Historically, marrying in her honor was believed to bring prosperity, fertility and lifelong happiness thus the reason behind why June is called the wedding month.
As a Filipino designer practicing trade here in the Philippines that is not so, December to February are usually the chosen dates for weddings locally, perhaps because the weather is best that season when it’s cool than the usual and the season is merry!
The Changing Seasons of Love
Fashion trends change and that includes bridal fashion. A bride’s preference has gone from the most grand and opulent to the simpler but more elegant.
Modern brides chose to go more practical but not necessarily unwise.
The more affluent brides embrace the idea of less heavier gowns, beads are minimal and details are for highlights and not to adhere to pretending. More expensive fabrics are to be utilized for such pieces, opulence is thus whispered.
The Philippines is so lucky to have designers from all over the archipelago, Brides now need not travel to the capital for their dream wedding gowns. What’s important is for brides to have a trusted designer in mind, someone they believe can turn their dreams to reality.
On the Rise of Whispered Opulence
Jeremiah Gazo from Bago city, Negros Occidental believes that a modern bride is someone who knows her fashion aesthetics very well and is very confident in expressing her individuality.
Designing a bridal gown for him is a collaboration between his and the bride’s vision afterall it is the brides personality that should resonate from what she’s wearing and not the creators.
However, Jeremiah admires clients who are open to the out of the box ideas and is not limited to typical bridal look.
Mindanao is happy to have Gil Macaibay from Cagayan de Oro city to serve them for their special bridal needs. The trend in Mindanao now is leaning towards understated luxury and refined silhouettes.
Minimalist couture is now very much preferred and Gil is the perfect designer for this requirement.
Gil’s wedding gowns feel timeless and relevant.It is important for him to consider how the bride wants to be remembered on her wedding day…
I believe bridal fashion should elevate a woman without overpowering her”
Gil indeed understands that the spotlight belongs to the bride on her most special day.
Homegrown Talents: Mapping the Modern Bride
Pablo Cabahug is a respected name in fashion design based in the capital. His atelier in Makati caters to those whose tastes are discriminating and precise.
His style in designing definitely suits the modern set, those who know what they want and are not afraid to show skin.
Pablo, considers the body type of the bride and what she wants to wear. His ability to put things together and come up with a masterpiece designed to please the wearer and those who have witnessed surely separates Pablo from the rest.
As long as there will be brides who like to be remembered as they walk down the aisle…there will be designers whose mission is to deliver dreams to be remembered….
Bisou Bisou.
It is a must that a bride loves what she’s wearing on the day love till eternity is promised”
said Dong Omaga-Diaz.
Dong Omaga-Diaz is an internationally-acclaimed designer, mentor, and creative force whose thoughtful eye and quiet elegance have guided countless young creatives. Whether in the atelier or the audience, he brings clarity, care, and just the right amount of drama to everything he touches.
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