Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Dec/Jan 2019 (Issue 74)

Our experts solve your dilemmas HOT TOPIC What new mother-of-the-bride styles are available to get my mum looking her best? We have all kinds of mums walking through our door, and we’re finding more and more customers want something a little different and fashion-forward. One of the most on-trend styles at the moment is the tea dress. It is a flattering design for all shapes and sizes and you can find it in wonderful prints and vibrant tones, making it wearable for other occasions too. We’ve also found our Condici dress and jacket combo with a ballet- length pleated skirt has been very popular. This is great for customers who like a longer skirt while keeping a fashionable edge. You can never go wrong with a little sparkle, and the cold-shoulder sleeve has become a must in the fashion industry. John Charles has created a beautiful outfit in rich tones for the modern mum with these stunning elements. Jo Halford Compton House of Fashion comptonhouseoffashion.co.uk Mum’s the word TO HAVE AND TO HOLD We’ve decided to have a celebrant-led wedding so we can get married outside. What suggestions do you have for making the ceremony personal to us? Consider why you chose your setting. Does it represent your love of the outdoors? Does it hold deep personal significance? Or did you like the venue and getting married outside was an exciting option? Try to keep these reasons in mind when planning your ceremony. Al fresco nuptials lend themselves to quirky décor, whether that’s bright colours, wildflowers or fun themes. Try to choose elements that represent your relationship. I recently had a couple who chose to reflect their love of the sea; it worked beautifully in their rural setting. Handfasting also works brillaintly outdoors – a rainbow of ribbons fluttering in the wind looks spectacular. With a celebrant, you really can make the day your own without being tied into set words or ceremony elements. I get to know my clients really well, and it’s so rewarding conducting a ceremony with deep significance to them. Kate Mortimer | Heartfelt Ceremony heartfeltceremony.com EXPERT ADVICE 109