Italian designer Mauro Adami, renowned for his 2008 Platinum wedding dress worth nearly $400,000, showcased his new 2016 collection of wedding dresses at Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg on 10 October 2015. The five-star hotel, located in the heart of the city of Nevsky Prospect, partnered with Adami, who personally attended the event, to further boost its reputation as one of the city's leading wedding locations.

The Wedding Fashion Show at Corinthia St Petersburg saw 20 dresses from the 2016 collection showcased. Adami's wedding dresses are the embodiment of Italian chic and were presented against a unique backdrop, which was specially created for the show. After the catwalk, guests were invited into the showroom to talk to Adami about his creations, get a closer look at the dresses and even try them on.

Corinthia St Petersburg is one of the city's leading wedding venues, and is has successfully tapped into the country's rapidly expanding luxury bridal market. From the hotel's stunning art deco style Nevsky Ballroom and its refined in-house catering for the special day to its unrivalled Royal Suite for the wedding night, Corinthia St Petersburg and its dedicated events team promise weddings full of luxury and attention to detail. For more information, please see corinthia.com/hotels/stpetersburg/events/weddings/

Mauro Adami is the owner of the bridal fashion house Domo Adami (domoadami.com), founded in 1993 in the small town of Vigevano, 30km from Milan. Originally a wedding dress brand, it soon became a global bridal brand, encompassing all details of a wedding – from jewellery to shoes to tableware.

Adami's $400,000 'Platinum Dress' – made of over 40 meters of silk sewn with platinum thread which gives the gown a delicate metallic allure – was created for the 2008 Hatton Garden Jewellery Week in London. It is still among the top five most expensive wedding dresses today.

For more information on Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg, please visit corinthia.com/stpetersburg

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About Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg
Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg, an award-winning renovation of two majestic nineteenth-century buildings, boasts an opulent interior showcasing art and modern luxury. Located at the heart of Nevsky Prospect, the city's main thoroughfare, Corinthia St Petersburg houses 388 elegant rooms and suites, including 95 executive rooms. Refined hospitality, superior service and inspired luxury are at the core of this hotel. From luxurious caviar and blinis to more humble-inspired dishes, all complemented by finely selected drinks lists, the hotel's restaurants and bars offer outstanding cuisine. With a 1,000-guest capacity and 17 meeting rooms, the hotel further boasts the largest five-star conference and meeting facility in in the city and is the only St Petersburg hotel with a Memorial Museum at its core. Corinthia St Petersburg is a 21st-century grand hotel located in the heart of the city, created with a passion for craftsmanship and an understanding of authentic, world-class service. Corinthia St Petersburg was acquired by Corinthia Hotels in 2002 and underwent a huge renovation and expansion in 2009. It is one of the Corinthia Hotels' collection of five-star hotels founded by the Pisani family of Malta. For more information visit corinthia.com/stpetersburg or visit Facebook Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg