Spring is at long last in the air and the wedding season is fast approaching! If you are going to be a mother of the bride or groom in the coming months, you will be keen to get your look just right. Here are my top professional tips to ensure you look and feel fantastic on that special day. These also include what I learnt from playing the part myself three times over in the last 5 years!
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- Plan your outfit in plenty of time. You may need alterations and you don’t want to feel stressed into rushing an impulse buy.
- Shop at the specialist Mother of the Bride shops. In the South East, I strongly recommend Mary’s of Enfield marysofenfield for a wide selection of the best designs and styles, helpful service and a wonderful woman who will undertake expert alterations. She also made me a matching shawl for my outfit and suggested just the right fascinator to match.
- In the North, try snootyfrox in Harrogate
- Make an appointment and allow yourself plenty of time to try on. Be prepared for several shopping trips at a range of specialist shops before you make your final selection.
- Know the best styles and colours that flatter you before you shop. Seek professional help if unsure.The investment in a Style and Image Consultant’s services, such as my own will pay huge dividends in saving you time and tears in the fitting room. I would be delighted to help here. Please take a look at my colour and style pages for more information and contact me if you would like a friendly chat to see how I can best support you.
- Know your budget but be prepared for a shock. These outfits do not come cheap. If possible, you may be able to wear your outfit again but if not, take it to a dress agency or e bay while it’s still in fashion and you could recoup up to half the cost. Ensure shoes and bag can be used again and again. You can buy these at less expensive, non specialist stores. I bought an exact matching pair of shoes from Debenhams!
- Plan your hair and make up in advance and take your hat along to the hairdressers for a rehearsal.
Excellent advice