The elegance of modern whimsy has come to life with the 2016 collection of designer Elizabeth Stuart. Inspired by "a women's inner strength and individuality, juxtaposed to her grace and sensuality" the collection is all about beautifully tailored pieces, classic shapes and silhouettes with a modern edge.

The 2016 collection, keeps well in tune with Elizabeth's design sense. The gowns are beautifully crafted and sensitively styled. The pieces suitable for a church, the beach, a garden or a ballroom, as translatable to different brides as they are to different formalities and styles.

Beautiful fabrics, chosen by the designer herself round out what I love about this collection. Silk georgette and Chantilly laces give the gowns an elegance, a feeling of luxury and movement that tie in well to Elizabeth's sense that these gowns convey their wearer's feminine power.

Elizabeth Stuart gowns ship to Australia and are also available through at Sydney's Hope & Page.