HOT TOPIC Local experts offer stellar advice on wedding dilemmas RING-A-DING-DING What advice can you share when it comes to finding the perfect wedding rings? When choosing the perfect wedding band, there are a few factors to consider. Firstly, the piece must match the same hardness of the metal your engagement ring is crafted in. For instance, platinum, palladium, gold and silver all differ on the scale. If you were to wear two different metals together, it could damage the softer ring over time. Therefore, ensure you pick the same durability as your engagement ring to avoid the rings scratching. Furthermore, you need to consider the design of your engagement ring, as you’ll want this to be neatly stacked with the wedding band on your finger. This is possible with a traditional piece if your engagement ring is a standard round-cut single diamond or if you have a wed-fit style, where the rings are designed to fit next to a traditional wedding ring perfectly. However, if your stone is cut into a different shape, like a pear and marquise style or features a halo design, this may prevent the rings from sitting perfectly together. Therefore, you may need to opt for a different design, like a wishbone style. Try on different-shaped bands to ensure you find the right one. Finally, the width of your wedding band should complement your finger size. The best width for women ranges between 1.6mm and 4mm, while men opt for anywhere between 4mm and 7mm. For women, it should complement the engagement ring as one too thick may draw attention away from your sparkling rock. Therefore, opt for a wedding band that has a similar width to your engagement ring for the perfect look. Expert team | Sacet | www.sacet.com ACCESSORISE AND SHINE I’m looking for a bespoke bridal headpiece for my winter wedding; what advice can you share to help the process? Move away from sinamay pieces, as they’re not suitable for winter. We would start the process by chatting about where the wedding is taking place and the attire, which makes a big difference when picking a headpiece. It should not overpower your dress but complement the gown and your face while still making a statement. I usually prefer a more straightforward style of custom-designed headbands as they would be easy to wear with a long veil but still comfortable after a party. Most of my brides use their headpieces for other events after the big day, which makes it more sustainable. I like to use flowers but never in a way that would overpower the piece, emphasising on the shape of the flower to complements the piece and detailing without shades or colours but movements. Though if we need something blue or a touch of colour, I’m never against it! On the other hand, a cool fedora looks fantastic if you’re going for a suit. Never be afraid of having that cool look. Remember, simple is more of a statement than anything else. For those very light dresses, a plain and specially-shaped headpiece can look as delicate as the gown. For a simple dress suit and more of a court ceremony, I always go with a bit of a vintage touch, like a pillbox with a veil or a headband for that 50s/60s style. Some brides want to do a rock ’n’ roll wedding, and we can go all out on the headpiece to be the day’s statement according to their wishes. Every person is different, and it’s all about finding your perfect option. I always see my brides as my collaborators; I try to incorporate everything they want in the piece while ensuring it still complements their look. Ultimately, it’s their day, and the most important thing is they feel happy and confident with the piece. Merve Bayindir | Merve Bayindir | www.mervebayindir.com www.instagram.com/berksarac 69 ASK THE EXPERTS
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