HERE COME THE GIRLS As much as we all love our friendship groups dearly, there are a lot of personalities grouped together. The same goes for fashion styles; we all have bits we love about our bodies and bits we don’t. The best thing a wedding couple can do to make their bridal and groom’s party happy is to be relaxed and open-minded about the outfits you want them to wear – everyone will then be happy and enjoy the day! Top trends for maids in 2023 to be inspired by are: The romance for retro: the ‘90s are back, more so the satin slip dress. Although it may not be for every body shape, it’s romantic, and elegant comes in a variety of colours and is on-trend. Royal approval: with our love of Bridgerton and period dramas still going strong, Victorian-style ruffles and layers can certainly look the part on a modern silhouette think shoulders, waterfall skirts, hems and across the body – super flattering too! Technicolour dreamboat: gone are the days when all the bridesmaids are in one dress colour and style. The mix-and-match look is here to stay, and this has evolved to not just colour palettes, but also textures. Your bridal party will look gorgeous in a mix of satin, velvet and sequin – and so will your wedding pictures! Colour swatch: undecided on your colour scheme? Be inspired by these trending bridesmaid dress tones: neutrals, nudes, black, white and earth tones – venue styling matching these will complete a cohesive look across the day. Standout from the crowd: if your bride squad encompasses a bridesman, or people who just don’t like wearing dresses, then why not match still in style or colour but opt for a velvet dinner suit jacket, tuxedo, or rock a jumpsuit? YOUR LOCAL SUPPLIERS Always & Forever Bridal, www.alwaysandforeverbridal.co.uk Brides Visited, www.bridesvisited.co.uk Chobham Bride, www.chobhambride.co.uk 79 DRESSING THE BRIDAL PARTY
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