Go bold and take a feathered approach to your wedding dress. This one’s definitely in the realm of the untraditional – for the bride who likes to stand out from the flock.
Artificial features are made from polyester materials, then printed to look like real feathers. What’s great about them is that they’re easy to clean and hold up well over time.
Whether you go long, short, ball gown, full-fledged, or with a simple feathery accent around the back or bust, the trick is to keep it soft and feminine. This is your wedding dress, not a costume, so don’t allow the trend to take over.
Here are some feathered fancies to inspire you
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Admit it, sometime after the happy engagement fog cleared and the business of planning began, it hit you: the joy of selecting items for a gift registry lies…
Although most of the focus is on finding the perfect wedding dress, equal care and attention should be given to the mother of the bride-to-be.
If you want to stand out from the crowd but not upstage the bride on her special day, keep these tips in mind.
It is important to consider styles and colours in advance to avoid last-minute scramble and remember to find out what the groom’s mother will be wearing so as not to clash.
Choose a colour that best suits your personal style and that matches the wedding decor scheme. For an ultra-fashionable evening wedding, black is especially on-trend. Its formal, sophisticated and although some may say wearing black to a wedding is taboo, this is no longer true in our modern times.
If you feel like sporting a dash of colour, a beautiful emerald green, navy or floral print design suits a day wedding perfectly. Keep it simple with accessories and add a statement piece, like chic clutch bag or a bold necklace. Cover your shoulders with a bolero jacket, opt for a pop of colour if you’re wearing a plainer dress, or tone your look down with a simple shape and fabric.
Allow yourself time to consider various styles and fits. Once the bride has established her colour theme and the style of her dress, you should start designing or shopping for your own. It’s worth investing in a dress you can wear again, so keep it simple, comfortable and versatile.
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Big fan of Marvel or DC? Let your nerd flag fly with a sweet reference to your favourite comic book character on your big day.
Add subtle personality to your groom attire with a superhero boutonnière. This is a super easy DIY that you’ll love for years to come.
Here is how to make a superhero boutonnière, for the superhero groom.
What you’ll need
• Small bunch of fresh flowers
• Elastic band
• Floral tape
• Ribbon
• A superhero figurine (Lego men will work well too)
Directions
1. Arrange the flowers in a buttonhole shape – small enough to be wearable by the groom, but big enough to complement and hold your superhero in place.
2. Fasten the flowers with an elastic band and floral tape, then cover the stems with ribbon or any other fabric of your choice.
3. The last step is to attach your character to the flowers. You can be creative here and bend it or manoeuvre it in a way that makes the character look more alive.
Tip: Make sure your character matches the theme and colour scheme of your wedding.
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So you’ve decided it’s just not a party unless everyone, big and small, is invited. Including kids in your big day can be sweet and meaningful, but also a lot of work.
Here’s how to make sure the lovely lilt of children’s laughter fills your day from start to sleepy finish, without any drama.
Spare them the ceremony
It’s perfectly acceptable to invite children to the reception but not to the ceremony, especially if it’s likely to be a long one. (This is when a babysitter will really come in handy, to entertain them off-site until the reception starts.)
Hire help
If the budget stretches, consider hiring a babysitter. That way both you and the parents can relax and enjoy the day knowing that their little ones aren’t getting into any danger – or mischief!
Plan their own party
What if you want to have flower girls and a little ring bearer, but would rather host an adults-only reception? Chat to the parents about arranging a fun evening for the kids after the ceremony – such as a sleepover at their friends’ house or a pizza party with a babysitter – and offer to cover any expenses. This way the kids won’t feel left out when everyone else goes to the reception, as they’ll have their own special plans!
Have a kids menu
Remember to factor in tiny tastebuds when drawing up the menu and drinks list. Canapés and a Cabernet may thrill your palate but they’re not going to do much for little rumbling tummies. A kids menu doesn’t have to involve fish fingers or greasy pizza – consider individual portions of delicious mac and cheese, gourmet sliders, or even a sophisticated French fry bar. Sparkling grape juice served in flutes for the tweens and teens will make them feel very grown-up.
Seat them correctly
It’s your choice whether the kids sit with their parents or at a designated children’s table. Just keep in mind that little grown-ups may not be amused at being stuck with the toddlers.
Keep them entertained
Remember that young attention spans aren’t the longest. Provide entertainment to keep them busy during speeches and other moments you’d prefer not to have an ‘I’m bored!’ break the spell. Wedding-themed colouring-in sets and join-the-dots games are great, and you can also get creative with I-spy lists and not-too-boisterous boardgames.
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Designate a room or screened-off area at the reception for naps, and fill it with comfy beanbags, pillows and blankets. Put a grandparent (or the babysitter) in charge of sending the little ones off for a lie-down before yawns and scrunched-up eyes cause mom and dad to cut short their time on the dance floor.
Baby boogie
Speaking of the dance floor, let your DJ know you’ll be having children in attendance so they can tailor the playlist accordingly. Explicit tracks may have to be swapped for radio-friendly versions, but perhaps a current teen favourite or singalong Disney song could be included so the little ones get some time on the tiles.
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