Author: Rebecca Furbank

Weddings can cause friction between family members, how do you stop this from happening? To be honest………you can’t. Everyone will have different thoughts and views when it comes to a wedding. My only advice would be to respect the brides and grooms wishes. Whether you agree with them or not it is their day, not yours.

On our social media over the next few weeks we are talking about occasion wear and outfit inspiration and it only seems right that we mention the Met Gala which of course happened last night. The theme was – Superfine. Therefore we saw a lot of suits and tailoring which I absolutely love.

If you have an event to go to like a wedding where do you go to look for inspiration?

One of the things we advise our Mother of the Brides and Grooms to do when they come for an appointment is to take photos of you in the dresses you like. As the saying goes a ‘Picture says a thousand words.’

Weddings have changed a lot in the last few years, from all aspects, it is now planned by the couple themselves more than the brides parents, weddings do not have to be in a church so wedding venues have changed.

So when it comes to Mother of the Bride or Groom dresses the possibilities are endless. From floaty maxi dresses to trouser suits, it can feel quite daunting and scary with all the options but that is why we are here to help you find that perfect outfit. So be open minded and try it all on.

When you think of a Mother of the Bride or Groom outfit typically you will think of a shift dress with a  jacket and traditionally that is very much the case.

This is still very much a style a lot of our Mother of the Brides and Grooms will go for, especially if it is a very traditional wedding. It is a timeless classic that will never date or go out of fashion. As time goes on of course they have been updated to stay on trend either by colours, fabrics or by adding the odd diamante. So when you come and we ask you to try a traditional style of outfit on please don’t rule it out, there is a reason brands are still making them and that is because they work.

As it is 1st April it only seemed right that we talked about pranks and jokes as part of a wedding day or the wedding build up.

Do you know that bride who pretended to choose the most horrendous bridesmaid dresses to wind them up? Have you checked through the best mans speech to make sure its not too embarrassing? Got to watch out for anyone about to photo bomb your photo. Or do you think some humor will only add to the day?

Some of my favourite reels to watch are wedding fails, for example the dad that walked down the aisle without his daughter the bride. The flower girl or page boy who stropped down the aisle. If you have any funny wedding stories that you want to share why not email them to us at shop@annefurbank.com

 

Rainbow collection has arrived here at Anne Furbank. We have 3 styles of shoes to choose from plus 2 styles of bags, once you have chosen you then get to decide what colour to dye them so they are a perfect match for that special day.

Fee G is a delightful brand from Ireland giving us a reason to dress up for spring. Their collection of dresses are perfect for race days, weddings, summer parties and holidays.

For the first time ever we are stocking Marc Cain Glam and it definitely is glamorous!

From floaty maxi dresses to little shift dresses, trousers and shirts it really is a collection for everyone.

With beautiful spring/summer prints and colours it hits that romantic occasion vibe beautifully. Make sure you come in store and have a look for yourself.

Images coming soon…….

One of the things I say to a lot of the mothers who come in is just to try. You might not like a dress on the hanger but when it is on a body it will look completely different. That’s why is it called finding your style, you have to go and find it. It is not going to jump out at you. You have to put the work in by trying different makes and styles on. That’s the only way you are going to find the right dress for you.