Ignore trends... and rules

Still, if there's one thing designer Savannah Miller has learnt, it's to dress for the season...

- MELANIE MACLEOD

None If dreaming up her own wedding dress for her festive nuptials taught the fashion designer Savannah Miller anything, it's that seasonality is everything when it comes to choosing the gown for your big day.

"I got married in London in December, and ended up with pneumonia," Savannah tells HELLO! of her wedding in 2022, when her sister, the actress Sienna Miller, served as maid of honour in an ice-blue velvet cerise dress from her collection as Savannah married James Whewell, heir to Wyresdale Park Estate.

"I wore a silk dress with a lace full-length overlay and a cape, but realistically, I should have worn thermals, because we had a deep hoar frost the day before. The entire grounds looked as though they had been sprayed with glitter; it was absolutely sublime, but freezing.

"So, ultimately, the season you're getting married in should be a deciding factor in your choice of dress, if only because primarily, I want people to feel comfortable and relaxed on their wedding day."

IGNORE THE RULES

Other than minding any adverse weather, Savannah is adamant that brides should follow their heart when it comes to their dream dress. "It's your wedding day. I really believe that you should do exactly what you want and not be guided by any kind of rules.

"A wedding is most special when it's reflective of the people getting married. Ultimately, your wedding is two people standing in front of each other, promising to love each other for the rest of their lives."