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Category: Mother of the Bride Blog

To Sale Or Not To Sale?

So this week I wanted to know your opinion. If you are looking for a Mother of the Bride or Groom outfit would you look in a sale rail?

Our Occasion Wear sale is on currently but would you be put of looking in a sale rail for such an important outfit? Or would you be pleased that you got an amazing dress for half the price?

Let us know your thoughts by emailing us at shop@annefurbank.co.uk

Superstition Ain’t The Way

In this post I am going to tell you about some lesser known wedding superstitions.

Weddings today some brides wear a veil, some don’t and that’s ok but dating back to the Greeks and Romans all brides wore a veil because they believed a veil would make the bride less susceptible to curses from jealous witches or evil spirits who wanted to steal her happiness.

Another superstition is if one of your rings gets dropped in the ceremony who ever dropped it was due to die next?

If you receive knives as a wedding present the Vikings believed this was bad luck. A knife was seen to break of cut the marriage up.

Lastly being carried over the threshold, this was to avoid bringing evil spirits into the house. People believed the bride is more vulnerable and the evil spirits would entre through the soles of the brides feet.

Very Superstitious.

Today’s post we are going to be discussing all things superstitious.

This saying is based on an Old English rhyme that dates back to 19th-century. It says that a bride should have on her wedding day: “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Did you know the Brides something borrowed should be something from a happily married woman? in the hopes that their happy marriage rubs off on the newly married couple. Also that is not the end to the rhyme, it ends with a sixpence in your shoe. In the 19th century the brides dad would put a sixpence in the brides shoe for good luck and prosperity. (My colleagues from Anne Furbank actually brought me a sixpence coin for my wedding which I tied to my bouquet.)

Another well known superstition is rain on your wedding day is meant to be good luck, this is because it symbolizes fertility and cleaning, starting your marriage on a clean slate.

Seasons.

Do Seasons Differ In Occasion Wear Like They Do Downstairs?

Becky  – Seasons have become less important in occasion wear and a lot of that is down to where people get married.  Weddings are no longer restricted to being church followed by a reception elsewhere so the outside elements don’t have the same impact.

Advice.

What advice would you give to any Mother of the Bride or Groom?

Becky – Buying an outfit as Mother of the Bride or Groom can be daunting but embrace it. Be prepared to try different styles and take the advice of our team. They have been doing this a long time and remember at the end of the day you are our advert so we want you to feel and look amazing as much as you do!

Do you have a favourite style when buying occasion wear for the shop?

Becky – I can’t say I have a favourite style when buying. If the fit is good and the customer is smiling because she feels great then that becomes my favourite style.

These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things.

What is your favourite thing about buying Mother of the Bride or Groom Outfits?

Becky – I love the glamour of buying Mother of the Bride/Groom outfits. We do weddings well in the UK and long may that continue.

Is there a celebrity Mother of the Bride or Groom whose outfit you loved?

Becky – I loved the simplicity of Carole Middleton’s outfits, she was understated and super elegant.

Hat, Bag, Shoes.

Do you think your shoes and bag should match?

Becky – No, shoes and bag do not have to match but I firmly believe it is down to the individual to make that choice.

Do you think a hat is a must for a wedding?

Becky – Personally I think a hat tops everything off and makes it a special occasion – if you have an excuse to wear a hat, why not?!