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Bridal suits: The best tailored looks for brides who don't want to wear a dress

These alternative wedding outfits will help you make a statement on your big day, says Katie Wright.
These alternative wedding outfits will help you make a statement on your big day, says Katie Wright.

Gone are the days when every bride walked down the aisle wearing a demure, white, floor-length gown, her face covered with a diaphanous veil.

Bridal suits have become hugely popular with women who, for whatever reason, don’t want to don a dress when they tie the knot.

Part of the ‘alternative bridalwear’ trend, tailoring is ideal for brides who don’t want a cookie-cutter wedding like everyone else’s.

Others choose a low-key tailored look for the registry office or legal ceremony, then don a showstopping gown for the main event.

There are lots of benefits to choosing a bridalwear suit. Not only will you stand out from the crowd, you’ll look cool and feel at ease on your special day (corseted gowns, on the other hand, aren’t exactly comfy).

You’re likely to get a lot more wear post-wedding out of a white suit or jumpsuit than you are a floor-sweeping dress, and there’s a wide range to choose from, whether you prefer a loose, laidback cut, or a figure-hugging silhouette.

Plus, you can find some incredible suits for a lot less than the price of the average wedding gown.

From three-piece numbers to jumpsuits, here’s our pick of the best tailored bridalwear for your big day…

Rixo Emilia Silk Tuxedo Jumpsuit, €725

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Not Another White Dress "I Do" Suit - Price on request – Made to order

Not Another White Dress

The Summer Edit Gigi Opal Silk Jacket, £225; Lexi Opal Sports Luxe Silk Trousers, £175

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Aggi Bellamy Bright White Satin Blazer, €392; Aggi Jessie Bright White Satin Wide Pants, £315, Wolf & Badger

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Marks and Spencer Collection White Ruched Sleeve Blazer, €70, White High Waisted Shorts, €35

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Whistles Tie Back bridal Jumpsuit, €449

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