7 lessons we can learn from British brides
Tomorrow is the day: Meghan Markle is marrying her prince Harry. We can't wait. The dress, the jewels, the location, the transportation, the guests, the bridesmaids and of course the kiss and the vows. One thing is for sure: this will definitely be a wedding that goes into the inspiration books. You know, the book where Kate Middleton, Kate Moss, Keira Knightley, Victoria Beckham, Poppy Delevingne and of course Princess Diana are also featured.
Ditch the first look
To make the first moment extra emotional, the couple only sees each other for the first time at the altar. The night before the wedding, they also spend separately, in the company of their family and best friends. The bridal photos are therefore only taken after the vows, unlike, for example, Americans who prefer to schedule their photoshoot before the ceremony.
From early morning to late evening
No simple five-hour wedding for the Brits. Think of a ceremony that flows into a reception, then a dinner, then a party, and after the party, there is of course just an afterparty. Prince William and Kate are a prime example of this. Their reception included a carriage ride and a kiss on the balcony, with at least a few hours between the ceremony and the dinner party.
Costume party
Why only a outfit change for the bride? If it were up to the Brits, it is no longer normal for all female guests to spend the day in at least two different outfits. During the day, preferably a daytime dress with a hat in church, and in the evening, they switch to an even more formal look. Think of a dress in maxi size.
Keep it classic
Brits and their traditions. A chic dinner with matching wines and toasts during dinner instead of the party is standard in the UK. So if you happen to be a British wedding guest, don't forget to bring your best table manners. Oh, and during the congratulatory round, especially don't forget the parents and grandparents of the happy couple.
Twinning is so not winning
It is forbidden to marry in a ready-made wedding dress. British brides prefer to shop for their dress at a favorite designer where they have a dress made to measure or possibly try on an existing dress to their liking. They often choose a British designer, but a trip to Italy or Paris is certainly not excluded. Think of Poppy Delevingne who married in Chanel or Kate Moss in Galliano.
Like a princess
In the UK, every bride is a princess, whether you are royal or not. A long train for extra drama, a vintage car and first-class food, a second dress for the party and of course kilos of flower petals during the ceremony. Nothing more, nothing less.
Why bridesmaids?
Put your girlsquad at the head table, but don't call them bridesmaids. British brides prefer to see the children of their loved ones as bridesmaids. And although they may not make it to the afterparty, your bridal photos won't get cuter than this.
Source: Harper’s Bazaar
