T'is the season..for marriage proposals

I can’t believe my last post was spring and suddenly Christmas is nearly upon us again! - and so is the summer holiday time. This is traditionally a big time for proposals and engagements and it’s even better to be on your holiday as a new bride to be. There is finally time for contemplation and you are able to wile away those lazy summer days looking for inspiration for the perfect wedding dress.

The simple summer beach wedding is more popular than ever and really demands that you choose the gown with the simple cut, the sleek sexy hair style (so your hair doesn’t blow in your face for the outside photos) and no opulent trains to drag in the sand.

That simple summer glamour is always gorgeous and there are so many designers now that have such a variety of chic little numbers that are perfect. Simple structured slim lined gowns in silk or satin are just right and so too are pretty lace or chiffon fabrics in a plain no fuss design. When the wedding gown is simple often the groom is more casual - possibly in light coloured suit and open shirt - reflecting that quintessential Aussie style or relaxed beach look.

If summer is your dream time for the wedding then you will probably need to have a contingency plan for the outside ceremony if the unthink able happens and it actually rains in this drought-ridden environment. One can expect blue sky but there is the possibility of storm clouds – also nice and dramatic in the photos!

But if you are not planning now for the summer months but rather Spring or Winter now that you are on holiday and have some time you can start gathering a style file of all your favourite looks. It’s really fun to cut out inspiring ideas from magazines (like Bride!) and look for all the aspects of your outfit. From hair styles or bridesmaid dresses to flowers for you and the wedding table, you can create your own mood board that will keep you focused as the planning continues.

So happy holidays and lie on the beach with the latest copy of BRIDE out now.

Kirstie

Spring has sprung

Seasons are changing again and spring has sprung. Spring has always been the number one wedding season and now summer too is a very popular time to wed with girls keen to wear light and minimal gowns that are less traditional.

These warmer months mean a bride dreams of a balmy romantic day. It’s enticing to imagine the sensuous languid weather perfect for the beach or garden weddings. For these days girls are inspired to choose the sexy slim shaped gowns and fluid fabrics like slinky satin and jersey. Modern flowing dresses look sensational.

In springtime with all the flowers blooming and blossoms around making a stunning backdrop to the wedding, I Iove a bride in light and airy fabrics such as chiffons and silk crepes.

With such beautiful possibilities for capturing the day in an outside setting styles of gown with a soft construction and really pretty, feminine embellishments like sashes and bows are perfect. Your gorgeous light as a feather gown will blow attractively in the breeze and you can catch that candid moment in your ever-important wedding photos. Flowers are brilliant in spring too of course (the choice is better!) and that’s a big part of the wedding from the bouquet to the table settings.

As I have noted before with so few brides opting for sleeves – spring and summer finally make sense of this strapless look! Yes on the warm days this is quite appropriate.
As most brides are keen to enjoy a summery atmosphere with the optimistic feelings that emanate it’s not surprising that it’s the fashionable time. I feel a garden party coming on !!!

Kirstie
PS: if you are keen to see more fashionable wedding frocks don't forget the Bride picuture galleries