Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding - May/June 2019 (Issue 74)

 The mums play a star role in the bridal party and want to shine on the big day too. Many agonise about what to wear, the right colours to choose, hat or fascinator, killer heels or comfy flats? The choice can be overwhelming, especially if your mum’s not used to shopping for special occasion wear. This is where specialists boutiques come into their own, offering not only an array of choice, but help and advice too. It’s great to be able to shop together, so why not make a day of it and help her choose? Fab Frocks in Bournemouth stocks stylish mother-of-the-bride and -groom outfits from more than 15 different designers. Owner Steve Taylor shares his top tips: ❤ Finding the perfect outfit can be a challenging and time-consuming task, so having the right choice in a range of prices is important. For classic styles with simple, flattering and elegant shapes, you’ll find designers, such as Condici, Veni Infantino and Ispirato. For something a bit different with a contemporary twist, labels, such as Linea Raffaelli, Dress Code and Carla Ruiz, among others, offer a modern take. ❤ 2019 sees neutral colours on trend, such as soft pink, taupe and silver. The wedding theme is another consideration and choosing a colour to complement it is an important part of the decision too. ❤ Having so much choice can be daunting so leave yourself plenty of time to try on outfits and experiment. Be adventurous and take yourself out of your comfort zone. You may well be surprised and opt for something you’d never have dreamed of. This is something we hear many times from our customers. ❤ For head-to-toe style, it’s important to get every little detail right. There’s a wide selection of accessories available including fascinators, discs and hats in both modern and classic shapes. Rainbow Club shoes also come in a range of styles and can be hand-dyed to match the overall look. Creatiques Bridal Boutique in Southsea is loving this season’s fabulous florals. “We’ve seen a huge increase of floral fabrics coming through. Gina Bacconi offers a great selection, with some lovely sleeve options. My favourite pick from the new collection is the 1111. The sleeve is a great length to emphasise the waistline, and the flattering, pleated neckline and high seam line is perfect for all bust types and for those searching for a little more coverage. It looks great paired with a turquoise side disk hatinator, but could easily be accessorised with any of the colours featured in the design.” – Kayleigh Middleton, assistant boutique manager MUM’S THE WORD The bride tribe Tips and inspiration for styling your best girls and boys Ispirato ISC951 Linea Raffaelli Set 052 Marfil Barcelona 3U228 Ronald Joyce - Veni Infantino 991403 THE BRIDAL PARTY 67