Your North West Wedding- February/March 2022 (Issue 72)

FINDING BRIDESMAID DRESSES Choosing bridesmaid dresses can be one of the most exciting parts of wedding planning, but it’s also one of the hardest details to pinpoint. With so many factors of the wedding hinging on a coherent colour scheme – many brides choose to let the dresses set the palette to dictate details for the rest of the wedding, including invitations, the cake and flowers. It’s wise to give yourself over a year to plan a wedding as there are so many specifics, although, of course, it’s all down to personal preference! In the world of bridesmaid dresses, it’s important to consider the timescale of getting a unanimous decision from your bridal party as to what style, colour and price point to go for. Be sure to allow enough time to get together to try on the dresses and get those all-important alterations made so that everyone is comfortable on the day. At Maya HQ, we get lots of brides informing us that their bridesmaids are pregnant or are going through a lifestyle change which might mean their size changes before the wedding. Bodies come in a range of wonderful shapes and sizes, but it’s important to remember that clothes need to be designed to fit your body and not the other way round! It’s best to wait until your bridesmaids are ready and happy to shop, this removes any pressure of trying to fit into a dress that was bought months ago. Our dresses are available off-the-peg, eliminating any waiting times for an efficient shopping experience. Make sure each maid tries on a few sizes, opting for petit or tall ranges if they are available from the brand you’re shopping with. A new year means new trends! This year is full of nature-inspired colourways, Bridgerton-esque themes and vintage-style rings, to name but a few. Green lily, desert rose, and blue are just a few colours ticking all the boxes for forecasted trends this year. Natalie Mayer | Bridesmaid specialist www.mayadeluxe.com PICKING THE RIGHT STATIONERY The first and most important piece of advice I can give you is that your wedding stationery should reflect you both as a couple. Don’t try and be someone you’re not. Your taste and style should shine through your stationery. Be consistent from your invites through to your menus/signs for the day. Everything should match your vibe and decorations. Stationery is the first part of your wedding that your guests see, so giving them a glimpse of your style is super exciting! If your date and venue is booked, I advise you to get your save the dates out asap, as due to postponements, 2022 and 2023 are big years for wedding suppliers. Sending your save the dates out early, also gives guests plenty of notice to book off holiday and arrange transport etc. When it comes to planning your invites and RSVPs, a handy tip I always say to my couples is to put yourself in your guests’ shoes. What do they need to know about your wedding day, which will not lead them to asking you a billion questions? It’s such an exciting time in your life, and you should cherish every moment from start to finish. Hollie Bruce | Stationer www.holliebrucedesigns.com www.oliviajphotography.com www.oliviajphotography.com www.oliviajphotography.com www.kirstymackenziephotography.co.uk www.instagram.com/chloemartin_photography www.instagram.com/chloemartin_photography FLOWERS 59 PLANNING SO

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