Your West Midlands Wedding - February/March 2023 (Issue 84)

As much as we all love our friendship groups dearly, there are a lot of personalities grouped together. The same goes for fashion styles; we all have bits we love about our bodies and bits we don’t. The best thing a wedding couple can do to make their bridal and groom’s party happy is to be relaxed and open-minded about the outfits you want them to wear – everyone will then be happy and enjoy the day! The top trends for maids in 2023 to be inspired by are:  The ‘90s are back, more so the satin slip dress. Although it may not be for every body shape, it’s romantic, elegant and comes in a variety of colours.  With our love of Bridgerton and period dramas still going strong, Victorian-style ruffles and layers can certainly look the part on a modern silhouette, think shoulders, waterfall skirts, hems and across the body – super flattering too!  Gone are the days when all the bridesmaids are in one dress colour and style. The mix-and-match look is here to stay, and this has evolved to not just colour palettes, but also textures. Your bridal party will look gorgeous in a mix of satin, velvet and sequin – and so will your wedding pictures!  Undecided about your colour scheme? Be inspired by these trending bridesmaid dress tones: neutrals, nudes, black, white and earth tones – venue styling matching these will create a cohesive look across the day.  If your bride squad encompasses a bridesman, or sometimes people just don’t like wearing dresses, then why not match in style or colour but opt for a velvet dinner suit jacket, tuxedo, or rock a jumpsuit? LOCAL SUPPLIERS Brides Of Solihull, www.bridesofsolihull.co.uk Jacqueline Louise Bridal Ltd, www.jacquelinelouisebridal.com Olivia Louise Bridal, www.olivialouisebridal.co.uk June Peony Bridal Couture, www.junepeonybridal.co.uk Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images Getty Images 82

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