Wedding fashion 2018: brides are ditching veils for modern hats

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In the past it has been customary to walk down the aisle wearing a sweeping white dress and matching elegant veil.
But, in recent years, modern brides have well and truly switched up wedding day style rules, banishing tradition bridal dresses for jumpsuits, capes and colour, as well as ditching veils for flower crowns or bedazzled headbands.

Sabrina Carder writes in the Evening Standard her update on the wedding veil.

Anything that isn’t a veil seems to go. From sleek white fedoras to floppy straw styles, bridal hats are the new ‘it’ wedding accessory in town. And, thanks to Instagram, the new trend has quickly picked up pace.
Emily Ratajkowski first bought the trend to our attention back in February when she married Sebastian Bear-McClard at New York City Hall in a very unconventional outfit.
The ensemble consisted of a £120 mustard suit from high-street shop Zara and a wide-brim black fedora hat adorned with a mini veil.

Furthermore, the model isn’t the only celebrity to take bridal headgear up a notch.

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Millie Mackintosh opted for a similar bridal ensemble when she recently wed Hugo Taylor.
But, the 29-year-old managed to put a tradition spin on the suit and hat combination, sticking to an all-white colour scheme.

The ‘gram has also been filled with fashion-forward brides rocking the new must-have accessory.
For ultimate inspo check out hat enthusiast, Quigley Goode, who has served up numerous perfect bridal looks featuring extra large panama hats. Tempted? Us too.
Or, if you’re feeling brave, you could make a real show-stopping entrance in an extra large straw hat like Danish model, Emma Leth, who paired a piece of Jacquemus headgear with a see-through wedding dress back in June.

So, if you want to elevate your bridal look this year, you now know how.

Be the best conditioned bride you can be

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Ok so this one is more for the ladies. Be the best bride you can be is about you on your wedding day in peak condition. Since all eyes will be on the bride it kind of makes sense to be in the best place physically, emotionally, mentally. So we have come up with a plan which starts from three months counting down. Three months is enough time to make changes. Lets face it your wedding day is the one day where all eyes will be on you. You are the star of the show – Don’t let hubby to be tell you otherwise!

The Three month Plan

Diet

The two main things to get from diet is

1. Keep hydrated
2. Eat good clean food

You want to have lots of energy and avoid lethargy.  Find your local greengrocer in your town and explore the fresh vegetable and fruits aisles. As a counter from eating and testing all those cakes you want to balance by eating foods that give you fuel.

Drink lots of water – Your partner will think you are glowing and shiny because of the strong love between you. Well that is of course true, but another factor which you don’t need to publicise is the copious amount of water you have been drinking.

Health

Not only should good food play towards being more healthy it is always a good idea to target and keep on top of any physical systems that are constantly under attack. So as well as eating your greens we might imagine the stresses of wedding planning might increase chance of acne and spots. We recently discovered BigGreenSmile.com They are one of the biggest online retailers of natural and organic products in the UK.

Using organic tea-tree soap that doesn’t dry out your face is a great way to keep skin right.

Exercise

Let run through the demands. In one day your body will have to:

• Long day – Waking super early and to bed very late
• Go long periods without your regular feeding times
• Standing
• Sitting
• Holding poses
• Keeping still
• Smiling…After few hours your jaws will be super stiff
• Wearing a very heavy dress without the strongest or practical shoes!
• The wedding dance

and thats not to include any stress whatsoever !

So by working backwards what do we want to achieve. You don’t want to look like a body builder – Aim for a French exquisite look, where wedding guest will remember the words elegant, graceful, delicate and extremely beautiful.  99% of wedding gowns are designed this way so you will have less customisation to do.

Go for tone. Things like yoga, swimming, Maybe some high intensity training to work on losing some inches. You don’t need to spend much money, nor add hours to your already busy daily ritual. Just thirty minutes a day at home.

Planks

Simply lie down face down and with elbows to the floor try and maintain a straight posture. Holding this position for a while is going to work your abs, back and core. The Plank is one of the best exercises for core conditioning yet it also works your bum and hamstrings, supports proper posture and improves balance.      This is the ker-ching your wedding body has been waiting for.

The test is that if you can’t hold a plank for 120 seconds, you’re either a) too fat, b) too weak, or c) doing something wrong in your workouts. A fit, healthy person should be able to hold on for two-minutes before feeling the burn.

If you’ve been good and started 12 weeks back you would most likely be in good shape. Take plenty of rest by ‘trying’ to get to bed and sleep at an early hour.

Above all, amidst the stress, you can peace out and have moments of pleasure for yourself. It’s your wedding – Enjoy it 🙂

Five wedding trends for 2019, according to experts

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Olivia Petter has written an article collating just what couples to be or should be planning for 2019 to make their special day the wedding of the year.

As summer typically denotes the end of the wedding season all that means is the start of planning for next years events.

Click here to see the original 2019 trends article

Five wedding trends for 2019, according to experts

The key pointers thus far are:

‘Practical’ dresses

Having the odd pocket to be comfortable and keep confidence from waining looks to be the way its going. Also, that creature comforts around the dress design. So for example trains which are not too long so transition of wear throughout the day to be more seamless.

Colour everywhere

As Rihanna said ‘Shine bright like a diamond; Well not so much about bright but definitely more colours – We are talking reds, pinks and even oranges to take a more prominent role in all things from bridesmaid dresses to floral arrangements.

‘Conscious’ Keep it Green Ceremonies

Going Eco is actually a thing that is spreading to all areas including a thought on the smaller details of a couples main event. From removing plastic to organic menus and flowers that can be replanted.  This in a large part is being driven by Princess Eugenie who revealed that her wedding to Jack Brooksbank will be completely plastic-free.

Marriage Tech

The use of drones being used by some couples has risen significantly in recent years. To get that money shot drones are great for taking memorable pictures and video at a height capturing not just a person but the ambiance of a wider scene.

Engagement Moons

Going on your honeymoon BEFORE you get married !?  Yes you read it here. It seems couples are indeed choosing to go away during their engagement rather than soon after we are calling them Mr. & Mrs. Apparently, weddings cost a tonne of dosh and after splashing out for the big day there may not be all that much left in the bank account to spend on a margarita and sun.

Actress HILARY Swank secretly marries in forest near her home

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The actress Hilary Swank ties the knot with social entrepreneur Philip Schneider in a stunning yet intimate wedding location close to her California home.

Alexandra Macon of Vogue detailed the joys for us.

Actress Wears Elie Saab Couture and Christian Dior at Her Wedding in the Redwoods

Hilary wore a white lace and embroidered dress by Ellie Saab Couture for her fairytale ceremony. Mariska Hargitay served as her maid of honour while fellow actor and Supernatural star Misha Collins were amongst the guests.

The gown comprised of 25 meters of Chantilly lace, eight meters of silk chiffon, furthermore six meters of organza silk. It took 150 hours to create with 70 hours of that focused exclusively on embroidery. Seven people made the dress, including three seamstresses, two petites mains, one patternmaker, and above all, the head of the atelier. “I have loved Elie Saab for years and was thrilled he designed my dress,” Hilary says. “I wanted something romantic that felt as timeless as the redwood grove where we were to be married, and he consequently delivered. Designing something that far surpassed my greatest expectations, as a result it was certainly everything I imagined and more.”

Of the setting, most noteworthy, “It was timeless. There is just no other way to describe it.” explained Hilary. The couple said their vows in intimate redwood grove populated with trees that are over 800 years old.

Til Darth Do Us Part: Star Wars mad bride led down the aisle by R2-D2

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Usually there is one part of the couple to be with a fantasy to but we have heard of a wedding where both parties have a deep passion for all things Star Wars.

And thereoin was born a Star Wars themed wedding with R2 D2 and Storm Troopers Tom Belger of the Liverpool Echo reports.

To read more click here: Til Darth Do Us Part: Star Wars mad bride led down the aisle by R2-D2

Why Do Brides Wear Veils?

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Ever wonder why brides wear veils on their wedding day. What is the significance of that delicate fabric covering your face? That can only be removed when it is time for the groom to kiss the bride.

Ellen Scott just got the answer to that.

Why do brides wear veils on their wedding day?

Veils came into practice at different points in different cultures, and have seen dips and increases in their popularity. But here are the main reasons and theories behind a bride’s NEED to wear a veil.

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Weirdest Wedding Traditions Around the World

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Wedding Traditions

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Each country have their own wedding traditions. These traditions are usually evident as most wedding couples would like to follow them for good luck.

Here are some weirdest wedding traditions as collated by Charlotte Long.

15 of the weirdest wedding traditions from around the world

Things That Go Through Every Bride’s Head When Shopping For A Wedding Dress

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Every girl dream of wearing that perfect wedding dress on their wedding. So shopping for the perfect one is one crucial part of the wedding planning.

Best Hotels In The UK For Wedding Venues

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Aside from having the perfect wedding gown, another thing wedding couples need to take time to think and pick is their wedding venue. Usually, the wedding theme depends on the venue they select.

So if you are planning your wedding in a hotel, here are some of the best hotel choices you have in the UK according to the Telegraph UK.

The best hotels for wedding venues in the UK

Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Oxfordshire

A wedding breakfast by Raymond Blanc? Oui. This 15th-century manor house, complete with a two Michelin-starred restaurant is a gourmet lovers’ dream place in which to tie the knot. For intimate ceremonies, choose one of the suites which can cater for up to 14 guests; alternatively do it outside at the pretty tea house pavilion. Reception parties take place in La Belle Epoque conservatory restaurant, which opens onto a walled garden. For larger parties there’s an exclusive-use option for up to 170 guests, which includes use of all 32 individually designed suites, champagne bar, personalised stationery and use of the 27-acre grounds. Tip: commission Chef Patissier Benoit Blin to create a French croque-en-bouche instead of a traditional cake and book the dazzlingly white Blanc de Blanc suite for the wedding night.

Foxhill Manor, near Broadway, Cotswolds

This fabulously stylish boutique retreat is in a world of its own in the green-and-glorious Farncombe Estate. Wedding parties take over the entire eight-bedroom Arts & Crafts mansion, complete with glamorous sitting room, impressive views and butler service. You choose your ideal spot for the ceremony – perhaps ballroom, terrace or garden – and subsequent celebrations. Oak suite, with a stone fireplace and his and hers slipper baths, is a spectacularly romantic wedding-night room. Their guests can choose to stay at Foxhill or Farncombe’s other hotels nearby, mid-priced Dormy House (which also offer exclusive use; say ‘I do’ in either the Garden Room or Garden Pagoda) and, less costly, The Fish.

Claridge’s, London

The capital’s best Art Deco hotel in Mayfair is the location for a high-end city wedding. The fairytale ballroom, which can hold up to 400 guests, is ideal for larger celebrations, but there are six other rooms for ceremonies and receptions, including the intimate French Salon. A wedding coordinator is available to take the pressure off and organise extras such as lighting, stationery, transport, entertainment and the cake. And don’t worry about flowers, Claridge’s has in-house florist McQueens. With a wine list of 250 champagnes and wines and menus designed by award-winning chef Martyn Nail, the wedding breakfast is a treat, as are the enormous Art Deco suites for the wedding night.

Hintlesham Hall, Hintlesham, Suffolk

Four rooms are licensed for civil ceremonies and weddings at this elegant, orangey-pink hued Elizabethan manor set in 175 acres near Ipswich. Largest is the Georgian-style Salon (accommodating 100 guests), while the Justice Room (for up to 20) is the most intimate, overlooking the formal gardens. Of the 33 rooms available, the spacious Cherry Orchard suite with galleried bedroom, or the stunning Braganza suite with lounge area, are best for pre-wedding preparation, and there’s dedicated team, including in-house toastmaster, to assist with all arrangements.

For full list of the best hotels in the UK, please go here.

New Wedding Etiquette Rules For The Digital Generation

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As time evolve and a new era is born, everything is changing to cope up with it. And weddings are no exception.

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Each generation brings out new things that influence the planning and outcome of a wedding.

Liz Connor of Evening Standard has listed some new wedding etiquette for the digital generation.

7 new rules of wedding etiquette for the digital generation

These are the new rules of getting hitched in the modern age.

Send out e-invites

Millennials know that receiving post, other than bills, is a novelty, and that most of us organise our lives over our smartphones. That’s probably why 53 per cent of those polled believe it’s perfectly acceptable for the bride and groom to send out e-invitations to guests instead of formal cards.

Send your well-wishes over Facebook

The same also applies to invitees – it’s bad form not to congratulate your couple-to-be, but according to 61 per cent of those polled, it’s perfectly fine to toast a newly married couple on social media instead of sending a card.

Vet your social media posts

Newlywed Girls Aloud member Kimberley Walsh recently issued stickers with her wedding invitations for guests to cover their phone camera lens in order to abide by an imposed wedding ‘photography ban.’ Celebrity ego? Apparently not; Forty-five per cent of people agreed they would consider a social media ban at their wedding asking guests to refrain posting pictures until the following day.

Embrace modern table favours

Move aside sugared almonds and personalised chocolates – according to future brides, they wouldn’t rule out putting a selfie stick on each table to make sure their guests remember to capture their big day.

For full list, click here.