bordeaux.

As Elise says, “a wedding dress is not a costume” and it’s important to still look like oneself in it. With this in mind, Elise works with each bride to create the perfect wedding dress for her, bespoke to fulfil her dreams.

Delphine Manivet’s black ‘tulipe’ dress has proven a favourite with the celebrity circuit: Sarah Jessica Parker famously wore one on the red carpet, while Riley Keough, Elvis Presley’s granddaughter, chose one of Manivet’s creations for her own wedding.

And we can see why: her simple designs are proof that less is definitely more. 

If we could describe Isabella Boutin creations in one word, it would be layering. Lace on silk, on chiffon and tulle: a dress is a piece of art built with care, and, from her atelier in the heart of Lyon, Isabella designs and manufactures all of her creations using nothing but the finest materials that France has to offer. 

Manufactured exactly like an art piece, the Maison Constance Fournier’s dresses are an ode to French haute couture.

While some may favour simplicity, Constance is all about the details. Think sublime lace, incredible broderies, feathers and pom-poms, for dresses that are truly special. 

Made for the modern day brides, Elise Hameau’s creations are eccentric, elegant and sublime.

If we could, we would wear her creations every single day, but we might look overdressed on the Piccadilly line. Thankfully, though, she has a line of t-shirts that are just as lovely as her gowns… and they’re tube-appropriate, too. 

Under Marseille’s shining sun, Manon Gontero creates wedding dresses that look as if they’ve been plucked straight out of a fairytale.

Manon’s goal is to make every bride feel her best. And, with a line which boasts close-fitting dresses and well-studied transparencies, it’s impossible not to feel special in one of her creations.  

The perfect designer for boho brides everywhere, Lorafolk has caved a space for herself in the busy world of bridal-wear thanks to her wild-hearted creations.

Laura, the genius behind Lorafolk (alongside her partner, Quentin), imagines dresses that will survive the years – unique pieces that will never go out of fashion.