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2012 started off with several high profile break-ups (Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore - Heidi Klum and Seal), but that does not stop the birds and the bees from doing their thing.  There are several engagements that have lasted more than 72 days (Kim and Kris Humphries) and of course we will continue to keep you updated right here.   

More wedding gowns soon!

Angelina Jolie?     Brad Pitt?

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Celebrity weddings that have inspired, and continue to inspire...

Be it expensive, OTT, longlasting, or cheap and quick...  We have been entertained by celebrity weddings for as long as we can remember.  They inspire us ...and sometimes disgust us, but boy, they sure can be original!  Maybe it the media that are to blame for some part of the addiction, ...or should we thank them for the fantastic platform of ideas and inspiration?

There are some commonly asked questions about wedding gowns: and, although I might not always have the answer that a prospective client wants to hear, I thought it wise to devote this page as a pictorial of those who inspired bridal fashion over the years.

Why are weddings so expensive? 

Lady Diana Spencer had by far the most expensive wedding ever recorded at a whopping 52 million pounds!  when where what

Do gowns have to be white?    

The extravagant ceremony of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1840 has become the archetype of the traditional wedding of today.  Victoria was the first to wear white and inspired generations of women to wear white on their special day.  when where what

Why the "pomp and circumstance"?  

"Because they can..." said Me Elizabeth Taylor.  While Me Taylor – Hilton – Wilding – Todd – Fisher – Burton – Burton – Warner – Fortensky had 8 walks down the isle, Me ZAZA Gabor did so NINE times.  Neither of them opted to wear any of their gowns a second time.  when where what

Can I use the gown again?   

Yoko Ono, who became famous when she married John Lennon, had a ceremony that lasted only 3 minutes, and she made sure that no-one could wear her gown again. She had audience members who slowly cut off bits of the garment until she was naked.  when where what

Images found googling

So,

It remains up to the individual to live their dream.  Enjoy spotting your favourite celebrity... or contact us to have your dream gown designed and specially made for you.

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  Fashion has always been here.  It is yours … IF you want it!

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These articles are protected by copyright: Simon Rademan Fashion Design Studio CC  Media request for an interview   Disclaimer:  Although bridal wear is my specialty, I do not proclaim to be an authority on any of the other subjects I write about.  I merely share my experiences with those who wish to learn from it, or just read about it.  Please contact us should you have additional information or information that proves otherwise. I am not the designer of any of the gowns that are published on this page, nor have I made them, or photographed them,  I, like so many others before and after me only draw inspiration from the beauty of life. 

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Designers from all over the world are inspired! 

The following gowns have been suggested by leading designers from all corners of the world, as the design for HRH Princess William of Wales, Catherine (Kate) Middleton.  The honour went to... Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen.     

Disclaimer:  Most of the above images were found through careful research, and while every effort has been made to make this fantastic outburst of inspiration as easy as possible for you, our esteemed client, we cannot accept responsibility that the suggestion (or ideas) have changed in the meantime.  Kindly contact us, should you find any of the above information incorrect.

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