Author: Rebecca Furbank

This brand is new to us at Anne Furbank. It is part of the Spanish group Rosa Clara. Her first collection launched in 1995 and this was a wedding collection. In 2007 she launched her cocktail collection and Couture Club followed.

She has collaborated with some very famous designers such as Christian Lacroix and Karl Lagerfield.

In 2020 her son joined the company and when he got married last year Rosa dressed the whole bridal party including the bride who wore 4 different dresses over the two day celebrations.

She has also designed dresses for Leo Messi’s wife and Rafa Nadal’s wife.

Happy New Year! We hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year!

Now this time of year on the wedding/occasion floor it is very exciting because all the new season styles arrive and they arrive thick and fast.

But what fashion trends will we be seeing this year? Florals were big last year, will they be again? Long and floaty was another trend last year, is that still the case?

So if you have a wedding in 2024 why not come in and see us.

 

So this is the last blog of the year and what a year it has been. Congratulations to all the Mothers of the Brides and Grooms that we have helped this year find their perfect outfits. We have loved being part of your journey.

And to all the Mothers of the Brides and Grooms who have a wedding next year. We cannot wait to see you in store trying on all the beautiful collections.

Christmas/December weddings are becoming more and more popular which is lovely to see. This could be because of the beautifully decorated Christmas trees, twinkly lights and baubles. It really can be a beautiful setting for a wedding, so when it comes to your outfit why not let Christmas inspire you.

When you think of Christmas I think of the colours, red, green and gold. When it comes to fabrics think of sequins or velvet. Everybody loves getting dressed up for Christmas so when it is a Christmas Wedding do not hold back. Enjoy all the glitz and glam and make it an event to remember.

Our feature image for this blog is a beautiful velvet Jane dress that we stock which would be perfect for a winter wedding.

Well there you have it, 4 completely different journeys when searching for the perfect Mother of the Groom or Bride outfit. So when you are trying to find yours enjoy it and know we are here for you every step of the way.

Lastly it is Jacqui’s turn, she was Mother of the Groom in November 2021 at Swynford Manor. Jacqui said “Finding my outfit wasn’t as easy as I expected but the whole experience was lovely and made me feel quite special.”

Jacqui narrowed her search down to 3 outfits and her son and future daughter in law helped her choose one – a beautiful Olvi dress. However, although Jacqui loved the dress she wasn’t 100% sure about it for her son’s wedding.

When I asked Jacqui if she ended up with that outfit, she replied “I didn’t, I had another look and chose something completely different by Fely Campo, which my son and daughter in law loved as well.”

Jacqui’s advice is “Take advice as it is a totally different outfit to anything else that you will buy. Don’t be afraid to still have your own mind, once you feel comfortable it will help you make that final decision. I did and loved the day.”

Jacqui ended up with both outfits in the end, the Fely Campo dress and jacket for her son’s wedding and the Olvi lace dress as she loved it and has worn it to other special occasions and on cruises!

Debbie was Mother of the Bride in September 2017 at the Manor House.

When it came to choosing an outfit Debbie knew exactly what designer she wanted. “I had always wanted an outfit by the former designer Ian Stuart. His styles and fabrics were always beautiful, very stylish and fitted my shape perfectly.”

I asked Debbie if finding her Mother of the Bride outfit was an enjoyable experience, she replied “My husband and I went to the London show room of Ian Stuart which was great fun. Trying on all the lavish styles but in the end I found my perfect outfit at Anne Furbank!”

Debbie’s advice for any Mother of the Brides or Groom’s is

“Put your outfit on in the morning of your wedding and be confident in what you are wearing and enjoy your special day.”

Debbie is due to be Mother of the Bride again in October 2024 and we cannot wait to see what she wears and how this journey will compare.

This week it is Sonia’s turn. Sonia was Mother of the Groom in September 2019 and the wedding was in Ireland at a catholic church and then back to a hotel.

For Sonia working at Anne Furbank on the occasion wear floor she knew exactly what she wanted when it came to her son’s wedding.  Sonia went on to explain the only thing she needed to know was colours. Sonia was very mindful of the Mother Of The Bride and any colour schemes that her future daughter in law had chosen.

Sonia’s experience differs to Gill because after Sonia had her outfit and tried it on she didn’t show anyone it. Just incase any comments were made that might knock her confidence.  Whereas Gill wanted peoples opinions and advice. Just showing how different we can all be.

Sonia’s advice for any Mother Of The Brides or Groom’s. –

“Ask many questions that can help you choose your outfit”.

“Be confident in what you are wearing so you can forget about it and enjoy the day.”

Sonia also went on to say that if you book an appointment with us you are looking for help so trust us. It’s a journey, from trying what you are naturally drawn to, but then have the confidence to try some options we may pick out for you. You might be surprised! Remember we are here to help!

Sonia ended with  “We love what we do, making you feel your best is what we aim to do, however long it takes.”

First of all I am going to be telling you about Gill’s experience. Gill was Mother of the Bride in September 2016. The Venue was The George in Buckden.

I asked Gill if finding her out was an enjoyable experience, her reply was “A wonderful happy experience once I realized just what it all meant to me. Factoring the venue and my personality was important”

I then went on to ask if she knew what style of outfit she wanted? She said “I thought I did! But I realized I had never been a Mother Of The Bride before so I wanted advice from an expert.”

Gill ended up with an outfit that she didn’t expect. Gill spoke a lot about how important it was for her to feel good in her outfit.

Lastly I asked if Gill had any advice for for any Mother’s Of The Bride or Groom when shopping for their outfits?

“Advice is good, it comes from people who dress for all different shapes and sizes. Different venues and backgrounds. It is always up to you how much advice you take on board, experts take you ‘out of the box'”