Your Sussex Wedding - October/November 2020 (Issue 87)

 THE TREND REPORT We talked to the county’s boutique owners to discover their 2021 bridal fashion trend predictions S o, it’s time to say “yes” to the dress, and it’s likely you’ve already got a firm idea of the silhouette you’re looking for. However, do try to keep an open mind, as you may be surprised when the one calls to you and isn’t at all what you anticipated. To give you a head start, we asked some of Sussex’s wonderful bridal boutique owners to tell us their top trends for 2021. “If you’re after sparkle then look no further than Chloe from Phoenix Gowns. The bodice of this elegant dress is encrusted with tiny crystals, and the heavy silky crepe material enhances your curves, plus the shaped lace train is simply stunning.” – Emily Cumming, Bella May Bridal “Slim fitting sleeves, three-quarter or long, add a sophisticated look for a winter wedding.” – Wendy Peddlesden, Qiana Bridal “One of our top trend tips for 2021 is 3D embellishments, as seen on the lovely Meg by Enzoani, from the Blue Collection, as well as an abundance of unusual patterning, epitomised by Rebecca Ingram’s Elsie .” – Ashley Dawson, Proposals Wedding Boutique AL L IN THE DETA I L THE GL I TTERAT I Chloe by Phoenix Gowns, available at Bella May Bridal SLEEVE THEM WANT ING MORE Virginia , available at Qiana Bridal Meg by Enzoani, available at Proposals Wedding Boutique Elsie by Rebecca Ingram, available at Proposals Wedding Boutique BRIDAL BOUTIQUES 73