The Bridal Edit: The Essentials
- Megan
- Jun 28, 2018
- 4 min read
Hello Readers!
I've decided to do a bridal edit on the blog due to the fact that I meet a lot of brides, bridesmaids or even wedding guests on a daily basis. I thought I would put together a little collection of fashion, beauty and those little keepsakes all in one post maybe to give some inspiration for gifts or for your big day!
I'm going to start off with beauty as no matter if you're the bride or a plus one to the wedding you always want to look your best, especially for all those photos. The business I want to talk about is Rebecca McGriskin Make-up Studio, I've been following this girls work for a while now and everytime she posts a photo I am just in amazed at how amazing her work is!
This year Rebecca and her sister Danielle opened up the make up studio on the Lisburn Road which is super chic and also sells a wide range of beauty products so if your in love with the lipgloss thats been applied you could buy one to take home. There are promotions posted on the instagram, along with other offers like only getting eye makeup done with lashes if you don't like wearing a full face of makeup. Rebecca really caters for everyone if you want a soft glowy look or a bold colourful eye she is your girl for makeup.
On to fashion, in this I'm going to include underwear the amount of ladies who tell me they love their dress but they can't find any underwear to put on with it is crazy. I know it can be a stressful time trying to get yourself sorted but I'm here with my top tips on what to go for depending on your dress and your bra size. Most of the time brides can get their dress maker to sew cups into their dress to give them some support, which is the best option if you have a backless dress and have a bigger cup size just so you can feel secure in your dress the whole day. In Boux Avenue there are stick on bras that you can get that either stick to your sides and has a underwire or sticks straight onto you and you can enhance your cleavage by clipping it together. Depending on how low your dress actually goes you could even opt for a low back converter instead, or yano just let the girls be free.
If your dress doesn't have a low back you could go for a normal strapless bra and there is a balconette style which sizes go from 30A to 38G or a plunge style which sizes go from a 28B to 38DD. Now I know no one likes VPL well there is bonded microfibre thongs, shorts and briefs available in 3 colours and I would honestly swear by these for events. Even if I'm wearing the tightest dress you still can't see any lines.
Now for those bride who want something a little special for their big day, I get that most bridal under isn't suitable to go under a wedding dress but who says you can't buy something nice for when you take that dress off. The Bridgette set is one of my favourites this year, it's just so sexy and classy all at the same time. Although if it's not underwear your after there are a lot of chemise's, teddy's or even satin shortie sets.
The little things are always my favourite I always love seeing the little details at a wedding. So many place have the cutest little knick-knacks for weddings these days, from props to gifts for the wedding party. If you're anything like me and like to DIY a lot to add a more personal touch to things ,I've included some photo booth props from misguided which you could buy or if you're super crafty could make.
Now I know brides love to make sure there girls are looked after I've also added in a cute little hip flask from Newlook which would be a cute little keepsake, if you have a small wedding party and want something a little more special these birthstone necklaces from Karma really stand out and being priced at only £15 it means you're not going to be out a small fortune. One of my favourite little party favours that I seen was 'Meant To Bee' Seed Packet favours, just the idea that you can grow beautiful wild flowers to help little bees is just so nice it's also a super eco-friendly gift for all your guests you can also personalise the packet to have your wedding date on it.
If you're a bride on more of a budget there are still some fab options out there to add that extra little something to your wedding day. Primark have some super cute pjs and slippers that would be perfect for the morning of your wedding and most of these are under a fiver! If you're having your wedding abroad Pretty little thing have some really pretty swim wear that will let everyone know that you're the bride!
Hopefully this little post gave some inspiration for your big day, and if you are getting married soon Good luck and Congratulations!
Thanks for reading
Megan x
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