You’re the bride – now it’s time to dress the part for your entire wedding celebrations! Every girl’s dream, right? 3 days of dress-up! But there’s small print when it comes to dressing for an Italian wedding and we are here to tell you how to stay effortlessly glam whilst avoiding Italy’s little ‘hitches’.
The Shoes
With historic beauty comes uneven flooring! Especially in the atmospheric courtyards of many of Italy’s venues where you will fall in love with the original design, but do consider how the flooring might affect your footwear choice! In coastal venues, many are built into the cliffs – meaning lots of stairs. Even inside the ornate churches, the flooring is in its original form, so uneven slabs and potential stiletto-trapping holes!
Dress Transport
A bride’s biggest fear: losing the dress! Either include it in your carry-on (depending on how neatly it will pack down) or book an extra seat next to you for this precious cargo.
The Heat
If you are planning a wedding in peak summer this is one to really consider before falling too in love with outfits! The bonus of a summer wedding is that you will want a refreshing evening outfit change. Remember at night temperatures can still hit 35c (95F)! Don’t put your dress on too early – but in good time for great photos and to notice if anything feels uncomfortable or in need of a quick fix!
Dress-care
Don’t assume your venue will have a steamer, this is a must-check! Some venues do charge for this facility or only have one available, so planning might be required on how to ensure the bridal party and the groom’s have access ahead of the wedding.
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