Block Heels for your wedding day
Block heeled shoes and sandals for yuor wedding day.
Block heels are the ideal choice for brides on their wedding day, especially for outdoor ceremonies where sinking in grass is not an option. They provide a comfortable and versatile heel option that many brides love. This article explores various options including heel height, closed or open-toe designs, materials like lace, leather,satin, dyeable satin and platform. Featuring shoes from the British-based 'The Perfect Bridal Company', all the mentioned options are available for online orders on the website. Please note that prices mentioned were accurate at the time of publication, but they are subject to change.
Low Heel
Low block heeled sandals and shoes are the perfect choice if you know you want a more formal shoe but, for many reasons, cannot wear a higher heel on your wedding day. They offer comfort and support while still featuring beautiful embellishments, making them a lovely addition to your bridal look. Opting for a lower heel ensures all-day comfort, crucial for the long hours you'll spend in them. Consider your partner's height too - towering over them might not be the look you're going for. The venue plays a role as well; for outdoor weddings, a low block heel is a smart choice. Styles like Riley and Fiona are even dyeable, allowing you to match your wedding shoes with your favorite color palette.
Mid Block Heel
So you know you want a heel but not a high heel. All the above shoes are around the 7cm mark. Which if you’re not used to wearing heels is comfortable especially with the added stability of a block heel. The ever popular ankle strap design means you can add tulle or satin bows and jewelled straps to elevate your bride style with Perfect Bridal Companies shoe accessories. Pearls are a huge trend which is here to stay and the gorgeous Carrie with its pearl encrusted front strap is such a classic and the perfect partner to a Cathedral length pearl scatter veil adorning a simple crepe wedding gown. Timeless elegance.
High Block Heels
You know you love a heel but you want an outdoorsy wedding and you don’t want to loose that valuble height by sinking in the grass. Welcome the high block heel. Above are options with platform and without and all about 10cm’s in height. I personally love a bit of a platform as it offers fab height but is also super comfy. Metallic leather sandals such as the truly gorgeous Birdie have a wonderful colour and texture that will pop with a simpler satin or crepe wedding gown and also if you are looking for a shoe that you can wear after the wedding Birdie will look equally fab with a pair of wide leg jeans on a night out as she did with your beautiful wedding gown.
Paloma also offers a platform but in a dyeable satin which gives you the option to dye to a colour of your choice or adorn with a gorgeous detachale bow.
Pretty Arabella comes with the oversize bow on the ankle strap and without the platform, perfect with a tea length dress or a fab wedding jumpsuit.
Kiera is a real favourite with my brides. The crossover strap offers support and the satin point toe is a classy look peeping out of a delicate lace gown.
All the shoes mentioned are available to order on the website. If you have your dress and have fittngs coming up but still don’t have your shoes you are more than welcome to book an accessory appointment . Bring your dress to the shop (don’t worry you don’t need to have bought your dress from me) and together we can work out the perfect style shoe for you.
Hope this article has been useful
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Underwear Solutions for the Bride.
Underwear solutions from Norwich Stores, John Lewis and Jarrolds.
A lingerie shopping trip guide to Jarrolds & John Lewis, Norwich for brides-to-be
After receiving many pleas for help in choosing the right underwear for wedding dresses, I decided to visit the two department stores in Norwich to see what they have to offer in their lingerie departments.
I strongly believe that we should use our high streets more and not simply rely on online shopping. In this particular case, nothing beats being fitted for a bra by a trained fitter or receiving advice on which underwear would be most suitable for your needs. The ladies I met on this trip where so personable and welcoming that I immediately felt at ease and in safe hands.
My very first job was in the lingerie department of a wonderful independent store called Joshua Taylor, located in Cambridge. Sadly, the store no longer exists, but the knowledge I gained there has never left me and been invaluable in my career of dressing people. I learned that getting the right fit in your underwear makes dressing a whole lot easier. Therefore, I would recommend getting measured at least twice a year for your everyday bras and caring for them carefully rather than chucking them in the washing machine with the pale wash.
Jarrolds was my first destination which has a really beautiful lingerie department filled with natural light and a calm ambience. I was met by Alex who has worked for Jarrolds lingerie for just over 12 years and her experience and genuine love for what she does shines through. Alex talked me through the different ranges and the sizes that are available in store. There is no appointment service so you will be seen on a first come first serve basis in one of the three changing rooms. All the fitters are trained to fit by sight so a tape measure is rarely used. Sizes start with a 30A and in some makes go to a 38/40 with cup sizes FF/G. My picks were as follows, Fantasie Reflect bra in Natural beige had a great shape and support for women who need a fuller cup with sizes up to a 40H if you are a smaller cup and need a more plunge style bra then the Chantelle day-to-night plunge spacer bra was a delicate choice made super comfy by the lovely soft lace use. Both of these would work perfectly under the Florence dress from Wendy Makin or Megan again from Wendy Makin. If a strapless bra is the solution then the Wacoal Halo bra is a gorgeously soft and comfortable strapless bra in sizes 32b to 36e working perfectly with dresses Caritina and Ceci from LunaNovias. If wearing a bra isn’t an option and smoothing undies is a top priority then the Miraclesuit rear uplifting boy short will give firm control and uplift with a barely there finish, sizes M, L & XL are also to be considered the Wacoal fit & lift Hi waist and thigh shaper both of these options would work perfectly under style 5035 from Paloma Blanca and 4884 from Mikaella bridal. As all of these are let's face it not the prettiest having a lacey bit of deliciousness to change into might be a welcome option in which case Wacoal do the dreamiest set called Embrace ivory and nude lace which is just beautiful.
Wacoal 'Embrace’ from Jarrolds
The next stop was John Lewis, where I was met by the wonderful Chloe and Tracy, Chloe is a personnel shopper and Tracy is based in the lingerie department. Both have extensive experience in dressing women and helping them find solutions. The department was well lit and the choice was good. What was very apparent was the knowledge and the desire to help. Both women made me feel relaxed and at ease, so important when it's such an intimate task.
I would advise you to book an appointment online. Once here you have numerous options and apart from the ranges that Jarrolds also has in common, there is the Panache collection, particularly the Sculptresse Bliss full cup bra a full cup bra that would give incredible support and takes into consideration the bigger back size and the fuller cup, 34E - 46H full-size range might not be in store but can easily be delivered to your door, another bra I liked was the Panache Faith folded strapless bra in Latte, sizes 28E-38G. Online is the amazing Wonderbra- Ultimate silhouette plunge bra more limited in size range but very neat in the back and with a plunge front so a great solution bra, sizes 32C-38D. Onto the undies, here ranges from Spanx, Ambra, Wacoal, Chantelle and John Lewis own brands are all represented in store with most going to a size 18 and some a 20-22.
Panache, Elan bra, Spanx thong, Cassie super push-up bra and John Lewis Tessa shorts.
Both stores offer private dressing rooms for a single or double mastectomy post-surgery fit. With ranges from Royce & Nicola Jane. With their caring nature, I highly recommend these stores for this important service. John Lewis also offers a pocketing service.
Thank you to Alex at Jarrolds and Chloe & Tracy at John Lewis for taking time out of your busy days.
Ten top shopping tips for brides to be.
Ten top shopping tips for buying your wedding dress.
Hello,
Thank you so much for visiting this page. Here are 10 useful tips to take into consideration before you start the exciting adventure of shopping for your wedding dress.
1] Before you start to make appointments establish what your budget is. If your mum has offered to pay for your dress discuss what a comfortable spend would be for her. If you are paying also take in to consideration alterations and accessories such as veil , shoes and hair accessories.
2] Research your stores before you visit. Spend a happy afternoon/evening looking at the websites and social media of the stores you would like to visit. Friends, family and work colleagues will recommend stores they loved when they were on the same journey. Before you book make sure they carry the sizes you would need and styles you think you would like to try and don’ be tempted to book more than two in one day. You can easily get overwhelmed.
3] Bring to your appointment the people who you know will help you to make your decision. Try to keep the numbers to under 4 people. Too many opinions can be very overwhelming.
4] Try to have your hair in a similar style to how your think you would want it on your wedding day. This will really help you to visualise your bridal look.
5] Wear underwear that fits and doesn’t give you a VPL, try buying a size up from your usual size and then you are guaranteed a comfortable fit and no digging in. Nude is a perfect colour as is blush pink. Here are some recommendations.
https://www.selfridges.com/GB/en/cat/chantelle-soft-stretch-high-rise-stretch-woven-briefs_R04269480/#colour=Coffee%20Latte
https://www.johnlewis.com/commando-zone-smoothing-seamless-thong/nude/p111347098
https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-tessa-light-control-thigh-slimmer-shorts/almond/p4890794
6] Check if the store of your choice has shoes for you to try with the dresses, if no then bring some with you. If you can do heels take your comfy pair and think about how the heel feels when you are in a full length gown. Take into consideration your fiancés height and remember you really don’t have to do a heel if you don’t normally wear them.
7] Give yourself a realistic timeframe to start shopping for your wedding dress. Dresses can take up to 8 months to order and then allow another 6 to 8 weeks for alterations. I recommend 18 months to a year. If you don’t have that kind of time for whatever reason don’t panic! I and many stores have a sale or off the rail options in their store that means you can take the dress away same day. Don’t be afraid to ask your chosen stores if this is something they can offer.
8] Be open minded. Don’t get stuck on one style because that’s what you thought you’d love and would wear on your wedding day. Let your stylist guide you and try on different styles of wedding gown. Roughly 80% of my brides buy the complete opposite to what they told me they wanted.
9] Follow your heart. If you love the very first dress you try on in the very first store trust yourself and go with it. It can be that easy!
10] Lastly and most importantly, stay true to yourself. We are all individuals and it is so important for you to do you.
I hope this has been helpful
The benefits of buying your wedding dress "off the rail”
The benefits of buying your wedding dress “off the rail” The joy of finding the dress of your dreams at Lavernder & Jude bridal outlet store, Bungay and taking it home the same day.
Benefits of “Off the Rail” Perfection: Find Your Dream Wedding Gown at Lavender & Jude Bridal Outlet
At Lavender & Jude Bridal Outlet in Bungay, I understand that finding the perfect wedding gown is a dream come true for any bride-to-be. That's why I offer the incredible benefit of buying your wedding gown off the rail, ensuring you can walk down the aisle in a gown that reflects your unique style and fits like a glove.
Discover the benefits of buying off the rail at our bridal store.
1. Instant Gratification: Say goodbye to long waiting times. While some brides love the idea of having having their special dress made for them some brides don’t want or don’t have the 6-9 months it can take to make a wedding dress. With our off the rail wedding gowns, you have the opportunity to take your dream dress home on the same day. No more anxious waiting for your gown to arrive – simply walk in, find your beautiful dress, and take it home with you!
2. Affordability: Planning a wedding can quickly add up, understanding the importance of staying within budget is key. Our off the rail collections offer stunning designer gowns at significantly discounted prices. You can make substantial savings without compromising on quality or style. Your dream gown is within reach, even on a limited budget!
3. Wide Variety: Lavender & Jude bridal outlet offers brides a range of styles from simple satins to feminine laces. Whether you envision a timeless ball gown, a sleek mermaid silhouette, or a whimsical bohemian creation, our off the rail collection has something for every bride. With a wide selection of sizes and styles, you're sure to find the one that makes your heart skip a beat.
4. Fit and Alterations: Trying on a wedding gown off the rail provides a unique advantage – you can instantly see the gown's fit and how it enhances your figure. I’ll be there to help guide you with advice on alterations, ensuring your choice of gown is a good match for your body shape, your style of wedding day and ultimately making the very best of you!
5. Sustainability: By purchasing an off the rail gown at Lavender & Jude Bridal Outlet, you're contributing to a more sustainable future. Buying sample gowns reduces waste and environmental impact. Not to mention the joy of being able to take home on the day your dream dress.
I believe that every bride deserves to find her dream wedding gown. With the “off the rail collection”, you can discover an exceptional range of designer gowns that is kinder to the enviroment, kinder to your budget and is instantly available.
Shopping for your wedding dress
Shopping for your wedding gown.
Image by Holly Hambling
Where to begin!
Congratulations you’re engaged and now you have the excitement of planning your wedding day. A lot of this can be enjoyed as a couple, but the dress bit is down to you. Most of my brides start a year to 18 months before their wedding day, this is only a rough guide. Some brides will start 2 years before or just 3 months, there’s no right or wrong.Just be aware that leaving it closer to your wedding date minimises your options. Maybe you start off with a Pinterest board, friends and relatives sharing images of wedding dresses in all different shapes and sizes, some lacy with long sleeves, some that seem really fitted to the knee and then go really out at the bottom and then there are the massive ones that mum seems to really like with sparkly skirts and fitted tops. How do you begin to make a choice?
The answer is fairly simple. Once you know when you are getting married and where, write yourself a little list. On it you need to put the things you like about your body, the things you don’t like about your body, how you want your dress to make you feel. Do you need the dress to have some sort of arm coverage (a tattoo or scar that you may want covering .) Do you need to wear a bra? So that will rule out backless dresses. Do you have sensitive skin and find you get sore if something irritates you. So maybe not the sequined and beaded number your aunt had her eye on for you. Do you hate having something fitted over your legs? That’s mermaid & fishtail ruled out. If you get hot really easily but you don’t like the tops of your arms then perhaps instead of the long fitted sleeve you’ve been coveting go for an angel sleeve, a lot looser and way more comfy.
All of these things need to be considered as they are so important for your personal comfort on the day. Then you have the budget to consider. How much do you want to spend on your wedding dress? Going wedding dress shopping with no budget in mind is a big mistake. Falling in love with a dress that you were encouraged to try on in the boutique only to discover it’s about £2500 over what you’ve now found out is what you have to spend on your dream dress is not a happy feeling.
By now you have your venue, photographer and maybe band/Dj booked so you have a good idea as to the overall costs involved in your wedding. This will then help you choose bridal stores that not only have what styles you are interested in trying but also cost wise work well with your budget. If prices or price guides aren’t available on the website contact them and have a chat. Also consider what sizes are available to try. In my experience a lot of brides have been completely amazed that nearly all the dresses in some bridal stores are a 10,12 or 14. Nothing bigger which can ultimately lead to quite an unsatisfactory experience if you are a size 18 or bigger. Remember some wedding dresses can come up very small.
Who to take to your appointment? Now this potentially is a tricky one. A lot of bridal stores will only allow 4 people. This is purely down to space and you the bride not getting overwhelmed. If you are lucky enough to have an amazing group of friends that all want to share the moment of you trying on wedding dresses this can be quite an awkward one. Be strong and perhaps just choose mum or a significant person that you know you can trust for their honest but kind opinions. Some of the best images from the wedding day are the first looks from your bridesmaids, so go with it and keep it a surprise!
Choosing the dress, now here it is, the moment that you may have dreamt about or dreaded with every fiber of your being. When you go to your appointment make sure you wear clothes that are easy to take on and off, slip on shoes so you don’t have to worry about laces and wear a pair of well fitting knickers that don’t dig in anywhere and preferably in nude or blush. Most dresses don’t need a bra but if you are bigger than an F cup chances are you might need some extra support. Be open minded, talk about your list of things you would like your dress to have or not have and try not to screw your face up at suggestions, you never know that could be your dream dress.
The only certain thing is you have to choose something for your wedding day to wear that makes you feel fabulous, the best version of yourself and you know what that can sometimes be a complete surprise. What really made your heart sing and found you crying snotty tears of joy because in that wonderful moment you saw you in this dress getting married to the person you love. How amazing is that? But wait it’s not lace, it doesn’t have sparkles and it's not really slim to show off your curves. This dress might not have anything on it at all, could be a really simple, modern style in classic satin or mikado. But you know what? The dress makes you feel incredible and joy of joy It has pockets and beautiful buttons and best of all it makes you feel ‘A BRIDE’ End the search cancel the other 4 appointments you made because it doesn’t get better than this. You’ve found your dress, you’ve trusted your instinct, listened to yourself and now you are ready to enjoy what will be the best day ever.
Happy dress shopping !