Wedding

We wear underwear each and every day, so it’s easy to understand that many brides feel as if they already know which lingerie is going to work for them. But, then again, you don’t wear a wedding dress every day, do you? Rigby’s advise? “Enlist some expert help. There are so many options that exist that a bride might not think or even know of! At The Pantry Underwear, we host bridal underwear fittings in person and virtually, which offer a range of solutions to form the foundations for an outfit. These specialist products almost always have variable sizing because they are constructed differently to typical underwear products, so our product and fit specialists can help to navigate sizing and make fit adjustments. Fit and comfort should be your priority—if you’re already feel...

Being a fashion editor comes in handy more than you’d think. I’ve helped friends and family assemble outfits for job interviews, only to be offered the job afterwards. Coincidence? I think not. I’ve sourced sold-out items on resale sites for those desperately seeking them, and I’m always happy to debate more significant investments. Above all else, however, my decade-long experience working in fashion is most valued by brides-to-be and their mothers when it comes to finding not the wedding dress, but the mother of the bride dress. 


I’ve been a bridesmaid a handful of times and a guest more often than I can count, and I’m almost always drafted in to help with the search for the perfect mother of the bride outfit. After all, there’s a lot to consid...

Back in the day you could say weddings were more of a traditional affair, with one big dress and a rather formal dinner with your nearest and dearest. Now, the idea of how, when and where nuptials should take place is much more fluid. Modern weddings can last anywhere from a couple of hours at the Town Hall, to week-long far-off escapades— you do you, we say.  But whichever way you choose to celebrate your love— traditional or not— if it involves an excuse for multiple outfit changes, all the better for it in our opinion. Especially when there’s so many jaw-droppingly beautiful, out-of-the-box bridal outfits out there now. Everywhere from the high street and more affordable contemporary brands to luxury designers are upping the stakes in bridal-wear and adding...

I’m getting married this September, and it’s not the guest list or table plans that have the potential to turn me into a bridezilla. It’s the amazing outfits that target me on Instagram every single day and sometimes make me wish I could squeeze in one more outfit change into the proceedings. I thought that I’d find it impossible to find a wedding dress I love, but I’ve actually had the opposite problem.  The process of finding a wedding outfit has had a complete overhaul over the past few years, as many contemporary or fashion-forward designers have now entered into the bridal space, giving more options to a less traditional bride. The likes of Rixo, Sleeper, Vampire’s Wife and Taller Marmo have offered up a more relaxed take on bridal lo...

Luckily rental is such an easy, sustainable option these days and I’ll definitely be turning to the likes of Hurr, Rotaro and My Wardrobe more than once. Personally, though, I’m a fan of investing in one great dress that makes me feel amazing and wearing it to as many different events as I can for years to come. Reformation is one of the brands I (and most of the industry) turn to most when shopping for versatile, quality pieces like this, and wedding-guest dresses are their MO. It’s not only a sustainably-focused brand itself, but the dresses are timeless, flattering and perfect for (cliché incoming) dressing up or down. From weddings to summer barbecues to pub gardens and big birthdays, there’s always something in their huge offering that works for all of the above, and the great part is...

I have never been a person who fantasises about what I will wear on my wedding day—big, princess gowns or heavy lace have never appealed to me, so I just could never picture it. I am getting married this year, and when I started searching for a wedding dress I was really surprised by how many things I found that really felt like me. Bridal fashion has never been so cool or fun as it is in 2022—designers are now targeting those like me who want something a little less traditional. The pandemic has also changed the wedding landscape—some are still sticking to intimate micro weddings, and others are making up for last time with four day extravaganzas with multiple outfit changes. This means brands are now creating ‘wedding wardrobes’, playing with textures, embellishment and silhouettes ...

There’s the option of a versatile throw-on dress you can wear with both trainers and heels, day or night (great for that cost-per-wear investment). Or maybe you’re looking to invest in a designer piece you’ve really fallen for and know you’ll own forever. But if you’re looking for a more affordable yet show-stopping dress guaranteed to bring in compliments from your Ex’s new girlfriend, we’ve found the answer— and it comes in the form of ASOS Edition.   The premium line from the original online retailer is our fashion insider secret to finding easy, wow-factor dresses for less, and the new 2022 collection is particularly impressive. They have a huge edit of styles across a really diverse range of sizes (UK 4-30). Mostly occasionwear, but there’s some great, fashion...

We’ve all seen the film 27 Dresses, haven’t we? If not, you’ve probably experienced the difficult process of bridesmaid dress shopping in one way or another, whether it involved finding something that suits everyone for your own wedding or searching for one to wear for your BFF’s nuptials that wasn’t totally hideous. You might even be going through that exact scenario right now, but don’t worry— if that’s the case you’ve come to the right place to find a solution to the whole palava.  Because H&M have just released a line of new bridesmaid dresses as part of their recent spring drop— and let me tell you, they’re good. Like, ‘I’m one of twelve bridesmaids for my friend’s wedding this summer and every single one of us just agreed on them’ good. Of course, it depe...

It seems counterintuitive to talk about engagement ring trends. After all, these are pieces of jewellery you’ll likely be wearing for a very, very long time, and the term “trend” feels all too flippant. But still, it would be remiss of me not to acknowledge that engagement ring preferences tend to ebb and flow. While they might not change as frequently as, perhaps, pieces of clothing, shoes or bags, new aesthetics do come into the engagement ring conversation from time to time, and it’s worth paying attention to them when they do. You never know; you might find something that feels more intrinsically “you” than, say, a classic solitaire. So, what are the top engagement ring trends for 2022, I hear you ask? Let’s get into it. You Deserve to Mak...

Renting is the perfect option for special events like weddings, especially if you think you might only wear a specific look once or twice. HURR, Rotaro, My Wardrobe and By Rotation all have amazing, ever-expanding collections full of perfect wedding-guest attire. But if you’re looking to invest in an outfit to love for a longer time, or perhaps one special look you can wear to all of the events in your calendar, you’re going to want to be informed on where to start your search. It can get overwhelming out there, otherwise.  So below we’ve set out the seven key trends that promise to be huge in 2022 among wedding-goers to help inspire you. Whether it’s a winter or summer wedding, lavish event or intimate ceremony, there’s something here that will work. There’s bold suiti...

Wedding season might traditionally fall in the summer months, but after years of rescheduled nuptials and diaries filling up quickly, wedding guest outfit planning is now pretty much a year-round activity. If you’re on the hunt for some amazing wedding-ready looks, let us narrow things down a little bit for you by sharing the brands that always deliver when it comes to beautiful, but comfortable, occasionwear. Our list includes some labels you’re likely to spot at any British wedding, such as Rixo and Self-Portrait. But we’ve also added some lesser-known names into the mix if you’re hoping to discover something new. This includes The Own Studio, which, despite technically catering to brides and bridesmaids, creates beautiful silk separates in plenty of ele...

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, the last couple of years had different plans for those who had their weddings coming up, and plenty of nuptials had to be cancelled as a result of the pandemic. But there’s one silver lining I hope I can provide for you. 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 tha...