How gorgeous!
there were flashes from Photographers. Smiles and “ooh’s and ahh’s” from the crowd. There were envious stares from the other couple girls in traditional flower girl dresses and there were many people asking “where can I get that?” There were sparkling eyes and dancing feet, giggles and everyone was on a high.
It was of course…
The I do I do Bridal Fashion Parade
and the La Toriana models stole the show!!
Ok… we have introduced you to the La Toriana models, Matilda, Innes, Bridget and Emerson… who recently were involved int he Ido I do wedding expo and Fashion Parade. You read Part 1, and Part 2, you have seen the girls being made up hair and make up… and in some of the outfits back stage…..
so here… is the amazing catwalk fashion parade by these starlets, and wow… what professionals they were! Our little ladies were seen amongst the beautiful wedding gowns that came from near and far and were modelled by gorgeous catwalk models. The music, lights, stage and photographers were all dazzling to the girls and there was not one bit of nerves!! They all looked beautiful and ever so pretty!
Yes, the gorgeous girls did steal the show at this event… look past into the crowd and see the audience beaming and absolutely loving it! So many people commented later that they girls and the outfits were amazing.
- “So refreshing to see something different” was one comment,
- “stunning… exceptional” was another
- “The Best fashion parade seen here to date” and another
- ” the traditional white flower girls are so old hat” and another,
- “where can I get THAT WHOLE outfit” was from a couple others!!
Matilda, Innes, Bridget and Emerson were amazing.
The girls definately loved it all and I cannot wait to have another photo shoot or fashion parade with them again! Many thanks to the professional photographers Annie Warren and Rikki Pool who took photo’s from the front of the stage… and if you look closely… you can see me in the pic below left taking photo’s from behind and back stage!
so… without further ado… here they are….
Fashions and current trends change with time, we all know that…and with bridal fashions and trends changing in wedding gowns, accessories and venues, I wondered how much emphasis or thought is taken into the junior bridesmaids and flower girls.
We often hear the big magazines talking about the wedding dresses, their current trends in fashion, and inspirations, we hear about the changes in fashions for the Mothers of the Brides and even the guys get a mention…. but very, VERY rarely do we hear about the changes in the current trends in children’s fashion for the junior bridesmaids and flower girls.
Forever the traditional white satin long dresses for little girls has been seen in so many weddings. Rarely has there been a change.
Brides are savvy and eclectic these days, and are looking for something different.
As with their own wedding dress, they want something beautiful, stylish, unique and complimenting for their whole bridal party too. Many brides are now looking for something “different” for the junior members of the bridal party. Something away from the traditional white satin flower girls dresses, something that the girls them selves will feel special in and be able to wear again and are cost effective.
Yep, gone are days where the little girls are wearing the stiff, restricting, long white dresses in weddings. Sure, there are many who do like this look, but more and more are looking for something unique. Lets face it… pop a little girl in a restricting, long, constraining dress and she is most likely to feel uncomfortable, not be so co operative.
Pop her into something more flowing, comfortable, and they are more likely to be relaxed, happy and entertaining. That’s what weddings are all about isn’t it? There is nothing like a natural smile from an onlooker at a wedding watching a pretty little flower girl twirling, laughing and happy.
There are some gorgeous designer labels in childrens fashions that are unique, boutique and ideal for many different styles of weddings. They are not necessarily aimed at weddings, nor come with that “bridal” price tag.
This is what many brides in 2010 are looking for.
No, I am not talking the “chain store” type dresses that are made for the masses, though these too have a place in many weddings. Brides want something more unique. Limited edition styles, hand made, smaller designer children’s clothing collections and something so different to what they have seen around.
Lets face it… most brides want a “wow factor” at their wedding… and having the flower girls in gorgeous stylish and unique special occasion dresses is all part of it.
These days there are so many different styles of weddings, and so many different fashion trends catering to them. Its so refreshing to see that brides are thinking more laterally, and with their hearts and seeing other options away from the traditional. Its great to see that the flower girls and junior bridesmaids are now being noticed in the fashion arena along with the rest of the bridal party!
This year many brides are looking towards colour lace and ribbons in their junior bridesmaid outfits. Twirling skirts, pettiskirts, antique dresses, tops and shrugs.
With the ever changing styles in weddings today, flower girl and junior bridesmaid dresses are coming to the forefront in colour, texture and styles. Just like the brides!
Elizabeth Murphy
Founder/Business Manager
www.LaToriana.com.au
Designers showcased at this bridal fashion parade through La Toriana were
Tea Princess, Bethany’s Child, Princess Ratbag, Tippietoes couture, Dolly Up, Princess allure jewellery
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