Dress of the Week: Madison-Grace

Madison-Grace is one of the Kelsey Rose 2022 Collection and a dress that we get a lot of enquiries about, and I think it is easy to see why!!

She is a subtle A-line one of the fuller skirts of our Kelsey Rose range but no means the tradition A-lines you would find with Ellis Bridals, her big sister. The skirt is a beautiful Chiffon, with one of the bigger trains to be found in the collection, she is perfect for creating a grand feel without the weight of a heavy, more substantial dress.

Her gorgeous lace bodice can leave brides a little apprehensive when on the hanger, but as soon as she is on, her illusion top is just stunning. Though she is illusion, the layering of dotty tulle, lace and appliqué doesn't give too much away. The polka dot tulle carries on down the sleeve to a gorgeous lace cuff finished off with Kelsey Rose's signature vintage buttons, adding a little bit of sparkle.

Due to the very talented Ferne’s 360 design style on all the Kelsey Rose dresses, the back of Madison-Grace is just as exquisite as the front. With beautiful open back finished off with a delicate eyelash lace trim and fastened at the neck with a vintage button to match the cuff. Kelsey Rose believe the back of the dress is just as important as the front, your wedding guests will spend a lot of time looking at your back and this is why you will find an abundance of gorgeous backs throughout our Kelsey Rose collection.

Madison-Grace can also come without the sleeves, leaving you with a thick shoulder strap, losing none of the beautiful detail on the bodice, perfect for a destination wedding. Though one thing I will say Madison-Grace’s sleeves are not there to keep you warm!! So don’t be put off if you are having a summer wedding, and love her as she is.

So this is Madison-Grace by Kelsey Rose we love her and we hope you do too. So, if you are looking for boho style dress with a gorgeous sleeve come and give Madison-Grace a try. If you would like any more information on her, please get in touch or if you would like to try her on head to our boutique in Tenterden, Kent.

https://www.vickisbride.co.uk/product-page/madison-grace

Picking Between Two Dresses

If you are stuck between two dresses, heres some of our top tips to help you decide..

(left - Catalina by Kelsey Rose , right - Odessa by Kelsey Rose)

It is very common for #brides to be stuck between two dresses when it comes to choosing 'the one' and a lot of the time they are polar opposites. One is your comfort zone and the other the wild card.⁠

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If you find yourself in this situation here are a few tips that may help making your decision a little easier...⁠

✨ What look are you looking for as a bride? Think about how you want your #wedding to look, which one of these dresses fit the style you are going for.⁠

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✨ What will others expect you to wear? Your guests may have an idea of what sort of gown you are going to wear based on how well they know you - do you want to surprise them? ⁠

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✨ Wild cards can throw a huge curve ball into the mix and sometimes it will come down to how comfortable you feel and if you will regret not going for your wild card in the future.⁠

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✨ Budget! Although budget has a huge part in your wedding when it comes to making decisions - we always say don't let the fear of overspending sway your decision. You have to have to decide if not spending that little bit extra will give you regret in the future.⁠

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✨ Go with your gut!

Trying On Dresses For The First Time

Are you feeling scared or anxious about starting your dress search? Here's a few tips that will help settle those dress shopping jitters.

The thought of #dress #shopping for the first time can be a daunting and anxious feeling. It is completely normal to feel this way - you're about to embark on a new and exciting journey and you want to make sure your dress is perfect - not to mention the big sum at the end.⁠

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Here are a few tips to make your dress shopping a little easier:⁠

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✨ Do your research. Get on Pinterest and start pinning - find styles of dresses that you like. Find #bridal shops that stock these styles and book in with them.⁠

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✨ Set yourself a goal - By all means shop around but don't give yourself too many #boutiques to go to, otherwise you can become dress blind.⁠

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✨ Only take people with you that you value the opinion of. ⁠Sometimes having to many opinions can make the experience harder and take the fun away, you may find yourself trying to please others rather than yourself.

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✨ Go prepared. Go to your appointments with the correct underwear on. The wrong underwear can change the look of a dress and can cloud your judgement.⁠

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✨ Enjoy yourself! Be open minded! Embrace your inner #bride!