Within a few hours of opening, the aisles at the luxury event were filling with retailers from all over the world, keen to be among the first to see the latest bridal and accessory lines.

White Gallery London is the go-to show for anyone in the high-end designer bridal market, and this year’s edition sees a host of big names as well as the freshest new talent presenting their 2018 collections.

This is the place to discover the very best in bridal, and uncover the hottest trends for the year ahead. Highlights so far have included plenty of show-stopping pieces that play with texture and beautiful fabric mixes, as well as gowns with fashion-forward exposed shoulders and intricate neck and back detailing.

As well as beautiful stands filled with bridal gems, buyers today also had the chance to see stunning catwalk presentations from Alan Hannah and Savin London, as well as pieces in the International Preview and British Talents shows.

There’s no doubt that day one is already impressing - the champagne is flowing and there’s definitely a buzz as designers celebrate success and buyers rejoice in their special finds.

The show closes today at 6:30pm and will be followed by a party offering the chance to unwind and socialise after a busy day. Can’t make the show today? White Gallery London continues until 4pm Tuesday - make sure you don’t miss it!