Bridal Page
…for the modern plus-size bride…
It is spring/summer 2010 and we are at the beginning of the new wedding season.
We at www.biggirlsblouselondon.com have put together a few ideas and addresses to get you started.
Fashion denotes that this spring season is feminine, textured and decorative. Simple shapes are adorned with embroidery or fabrications in fashionable pastel tones.
We have found some simply gorgeous ideas to make any plus-size bride feel just that bit extra special - let's face it every girl no matter her size deserves just that!
('Modena' dress in Lavender by IGIGI from Curvety)
Trends for 2010…
The bridal market is strongly following current fashion trends that is for sure and watch out for pastels and ice-cream colours as well as white and ivory. Fabrications are softer – delicate chiffons, tuille and whispy feathers. Lace, embroidery and crystal embellishments. Lacing details are also a feature this season.
(Above: Grecian theme dresses by Sincerity from Elderberry Brides)
Glamour comes in the form of the Grecian-feel silhouette with eye-catching decoration and back elements to leave a lasting impression. Ruffles, pleating and tier-upon-tier detailing.
Look also for understated detailing and cleverly ruched,draped and gathered soft fabrications that help to create the waistline – look out for one-shouldered styles and the empire-line to make the most of a beautiful fuller bustline.
Vintage is hot – romantic floaty dresses with antique beading and lace giving an almost ‘boho-chic’ look which is great for the hotter months.
(Dresses by Alfred Angelo plus)
The trend also continues for nudes and soft golds as well as ivory and rose gold – this is very flattering for all skin types.
Tea-length dresses – just a few inches above the knee have grown in popularity - especially for civil weddings and are a great way of showing off a great pair of shoes.
(Bridal millinery from left to right: Pink and white flower and feather Fascinator – Nerida Fraiman, ‘Verity’ satin bridal headpiece from Vivien Sheriff and ivory flower headpiece – Edwina Ibbotson)
(Pics from clockwise: Ruffle wrap from Wonderful Wraps, bridal hairpins from Kelly Spence, dress from Igigi, vintage style headband and accessories from Magpie-Vintage.)
…and for wedding guests…
Dresses and dress suits are still hot this season and there are so many to choose from – experiment with lengths as you have everything from short to maxi.
The fifties skirt suit is also filtering through – shorter box jackets with ¾ sleeves teamed with pencil or A-line skirts.
Also, do not be afraid to go for this season’s love of strong pattern and print and combine with co-ordinating fascinators.
If you want a simpler look – go for black and white, the favourite red palette or sugar pastels – but in simple modernistic shapes. Finish with a feature clutch bag and a great pair of heels.
If you are scared by the variety of hats and fascinators about why not go for a decorative or beaded/sequinned alice-band, which, can be very flattering - and there are lots to choose from this season!
(Pic: Red feather hat from Nerida Fraiman, Gold clutch by Torulabags at Lily Wigglesworth and print dress from Anna Scholz White collection.)
(Millinery clockwise: ‘Peony’ veiled headpiece by Vivien Sheriff, feather fascinator by Jane Lawson, blue feather and pink flower and feather headpieces both by Nerida Fraiman.)
Perdita’s Shoes.
An award-winning site for wedding shoes of all sizes – including wider widths that also offer a dying and a specialist design service.
So if you need a larger or smaller size and not so keen on the standard designs available on the site - you have the opportunity to create your own pair of shoes with their bespoke detailing service.
This gives brides the option to have their own bridal shoes enhanced with genuine Swarovski Crystals or diamante encrusted motifs.
Check out their design studio section for details on shoes that can be made up to your own specifications.
Prices start from £89.
Bridal companies worth checking out…
www.alfredangelo.co.uk
www.bigbeautifulbrides.co.uk (Somerset)
www.bridalwearplus.co.uk (Lincoln and Newark)
www.charles-patricia-lester.co.uk
www.thecouturecompany.co.uk (Birmingham)
www.dariuscordell.com (USA International shipping)
www.divinebride.co.uk (Essex)
www.heavenlybodiesbridal.com (London)
www.houseofcouture.co.uk (Essex)
www.plussizebridal.co.uk (Hampshire)
www.plussizeweddinggowns.co.uk (Bristol)
www.rossettibrides.co.uk (Devon)
(Bridal headband from Glitzy secrets)
…other companies worth noting…
www.annascholz.com www.beigeplus.com www.bigbeautifulandgorgeous.co.uk www.box2.co.uk www.curvety.com www.drapiere.com
(Bridal lingerie from left to right: Basque and brief from Elomi, Lace and satin chemise set, lace and chiffon set both by Curvacious Beauties Bridal collection.)
www.helencooke-hatdesigner.com www.janielawson.com www.katedavidson-milliner.co.uk www.lilywigglesworth.co.uk www.neridafraiman.com www.themilliner.co.uk www.viviensheriffmillinery.co.uk www.wonderfulwraps.com
(Bridal shoes from left to right: ‘Dawn’ by Pink, ‘Gaby’ by Meadows and ‘Sunstone’ by Belle all by Girls Of Elegance and ‘Strom’ from After 8 shoes.)
www.curvaciousbeauties.com www.delicates.co.uk www.elomilingerie.com www.simplyyours.co.uk www.simplyfrenchknickers.com
www.after8shoes.co.uk www.girlsofelegance.co.uk www.large-size-designer-shoes.co.uk www.perditasweddingshoes.co.uk www.selve.co.uk www.a-keles.com www.andrewprincejewellery.co.uk www.astleyclarke.com www.ebuni.com www.glitzysecrets.com www.kellyspence.com www.magpievintage.co.uk
(Bridal jewellery from left to right: Crystal climbing flowers hair-comb from Ebuni, ‘Heirloom’ pearl hair-slide from Glitzy Secrets, ‘Genevieve’ MOP hair-comb from Kelly Spence.)
