YOUR LOCAL SUPPLIERS Colins Bridal | www.colinsbridal.co.uk/mainsite/mens-suit-hire Daws Clothing Company | www.dawsclothing.co.uk Prudence Gowns | www.prudencegowns.com The Wedding Company Bridal Boutique | www.the-wedding-company.co.uk www.gettyimages.co.uk SUITED AND BOOTED Grooms and groomsmen, and the fathers of the newlyweds too, are certainly taking more pride in their wedding appearance and enjoying the shopping just as much as the leading ladies. Men’s fashion has come a long way in the last decade, as has the more accepting protocols of wedding traditions. Some of our favourite grooms’ looks here at Your Devon & Cornwall Wedding are those gents rocking their long beards and tattoos, in a pink waistcoat with a patterned shirt – oh-so-cool, and unique and individual. Embrace you! If you want to keep it classic with a three-piece tail suit and top hat, then that’s your prerogative, but if you loved the model on the latest GQ Magazine or Daniel Craig’s look at the latest Bond premier – Daniel brought velvet back! – then it’s your wedding day, so go for it! Grooms and their support act can put their best foot forward in these trending styles. The bespoke tailored look: if you’ve never had a professionally fitted suit, your wedding day is the occasion. The perfect fit is essential for comfort, the wedding photos, and you can have little personalised elements added such as your initials and wedding date stitched into the lining. Catwalk looks: yes, few people look like a Gucci model, but if you like the patterned shirt from the SS22 collection then encompass this into your groom look – you need to feel like you! Earth tones: key for bridesmaids and venue styling, this will be a trend for the men on the day too. Think sand tones, beige and brown. For something a little fresher, go for green palettes. The tux: grooms who still adore the traditional tuxedo should go for it, but think about variations maybe velvet (aka Bond-style) or a bright colour, or patterned effect. Adorn and accessorise: make your personality stand out with your accessory choices – here’s where you can get creative; a dashing waistcoat, funky watch, or artsy pocket square and braces. TOP TIPS: ❤ In the case of a large and luxurious wedding, it is better to opt for a tuxedo or tailcoat. ❤ A wedding in rustic style allows one to put on a country-style outfit – a vest, no tie, moccasins and even a straw hat. ❤ Whichever style, the groom’s suit is simply obliged to fit perfectly on the figure. If it’s made to order, a good tailor will take care of it anyway. If it is bought in a store, then if there are any shortcomings, it is worth contacting a workshop and adjusting it. ❤ For slender figures of short and medium height, fitted jackets with narrowed trousers can be a good option, and for denser and taller men, a straight cut is suitable. ❤ In the summer, opt for a light colour and fabric such as silk, satin, cotton, and linen. For winter wool, velvet and corduroy in dark colours can look great! ❤ Classic oxfords or derby shoes are the go-to choices for footwear – make sure they are comfortable! ❤ Take your pick of accessories from a tie and tie clip, bow tie, scarf, pocket square, cufflinks, ring, bracelet, watch, necklace, pocket watch, hanky, belt and a buttonhole. MUM’S THE WORD The mothers-of-the-bride and -groom are going to feel under the spotlight along with the rest of the bridal party. This added pressure can feel overwhelming as they may feel a lot older than the bridesmaids and possibly wouldn't have worn occasion wear for many years. These factors can certainly put the strain on what should be an enjoyable experience so as the bride, try to make them feel reassured by offering support and advice; and as with everyone else on the day, they too should feel comfortable and themselves leading to a happy and confident mother! Firstly, sophistication is key, but this doesn’t mean frumpy! If you love your clothes, then go for a bold colour, or striking pattern but keep it demure by avoiding a lowcut neckline or short hem so you can look back on the photos for years to come with no regrets. For many women, no matter their age, we all seem to hate our upper arms. Experimenting with three-quarter-length sleeves, cover-ups and jackets will keep you feeling confident and can add variety to your look and are perfect for winter weddings too to keep the chill off. Accessories are your best friend when it comes to wedding outfits, you can finish a look with a fancy hat or fascinator, and a simple dress can be jazzed up with jewellery and a bright handbag. Many modern mums are opting to leave the traditional hats at home in favour of something a little smaller, such as a fascinator, statement flower in the hair or stunning hair accessories. The key is to complement the rest of the bridal party and not to compete with it; so be aware of colour palettes, themes, and what the rest of the bridal party is wearing. Lastly, not only should you look a million dollars, but you should feel it inside and out, that's having confidence in who you are and also making sure what you're wearing is comfortable. From head to toe, is the hat the right fit, will it make you itchy and hot and are your shoes the best size and material – after all, you will be on your feet for a large part of the day. TRADITIONAL GO-TO FAVOURITES AND MODERN TRENDS FOR MUMS: ❤ Tiered skirts can create a textured effect to a silhouette and excite a plainer style. ❤ All-over patterns hide a multitude of sins. ❤ Be inspired by style icon Grace Kelly, think tie-front jackets, shirt dresses and flattering cowl scoop necklines. ❤ A shift dress with light overlays is feminine and flattering. ❤ Not comfortable in a dress, then maybe a trouser suit is the way to go. ❤ Separates are a woman’s best friend, comfortable because you can go for a different sized top and bottom, and you can mix and match colours and patterns. YOUR LOCAL SUPPLIERS Manor Fashions | www.manorfashions.co.uk All Dunn Up | https://alldunnup.co.uk Condici dresses at Jane Louise Cornwall www.janelouisecornwall.co.uk/condici www.gettyimages.co.uk 56
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