Your Cheshire and Merseyside Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 52)

DRESSING THE BRIDAL PARTY 63 ZAIDHA ROSCOE, FLAMINGO www.flamingo-fashion.co.uk @flamingofashionuk DO ❤ Allow plenty of time Nearly all outfits will need altering to ensure a perfect fit, and if you opt to order bespoke shoes and handbags, these can take up to seven weeks. Don’t put yourselves under unnecessary pressure, relax, and have fun. Your mum should enjoy the experience. Your wedding is an important occasion for her too. ❤ Plan the budget If the MOB needs to keep a firm grip on her purse strings, she shouldn’t be afraid to tell the boutique’s assistants. We, for example, have a wide range of outfits across all price ranges and know our stock inside out, so we can help select the perfect outfit that won’t break the bank. DON’T ❤ Be afraid There are a fantastic variety of new styles available this season. Dresses in beautiful silhouettes and fabrics are strong. So, encourage mum to be bold and try on something unusual. Some of the most fabulous styles have very little hanger appeal and will only come alive for her once she puts them on, so try on a wide variety. This way, she can get a feel for what she likes and what suits her – you may both be surprised! ❤ Shop with an entourage The mother-of-the-bride would be well advised to enlist one trusted adviser for the all-important shopping trip. Someone with a valued opinion, who will be patient and helpful. Large groups can sometimes be overwhelming and counterproductive. JANET ROWLAND AND HAZEL FINNEY, FELICITY HAT HIRE LIVERPOOL www.felicityliverpool.co.uk @felicity_hat_hire DO ❤ Consider comfort It’s important for mum to feel comfortable in whatever headpiece she chooses, whether it be a traditional hat or fascinator. After all, she’ll be wearing it for most of the day. ❤ Check the fit Too tight and it could give her a headache, with annoying hat hair thrown in for good measure. On the flipside, if it’s too big she’ll forever be trying to adjust it. ❤ Know MOB’s shape If she’s tall, she’ll look best wearing a wide brim, or if she’s petite avoid anything oversized that’ll swamp her. ❤ Understand how to wear it well Headpieces should be no wider than the shoulders, set just above the eyebrows, and be at a slight right angle to give balance. ❤ Take the outfit accessory shopping This way she’ll be able to assess the entire silhouette. The headpiece shouldn’t look like an afterthought, but rather something that complements the overall look. DON’T ❤ Wear a headpiece on the back of the head It’s not a sun hat, but a fashion accessory. ❤ Wear a veil! The mother-of-the-bride is a wedding VIP and will be snapped like a celeb, so netting covering the face won’t look great.