Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - May/June 2020 (Issue 80)

Squad goals Dressing the bridal party sorted! T he 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 you’re not used to shopping for special occasion wear. Local suppliers are here to help with a wealth of insider knowledge and top tips. ONE-STOP-SHOP Award-winning Southsea-based Creatiques bridal boutique has been in business for more than 27 years and offers a personal one-to-one service to make finding the one truly memorable, not only for brides, but mums as well. Co-founder Andrew Pearce explains, “We now have our ‘in-boutique’ for mothers-of-the-bride and -groom. We’ve spent a long time creating a capsule collection including designers Ella Boo, Lizabella and Labella, to work alongside our beautiful bridal range.” With a wide choice of colours and styles available, in sizes from eight to 26, and more arriving weekly, they’re looking forward to offering a full range when they’re open for business as usual. “The shopping experience is important for the mums too and we feel they should be given just as much attention as our brides so we offer an appointment-only, full styling consultation at the boutique to make sure they can feel confident about choosing the perfect outfit,” adds Andrew. TREND ALERTS ❤ New colours coming through for the next season include coral, silver grey, blush pink and duck-egg blue shades, metallic silver, gold, navy blue and black accents. ❤ Think Sabrina and draped necklines, flouncy jackets, bold prints, twisted collar details, trouser suits and two-piece outfits. ANDREW’S TOP TIP To complete the overall look we always recommend choosing a colour that runs through the wedding but that won’t overpower the bride. Visit www.creatiques.co.uk John Charles trouser suit style no. 26863 Psst… Charisma now stock Linea Raffaelli styles too! Style no. 3099H Style no. 3100H 60 Dresses by Gino Cerruti www.ginocerruti.com For an alternative twist many mums are opting for a more modern dress or trouser suit rather than a traditional dress and jacket, reports Julie of Charisma of Fawley. “Latest trends for wedding outfits are lace sleeves, pastel colours, longer length, fuller skirts or soft pleats,” she adds. Visit www.charismaoffawley.co.uk