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Sleeved Wedding Dresses A big bridal trend this spring is wedding dresses with sleeves. Our new collection at Richard Designs offers a selection of beautiful and exciting long sleeve bridal dresses. We have simple wedding dresses with sleeves or more detailed and intricate styles. Not only do they offer a little extra coverage and warmth, […]

A moment for the Mini Dress The mini dress is having a big moment in terms of being on-trend for a modern bride and they make a great second dress option for your hen do or bridal evening party. The mini wedding dress is a versatile option for your special day and works for a […]

Minimalism Vs Maximalism Bridal Gowns Our New Collection for Autumn/Winter 2024 has just launched and we have some new amazing bridal gowns for your special day! Within bridalwear, there is a big trend of simplicity and elegance or maximalism and detail. You may be looking for a minimal and sleek city wedding outfit or an […]

Outfits for Every Special Occasion We are delighted to present our Autumn 2024 Occasion Wear collection. This collection has been designed to work in harmony with our existing Occasion Wear outfits, whilst bringing a fresh and contemporary feel to each design. If you’re attending a wedding this year, whether you’re the mother of the bride […]

The Best Dresses for First Holy Communion The first holy communion is a truly special moment in a young person’s life so you want to make sure you find the perfect dress for the occasion. There’s so much choice available to make your little one’s day a perfect memory. Richard Designs has a wide range […]

Get The Look: Celebrity Weddings of 2023 2023 has been a fabulous year for celebrity weddings with some pretty big names getting hitched. We’ll give you some of our favourite looks of the year and show you that it is possible to get the celebrity look without the celebrity budget. Get the look of some […]

Top Bridal Trends for 2024 Weddings There are always new and exciting bridal trends emerging in the industry and, when it comes to choosing your own dream dress, it can sometimes be overwhelming to decipher which trends will stick. This guide will take you through some of our predicted 2024 wedding trends. Sweet and unique: […]

2023: A Year in Review It’s time for our 2023 roundup as another wonderfully busy year comes to a close. This year has seen lots of exciting new projects and opportunities for us at Richard Designs; we are so thankful for the support from our stockists that allows us to continue doing what we love: […]

How to Dress for a Winter Wedding Winter wedding season is well and truly upon us and there’s nothing more heartwarming than watching the happy couple say ‘I do’ under the gentle glimmer of fairy lights. The roaring fires, the deep, evergreen foliage and the warming seasonal menu, winter weddings are magical and give us […]