*Nice things to win at the end of this post*
Dresses that dreams are made of – that’s what I thought about the 2011 Temperley Bridal collection…
And then I saw the 2012 “Ophelia” range. I swear, for the first ten minutes I couldn’t say a word (and that’s a long time for me – I can talk a lot). The gowns are breathtaking, and I don’t tend to throw that adjective around unless well… something literally takes my breath away.
Adam and I were invited to Temperley HQ yesterday, a beautiful mews in Notting Hill that is home to all of Alice Temperley’s delicious designs including the aforementioned bridal ready-to-wear and bespoke pieces. Think intricate detail, elongated body skimming silhouettes and voluminous tulle appliqué skirts. Think exquisitely draped silks, fine French laces and timeless, feminine, ethereal pretty…
Think…I die.
Having only previously been available from the London, Los Angeles and Dubai Boutiques Ophelia is going wholesale world-wide – meaning it will become a whole lot more convenient for you lovelies to enjoy the Temperley experience should one of the oh-so-elegant frocks take your fancy.

‘I really enjoyed creating this collection; there is something for every Temperley woman – from the original bare footed Bohemian to our New York City Hall contemporary bride to our romantic full skirted princess and our Art Deco vintage nostalgic – Our brides always wear the dress rather than being worn by it, and they can dance all night, look beautiful and also feel themselves which is something that should never be forgotten on their wedding day. ’ Alice Temperley, MBE
The Temperley Bridal line evolved after Alice’s own wedding in 2002 to Lars von Bennigsen when after designing her own W-day gown she received many requests from friends to create their big day dresses. Alice’s gown was very similar to the Honeysuckle design that remains a permanent fixture of the classic line along with one of my if-I-did-it-again-I-would-be-very-tempted numbers – the ever lovely layered Dragon dress.
And along with the Dragon there are a fair few frocks from this collection I will be adding to that “if” list, prepare yourselves for a serious Saturday swoon-fest folks…

From top: The Arianna and the Vida.

From Top: The Chloe and the Draped Scarlett.

From Top: The Dove and the Augustina.

From Top: The Crystal Imara and the Camille.
From Top: The Emmeline and the Kelly.

From Top: The Mirage and the Amoret.

From Top: The Aurelea and the Penelope.
Ophelia 2012 also introduces accessories, including decadent head pieces, embellished sashes for the waist and wrists and an expansion of shrug and veil categories. And when I say veil I mean VEIL – if you wear one of these you won’t want to take it off all day. Promise.
We were lucky enough to be given some very generous goody bags by Temperley with posh teas, gorgeous candles and whatnot inside and as I also managed to pinch Adam’s when he wasn’t looking we’re generous and all we’d like to give one away, just tell us which is your favourite gown from the collection by dropping us a comment. If it’s the same as mine then we’ll send a very fancy bag with Mr Posty your way (and if there is more than one that guesses right I’ll get out the RMW polka dot hat and we’ll do a wee draw).
Warning: The candle smells so insanely awesome you may be tempted to eat it.
You can see some Temperley RMW real wedding pretty here and here …
Big If You Ever Buy One Of These I Will Be As Jealous As Hell Love
Charlotte xxx















































































