BRIDAL WARDROBE & ATTIRE
Any little girl who dreams of her wedding most often turns to the likes of a much-loved Disney princess ‘Cinderella’ for her inspiration. Although many trends come and go some silhouettes stay timeless and seemingly effortless in making a girl look like a princess on her big day. With a closely tightened waist and a huge overflowing skirt, this design will stand out and will be remembered by all your guests. It’s a design that is most flattering for all body types and you can easily work with your designer to come up with a gown that is most suitable for you. A lace gown with the same silhouette is also timeless. You can have a nipped-in waist and ball gown skirt. Lacework on the shoulders and the bottom half of the dress fully worked in beadwork. This is a very ladylike and tasteful choice that will make you stand out and feel like a princess on your special day. Long sleeves are also an option, especially if your wedding is outdoors. The full skirts emphasize the waist and make your legs look longer and the full-length sleeves make your limbs look longer too making you look like royalty, prim and proper. Your hair should be worn in a low bun and some skin should be shown by a backless silhouette. Not much Jewellery is required to finish this look. Think ‘less is more’. Off shoulder ball gown dresses is another good choice. Show off your collarbones. It is a beautiful way to show some skin in an elegant way. You should opt for a gown with a tight waist and big skirt where an hourglass silhouette will be created accentuating your figure in the right places. You can balance out a ball gown with a strapless neckline. A strapless gown will help elongate your body and create a unique silhouette. Choose a very simple dress and wear Jewellery and a veil for a “wow factor” look.
A new trend in wedding attire this season is for brides to have a dress with some form of transformative aspect to it. This can provide a versatile factor to the dress and also it can save time for the bride, where she does not have to change into a different outfit to hit the dancefloor or to mingle with her guests. The dress can be a top piece with detachable sleeves which reveal, a strapless dress or a removable tulle skirt that unveils a fitted mermaid silhouette underneath. These two for one gown are trending this season. Also, it is extremely cost effective as you are getting two gowns for the price of one. It can also suit the purpose of dress code- for example for a church ceremony there is a certain way a bride should dress, so this dress is practical. Then for the reception you could take off the sleeves as it would be a sleeved bolero for example and have a sassy strapless gown.
For a more relaxed than traditional structured wedding select a Bohemian styled dress that is graceful and elegant. The Boho aesthetic which is laid back has evolved and is in style now. From unfussy slip dresses to lace, floor length gowns create a casual but glamorous look. Be timeless in sporting your Bohemian look with loose fitting silhouettes, light as air lace and chiffons with delicate sleeves. Bohemian bridal gowns with 70’s inspired bell sleeves and antique lace pair well with vintage themed weddings.
We wear Jewellery daily whether we are single, in a relationship, engaged or married. We believe that you should buy wedding earrings that you love for your big day that you can wear many times over, again and again. Earrings featuring intricate beadwork with flashes of gold and silver, these are statement earrings that will add a bit of sparkle to your wedding day. You can choose from a variety of statement earrings. From crystal and gold ear-climbers to bridal ear cuffs which is worn over your cartilage, white opal bridal ear cuff to flower climber earrings. Large statement earrings are a big hit this season.
This year since its small weddings it means big details. Couples are spending less on venue, rentals, food and photography which means they can spend more on florals. Statement Bouquets are the way to go. It does not have to be large in size. It’s about carefully selecting the right flowers and having them arranged in a way to best reflect and compliment your bridal style. In 2021 making a comeback is the classic round bouquet as well as asymmetric design bouquets, with colours to match the dress.
Every season some brides adhere to a classic approach when it comes to bridal hairstyle. This year even the smallest backyard and garden weddings has a need for glamour and elegant style. You can select from a ponytail, bun, or half up and half down classic bridal locks to style your wedding. Use strong hold hair spray for a lasting shine.
Trust that this list of tips and trends inspires your 2021 bridal looks with simplicity, elegance and grace, befitting your glorious day as a lasting memory.
By: Danielle Sueann