Category: Mother of the Bride Blog

As we have mentioned before on this blog, we love receiving photographs from our customers in their occasion wear. It gives the girls on the shop floor a real sense of pride to see their customers looking fabulous. We have now installed a TV Screen on the first floor so we can show off such wonderful photographs. If you have recently sent one in, come in and try to spot yourself!

If you haven’t already sent us a photograph, but do have one in an outfit from us (be it at a wedding, garden party, a birthday, the races or any other special occasion), please send it in. We would love to keep them coming so we can keep updating the slideshow. You can send photographs to us via Post, Email, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

This season there have been lots of different shapes coming through in Mother of the Bride/Groom outfits. Fitted, fluted, peplum, A-line, you name it and it is somewhere on our wedding floor. Whilst a straight, fitted cut has often been favoured by many of the designers, A-line shaped dresses are becoming more and more popular among the collections. An A-line dress pinches in at the waist and flares out into a full skirt, giving a gorgeous feminine silhouette. This shape will do wonders if you are conscious about the size of your hips and thighs and is also perfect for dancing in!

If you are looking for a wedding outfit, make sure you try on different shapes to see which works best for you. If you fancy trying something A-line look out for collections by Fely Campo, Gabriela Sanchez, Aideen Bodkin and John Charles (featured in the photo).

It can seem daunting looking for a Mother of the Bride/Groom outfit that tones with the colour scheme of the wedding. Metallic shades, such as silver and gold, are wonderfully versatile and look gorgeous next to almost any colour. They also complement lots of different complexions. These shades offer a neutral palette that will allow you to accessorize with a pop of bright colour, or alternatively you can simply add different shades from the same palette.

When it comes to wearing neutral colours, the key is in the detail. Look for something with a touch of sparkle, pleating or lace. Beading, pearls, sequins or simply shimmer in the fabric. The overall look is sophisticated and elegant, glamorous at the same time as subtle and understated.

With Spring/Summer weddings just around the corner the wedding floor is busy with lots of ladies looking to find the perfect outfit for their son’s/daughter’s special day. Being a Mother of the Bride/Groom is sometimes a little daunting when it comes to picking an outfit, but it shouldn’t have to be. We have a huge selection of occasion wear and a knowledgeable team of personal stylists who have years of experience in dressing women for weddings. They will be able to help you in choosing the perfect outfit and instantly put you at ease.

With venues of weddings now changing and lots of people choosing to get married in barns, halls and the like, the rules of dressing for a wedding have certainly changed. Lots of labels (such as John Charles) are starting to incorporate dresses without jackets into their collections. Add a hat/fascinator and the right accessories and these dresses can look simply stunning.

Don’t be afraid to try something different.

We recently held our ‘Special Occasion Day’ in the shop – a thoroughly enjoyable day with lots of ladies trying on outfits for their Son’s/Daughter’s weddings, the races and other occasions. Complete with a fashion show and joined by Keith from OLVI’S it was a real hit.

OLVI’S lace is a totally unique brand and their dresses are one of a kind. Each dress is individually handcrafted with quality and skill. The studio is said to be “like a candy shop for those who work in fashion, with rolls of the finest French stretch lace and bobbins of yarn in all different colours.”

If you are looking for a Mother of the Bride/Groom outfit, or have a special occasion to attend, this season we have an array of dresses in striking styles and gorgeous colours.

OLVI’S lace dresses can also be made to order. If there is a specific colour you are after, or an extra scallop or two that you would like added to a dress, we may be able to sort this for you.

The necklines on occasion wear outfits have always been a huge part of their styling. Be it sweetheart, off the shoulder or a high neckline, there is something for everyone.

Spring summer 2018 sees off the shoulder (with lace infills) and boat necklines making a huge appearance. Along with our current favourite, the shawl collar…

There is something special about a folded, shawl collar neckline. It can be exaggerated and sit high up on your neck, which frames the face and makes the whole outfit look particularly elegant. Alternatively, if you are not comfortable with a high neckline, you can still get the same framing effect with something a little smaller.

This year Fely Campo has detailed the most exquisite necklines on all of her occasion wear outfits. Perfect for a Mother of the Bride/Groom who wants to look extra special on their son or daughter’s wedding day. Look out for her collections in the shop now!