Planning the best wedding ever: everything you need to know about bridal
The Fall top pick: Celina Mini by Jessica Bennett
We caught up with the lovely Annelise from The Fall to get the inside scoop on all things bridal; how to find your dress, how to travel with it to a destination wedding and her current top picks of bridal gowns and accessories.
Despite having only set up The Fall just over two years ago, Annelise really knows her stuff when it comes to bridal fashion. She’s obsessed with the quality of dresses, the shapes and the materials used. She intuitively knows what works for each individual that comes through her doors and her main aim is to make the shopping experience super-relaxed and enjoyable for her brides-to-be.
So let’s get stuck in…
Spend some time looking at designers on Instagram, real wedding blogs, supplier showcases and pick your styles.
And once you’ve found them, get in touch! See if you get a good feeling from them and that the store offers the kind of experience that will make you feel as comfortable as possible.
It’s really important to choose the right store. Make sure you feel a connection with the brand and the team before you get there. Going to the wrong store can lead to a bad experience that can affect the rest of your dress shopping experience.
We recommend going to just 3 stores max. You can usually try between 5-8 styles in one visit, depending on the store.
It literally doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks and if you don’t follow your heart, you won’t be comfortable on the day. And remember, most dresses have a minimum of 6 months’ lead time. Off-the-peg solutions are ready to wear but you should budget time for some alterations.
The Fall top pick: Sweet Cheeks by Lola Varma
Our travel recommendations vary depending on the type of plane that you're flying with:
If you're flying with a budget airline we recommend booking an extra seat for your dress bag as the airlines tend to be limited in terms of storage space.
With larger airlines and flights outside of Europe the planes tend to be larger, and therefore more space is available. Overhead luggage bins can be used if you lay your dress bag on top of any luggage inside. Airline staff may also let you hang your dress bag in their personal wardrobe space or in the Business and First Class wardrobes.
Never check your dress in your luggage. God forbid it gets lost. It's a worst case scenario but we have seen it happen!
The best thing to do is to check in with your specific air carrier to see what their individual recommendations and capacities are for travelling with your gown. This way there will be no suprises on the day you travel.
The Fall top pick: 1.5 Natural Gown by Harriette Gordon
An absolute showstopper and no one else cuts the veil in the waterfall shape quite like her! Shop now.
Beautiful investment pieces that add interest and detail to your look, and will last you beyond the wedding day. Shop now.
A contemporary take on the bridal head band with statement padding and petersham ribbon ties that can be worn tied or loose. Shop now.
Classic hair bow handcrafted from a soft silk crepe de chine, set on a metal comb. For that relaxed but timeless look. Shop now.
Thanks so much to Annelise for sharing all of her insider advice and current fave styles with us. If you’d like to find out more about shopping at The Fall for your dream dress, check out their profile here.
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Written by Beth Butler, marketing person and lover of all things weddings; with a particular passion for beautiful photography, muted florals and a good cup of tea.
