HOT TOPIC: wedding worries Our experts solve your problems TREND SETTER What wedding dress trends will be popular in 2024? Here at Willow & Wilde Bridal, we have seen several dress trends beginning to emerge for 2024 weddings. Retro glamour, with a nod to vintage styles, is on the rise. These designs have been modernised with on-trend detailing and design features. Another key trend is multiple bridal looks for the day. Couples are starting to expand on their wedding with two-or three-day events, which means a few different looks, including short evening styles and modern jumpsuits. A revival of traditional fabrics such as taffeta, organza and duchess satin will be featured throughout the upcoming season. We think that colourful dresses will also be popular for brides-to-be who want to stand out and break the norm of a white wedding. Caroline Crompton www.willowandwildebridal.co.uk FURRY FRIENDS Our friend suggested that we incorporate our dog into our wedding. Is this something that most couples do? Did you know that over 70 per cent of dog owners admit they would rather have their precious pooch at their wedding than friends and family? That shows just how much we love our dogs! Our interest in having dogs at our weddings has increased in recent years, and research shows that 94 per cent of those of us who own a furry canine friend plan to involve them in our wedding. If you’re planning to incorporate your furry friend into your big day, keep in mind that #DogWeddingOutfit currently has over 152,000 views on TikTok and #DogRingBearer has over 10.5 million views. We also discovered that 49 per cent of dogs attending their owners’ weddings will be dressed for the occasion and 58 per cent of dog owners say they would change their dream wedding plans if it meant their pup could attend. Lynsey Meades www.armathwaite-hall.com www.unsplash.com/@jkalen71 EXPERT ADVICE 47
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTA0NTE=