What’s New In Weddings Right Now
FOR BRIDESMAID DRESSES:
Halfpenny Sister
Halfpenny London’s newest collection, Sister, is a stunning edit of evening dresses and separates to suit every kind of body, with inclusive sizes ranging from UK 6 to 22. Each piece Kate Halfpenny comes up with has longevity in mind and is supposed be worn time and again. With a colour palette spanning delicate pink to sage green, prices start from £150 for separates and £525 for dresses, and everything is sold exclusively online.
Visit HalfpennyLondon.com
FOR THOUGHTFUL STATIONERY:
The Kids Press
Manchester-based stationery studio The Kids Press has launched a range of personalised cards to be given to siblings (and future in-laws) on the day of the wedding. Made locally and printed on quality thick card with an embossed ivory envelope, everything can be personalised. Prices start from £2.95, and there are plenty of other motifs worth checking out, including ‘I Can’t Wait To Be Your Wife’ and ‘Today I Marry My Best Friend’.
Visit Etsy.com
FOR STYLING ADVICE:
P.S. Bridal
Wedding dress shopping can be one of the most overwhelming parts of the planning process – but help is at hand. P.S. Bridal is an AI-powered online styling platform offering a dedicated service to match brides with bridal retailers based on their style, budget, location and preferences. Start by taking the online questionnaire so the team can get a feel for what you’re looking for and, within 24 hours, a stylist will send through your Bridal Style Pack containing a personal mood board and recommendations. You can then use ‘The List’ function to book appointments with the boutiques that stock your ideal dress. If you’ve already found the dress, P.S. Bridal’s stylists can help you find the perfect shoes, bags and jewellery to go with.
Visit PSOnlineStyling.com
FOR INSIDER TIPS:
I’ll Marry You
Aside from Jamie Laing and Sophie Haboo’s hilarious Nearly Weds series, dedicated wedding podcasts can be a bit hard to come by. Recently, we discovered UK-based Olivia Coleman (no, not that one) a celebrant who shares all her tips and tricks on I'll Marry You. Along with plenty of helpful advice on organising your wedding, she interviews some of the very best people in the industry to find out what goes into making a wedding day extra special. We love that she regularly includes episodes that take into account the perspectives of grooms and gay couples.
Listen here.
FOR STRESS-FREE PLANNING:
Brideplan
Brideplan helps couples plan their dream wedding, but it’s also the first wedding platform to offer emotional support to stop couples becoming overwhelmed in the run up to their big day. The site’s team of handpicked, qualified counsellors and life coaches specialise in wedding-related issues including blended families, lack of confidence, loss of a loved one, financial disagreements or unwanted interference from family – to name a few. In addition, Brideplan offers everything you might expect from a wedding planning service: there’s a directory of thousands of handpicked venues and carefully curated wedding suppliers, while the customisable budgeting tools will help you keep track of every detail and expense.
Visit Brideplan.co.uk
FOR AFFORDABLE BRIDAL LOOKS:
Sister Jane
One of our favourite contemporary brands, Sister Jane has added to its affordable bridal collection – look out for bow mini dresses, faux-fur jackets and cinched-in blazers. Perfect for winter weddings with a little bit of a party edge, we could easily see any of these pieces at a town hall or rehearsal dinner. Our pick? The Isla dress with its oversized bow is a real standout.
Visit SisterJane.com
FOR PERSONALISED FAVOURS:
With Nothing Underneath
We love With Nothing Underneath, and think its new range of embroidered shirts would make for special wedding favours. If you’re looking to really thank bridesmaids or a maid of honour, the WNU team can embroider any of the shirts or matching sets with the motif or date of your choice – we love the pretty hearts and subtle on-the-cuff designs. Equally, if you’re a maid of honour looking to get the bride a special gift for the morning of the wedding, you can’t go wrong. Customers can either book an in-store appointment or speak with a team member online.
FOR HIGH-END BRIDALWEAR:
Vera Wang 2023
If there’s one name synonymous with bridal wear, it’s Vera Wang. Brides wanting to go down the high-end, traditional route will be pleased to hear the legendary designer’s 2023 collection has landed at Pronovias. Featuring 54 modern, sophisticated styles, the dresses reference the red-carpet glamour and sophistication the brand is known for worldwide. From charming, reworked classical silhouettes to edgier fashion-forward statements, there’s something for everyone – from bustled skirts and clean bandeau tops to deconstructed ball gowns and corseted bustiers.
Visit Provonias.com
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