Category: Mother of the Bride Blog

Wow, what a year it has been. Thank you to everyone who has come to Anne Furbank over the last year to find that perfect outfit for that special day. It means so much to us to be a part of your journey and a big thank you to everyone who also emails us photos, we absolutely love to see them. We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

 

 

There is so much inspiration when it comes to a winter wedding, Christmas colours, different fabrics such as fur or velvet, glitter and diamantés. I could go on and on. I got married on New Years Eve and it was so magical and special. The Christmas trees, Christmas crackers, mulled wine etc so if you have a winter wedding or event coming up we know how special it is so come in and we can help you find that perfect outfit.

Last week we had a customer in and she had narrowed it down to 2 outfits. One was very formal, traditional, but wasn’t her. The second outfit was quirky, fun and was 100% her. Her head was telling her to go for the 1st outfit, her heart was telling her to go for the second outfit.  When it comes to this decision unfortunately only you can make that decision. What would you of chosen? Outfit 1 or Outfit 2?

When we think of florals we automatically think of spring, but that is not the case. Floral print is seen all year round just like flowers. So don’t shy away from florals this autumn/winter.

I absolutely love looking at the history of fashion so I really enjoyed researching this topic. In 1940 Queen Victoria wore a white wedding dress to marry Prince Albert. This marriage was widely published so many brides also wanted white wedding dresses.

 

No, you cannot wear white to a wedding. White is a colour reserved for a bride, if you do wear a white dress it is seen as very disrespectful and you will be seen to be trying to upstage the bride.

However sometimes a wedding will have a theme of all white or black and white. Then you will be told you can wear those colours by the couple themselves.

Yes, yes you can but you have to consider these things……..

1. Cultural Context – black is a colour associated with mourning and in some cultures can be a big no no for a wedding.
2. The Wedding Vibe – if it is a black tie wedding then a a black outfit is an elegant choice, however if it is in a garden and has a garden theme to it a black dress might not be the way to go.

As I was writing the title to this weeks blog I thought homework? Really? When you think of homework you think of school and times tables etc but when I say homework for us here at Anne Furbank it means we have done our research.

Over the next few months new season will slowly start arriving and we do our best to know our stock inside out. Where it is made, how to get in and out of it, is it true to size etc. When new stock arrives we try to do staff training sessions so every member of staff has the knowledge to be able to provide you the best service possible.

Does size matter? Is the number on the label that important when the dress is right? When it comes to shopping for your outfit you have to be aware that occasion wear sizes are very different to sizes on the high street. Some designers come up big, some come up small, so when you come to visit us please do not be put off by the size on the cube on the hanger.

We are starting to get a lot of phone calls  regarding weddings next year and when is the best time to come in. We will start receiving our new spring/summer 2026 dresses in December, by mid February the majority would be here. However saying that it doesn’t mean you cannot come into the shop and have a look around, see the brands we stock, try some different styles on its an exciting time and we cannot wait to see you in the shop.