I'm back! And now my own wedding is done and dusted, I'll have more time to help you plan yours! Despite all the last-minute stress and worry, the day went like a dream. All those little details I'd been thinking of for months came together and every guest seems to be congratulating us on what a fun day it was. I've previously been a bit cagey about my dress, but now I can post a picture.
I had planned on making my own, and stumbled upon this one by accident. It really was my dream dress - classic in shape but still a bit unconventional. It still looked fabulous after about a foot had been cut off, to accommodate my (lack of) height. The dress is by Rembo Styling - a company I would highly recommend to anyone looking for something a bit different. It's a Belgian company that few British Bridal shops stock, but they are well worth tracking down. My dress is from a past collection, but there are many inspiring choices in the 2012 collection too.
The Bridal shop I bought the dress from were keen to sell me a £100 veil, but I bought one for under £20 on ebay and cut it to the right length. I wore black patent hush puppy 'Noella' shoes.
They do up with ribbons and were girly, but comfortable enough to wear all day and definitely a more practical option than the usual white satin. The Bridesmaids, Maid of Honour, and myself all wore black and white striped 'Alice in Wonderland' style tights. I thought we all looked great in them, and they added just a bit of a Tim Burton feel, without going too Goth.
So, next post - the boys and bridesmaids!
