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Here is a selection of Q&As from Your Yorkshire Wedding magazine whether it be about flowers, hair and makeup, fashion, wedding themes, health & beauty, cakes, stationery, legal advice. If you would like your question answered by our experts, please email it to editor@youryorkshire.wedding
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Hot & Cold
| Q | We're getting married in winter, and I'm worried about choosing a dress that stops me being cold for the service, but makes me too hot dancing at night! What can I do? |
| A | Zoe Cornwell says: Please don't stress too much, as the adrenaline you'll naturally be creating on the day will keep you warm anyway. The best thing to do in this situation is think about adding something to complement your gown, while knowing you'll stay warm during your service. This can be anything from a veil, in a single or double tier, to a bolero or jacket in a fabric like lace or faux fur. These give coverage and warmth if you're chilly, as well as letting you remove it at night to dance the night away! Some brides choose to be a little more casual and wear a cool denim or leather jacket; whereas if you're looking for real drama, why not go for a full length fur cape? |
Zoe Cornwell, Treasured Brides
Wedding worries
| Q | I'm concerned about the thought of finding my dream dress, to the point it's making me anxious. How can I make the process as stressfree as can be? |
| A | Haley Powell says: When you go to any bridal boutique, especially for the first time, you're bound to feel daunted. You may try on a number of gowns and wonder if you will ever experience the feeling of knowing a dress is 'the one'. The answer is, not all brides do get that feeling! The majority do, and there may be tears, but you will know when you feel special in a gown and it ticks all the right boxes. Don't feel pressured, not everybody is the same! Instead, go into the experience with a positive outlook, and don't be swayed by others. Your dress is your dress and if you feel incredible in it then that is what matters. You should come out of your appointment feeling happy and relaxed and if you haven't said 'yes to the dress', don't panic! You have a better idea of what it is you want – and you will find it, I promise! |
Haley Powell, Aisle of White
Dress dilemma
| Q | My mum wants me to wear a dress that's traditional, but I'd like something on-trend. What should I do? |
| A | Amy Bellamy says: When choosing your dress adopt an open minded approach. Be respectful of your mum's wishes, allowing her to choose a gown she'd like to see you in, with you also picking your own styles that suit your taste. Trying different designers and fabrics is beneficial, as this allows you to get a feel for signature designs, as well as seeing how the textures of a fabric work. By doing this you will please you and your mum, remembering that you're sharing a momentous moment together. When you find your gown – the one which gives you that 'feeling' and makes you smile from ear to ear – the style will be the least of her thoughts, as she sees her baby at the start of married life. Be prepared for lots of happy tears! |
Amy Bellamy, Belles & Bows Bridal
Sustainable designs
| Q | My husband and I are very environmentally aware and try to make healthy and eco-conscious choices in all areas of our lifestyle. We're getting married and I want my values to be reflected in my choice of dress. Where do I begin? |
| A | Keely Brightmore says: I think it's very important to have your values reflected in your wedding dress. I'd recommend writing down all the points that are most important to you and go from there. As a lot of dresses on the market are made from polyester and still made in China it's very important to do your research on the brand of your dress. I'd suggest looking for a sustainable designer who is open to sharing information on where their gowns are made and what they're made from. Here at Luna Bride, we adore chatting to brides to be interested in the ethics of their dress as this is what's so important to us as an ethical brand. Some factors that make a dress ethical and eco-friendly in my opinion are: to have the dress made locally to you or in the same country; to have the dress made in cruelty-free materials that are also good for the planet; also, it's important that the people who made your dress are treated fairly. I think having an ethical dress gives your gown more of a story and something to be really proud of when you look back on your wedding day. |
Keely Brightmore, Luna Bride
