Darby Ward wasn't the only one who looked incredible at her French wedding with husband Michael Corrado – her mother Dawn also rocked a memorable outfit for the occasion.
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The former The Real Housewives of Cheshire star stepped out in a sparkly silver mother-of-the-bride frock from Rasit Bagzibagli, the same Turkish designer who was responsible for the bride's strapless gown. Dawn, 49, posed for photos in a high-neck embellished gown with a figure-flattering silhouette, a midi length and a sheer full-length skirt over the top. She styled her blonde hair into voluminous curls and wore it in a high ponytail with strands framing her face.
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Meanwhile, Darby wore a strapless gown with a sheer bodice and a detachable skirt with floral applique, finished with bow detailing at the back. Both Dawn and Darby may have looked flawless, but the 26-year-old bride told HELLO! that they only had their outfits made weeks before the big day.
After realising she "didn't feel proud" of the first bridal gown she chose, Darby jetted to Istanbul to design a new dress with Rasit.
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Dawn wore a sparkly floor-length gown to her daughter's wedding. Photo: Chelsea White
"Not only did Rasit create my dream dress, he did it in two and a half weeks and, as a gift, he made [her daughter] Skye's dress from the same materials. He also made mum's gown, so we were all very happy that we found him," she said in an exclusive interview.
Interior designer Dawn played a big part in organising Darby and Michael's wedding, which the bride said was "a million times more wonderful than we ever could have imagined."
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The five-star Four Seasons hotel Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat played host to the lavish nuptials, but Darby joked it could have been a far more extravagant affair if she had let her mother have free reign.
"She really wanted to nail it and get everything the best she could for me, and she really did – although Mum does like to go big, so I did have to rein her in a few times," she laughed.
Darby and Michael got married in France. Photo: Chelsea White
Both of Darby's parents admitted it was an emotional day. "Tears were streaming down my face," said Dawn, adding: "She may be 26 but she will always be my baby."
Meanwhile, father of the bride, footballer Ashley, said: "Darby looked so beautiful and it hit me in that moment that this was it, I was giving my little girl away, and I did get tearful."
He continued: "I will never really give her away, as she’s too precious and she’s mine – I just don’t mind sharing her."
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