DRESSING THE BRIDAL PARTY 69 TO IMPRESS Dressed Ensure your wedding party looks the part and stop by one of these local suppliers for quality and style LET’S TALK FLOWERGIRL DRESSES Jasmine from Ivy Blu says... Over the years we’ve seen some different trends with our flowergirl dresses, from full length to high-low styles. We always say it’s important for your little ones to be comfortable on the day and be able to move around with ease. Taking this into consideration is very important when making your selection. Add a bit of colour! Traditionally, flowergirls have always been plain white, but this has changed to a softer ivory colour to match the bride’s gown. We’ve also seen an increase in coloured sashes or bows to tie in with the older bridesmaids. Keeping up with the modern colours our two most popular have been sage green and blush pink. Don’t forget to accessorise! To make your flowergirl feel like a true princess don’t forget a bit of sparkle. This could be from a small tiara or a pair of sparkly shoes. TOP TIP! Always have your flowergirl appointment separate to your bridesmaids. Your little one is sure to be the centre of attention and choosing her the correct gown can sometimes be harder than you think, but don’t be afraid to ask your consultant for help. www.ivyblu.co.uk LET’S TALK BRIDESMAIDS Amber from Dress Code Nine says... One of the biggest trends with bridesmaids at the minute is that they all wear different dresses. This is to ensure everyone is comfortable on the day. However, it’s also common that some couples choose to have their wedding parties in different shades of the same colour such as; light blue, crystal blue, cornflower, and periwinkle to create a contrast. Whilst most brides and grooms choose to go down the more traditional route of having all the bridal party in the same colour dresses and then the groomsman match their ties with their dress colours, it’s becoming increasingly popular for everyone to look a bit different. For example, wrap dresses can be styled in over 20 different ways to give each bridesmaid the chance to look slightly different from the other but to also feel comfortable on the day. Although by doing this there will be a slight contrast between each bridesmaid the photos always come out looking amazing and it ensures everyone is happy because they love what they’re wearing. Time to accessorise! Regarding accessories, bridesmaids may have subtle aspects to their dresses such as a belt that has been sewn on to give a little bit of glitter, or a hair piece so that they have a little something in their hair style they’ve chosen for the day. Another accessory that bridesmaids may have is a bouquet of flowers that’s slightly different to the brides. They’ll hold these when they walk down the aisle as well as in the wedding photos. Choosing the correct colours. When the bride picks the colour or colours for her bridesmaid’s dresses it usually depends on what time of year they’re getting married. For instance, if it’s a summer wedding the brighter colours like pinks, oranges, yellows and the lighter greens are more likely to be picked over the darker colours such as navy. This is because they want the colours to match the weather they’re hoping they get in the day. This is the same if they get married during the winter months. They’re more likely to look at the darker colours such as navy, red and darker greens purely because of the time of year and that Christmas is during that season. TOP TIP! One top tip we always give is to get in as early as possible. We say this because with order times it’s always best to get the dresses a few months in advance. This also allows time for the dresses to be tried on and if there are any changes that needed to be made whether they be drastic or slight these can be done with time to spare before the big day. https://dresscodenine.co.uk www.ivyblu.co.uk
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