For brides-to-be who dare to be different, dress designers are thinking outside the white wedding box.
Chow says dresses in blush have become more popular for many Asian brides who wear two or three dresses on the day.
'I would never expect a bride to choose a blush colour for the main dress, but for the second dress not everyone picks red these days. Some brides are choosing blush or lavender,' says Chow. Her boutique stocks items from Amsale, Anne Barge, Christos, Monique Lhuillier and Vera Wang.
If you can't commit to an alternative colour, Chow says some white wedding dresses have been accented with coloured sashes, belts and detailing in hues such as black, pink and pastels.
Chow says horsehair, usually found in petticoats, has been making an appearance on the outside of dresses. 'It's a stiff netting that gives the gown its shape, but if you use it on top in a wavy pattern, you can make the dress more three-dimensional,' she explains. Originally, the horsehair was natural, but nowadays it is made of a synthetic fabric to add volume and a clean shape.
Bridal fabrics have become lighter. Silk-satin used to be the mainstay, however, tulle and organza are starting to take the spotlight, says Chow.