Most women have dreamt of their wedding dress since they were little, and it is arguably the biggest decision of their big day. But how do you decide on the style? Do you want a heavily embellished dress, something more elegant and classic, a budget-friendly option or a gown that makes you stand out from the crowd?
A wedding charity dress auction at Hallmark Hotel The Welcombe, is seeking pre-loved wedding dress donations from local brides that would like to see theirs enjoyed once again while supporting a good cause. The charity auction, which is in aid of children’s charity Molly Olly’s Wishes, is due to take place on Wednesday 11th April 2018 at Hallmark Hotel The Welcombe, Stratford-Upon-Avon.
Molly Olly’s Wishes was founded in 2011 to help families with terminally ill children to cope with the emotional and financial struggles that can come with their children being in hospital. The charity launched after parents Rachel and Tim Ollerenshaw lost their eight-year-old daughter Molly to a Wilms tumour.
New research has found that one in ten brides and grooms (11%) have never washed their wedding clothes. The study, conducted by online clothing retailer Banana Moon Clothing, looked at how often people wash their clothes and how long they think they can get away with wearing dirty items. The results revealed that women are worse than men for not washing their wedding clothes.15% of brides confessed they hadn’t cleaned their dress after the wedding, compared to only 7% of men who hadn’t washed their suit.
Almost a quarter of those living in Aberdeen (23%) said they hadn’t cleaned their wedding clothing since the big day, followed by over a fifth (22%) of those in Coventry and 16% in Wolverhampton.
Wedding bells are ringing over at vintage boutique Collectif! We caught up with the the vintage vixens themselves about their stunning new Collectif Bridal Collection for SS18. The collection is set to appeal to brides with a passion for vintage fashion, offering vintage bridal gowns designed with luxurious fabrics and sumptuous trimmings. In their brand new bridal collection, brides to be will find Collectif bridal gowns in a selection of timeless vintage styles with classic vintage themes, and some extra special dresses and separates with a quirky Collectif twist.
Can you not bear the idea of packing your wedding dress in your closet after the big day? If you’re looking for a better way to keep your beautiful gown without storing it out of sight, look no further than Love Keep Create…
Rather than wearing your dress once and storing it away, transform your bridal attire into any elegant, statement keepsake to keep out for years with this innovative brand.
Love Keep Create, a keepsake company and Dragons’ Den winner, is brimming with adorable ideas to ensure priceless moments are remembered forever. By taking sentimental clothing or blankets from your past, these memory makers recreate your fabric into a favourite keepsake design, from adorable animals to striking quilts and cushions.
Wedding dress shopping can be a daunting experience, especially when you’re met with so many designs, colours, shapes and fabrics in every shop you visit. The range of options you can be presented with makes it hard to work out exactly where you start to refine your choices.
For many, the thought of stepping into a bridal boutique can be a worrying one. Weddings often mean multiple all-eyes-on-you moments, which means body confidence and weight can be on your mind. This doesn’t necessarily have to be a negative thought though. For many, booking your wedding might just be the motivation you need to work on getting your confidence back whilst also following, and ultimately maintaining, a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
Chelmsford based bridal boutique for the design led bride, Rock The Frock, has recently launched their first bridal collection, designed by their founder Karen Whybro. The collection has been heavily influenced by the designs of the 1960s and 1970s and features capes, trouser suits, ballooned chiffon sleeves alongside modern separates such as pastel lace bodies and crops. Karen, only 4 years ago, was a primary school teacher, who frustrated at both the education sector and how hard it was to find a wedding dress that suited her style, decided to quit to open what is now a hugely influential boutique, and is franchising across UK and internationally in 2018.
Winter is such a magical season of year to tie the knot. As snow sails to the ground, embrace the crisp air as your dress will still be the star of the show. That's why WED2B’s truly talented stylists have revealed their top tips for staying warm and looking wonderful this winter, with their winter wedding dress style guide.
Cover up and stay warm
Luella’s Bridal welcomes the T E M P L E collection by Bo & Luca
Over the past four years, Australian designer and creator of luxury bridal wear Bo & Luca Shannon Pittman, has been breaking with trends and traditions in rewriting the rules of bridal design. Her ethereal gowns have been inspired by her admiration of artisan skills, her love for travelling and the desire to tell the individual story of every woman she dresses.
At WED2B, we know it’s important for the bride to find the perfect dress. Which is why our Bridal Consultants know everything there is to know about finding the perfect wedding dress shape for every figure, style and size.
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The countdown is on and your wedding plans are in full force. Boxes are being ticked off and time is ticking by. Now is the time to make to make plans for your girls-only day, the day you pick that special wedding dress that you may have been dreaming of since you were a little girl.
You may have butterflies in your stomach as you walk through the doors of the wedding dress shop with your nearest female friends and family. Emotions may be high for all of you, as today is the day you get to feel like a princess, trying on wedding dresses until you find your perfect match. But all this is completely normal - after all, it’s not every day you get married.
Nicola Rodney-Crook is the managing director of online lingerie retailer, Bras and Honey. With nine years’ experience in the lingerie industry, Nicola is a firm believer that well fitted lingerie not only helps with posture, but can also make women feel more confident. Here, Nicola explains how the right underwear creates the ultimate shape and silhouette and why this is so important when choosing the perfect wedding dress.
