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.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreWhat 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
Read MoreThe following advice is relevant whether the headpiece is a side tiara, birdcage veil, fascinator or asymmetrical headpiece.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWeddings 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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