ADVICE | Finding the perfect wedding dress for you
Searching for the perfect wedding dress should be a wonderful experience - sipping a glass of bubbles, trying on beautiful dresses and imagining your big day with your partner? Dreamy! - so, why does it feel daunting for some?
For every bride that comes into the boutique who knows exactly how her wedding dress will look there’s another who hasn’t given it a single thought so, if this is you, don’t worry! “But how do I even know where to start finding the one?” I hear you say, or maybe you know exactly how your wedding dress will look in your imagination but don’t know where to look, so here is my advice after dressing thousands of women for one of the most important days of their lives.
Luckily, we live in the digital age with endless inspiration at our fingertips so have fun researching. Instagram, Pinterest and other social apps or websites are great places to start. You’ll see a huge variety of designs and you’ll very quickly get an idea of what resonates with you. Is it a classic nipped in waist/full-skirt silhouette? Or perhaps a trouser suit? Let your imagination run wild!
Your own wardrobe is also a great starting point. Have a think about the clothes you already own which make you feel amazing. What is it about those pieces you love? The key to finding your perfect wedding outfit is choosing a style that makes you feel like the very best version of yourself. Feeling bridal has nothing to do with a particular style of dress, but everything to do with the emotion wrapped up in that garment so be yourself, whether that's in a ballgown, jumpsuit or mini dress. I love a twist on tradition so a jumpsuit worn with a sheer over skirt, or a beautiful draped edgy corset worn with a Mikado skirt with pockets can have that fashion sensibility and give a nod to tradition but in a totally modern way.
Once you have a strong sense of the styles you like, it’s really important to consider your budget so you can move on to looking at specific styles which fit your aesthetic and price point. Browse the website and bookmark or screenshot the styles you like so you can get the most out of your appointment when you come in.
I’ll talk more about what to expect during a bridal appointment in Part 2 so, in the meantime, enjoy browsing the Halfpenny London collection of dresses and interchangeable separates here, and you can also find lots of beautiful real weddings full of inspiration here.
Love,
Kate & the Halfpennys xxx