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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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 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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The great dilemma that faces most of my millinery clients is simple… “What should I put on my head?”. The dresses and outfits are generally an easier choice, after all we wear clothes every day but headwear is a different matter. In these posts I try to demystify the process.
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What does the bespoke ordering process look like? How do you come up with a design? The client in question in this weeks post is a regular past client and a joy to work with. She is a confident successful lady, very stylish, fashionable and young at heart. She is petite in stature.
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Weddings are much changed today from the traditional affairs of just 10, 20 or 30 years ago. Then it was very simple and fairly formulaic. The bride wore a gown, veil and tiara, and the mother of the bride wore a dress and jacket with matching hat.
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Choosing a hat to wear as a member of the bridal party is a different to choosing one to wear for the races or as a guest
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