La Novia Bridal

Lacey Ladies

2012-02-23T07:59:00.000-08:00

Paris £2300

Lace is that wonderful timeless fabric which gives a wedding dress understated style and sophistication. Lace has been huge on the Catwalk for 2012 and bridal couture has not been too far behind embracing the current romance with lace.

Angelina £2100

At La Novia we have always been huge fans of lace and many of our couture dresses are made with matching off the shoulder lace boleros which can be kept on or taken off during your reception or before dancing.

Our Popular dress, Paris, is a stunning lace dress with a dropped back and detachable lace train with a stunning vintage broach. Fiona is another La Novia Couture Lace dress which exudes understated glamour. Fiona is strapless but comes with a matching off the shoulder bolero.

Come to the store and try on some lovely lace gowns for yourself!

6 York Buildings, Queen Street, EH2 1HY

Roma £2300

Be a VIP Bride

2012-02-17T08:35:00.000-08:00

At La Novia we are always looking for ways to make our brides feel even more special. We are offering, for the first time, VIP packages for our budding brides. The perfect engagement present or treat for any bride to be.

Our VIP packages can be booked outside of working hours where you will have a private consultation with Liliana Dabic herself and have full run of the store. Our VIP brides are spoilt with nibbles and bubbles as well as the option of a beautician to give the bride and her party complimentary hand and neck massages.

Book your VIP Consultation today for only £75

Beautiful Blooms

2012-02-06T06:04:00.000-08:00

A wedding wouldn't be a wedding without some beautiful blooms. Whatever season you tie the knot and whatever your culture, nationality or religion, fabulous flowers are inevitable on any wedding day.

You might fancy a bouquet that matches the bridesmaids dresses or subtly picks out the colour of the grooms tie or you might want to just go all out and have the church brimming with wild flowers of all shapes and sizes!

At La Novia we can help you match the colour of your button holes to the bridesmaids fur wraps or match your bouquet to a flower girls sash. We can also make you a beautiful headpiece with any number of stunning silk flowers to finish off a crisp white dress.

Give us a call to book your appointment.

Escape to the Sun

2012-01-23T05:56:00.000-08:00

Liliana Dabic, Vienna - £1200

Liliana Dabic, Barbados - £1600

The days are dark and chilly and all we can think about is a nice warm hot holiday! If you fancy having your nuptials in sunnier climbs but want the perfect dress to keep you chilled out and stunning throughout, head to La Novia on Queen Street.

Many of our brides request dresses that will travel well, before they jet off to paradise to get married! At La Novia we can make you up a couture dress which will happily be packed to perfection and made from lightweight material to keep you cool in the hottest of weather. Most of our dresses are silk but as we all know man made fabrics are a lot cooler - no problemo! All our dress designs can be made up in man made fabrics and a number of the designers we stock have designs in man made fabrics too. We even stock Ella dresses, an Australian designer perfect for hot beach weddings with beautiful floaty trains and sparkly diamante's!

Ella - £849

Book a consultation with us today.

The Vintage Look

2012-01-16T08:02:00.000-08:00

That 1950s look in all its glamorous glory is huge in 2012 both on and off the catwalk.

Liliana Dabic, New York - £1, 800

Ian Stuart - £1,945

Retro with all its lip stained luster is a number one trend at La Novia too. We have some fabulous prom dress designs and bang on trend dropped hems. With our dress making studio only around the corner in Comiston a couture dress made to all your retro style specifications can easily be made! Whether you want bright coloured sashes nipped in at the waist or a big bow birdcage to adorn your head - we will make sure you are the queen of retro weddings!

Call us or drop by the store on Queen Street

(opposite the National Portrait Gallery)

Veil - £280

Ian Stuart - £1820

Liliana Dabic, Flower Power - £1, 800

Show Stopping Shoes

2012-01-09T04:59:00.000-08:00

£119

At La Novia we not only meet all your highest expectations when it comes to buying the perfect dress but we also like to dress your tootsies to perfection too.

We have a huge variety of stunning shoes in store in a variety of sizes. From sparkling platform heels to beautifully embroidered lace kitten heels (and everything in between) we will have the perfect style and fit to get you up the isle and keep you dancing all night.

£89

Pop in to our store on Queen street and have a look at some of our fabulously comfortable designs. We usually have a number of pairs on sale too, so you never know you might grab a bargain!

£120

We also offer you 20% off shoes when you buy a new wedding dress from our store!

Call us now to make your appointment or pop in next time you are passing.

Happy New Year from La Novia

2012-01-09T02:45:00.000-08:00

The team at La Novia would like to take this opportunity to wish all our readers and happy brides a very
Happy New Year!

We look forward to seeing all you Summer brides this new year to order your beautiful dresses in time for the warmer season.

Winter Wedding Wraps

2011-12-12T02:58:00.000-08:00

£115

Liliana Dabic dress and bolero
£2100

You have the perfect dress, shoes and tiara all ready for your big winter wedding. But with the big chill fast approaching do you need a little something extra to keep wedding day goose bumps at bay? Why not come down to our Queen Street store and try some of our wonderful winter wraps?

From Ostrich feather to bespoke boleros the girls at La Novia can find you (or make you) the perfect added extra to keep the chill out on your big day.

Liliana Dabic Bolero
£300

We have beautiful fur wraps which can be ordered in a variety of colours to suit any theme from traditional ivory to black, chocolate brown or even baby pink these stunning fur wraps will keep you cosy and looking chic all day.

Our bespoke boleros are a favourite all year round. The custom made lace tops are sewn to look like part of the dress and can have a three quarter length, full length or even a cap sleeve. The boleros can have beautiful scalloped lace edging to not only match your dress but even your veil too.

Call the store or pop in to discuss these truly unique creations.

£75

Brides look Sexy in Silver

2011-12-05T05:49:00.000-08:00

The high street is awash with shimmering sliver dresses this season and bridal fashion isn't far behind!

Ian Stuart £2, 380

Catwalk designers from Moschino to McCartney have used silver metallics in their Autumn Winter shows and as this filters through to the high street it seems that the top trend this Christmas is sizzling silver.

At La Novia we are always looking for something different and we keep one eye firmly on the catwalk to keep our creations beautifully bridal but in keeping with changes in fashion.

This season is no different and La Novia has a beautiful collection of subtly silver wedding dresses to suit any shape.

Pop down to our store on Queen Street to have a look or to make an appointment simply call

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Liliana Dabic £1, 650

Ian Stuart £2, 660

Interview with Liliana Dabic

2011-11-28T06:37:00.000-08:00

What is the business book you recommend that everyone should read?
There is no book that can tell you what to do it is intuition and self belief, with a clear goal in your head. Allow yourself to make mistakes but learn from them.

What do you think are your business strengths and weaknesses?
Being foreign is a strength but also a weakness! The strength is bringing a continental feel to my designs and way of selling but the weakness is the language barrier even though I am fluent in English.

What was the defining moment on your career path that has got you where you are now?
Loosing my previous job about 15 years ago. This gave me the drive to start out on my own.

How do you spend your spare time?
Relaxing at the moment because we are so busy but I do love to spend my spare time being creative and making beautiful bridal jewellery.

Do you think you achieve a good work/life balance?
Not at the moment. Recently moving premises was stressful and we are still putting hte final touches to the shop. I am slowly getting back to normal though.

What makes Edinburgh the best location for you to live and/or work?
The architecture and size. It is a beautiful city but also small enough to have easy access to get out into the countryside

What is your special area of Edinburgh, or special place in Edinburgh and why?
Morningside. This is where I live and i love the greenery around that area.

What would you consider the pinnacle of your career?
Exhibiting in the London Wedding Exhibition and realising my designs are recognised nationwide. I want to eventually start mass producing my designs internationally.

Describe your typical day.
The first thing I do is go to my second shop, Dressmaking Studio 2 (which is where our dresses are actually made) in Commiston to see the girls there and talk them through the plan for the day; whether new designs need to be made up, veils to be made or alterations to be done.
Then I head to Queen Street and go through the diary for the days appointments. Once I get the daily paperwork out of the way I can help the girls with dress appointments and fittings. I still love to work in the shop and see my designs looking beautiful on our brides!

Catwalk Brides

2011-09-22T02:26:00.000-07:00

With global fashion weeks well under way it is time to start looking at the new wedding collections for 2012. Unlike mainstream fashion’s two collections a year, wedding dress designers only exhibit one exclusive collection per annum.

At La Novia we have been working hard to secure dresses from top international designers to bring Edinburgh some of the World’s most exclusive dresses. From the extravagant to the timeless and modest; La Novia has it covered.

In terms of wedding dress fashion La Novia believes that the right dress is paramount regardless of what is ‘in’ this season. If A-line’s ‘in’ but a fishtail fits you like a glove – then go with your heart. That said we thought we would give you some pointers as to what is top on the wedding catwalk this 2012.

From high fashion to main stream the effects of the showstopping series Mad Men have been felt. Having been reliably informed by fashion insiders; gone are the days when we can get away with looking scruffy - uber glam is back! Bridal fashion has not escaped this year long trend and we have seen a lot of 1950s inspiration take to the wedding catwalks.

Hemlines are hitting just below the knee and the A-Line skirt is puffing out to give that quintessentially 50s silhouette. La Novia Couture’s ‘Flower Power’ and ‘Mojito’ are perfect examples of the 1950s effect wedding dress. As well as these beautiful dresses, La Novia can design and create a dress to your exact requirements; whether you want it in this seasons ‘it’ colour - Red or a wintery plum; Liliana Dabic will be able to effortlessly create you the perfect 50s dress.

If you want to go down the more traditional route but fancy a bit of 1950s flair why not accessorise with a slick of bright red lipstick or nail lacquer. Alternatively go for super quaffed hair or let the bridesmaids do the talking in A-line skirts or super tight figure hugging calf length pencil skirts a la Joan Harris herself!

Pay us a visit on Queen Street for a bit more inspiration!

The Grand Opening

2011-08-19T05:39:00.000-07:00

La Novia has successfully moved; transporting hundreds of wedding dresses and countless tiaras and veils safely across the centre of Edinburgh.

Our Queen Street store is now open and so far it has been a huge hit with our clients. With a working fireplace for cosy winter fittings and bespoke chandeliers - La Novia could be the chicest store in Edinburgh.

Driving down Queen Street you may have noticed some super stylish window displays showing off some of our favourite wedding dresses! These gorgeous window creations are courtesy of our fabulous London based visual merchandiser.

Join us this evening at 6pm for our grand opening, have a nose around the store and enjoy some bubbly whilst browsing our wonderful collections.

See you there!

Silk, Scraps and Satin

2011-08-11T08:34:00.000-07:00

All our La Novia dresses are made in Edinburgh at our very own dress making studios. Our beautiful fabrics are sourced from around the world to make your wedding dress as luxurious as it should be.

But what to do with the gorgeous scarps of silk and lace we have to trim in order to fit you to perfection? Here at La Novia we have put our thinking caps on and have come up with some wonderful suggestions to put some of your excess wedding fabric to good use!

Flowers

Use your little fabric off cuts to tie up the bouquets, whether there is only enough for you or for all your bridesmaids it will look even more gorgeous when the bouquet is dried!

Table decorations/seating plan

Why not adorn your seating plan or table decorations with some of your fancy lace? If it doesn’t fit into your colour scheme you could even get it dyed!

Favours

If you have any tulle from your veil left over why not make a gorgeous and sentimental present for the bridesmaids. Get the leftovers sewn into little bags and make up lavender bags for there underwear drawers – a very ‘make do and mend’ approach to wedding gifts!

Invitation

If you have got quite a bit of fabric left or just love your trim and want to buy some more why not give your wedding guests a sneaky peak. Tie or stick some lace or Tulle around your invitations to whett their appetite for the big day.

Headdress

La Novia are experts when it comes to artistic flair so if you fancy something a wee bit different leave it to Liliana and she will come up with a fantastic head piece! The girls can incorporate parts of your dress to make sure you are dressed from head to toe in haute couture style!

Garters

For something a little more saucy our dressmaking studio can use the tiniest of fabric scraps to make you your very own bespoke garter. He may not notice it matches your wedding dress – but you will!

Sample Sale NOW ON!

2011-08-04T04:05:00.000-07:00

La Novia are currently having a HUGE sample sale before their fast approaching move to York Place.

Current season wedding dresses are on sale as well as previous seasons gorgeous gowns. The sample sizes range from 10-16 but with La Novia’s in house seamstresses all dresses can be fully adjusted to fit you like a glove for your big day.

Leading designers such as Ian Stuart, Pronovias and Mon Cheri are all available in this amazing wedding dress extravaganza.

As well as wedding dresses La Novia have also marked down beautiful Tulle veils from £50 and we have a large range of bridesmaid shoes and dresses (subject to size availability) on sale too.

Visit us at Hamilton Place, Stockbridge and have a browse or call us on 0131 2201058 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0131 2201058 end_of_the_skype_highlighting to arrange an appointment.

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Welcome to La Novia!

2011-08-01T09:17:00.000-07:00

Welcome to La Novia’s new Blog Spot! We will be discussing everything from eco wedding dresses to bridesmaid shoes and from bridal lingerie to the best wedding venues - if it is wedding related we will be blogging about it.

At La Novia we pride ourselves in beautiful wedding dresses and hand pick the most fabulous designers from all over the world to offer you an award winning collection of wedding dresses. Whether you prefer Spanish designer Pronovias, British designer Ian Stuart or our very own designs by Liliana Dabic the team at La Novia will help you find the perfect wedding dress for your big day.

At La Novia we have our very own dress making studios so la Novia wedding dresses can be completely bespoke to your exact requirements. The team at La Novia want you to look and feel extra special on your big day.

Come down to the store to have a browse or call us on 0131 220 6122 to make an appointment.