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Posted by Danielle Harvey on 25 January 2023
things in mind.
If you plan for a rainy day and it turns out to be dry and sunny with crisp blue skies that is a definite win win situation...
1. If the sun comes out and the weather is dry you won't have to worry about mud stains and water marks ruining your dream dress and shoes.
2. If rain is forecast, don't panic, embrace it. In many faiths and cultures, rain is considered a blessing and mark of 'good luck'. And what is more magical, is the final photography and how the eye of the photographer has captured the dew and rain into magical droplets of confetti which will look breath-taking. Photographs taken with a misty background really have the edge over the standard wedding photography that you see elsewhere.
Winter wedding dress fabrics to explore
On fabrics, I'm going to suggest going all out for glam. Remembering that with less natural light, you need to stand out more.
And the colder weather will dictate that a heavier cloth will prove its weight in gold. Think velvets (which are making a comeback) brocades, Mikado, double crepes, cloque, sequins, faux fur, embellished and flocked fabrics with texture and anything else you love the look of.
Choosing a wintry wedding dress colour
Whilst there are no rules about the use of specific colours for a winter wedding. The mere fact that the season is somewhat darker would suggest the use of more intense colours that will make an impact. However, whilst there is nothing wrong with sticking with whites and ivories (you make the rules remember), there is plenty of scope to explore off white shades like champagne, cappuccino, dusty rose, antique silver, antique gold, or deep and intense colours such as claret, deep reds, Forest greens and black. My attitude and advice towards the choice of colour for any bride is, "If you have the right skin tone and personality to carry it off, then go bold or go home".
Whilst bold colours are not everyone's 'cup-of-tea', a splash of bold colour here and there does no harm either – so think coloured shoes, pops of colour within the bridal bouquet, accessories, jewellery, groom wear etc – it just brightens the occasion and colours, for the gown that is not to say that a white and green colour palette for your florals would not work equally as well and create an elegant statement. Consider including elements of the winter season within the décor such as plumes of branches sprayed white.
With quite a few winter wedding dresses under my belt over the years, I can honestly say that the favourite winter wedding dress style tends to be a dress with long sleeves (whatever the style of the bride's gown might be). Adding long sleeves to any style of dress completely transforms the gown which becomes much more sophisticated by design and modest for certain religious ceremonies. Whether sleeves made from lace or cut entirely in the same cloth as the dress, it can certainly elevate the overall look of sophistication.
Staying warm whilst outdoor on a really cold day will require you budget for accessories like gloves, snoods and capes or invest in a large pashmina, a chic cardigan or a biker jacket for brides etc. All are super cool ways to add a little personality to your wedding day look whilst shielding your body from the cold. Don't forget to extend the same look -albeit it in contrasting colours – to your bridesmaids; as if you are cold, then they will be too; too cold to notice that you have lipstick stains on the side of your face during the bridal portraits.
Extra tips for staying warm all day include
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Simple and timeless, these gorgeous hammered silk children’s party celebration dresses by Hampshire British designer Dawn Clarke are now available and will make any little girl feel like a princess!
Why not come along and see for yourself - Dawn will be attending Royal Ascot Racecourse Wedding Fayre on 26th February 2023 and would love to meet you too.
If you are looking for the finest quality silk flower girl dresses for your wedding visit our website www.dawnclarkedesigns.co.uk or telephone us on 01962 670014.
Email: info@dawnclarkedesigns.co.uk
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