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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Is your wedding day hurtling ever closer at a rapid rate of knots? Are you are full of excitement and anticipation for the big day, but last minute panic or worries about things you’ve forgotten are surfacing? There seems to be so much to think about, whether you are highly organised or a fly by the seat of your pants kind of a girl.
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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 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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In my experience most ladies have got a range of surprisingly common concerns when it comes to choosing their accessories. I’d like to offer some reassurance that there aren’t any problems in over 15 years, I’ve been unable to solve, I’ve answered those I hear most regularly but please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have a different worry.
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The chances are you’ll never have worn a birdcage before and as such you are bound to have a few questions. The following are some of the questions most commonly asked, both to Google (or other search engines) and direct to myself. I’ve kept the answers brief and to the point but I’m always happy to chat further if you want to know more, just get in touch
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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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Have you decided what you plan to wear in your hair for your big day or is it still a matter for debate? Perhaps I could help you weigh up your options if you may be considering a millinery headpiece rather than the traditional hair accessories worn with a vei
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“I can’t do anything with my hair, it’s too short”, “I’m growing my hair". I’ve lost count of the number of brides I meet who say things like this. What is it with people thinking brides should have long hair?
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In this first "Real Brides" post I'll talk about my wedding but I'd love to hear about yours for further posts!
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Having anxiety overload about your make up for your wedding day? Picking the right make up artist is key to allaying these fears, so that you can sit and relax with a cheeky glass of bubbles on your wedding morning and let the professional take the strain.
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“I don’t want a headband”,“Headbands hurt” Sounds familiar? This week I’d like to offer some good sensible advice and I hope, help you make the right choice for your wedding day.
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Well, this time I’m handing over the reins to the really rather knowledgeable Helen Davies. She is the resident weddings and events expert at the prestigious Rise Hall
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My aim in this blog post is to get to grips with the nitty gritty surrounding your all important headwear.
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Well if Leonardo Da Vinci, Coco Chanel and Don Draper can all agree on the virtues of simplicity, what more do I need to say?
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My love affair with Pinterest has been tempestuous. At the outset it was a passion that devoured my time and energy
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