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MODULE: 3 42 | P a g e DRESSING THE WEDDING PARTY 3.1. For the bride: The dress - Choosing the right dress Video tutorial -Choosing a wedding dress to suit the bride's figure Accesories Video tutorial -The bride's bouquet 3.2. For the groom: Suit and accessories. Dressing the groom - Body shapes Video tutorial - The choice of wedding suit Video tutorial - Make up for the groom 3.3. For the bridesmaids, best man, flower girls and page boys 3.4. Other things to consider when dressing the bridal party 3.5. Make up General tips Foundation Eyes Video tutorial - How to apply false eyelashes Video tutorial - How to remove false eyelashes Eyebrow make up Video tutorial - Eyebrow make up Cheeks Lips 43 | P a g e Video tutorial - Wedding make up Video tutorial - Nude bridal make up Video tutorial - Vintage bridal make up Video tutorial - Make up for the mothers of the bride and the groom Video tutorial - Make up for guests - Evening Wedding Video tutorial - Wedding Make up for younger guests Video tutorial - Home beauty tips 3.6. Hair colour and style Shades to enhance skin types Which shape/style of hair suits which face shape Video tutorial - Hair style for a bride 3.7. Nail care Video tutorial - Manicure Video tutorial - Pedicure 44 | P a g e 3.1 Choice of the bride’s dress The bride’s dress is the central attraction at any wedding. The choice is a big one for any bride and her taste and style will determine the choice but, as the wedding planner, you can help advise her. A priority is whether the wedding is formal or informal, or if there’s another dress protocol to take into consideration. The time of year and whether it’s a morning or afternoon occasion also matters. If budget allows it may be useful to employ a personal shopper to pick out the most suitable choices. Some guidelines: If the bride has broad shoulders you should avoid strapless dresses as they further accentuate the shoulders and can make the bride look masculine. The shoulders should always be covered for religious weddings, so if the dress choice leaves shoulders bare you’ll need to choose a jacket or shawl to cover them for the church. If, instead, you need to disguise the hips, don’t choose a dress that puts much volume in this area but one that falls limply. Tulle and bulky fabrics accentuate the hips. Fabrics that are often used are lace, tulle, silk, organza, wild silk and satin. Shades of white, ivory and cream are most commonly chosen. Hemlines are mostly full length, though some choose shorter. For night time weddings, the fabric is usually more stiff and formal and more soft and flowing for daytime. The above guidelines would be typical for religious weddings of the Christian faiths. Weddings of other faiths usually have their own traditional or ethnic costumes. In civil weddings, the bride and groom feel freer to choose stylish clothes they may wear again and not feel restricted to the typical garments worn for a church wedding. Choosing the right dress for the body shape: There are several body types, we'll go through the following in this section; inverted triangle shape, hourglass, oval, rectangular and triangular body shapes. Keep these body shapes in mind when advising the bride on what wedding dress to choose. 45 | P a g e CHOOSING A WEDDING DRESS TO SUIT THE BRIDE’S FIGURE Instructions To choose the bride’s dress, take into account many factors, like the type of ceremony, the place the celebration will take place, the time and the season. But, the most important consideration is that the dress helps the bride to look her absolute best. It must suit her figure, her height and her personality. A figure hugging dress is a good choice to accentuate a curvy figure, since it follows the body contours. These dresses are usually fitted to the knee and then open out and widen. It’s an ideal shape for hourglass figures or rectangular shaped figures, but not recommended for women of small stature. The Princess style of dress is the most sought after because it suits many body types. It hides the hips and tummy area and also balances a figure with very broad shoulders. The empire style of dress is also very flattering for different figures and body shapes. It has an elegant Roman feel and is characterised by the seam just below the bust. From the waist down the skirt falls limply and is very graceful. It’s a good choice if the bride is pregnant. The most spectacular of all is the Cinderella style of dress. The top is a tight fitting bodice which joins a spectacular, full skirt. It is highly recommended for women with a defined waist and wide hips, as it disguises the area of the hips and legs. It also looks well on women with broad shoulders but is not recommended for petite figures as it has the effect of shortening the figure. Once the dress has been chosen, the accessories can be matched to this. Whether you chose a traditional headdress or a veil, it should follow the style and tone of the dress. Shoes must also compliment the dress and accessories. It’s important to ensure they are comfortable as the bride will be on her feet for much of the day. New shoes may need to be worn indoors a few times to make sure there is no discomfort on the wedding day. 46 | P a g e INVERTED TRIANGLE SHAPE In this shape, the shoulders are wider than the hips and sometimes the bust is also large. Therefore, the aim is to try to minimise the upper torso and create more curves and volume around the hips in order to bring more proportion. Avoid shoulder pads and dresses with prominent shoulders. Choose V shaped necklines, preferably a narrow V. Avoid wrap style or overlapped at the top. Don’t wear short necklaces unless you’re slim and your neck is long. Avoid dresses that bring attention to the shoulders and avoid narrow and halter straps. Any jackets should be hip rather than waist length. Define hips with a dress the nips at the waste 47 | P a g e HOURGLASS SHAPE The hourglass shape has shoulder width in the same proportion to hips and a defined waist. Brides with this shape can wear most styles. Make the most this shape by emphasising the waist and suggest figure hugging clothes. Lingerie is important for this body shape to create smooth curves. The styles of the 40s 50s and 60s are ideal for this body shape. Avoid dresses that make your hips look wider. 48 | P a g e OVAL SHAPE The oval body shape is characterised by being rounded in the central area, particularly the stomach region. The goal when dressing this shape is to hide the tummy and create a more slender, streamlined outline using the correct clothes and accessories. If the bride is wearing a jacket make sure it doesn't squeeze the torso. There may or may not be a defined waist but it’s better to stick to straight lines. Low V necklines are slimming for this body type Look for empire line dresses (pulled in below the bust). Wear heels to give height.. Accessories should be in proportion with this body type. 49 | P a g e RECTANGULAR SHAPE In this body shape, the torso is small and waist not so defined. The bust and buttocks also tend to be small. The most important thing to remember when dressing this shape is to create curves with the dress and accessories. Choose appropriate underwear to do their part in creating curves. Look for a dress with a defined waist in the correct size. Suggest soft, feminine lines Add big, round accessories Avoid dresses that have square necks and instead search for rounded or V shaped necklines. 50 | P a g e TRIANGULAR SHAPE This body shape has narrow shoulders and hips that are wider. The goal is to hide the hip area and draw attention instead to the face. Suggest a dress with detail which draws the attention upwards. If wearing a jacket is should be structured, defining the torso. Any accessories that attract attention to the upper part of the body and the face are good – Avoid a dress where the bottom half is skin tight– they make the hips look bigger. Choose a dress with an A line shape at the bottom Knowing the body type of the bride will help you give the best advice when helping with the wedding dress. 51 | P a g e Post Wedding Outfits Many brides now opt to wear a different dress or outfit after the banquet. She may be tired of the tedious weight and discomfort posed by some dresses, or may be a fashionista and while she has the spotlight for the day, want to show herself off in another glamorous outfit! It has been a tradition in many countries for the bride and groom to change into a different outfit to leave the guests and start their honeymoon. Now this is changing into an opportunity to wear a second wedding dress, showcase more fashion or wear something more appropriate for a night time party. It is also becoming more popular for the bride and groom to have a day after party. You can help the bride choose the right outfit for this occasion, while keeping in mind the tips for dressing the various body shapes you should also take into consideration the next section on colour analysis, when helping the bride pick out their post wedding outfits.