What I’m here to help with today is a whistle stop tour of 5 things any self-respecting mother of the bride may want to know, to avoid a sartorial faux pas.
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I’m predicting a significant return of the tiara this year, in fact the last few bespoke bridal commissions I’ve had have all been for tiaras, that hasn’t happened for a long time. They’ve never really gone away but have been generally favored but those seeking a more fairy tale look, this time there are more fashion forward contemporary options in the mix too.
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It’s the time of the year that many brides opt for “black tie” weddings, queue the annual stream of slightly befuddled mothers of the bride wondering what on earth to wear as the hat option that they’d have anticipated wearing isn’t going to work. I’m here to help.
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I don’t think I remember over the past 25 years, there being a wider variety of choices available to brides, than they can find now, this can only be a good thing. I’m going to look broadly at 4 key trends and discuss how I’d recommend accessorising them, so here goes, in no particular order.
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I take it for granted that everybody who happens across one of my social media posts or briefly clicks on my website will of course know what I’m about, what I do, why I do it, why I’m good at it etc. Bonkers really! I don’t really remember ever stating it out clearly so why on earth would anyone know so here goes.
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What will suit the Grace dress by Bombshell? Whatever your choice I believe comfort is key to any mother of the bride headpiece. You want to be able to put it on and forget it for the day. There are too many hugs, kisses and photographs, helping with your daughters dress, drinking champagne and juggling your clutch bag, you don’t need to hang on to your hat too.
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What do you do when you believe hats don’t suit you? You’re a mother of the bride whose daughter is getting married and she wants you to wear one but you don’t. Does wearing a hat or headpiece fill you with utter fear and dread? Don’t panic
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Are you a bride getting married in the autumn or winter? Do you dread shivering in the cold whilst having photographs taken? Are you worried about chilly grumpy bridesmaids or frozen flower girls? Perhaps you’re a mother of the bride and you don’t want a coat over your dress but don’t want to be cold either?
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The following advice is relevant whether the headpiece is a side tiara, birdcage veil, fascinator or asymmetrical headpiece.
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In this new series of blog posts I’m going to take a dress and make styling suggestions. This first post I’ve selected a beautiful gown by the uber talented (and very lovely) British Designer, Sassi Holford.
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