Cosmopolitan Bride

COSMOPOLITAN Bride PICKING THE PERFECT DRESS!

Helping you find the perfect dress for YOU based on the latest celebrity bridal trends

HAIR AND MAKEUP ON THE BIG DAY

Tips, tricks and hacks for having that perfect bridal glow

DRESSES TO SUIT ALL BODY TYPES

We take a look into how body inclusivity is impacting the bridal industry PLUS SIZE FASHION

LOCKDOWN WEDDINGS

Has Covid-19 changed the outlook on weddings forever?

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AFFORDABLE PLUS SIZE WEDDING DRESSES Plus size fashion has definitely had a makeover over the years especially in bridal couture where more and more designers are taking it upon their brands to radiate body positivity and send out clear positive messages that no matter what your size or shape, they have the right fashion pieces to suit you.

However, some plus size brides feel that they are very limited when it comes to finding their perfect wedding dress in the plus size ranges and we want to give affordable alternative options for this. No matter what shape or size there is some of the most flattering bridal pieces for everyone and these super cheap ones are some of the best finds.

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LOCKDOWN WEDDINGS

Has Covid-19 really changed the outlooks on weddings forever?

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We looked on EverPretty.co.uk to find some of the most elegant pieces best suited to our fabulous, curvy brides so that they can feel confident as ever on their special day!

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With the UK wedding industry taking a big hit in 2020, £5.2 billion was lost due to the ongoing pandemic. Couples were forced to postpone and, in some cases, cancel their weddings due to it being deemed unsafe to go ahead.

However individuals had the opportunity to have an online wedding through the pandemic or even a socially distanced on with limited guests after lockdowns was lifted. This raised many queries and questions to newlyweds where many started to jump on the bandwagon and have a lockdown wedding and next to no cost. Therefore, to ask if Covid-19 has changed the outlook on weddings forever, many may say that it definitely

has, as it has been shown that online ceremonies via Zoom, Skype etc can take place where anyone with an electronic device can join the meeting so for the bride and groom they are able to send the link to their guests just like they would an invitation, and the wedding guests can watch on and celebrate with them just in their own home environment. Not having to worry about costs of venues, decorations, catering etc has really been a positive to many couples and that is why lockdown may have changed weddings forever as many will want to continue this way with online ceremonies to keep costs and other expenses down.

WEDDING HAIR, MAKE-UP AND MUCH MORE...

5 BEAUTY MUST HAVES ON YOUR BIG DAY

Having the perfect base in everyday life is a beauty necessity and it becomes even more £34.00, LookFantastic.com important when you’re a bride. The Estee Lauder Doublewear foundation is ‘wear’ it’s at! Its super long 24-hour wear means that your skin will stay flawless all through your perfect day whilst radiating a natural matte glow which everyone wants on their wedding day. There’s nothing worse than feeling your skin gradually get oilier and oiler throughout the day, and with this foundation it controls oils even in high humidity, so whether you’re getting married abroad in the heat or in your Product rating: hometown in the winter, this foundation has you covered.

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For up to 16 hours your makeup is bound to stay on your face without budging an inch.

It only takes a small amount of this mist to be applied for guaranteed no melting, fading or settling into fine lines. Simply shake well, close eyes and spray away!

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‘More Brow for your Brow’ The Glossier Brow Flick helps to fill and define the arch of your brow whilst extending the tail to structure and enhance the shape of your brow. It also helps in adding depth to sparse areas, which means fuller and thicker brows. A definite must have in your beauty collection for the big day. #BROWSONFLEEK Product rating:

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£9.99, Superdrug A matte lip is essential on your wedding day and this Maybelline Super Stay crayon lasts up to 8 hours and is described as an intense matte meaning that you won’t have any of that flaky excess off of the crayon, instead the colour will intensify as the hours go on, ensuring that your lips undergo no mess, smudging or fading no matter what you put them through.

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With high expectations of blubbering on your big day, a no brainer is a good waterproof mascara to avoid smudging and excess mascara falling on your face. This silky smooth formula ensures that it’s feathery soft brush helps the mascara to glide on with no flaking or clumping especially when the waterworks start so cry away!

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ROMANTIC HAIRSTYLES TO WEAR ON YOUR WEDDING DAY Many brides throughout their big day will want to incorporate little romantic elements in order to ensure that they can look back and find it special and sentimental to them.

This will start from the dress and continue through to little table arranagements as it means the most to them. One of the most important that many brides find is their hairstyle. A lot of consderation you wouldn’t believe can go into the thought process of what a bride will want their hair to look like. Whether it’s loose beachy waves, a tight updo, a low ponytail or a high ponytail showing off shoulders, it all matters.

A LITTLE GLITZ For a more glam look on your day, some brides may want a ‘hint of glint’ with options of a sparkly glamourous headpiece. This notion of something that stands out from the crowd is something you could get behind if you wanted to choose either a clip, slide or an all-round sparkly headpiece. These types of looks which brides tend to go for usually are partnered with a loose updo with curly strands of hair dangling from the front in order to fully frame the face.

The accessory is then usually placed at one side of the head to create a statement piece within the hairstyle. Definitely an eye-catching moment for the bride to feel special and unique on her big day.

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LOW PONYTAIL A wedding-worthy ponytail is a definite chic look that will be prepared to stun your wedding guests. In most cases its simple yet very effective look enables a modern and elegant vibe which is very easy to do and within this look brides can choose to either incorporate loose curls into the ponytail with potentially a braid running through the centre, or just go for a dramatic sleek straight low pony, the possibilities are endless with this chic ponytail look.

Watch tutorials on how to master the perfect low ponytail fit for a wedding at youtube.com

Sometimes the more modern natural look is the way forward especially for brides who want to radiate natural elegance through their appearance. In this image shows a bride with perfectly coiffed waves which are structured to her face and show off her balayage look. However in some cases having your hair down for a bride can all come down to the neckline of the dress. These dreamy waves compliment the neckline impeccably and the way that they fall onto the shoulders can really help to flatter the brides body shape. Add a dainty little necklace to capture the full natural look without taking the focus away from these effortless waves.

CLASSIC GLAMOUR

A classic plaited braid will never go out of fashion! It’s simple yet intricate look spiralling through the hair is a hairstyle that will always be talked about. With the hair swept to one side and the long-twisted braid falling down one side of the shoulder, this look is simply stunning and goes really well with small dainty flowers weaved through the middle of the plait.

Brides with longer hair tend to want this hairstyle as the longer the plait, the more little flowers can be weaved through top to bottom, making it look very effective and fitting for the big day as small details could be considered, such as matching the flowers in the hair to the ones being used on the big day.

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PERFECT PIN-UP Layers, layers and more layers! This look is one of the most detailed and elegant looks of them all. Although it may take time to complete due to the intricacy, it is most definitely worthwhile.

Each strand of hair being gathered and pinned towards the centre of the head starts to give the illusion of a twisted knot which brings out both colour and smoothness

of the bride’s hair. Again, when taking the brides dress into consideration, this particular updo hairstyle is perfect for dresses with a detailed and statement back as it will be on full show for everyone to capture. This look can also be used for a further look as, if the bride quite literally wants to let her hair down for the night-time, then the pinned up hairs can be released and will create softs bouncy curls from being pinned tightly throughout the day. Two looks in one hairstyle what more could a bride want!

PICKING THE PERFECT DRESS Finding the right dress for the big day can be a very hard task and one that can mean multiple of visits to a lot bridal stores.

Today we’re here to give you tips on finding the right dress for you based around celebrity fashion trends and as well as some celebrity brides themselves.

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Be open...

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Having talked about brushing up on your knowledge about what you think you want this may not be the case when you visit the bridal shops. The consultants will grant your wishes as much as they can and help find your dream dress however what you may think will be your dream dress is most often not the case. Many brides will frown at the thought of the bridal consultant coming out with a huge ballgown when their vision and said “dream dress” is a tight fitted mermaid gown. However when they try the ballgown on the fitted dress goes out of the window and the perspective suddenly changes. Being optimistic is crucial when bridal shopping and putting your full trust into the consultants is what you need to do to branch out of your comfort zone.

Do your reasearch...

This is YOUR big day! A once in a lifetime opportunity to have everything you could have ever dreamed of all come together in one place to create the perfect day, so you will want to brush up on your bridal knowledge of all the styles, colours, shapes etc of dresses so that you become more aware of the type of specifics you will be looking out to on your visits to the bridal stores.

Tear pictures out of magazines that you fall in love with, create mood boards, collages anything to help you really get a feel and a vision for what you want to look like.

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Shop early...

Make sure that you get into the swing of things early and start shopping from the get-go. This is simply due to any alterations needed straight after you have chosen your dress as well as any further alterations months after you get the dress just to make sure it is still the perfect size and fit for you.

Make a day of it...

You don’t want to be running errands in between your dress appointments or rushing to find the right one in a limited amount of time, so just relax and make a chill day of it with your close loved ones to avoid any stress and impromptu decisions.

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Take inspiration...

Whether it is your favourite celebrity, your best friend or your sisters dress, take inspiration from what you vision your dress to look like. This can be very important as someone who is influential to you can really change your perspective on things. Start by screenshotting images from social media of the latest celebrities who have recently got married that you have fallen in love with.

Whether it is just one part of the dress or the exact dress itself, this will really help to give you more of a meaning behind your perfect dress.

CELEB BRIDES INSPIRATION Miranda Kerr in custom Dior

Hailey Bieber wearing Off-White

Serena Williams in Alexander McQueen

Priyanka Chopra wears Ralph Lauren

Ciara in custom Cavalli Couture

Ariana Grande wearing custom Vera Wang