The secret garden, where romance and whimsy awaits. Such is the fashion story Monique Lhuillier weaves together with her latest bridal collection inspired by the Italian countryside.
With her newest line, Lhuillier encourages brides to make bold statements in an accessible, timeless fashion. Her designs are simple yet amplified, for the versatile modern bride. Bliss Monique Lhuillier Fall 2020 takes a sensual approach to classic silhouettes through matte sequin tulle, abstract floral beadwork and dimensional jacquard organza. Classic cuts are taken to the next level with ballooned sleeves, exaggerated trains and statement veils.
“An exuberance of colour; Monique Lhuillier Fall 2020 Bridal is a celebration of life,” explains the official website. “Embracing individualism, this season is all about bold colourful florals, botanical prints, and epic proportions. Silhouettes of poetic grandeur with billowing sleeves and exaggerated trains add a modern twist to traditional elements. Versatile components such as seamlessly detachable boleros, capes, and over the top veils complete each look. This Bride will leave a lasting impression”
“It’s about joy and romance, and I wanted to bring it to a storybook level,” Lhuillier explains to Vogue.
Here are a few of our favourite looks from the collection.
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Child-free weddings are the best option for some. But if you’re somebody with lots of kids in your life, like little nieces and nephews, then you probably want to have them around on your special day.
There are a couple of things you need to consider if you’re having a kid-friendly wedding. First, weddings can be long and overwhelming for kids. In all likelihood, there will be a few tantrums. Second, you want the parents to enjoy the occasion and not be running after their kids all day.
In order to minimise tantrums and keep the kids occupied, you should provide some sort of entertainment. Here are some fun ways to keep them busy:
– Kids tables
Let them keep each other company! The kids can make new friends and play together as the adults catch-up and enjoy the festivities. You’d be surprised how well this works, it’s like a day-long play date.
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– Games galore
If you’re having a summer wedding, or if the winter weather allows, ensure that you have lots of outdoor games. Running around in the fresh air, playing games in the sun will keep the kids busy and might even tire them out.
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– Napping area
Once they’ve participated in the various activities, and maybe had a snack or two, they may want a nap. Set up a cozy sleeping corner and they’ll be off to dreamland! A mid-wedding nap decreases the likelihood of tantrums, so this one is important.
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– Kid friendly drinks
Make them feel as though they’re part of the festivities. They’ll see all the adults with drinks in hand, and if they’re given their own little drinks station, they’ll feel included and welcome.
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– Kid friendly snacks
Kids are not intrested in fancy starters and several course meals. They don’t even want your decadent desserts. It’s best to provide some familiar snacks for the little ones. It may even be cool to set up a buffet table just for them.
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– Hire entertainers
When in doubt, hire a professional. There are baby-sitters and entertainers who specialise in taking care of kids at weddings. They’ll bring games, costumes for entertainment, and much more. You won’t have to worry about a thing.
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Also read: Should you invite kids to your wedding?
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“I wanna make you smile whenever you’re sad / Carry you around when your arthritis is bad / All I wanna do is grow old with you.” These iconic lyrics from The Wedding Singer’s proposal scene have gone down in history, much loved by people the world over. This couple loved the movie so much that the man decided to recreate the moment for their very own proposal.
Fun-loving couple Jason and Chantel are huge fans of The Wedding Singer. So much so that Jason got in contact with the people at American airline United Airlines to recreate the famous proposal scene to pop the big question himself.
Pretending to go to the bathroom while on flight, Jason instead goes to the loudspeaker where he begins singing the song from the film. He then walks down the aisle, guitar in hand, to serenade his future bride.
Watch the special video below:
Congrats to the happy couple!
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Does the thought of planning a fancy dinner for hundreds of people, a year in advance, with the focus of everyone’s attention only on you scare you or excite you? If it’s the former and this sounds like your worst nightmare of a wedding, then why not elope?
Skip the excessive and unnecessary spending and choose a destination you and your partner have dreamed of visiting. Do some research on local wedding officiates and choose somewhere. Pack a bag and be gone.
If you want to be a little less dramatic, tell your family that your wedding is going to be extremely intimate: you, your partner, the officiate and a photographer. They can’t disown you for wanting to celebrate your special day the way you want to. It’s your day, not theirs.
If the idea of an intimate wedding excites you, here is some inspiration to hopefully get you to commit to your authentic happily ever after.
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