Chicago Wedding & Party Resource 2018 Spring / Summer

FASHION & ACCESSORIES

CHICAGOWEDDINGRESOURCE.COM

CHICAGO WEDDING & PARTY RESOURCE

SPRING 2018

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No Appointment Necessary – One Day Alterations • Tuxedo Sales & Rentals • Wedding Gown Cleaning & Preservation

Perfect couple.

Perfect fit.

When it comes to your wedding day everything must be perfect...

and the way your dress or tux fits is no exception.

Our five experienced tailors specialize in making the

bride and groom look great from top to bottom

– even on the day before.

7100 N Sheridan Road. Chicago, IL 60626

224.595.9590 • 773.973.5930

MIX IT UP

Differentiation among the bridesmaids goes

a long way in keeping the bride the star of

the show. Bridesmaids can sport various

hemlines, so they go short, while the bride

wears a floor-length gown. Or brides stick

to a halter neckline and her closest gal pals

wear spaghetti strap or cap sleeve styles.

Another difference is fabrications. Chiffon

is the fabric of choice for bridesmaids for its

soft, romantic feel and flattering fit. So brides

should plan on selecting satin or organza

gowns. You want a nice, cohesive look, but it

should be obvious who the bride is.

FIFTY SHADES OF WHITE

There’s no reason bridesmaids need total

matchy-matchy color schemes with the

bride. If the bride chooses white or ivory for

her day, her bridesmaids can pick a subtle

variation from oyster to tan to beige to cream

or champagne. It’s like picking paint colors

for your home. You’re aiming for a

pleasing palette or color story. The

goal is that the look is complementary.

ACCENT THE ACCESSORIES

Brides will rock their special day with

accessories whether it’s spectacular

heels, a flattering veil or baubles such

as chandelier earrings or glamorous

chokers. So, bridesmaids can veer

in the opposite direction and wear

flats. They can leave their hair long if

a bride wants a braided chignon and

they can keep jewelry to a minimum.

Last but not least is the bouquet.

Brides-maids flowers may reflect the

wedding colors in bold or dark hues,

while the bride sticks to a white palette

or a grander floral affair.