The latest trends for the wedding party MARIANNE FASHIONS OF CLEADON VILLAGE www.mariannefashions.co.uk The mothers-of-the-bride and groom are going to feel under the spotlight along with the rest of the wedding party. This added pressure can be overwhelming, as they may not have worn occasionwear for many years. These factors can certainly put strain on what should be an enjoyable experience. As the bride or groom, try to make them feel as reassured as possible, offer support and advice, and as with everyone else on the day, they should feel comfortable, leading to a happy and confident mother. To help, the team at Marianne Fashions of Cleadon Village in Sunderland has put together their 2024 trend predictions: “There are more informal weddings taking place in hotels and venues abroad. As a result, mothers-of-the-bride and grooms are seeking a design that has a softer look and is less restricting, yet is still glamorous and fun to wear again on holiday and special nights out. Designers have not been slow to cater for this trend, with designs now featuring bardot necklines, gently nipped waists flowing down to cascading hemlines, tailored trouser suits, dresses and jackets that are never out of fashion, and silk trouser suits with matching flowing blouson tops. Veni Infantino, Couture Club, John Charles, Simon Ellis, and many others have all these styles in plain and printed fabrics in several colours. All of these you will find at Marianne Fashions of Cleadon Village, with matching shoes and handbags and a choice of hats to hire or buy to complete the look.” DRESSED TOimpress When it comes to a wedding day, whether you’re the bride or a guest, the million-dollar question for everyone is: What am I going to wear? For the happy couple, 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 wedding 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 bold, tropical print summer dress may stand out against a stately home wedding venue with a Bridgerton-inspired theme. Secondly, the weather. We British folk like to moan about it, and rightly so, because how many sunny days do we actually have each year? The season and the inclement weather will dictate not only the attire and the colour palette – no one wears pastel yellow in winter! – but also your accessory choice; boleros, jackets, and wraps will be your cosy friends for winter ‘I dos’. To help ensure everyone look amazing on the big day, we’ve asked local suppliers to share their 2024 trend predictions… FLOWERS 51 DRESSING THE WEDDING PARTY
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