“As the mother of the bride/groom, you will be in an abundance of photographs, therefore, it’s essential that you look fabulous, feel confident and that your outfit is timeless. This year’s looks show classic colour combinations of navy and ivory, printed brocade fabrics and classic shapes such as A-line and pencil skirts. If you are opting for something a little edgier, Gill Harvey has beaded, feather-hemmed dresses perfect for a party. Irresistible offers bright shades of coral and lime in their signature bandage stretch dress and bold floral dip-hem dresses for those wanting a fuller skirt.” – Coryn Emma from Baroque Boutique. MUM’S THE WORD 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 feel overwhelming as they may feel a lot older than the bridesmaids and possibly wouldn’t have worn occasionwear for many years. These factors can certainly put a strain on what should be an enjoyable experience. As the bride, try to make them feel as reassured as possible, offer support and advice; and as with everyone else on the day, they too should feel comfortable and themselves. To help, three local suppliers provide their top tips and trend predicitons to help ensure your mum feels her big-day best. “At Pleser, we are anticipating 2023 to be a year of clashing, contrasting colours – a real kaleidoscope. We cater for all tastes and encourage ladies to try something outside the box. In order for us to offer this diversity of styles, we stock a select range of designers such as Fely Campo, Teresa Ripoll, Rosa Clará Cocktail, John Charles, Carla Ruiz and more.” – Llinos Davis from Pleser. “This year, All About Eve Bridal Ltd took the most fabulous trip to London and got the chance to marvel at the stunning upcoming collections by Veni Infantino and John Charles. This gave us an insight into the latest trends for the mother-of-the-bride and -groom that are likely to emerge in 2023. There will be a plethora of colours, fabrics, patterns and styles to choose from. To note, we saw a number of pretty jacquard fabrics, as well as some bold and colourful floral designs, particularly from Veni Infantino.” – Brodi Parfitt from All About Eve Bridal Ltd. 7017 by Gill Harvey Available at www.baroqueboutique.co.uk 20179 by Fely Campo Available at www.pleser.co.uk 29803A by Veni Infantino Available at www.allaboutevebridalwear.com Design by Fely Campo Available at www.pleser.co.uk 26873 by John Charles Available at www.allaboutevebridalwear.com 66319 by John Charles Available at www.baroqueboutique.co.uk 76
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