If you know me at all, you know I love a change up when it comes to a wedding dress. The day is long and has many different elements to it. You want a classic elegant look for the ceremony, you want to boogie the night away or go full Hollywood glam for the evening party.
The best way to get what you want is to work with separates for your wedding, mixing tops and skirts, clip on trains, jackets and cape styles. Put simply, you can mix and match your wedding outfit to create the dream dress for throughout your day
Here are my top three tips when you are working with separates for your wedding
Tip 1
How do you want to feel? Bear with me here, I know it sounds a little crazy but how would you like to feel at your first reveal, how do you want to feel at the cocktail reception and what about that night? Do you want to be more relaxed, to be able to sit or dance comfortably and chat with your guests?
This may sound very simple, but it can really help you to decide what you would like built into your outfit. Maybe that looks like a clip-on train to give a regal effect during the ceremony. Then underneath is a simple more red-carpet style skirt for a more glamourous evening look.
Tip 2
I am big into balance when it comes to planning out your wedding dress. And it is no different for wedding separates- in fact it can be easier to play with proportions when you can mix and match your look. For example, you want a beautiful full skirt with a high low hem and side pockets then your top needs to be fitted to balance the proportions. You want big dramatic sleeves? Then pair this with a more fitted skirt.
Skirt, cami and jacket combination at Sarah Foy Couture. Photo By Butterfly Wedding Photography
Tip 3
Assess your look 365dgrees around – I know, another mad notion but on your day, people will be looking at you from every angle. Make sure everything works well together all the way around your outfit. The side silhouette often gets missed, a small armhole detail can really help here or a hint of lace at the side seam. Ask yourself, do all the elements of the pieces blend and sit well together? Like a jigsaw all the pieces need to fit together even when you move, sit and dance through your day.
Separates is a fun exciting option for your wedding plus you have the added bonus of reworking some elements for your dress for day two or anniversary dinner. So have fun and dream up the perfect combination for your perfect day and of course have fun!
A big thank you for our brides that so kindly shared their wedding day pictures with us today. The separates queen’s!
