Not every bride finds her dress in a ready-to-wear boutique. Laura, a glamorous bride from the south of Spain, tried it - and didn't find what she was after. She decided to hire Rafa Valverde from Córdoba, a designer she had spotted through her future mother-in-law.

The concept of the dress is inspired by the wedding dress of influencer Teresa Andrés Gonzalvo, which was itself initially inspired by Princess Diana. The Basque bodice - a key seasonal trend. A structured corset. Long sleeves with shoulder details. A crepe underskirt with a voluminous taffeta over-layer and a train. Details from another era, but drawn in the present.

The wedding took place on 18 October at the Iglesia de la Asunción in Puente Genil, with the reception at the El Sueño de Camborio estate. An autumn palette: burgundy and orange. Laura removed the top skirt after dinner to make dancing easier - a classic move for contemporary Spanish brides who don't want to wear a heavy design in the late hours.

The details carrying weight: a floral headpiece by Jacqueline Tocados with beige and white organza flowers around her chignon. A bouquet of red carnations by Andaluflor, with an embroidered ribbon: "nuestro sí, para toda la vida" - "our yes, for life." A simple veil after the exchange of vows. Everything done slowly, with a dignity that rushed weddings don't manage to convey.

Laura's takeaway for future brides: "Delegate trust to good professionals, especially the wedding planner." And: "Don't lose sight of what the day is about - a celebration of love, surrounded by people who care." We all know how a bride frets over the details. The Córdoba lesson: the focus has to stay on the simple, central reason why all these things happen.