An Essex Wedding - March/april 2021 (Issue 97)

www.brid alshopltd.co.uk “We’ve found recently that brides are giving their best girls more control over choosing their outfits so they’re more comfortable. Many opt to have different styles in the same colour or within a colour scheme. Fabrics needn’t be the same, for example chiffon mixes beautifully with sequins and tulle, so there’s lots more choice.” – Jane Parker, Bridal Shop www.insta gram.com/laclosetdechanel | h ttps://chicmedia.co.uk https://mar telsbridal.co.uk https://dres scodenine.co.uk www.facebo ok.com /deeneichojewellerydesign www.insta gram.com/laclosetdechanel https://mar iancsan o.com https://dres scodenine.co.uk BEST GIRLS “If you’re looking for a neutral tone for your best girls, then grey or navy would be an elegant choice to flatter most skin tones. For a brighter option, teal makes a statement and will look amazing in photos. Understanding whether your bridesmaids have warm or cool-toned skin will help you select the best shades for them individually.” – Kelly Caira, House of Colour Upminster and Brentwood “Multi-tonal styles are very much in. Our multiway gowns are the perfect choice for this as your girls are all wearing the same dress, but choosing a style that suits. Having them all in different colours or a mix of two or three looks great. Let’s face it, it’s already hard enough trying to get each element of your wedding day to match! It’s great for choosing shades for your bridesmaids’ own skin tone too. We’re also loving our new multiway jumpsuit – ideal for those who don’t want to wear a dress!” – Chánel Barber, Lá Closet Dé Chánel “The trends for 2021 are stylish, simple and elegant. Expect to see flattering cowl necklines, cap sleeves and fabulous pant suits. Traditional flattering colours will always be in fashion, but depending on the season, autumnal and neutral tones are proving popular too. Think coffee, terracotta and burgundy. We also have the cutest flowergirl dresses that coordinate with the teen and adult bridesmaids.” – Karen Lambert, Martels Bridal Boutique “Bridesmaids have traditionally all worn the same dress, but recently our brides are looking for something different. For example, if there are three bridesmaids, they’d look amazing in three different shades of pink, such as cherry blossom, amnesia rose and coral. We’ve also seen this work brilliantly with shades of lilac and blue. Bridesmaids love accessorising with hair pins and vines, and we stock a range by the lovely Dee Neicho Jewellery Designs. Dee makes them in an array of colours and bespoke designs.” – Carla Lynch, Dress Code Nine 54