Wedding

A lot has changed in the bridal fashion market since I got married in 2017. At that time the options for a fashion-forward dress on a tight budget were very limited, and I knew definitively that I didn’t want to go down the traditional route of meringues and fittings and remortgaging the house to secure “the one”. So, I ended up buying an off-the-peg monochrome Proenza Schouler dress on a whim whilst in Harvey Nichols for a press event. No friends or family were with me, there were no happy tears and it couldn’t have been less of a “moment” but I was so happy with the result. The fact is, for many brides-to-be, the idea of putting aside £20k for a gown that you wear once and probably destroy on the dance-floor, has been outmoded ...

Bridesmaid style is another thing that has seen a shake-up. While there are plenty of brides who still enjoy the uniformity of matching outfits, many are forgoing this tradition in favour of more individual looks. For example,  mismatched styles are proving a popular approach right now; however, we’ve particularly fallen for the contemporary elegance of bridesmaid jumpsuits.  Perfect for friends who don’t feel so comfortable in a dress—or brides who want their attendents in something more unusual—a jumpsuit is the ultimate in grown-up elegance. Flattering, comfortable and dance floor–ready, there are so many styles at a range of price points to choose from. Highlights include Ghost’s buttoned-up pieces, Mango’s styli...

There are various factors to consider when choosing an outfit for an important event: The venue, the dress code, the weather, and even how long the ceremony lasts. Then there’s the sheer number of dress options to choose from (not to mention the tailored and jumpsuit alternatives—but that’s a whole other article). From lace and chiffon to silk and organza, we really are spoilt for choice.  More than anything else, we’re just excited about getting dressed up again and putting on heels (never thought we’d hear ourselves saying that) and painting the town red. So really, we’d be happy in anything that doesn’t come with a matching knitted top. However, we want to make sure we don’t merely get distracted, magpie-l...

Brides to be have faced many hurdles when it comes to wedding planning over the past twelve months, with the constant changing restrictions, closed wedding shops and question marks over when ‘big weddings’ can happen again. The rise in ‘micro’ wedding ceremonies, with fifteen or less people, has unsurprisingly seen a shift in bridal fashion, with many ordering their dresses online, looking for more affordable options and wearing separates or more low-key dresses instead of typical gowns. British brand Rixo has established itself as a wedding-guest favourite over the past five years, however brides and bridesmaids have also worn the brand which inspired Henrietta Rix and Orlagh McCloskey to launch a dedicated bridal collection. The dresses launche...

I know from my own experience that planning a wedding can take months. You spend endless hours deciding what your guests are going to eat, what booze they’re going to drink and even which napkins they’ll wipe their mouths on. While this is all important stuff, it doesn’t really compare to deciding on which outfit you’re going to wear. Of course, 2020 had different plans for those who had their weddings coming up during the year, and plenty of nuptials have had to be cancelled as a result of the pandemic. If there’s one silver lining we hope we can provide for you, it’s that if you’re planning on getting married at some point then you have more time to decide what you’re going to wear. And if budgets are smaller than you ha...