DRESSING THE BRIDAL PARTY 81 GOALS Squad Fashion advice for your nearest and dearests When it comes to a wedding day, whether you’re the bride or a guest, the million-dollar question for everyone is about what to wear. For the nearlyweds, as they are the stars of the show, they likely have at least an idea of what their big-day look will be like. But for the rest of the bridal party, where do you begin? First and foremost, the venue setting and theme of the day are paramount. A long flowing gown for bridesmaids will look out of place in a field for a tipi wedding; similarly, the mother-of-the-bride in a tropical print summer dress may stand out against a stately home wedding with a Bridgerton-inspired theme. Another thing to consider is the weather; we British folk like to moan about it, and rightly so, because how many sunny days do we have each year? The season and the inclement weather will dictate the colour palette – no one wears pastel yellows in winter – but also your accessory choice. KEEP IN MIND As much as we all love our friendship groups dearly, many personalities are grouped together. The same goes for fashion styles; we all have bits we love about our bodies and bits we don’t. The best thing a wedding couple can do to make their bridal and groom’s party happy is to be relaxed and open-minded about the outfits you want them to wear – everyone will be happy and enjoy the day! Grooms and groomsmen, and the fathers of the newlyweds, are 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, with greater acceptance of breaking wedding traditions and protocols. 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 and looking good in wedding photos. You can add little personalised elements, such as your initials and wedding date, stitched into the lining. The mothers of the bride and groom will feel under the spotlight along with the rest of the bridal party. This added pressure can be overwhelming as they may have worn occasionwear only for a few years. These factors can strain what should be an enjoyable experience as the bride/ groom tries to make them feel as reassured as possible and offer support and advice. 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 being frumpy! If you love your clothes, go for a bold colour or striking pattern but keep it demure by avoiding low-cut necklines or a short hem so you can look back on the photos for years with no regrets.
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