Q&A Fashion Look and feel your big-day best with help from the professionals KICK UP YOUR HEELS I’m obsessed with shoes! How can I make sure my bridal footwear makes a statement and is my key accessory? Sonja and Jo say: For many people, shoes are the essential accessory to any outfit and you have undoubtedly spent many an hour looking for the most comfortable pair to match the perfect attire. Why should your wedding day be any different? Here at I Do Shoes, we believe that anyone getting married should be both comfortable and stylish on their big day, especially as you’re spending hours on your feet before dancing the night away. Why not get yourself a customised pair of Converse or Doc Martins and have them match your personality, dress, suit or whatever you choose to wear on your big day? If you love a bit of bling, then Swarovski crystals will definitely draw attention to your dancing feet – you can even add your new name, your wedding date or anything else that takes your fancy. Members of your bridal party can even have their own pair. They’ll set you apart and make a brilliant statement on your “I-do” day. Affordable, stylish, comfortable, unique and personalised – what’s not to love? CONTACT OUR EXPERTS Natalie Towell, https://navettejewellery.co.uk | Victoria Walton, www.victoriaelainebridal.co.uk | Sonja and Jo, www.ido.shoes COSY COVER UPS We’re tying the knot in December and my dress is strapless. How can I keep warm for the photos as we’re hoping to venture outside? Vicky says: I’m so pleased a December bride has opted for a strapless dress as the majority of your day will be spent inside and the venue will be nice and warm! But when you do want to head outside, there are so many options to cover your shoulders without hiding your dress. The obvious choice would be a bolero and these can be fur, feathered, satin or lace. You could ask your seamstress to custom make a bolero with lace or beading that matches your dress if budget allows, but bridal shops have lots of choices too. For something more fashion forward, we’re loving capes! Whether long, short tulle or velvet, they’ll add some warmth and plenty of drama to your bridal style. SOMETHING BLUE I’d like to have a bespoke piece of jewellery to wear on my wedding day that can be handed down as an heirloom. Can you make any suggestions as to how it could incorporate our winter theme, and do you have any advice? Natalie says: Creating a special piece of jewellery for your wedding ensures all the romance and beauty of your day is captured within, and in the future you could fulfil the old adage of something borrowed and something blue, by lending or gifting it to the next generation. This way, you’ve created an heirloom that continues your family’s tale. Express a magical winter theme through your jewellery by incorporating tones of pale blue, such as aquamarines and pale blue sapphires with white tones of pearls. You could also capture the frosty icicle look with rock crystals or cascading diamonds. Consider elogated shapes with beautiful hanging faceted briolette gemstones that can create a wonderful chandelier-style earring and necklace set, imitating beautiful ice crystal formations. Inspiration can also be taken from nature’s stunning snowflakes. Disney Fairy Tale Weddings EXPERT Q&A 71
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