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FASHION Mothers, Set & Match 14543 views
Mothers of the bride often ask, “do my hat, bag and shoes have to match?" Not necessarily... Jacques Vert share some professional styling tips on dressing the part for the big day.
When you are shopping for the big day outfit, it is a good idea to co-ordinate colours as it brings your whole look together. If you don't like matching your bag to leather or suede shoes, opt for a beaded fabric bag that looks feminine and one you’ll probably use again for another occasion. Most importantly, make sure that you have a balance of co-ordinating colours and that the colours in your accessories balance well too, especially your hat.
For a less traditional ‘mother of the bride’ look, a floaty dress with a bolero looks smart and is a very fashionable look. Alternatively, a beaded sleeveless dress with shawl would work well as day to eveningwear.
To avoid getting chilly in the evening, you should look for an outfit with a fitted jacket. Some dresses have matching bolero jackets which look really stylish and work perfectly for the evening, alternatively you can use a cover-up like a pashmina or a crochet shawl.
For larger sizes, choose more structured pieces rather than flimsy fabrics. Conservative prints are more sophisticated than bold ones. A feather fascinator will lift your outfit and bring focus to your face, as will a pretty necklace and earrings. Keep your outfit co-ordinated and colours simple.
For a chic alternative to a wedding hat, feather fascinators on clips or headbands are a very stylish option and will really set off and complement that special hairstyle.
If the bride has entrusted you to keep her make up and bits and pieces for her on the day, keep items as small as possible and to a minimum. Use a travel sewing kit, they’re tiny and take up little space. Choose a structured clutch bag matching your outfit and ensure it has a detachable strap so it can go over your shoulder leaving your arms free for taking photos and holding your Champagne. -
FASHION Dresses, dresses, dresses...1 Wedding Magazine 13971 views
In this week's fashion gallery we have got together with the fashion team at Wedding magazine to take a peek inside their online dress galleries. With a fantastic selection arranged according to dress style, we know you are going to enjoy the tour...and this is just the first part.
CLASSIC BRIDEWhat you'll find: Make a stylish entrance with one of the elegant dresses in the Classic gallery including Monique Lhuillier at Browns Bride, Pronovias and Jenny Packham Bride.
Our favourite: ivory and caramel duchess satin dress with beaded overlay and matching bolero (from £1000) by Justin Alexander, worn with a pearl headdress (from £465) by Basia Zarzycka. Photography by Sheila Rock.
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MODERN GIRLWhat you'll find: Short and chic dresses perfect for register office weddings or nuptials on a white sand beach along with elegantly flamboyant styles for brides wanting a contemporary look including designs by Valentino and Ellie Saab for Pronovias, Vera Wang at Farah Novias, Rosa Clara and David Fielden.
Our favourite: White tulle dress with velvet ribbon trim (from £2060) by Max Chaoul at Browns Bride style with silver crystal earrings (from £98) by Basia Zarzycka and a pearl and crystal bracelet (from £114) by Erickson Beamon. Photography by Paul Viant.
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FASHION Jewel in the Crown 13884 views
When Alan Sugar pronounced from on high last week, he described Ian Stuart as the 'jewel in the crown'. Episode 8 of Apprentice revealed that B2bs at the National Wedding Show loved Ian Stuart dresses. So we thought we'd share a few of the designer's latest dresses with you in today's Fashion Gallery.
ACAPULCOThe Look: Get fairytale magic at your wedding with this spectacular ballgown in taffeta metal and Venetian lace.
Detail: The fitted bodice has shoulder straps made from beaded Venetian lace, which also covers most of the bodice. The scrunch skirt is ruffled and has a tier of Venetian lace before falling into a puffball skirt and train.
Accessorise:This gown can be worn strapless or with shoulder straps and a matching lace stole is available.
Colours: Rose/Multi Lace (as shown), Honey/Multi Lace, Ivory/Multi Lace or all ivory.
TOULOUSE
The Look: Scrumptious A-line style gown in taffeta cangiante and beaded tulle. Detail: The gown has a draped bodice leading into an A-line top skirt with a lower skirt in a scrunch tulle underlay, trimmed with diamante encrusted flowers and delicate feathers.There is also a tulle shoulder drape encrusted with diamante flowers.
Accessorise:Pick up on the assymetric shoulder drape with a sidespray tiara or hair decoration.
Colours:Beading and tulle remain the same with Honey (as shown), Candy, Gold, Mint, Peach, Lilac, Ivory and White.
SANTIAGO
The Look: Sensual mermaid gown in taffeta cangiante.
Detail: Structured strapless bodice completely beaded with Swarovski crystals, sequins and bugle beads. The fitted skirt has a hand draped overlay which bustles up to the back waist and is trimmed with a corsage of hand made flowers mixed with metallic ribbon. The skirt flares out into the train.
Accessorise: Matching choker and wrap available.
Colours:Gold (as shown), Ivory, Candy or Aqua.To see more fabulous Ian Stuart gowns go to the desigher's website at ianstuart-bride.com.
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FASHION Sparkling Bride 14403 views
Fashion-led jewellery designer Mikey, has added to his must-have collection with a new bridal range. Including glittering tiaras and sparkling hair combs, the collection is cool and affordable. We check out some of our favourites now at Mikey stores and concessions in Top Shop, Selfridges and Harrods.
Romantic Vintage→We love this beautiful floral hair comb (£25) in bronzed vintage tones with sparkling diamante - perfect for a wedding day 'hair-up' style or as an alternative to a traditional tiara.
←Princess PerfectionGet princess style with this gorgeous pearly tiara (£35) with shimmering crystal beads accented with yellow.
Glittery Detail→For added sparkle, these crystal drop earrings (£30) are perfect.
←Floral Fantasy For the ultimate in romance, this flower bracelet (£25) is covered in sparkles and tiny petals. If you were feeling generous, it would also make a lovely accessory for your older bridesmaids!
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FASHION Apprentice Bride 8201 views
WeddingPathers at the Birmingham NEC for the National Wedding Show earlier this year might have spotted a camera crew and some wannabe Apprentices.
Essential viewing tonight, Episode 8 of The Apprentice at 9pm on BBC1 goes to the National Wedding Show! With just half the candidates left standing, Alan Sugar is sending Alpha and Renaissance to the NEC Birmingham. The challenge is to sell wedding dresses! With just one day to research the market and stock their stand, it has to be less-than-easy. 
Will the candidates be able to adapt their usual hard-sell techniques for this most emotional and personal of purchases? And how will the boys cope with selling such ‘girly’ products? The team who make the most money on the day of the show will win. Winner of 
the first series, Tim Campbell knows how tough the process is, saying “the tasks in the show are really intense and nothing can be more intensive than dealing with someone’s special day. Even with a captive audience the candidates have to get it right first time.”If you miss tonight's episode, catch the repeat on Saturday 17th May at 10.40pm on BBC2. Or see the re-run on www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer.
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