Hooray it’s sale time!, in fact as they have been going on for a while now and there are actually some fabulous steals to be had. If you’re looking for chic and cool maids dresses then look no further than the high street, saving your pennies and your time.

It might seem a bit daring and not very wedding to let your maids rock the high street in a quirky look, but remember that en masse, any beautiful dress will set a theme for the day and stand out enough to look special.

Here are our top picks for every occasion…

Modern Maids

Fancy a bit of fun in your day? Looking to lose the co-ordinated look and go for all the colours of the rainbow in a jumble of love? Look no further. I’d love to see some maids in the FCUK sequined brights number. Perfect with a bright bouquet, neutral shoes and some bright hair flowers or bands. Or team a yellow cardi with the spotty number for a fun take on formal.

Lyndsay Floral FCUK dress.£68.00
Florence White Linen Dress (Coast), £95.00
Anetta Spot Dress, £85.00

Maxi-licious

Let your maids rock a maxi for a boho relaxed vibe that needn’t be dull, thanks to these jewel toned brights…

Arlene Boho Purple Maxi (Coast) £75.00
Crinkle Silk Bandeau £80.00 Oasis.
Crinkle Silk Maxi (Cerise) £100 Oasis.

Pretty Perfect

Garden party perfect, these flirty pretty numbers suit a casual summer reception with the sweetest touches.

Paul Smith Bubble Dress MyWardrobe.com £85.00
DKNY Flirty hearts sweetheart dress £135.00
Daisy Print Prom Dress, Oasis, £75.00

Winter Wonders

For the not so ordinary winter reception think city chic, or lay on the sartorial style with a grown up take on the traditional attendant. Particularly loving the Hepburn-esque Armand Basi number.. or some seriously rock-chic metallic maids in the Karen Millen.

Metallic Tulip dress (Karen Millen) £99.00
Black Silk See by Chloe Dress £102.00
Armand Basi Brittany Dress, MyWardrobe.com £166

Have we given you some ideas or are you struggling to find an outfit for your maids to Rock? Let us know and we’ll see what we can find,

Yours Truly,

Rebecca
xoxo

I love a Maxi dress and fortunately the trend continues this summer. With so many stunning maxi dresses hitting the shops right now, I got pretty excited realizing that they cover just about every wedding related base. The Guest, the Bridesmaid, the Honeymooner and the Marrieds…

So here’s the low down on my top picks in High Street Heaven.

Wedding Fever…

*Butterfly print dress – Ted Baker. Tropical print dress Monsoon and Navy and white Stripe dress – Coast,

If you are a guest at a wedding and it’s not a terribly formal affair why not rock the trend and wear a Maxi? There’s no need to feel informal with heels and some uber glam accessories and in fact I’m thinking of wearing one of these beauties to an upcoming wedding myself!

Boho Bridesmaids

One striking way to echo an empire or more boho feel bridal gown is to dress your girls in a similar style, try these ice cream shades for pretty perfection…. As usual I’m in love with the Yellow and would love to see someone Rocking the yellow trend this year.

Yellow dress – Ted Baker, Aqua dress – Monsoon, Pink dress – Coast.

Every type of Honeymoon

Whether you’re planning a tropical beach get-away, an all out glamour-a-go-go affair or something super relaxed after the stress of planning then something here should fit the bill. The Digitalized print here would work well both dressed up or down and is perfect for those with a larger bust, whilst I’m lusting after the asymmetric number – glamorama! Florals being a big trend, this one from Oasis is perfect for a beach cover up with a raffia cowboy hat to keep your cool.

*Digitalized floral print and Assymetric frill dress both Wallis, Ditsy print dress – Oasis.

Speak Easy…

*Equestrian detail dress – All Saints, Stripe dress – Warehouse.

Just hanging out this summer – bit of shopping? Drinks with friends on a pavement cafe? Chilled out barbeque or just like to rock your frock with a bit of edge? I’m in love with the All Saints number in particular from this little grouping. With all the leather detailing and hard colour… talk about giving a classic idea a cooler edge!

Do tell us if any of these longer numbers catch your eye and where you will be wearing it… there’s a whole Bank holiday to make a purchase! Happy Shopping Ladies…

Yours Truly,

Rebecca
xoxo

After falling in love with the gorgeous colour palette from todays wedding, I thought there might be a fair few of you trying to recreate a similar look… so here are a few things I have found on the high street or around the web which could help you do just that.

Floral Umbrella from Umbrella World, Pearl and vintage flower necklace and vintage envelope clutch bag- Accessorize, Mocha Bridesmaids Dress – Coast, Birdcage Stationery – The new Silhouette range by Hummingbird Cards, and Bejewelled heels – Dune.

And for a little more dress inspiration, (or really, just because I found quite a few and couldn’t decide while I was looking , ) how about these glamourous beauties from Coast (left and right) in figure hugging satin, or beaded chiffon, or a very fashion forward ruffled asymmetric from Karen Millen (center.) Your maids will thank you for it…

Happy Shopping!

Yours (fancying a latte now…) Truly,

Rebecca
xoxo

The one thing that I was ALWAYS disappointed with whilst browsing the wedding magazines and bridal stores was the selection of bridesmaids dresses on offer. At worst tragically unflattering and at best just well…..a little bit dull to be honest.

Thankfully even just a year on it seems brides are making sure their maids look magnificent in a whole host of oh-so-pretty frocks that flatter their shape and reflect their personality.

And being in the theme of pretty and all we thought we would treat you gorgeous lot to some of the loveliest ideas we’ve seen so far in weddingville that we hope will give you all plenty of inspiration for your own favourite girls come W-day.

Multi Colours

Who said Maids had to be all matchy matchy? Not us that’s for sure. Nothing wrong with tying in your colour scheme of course but how about having a little bit of variation on that colour scheme….like these little numbers for example:


*images by Juliet Elizabeth

Pinks, oranges, blues, greens? Why not mix your different shades of Jewel Tones and have your ladies in something that suits their colouring as well as your desire to tie everything together beautifully.

*images via The Brides Cafe

Are you considering a palette of soft neutrals or vintage inspired hues for the Big Day?

You are?

Gorgeous.

And even more gorgeous if you let your maids wear a super cute dress in any one of your desired shades like these soft pinks, beiges and creams.

*image by Erin Hearts Court

Of course you could just decide to let your maids have free reign – the only prerequisite being “Make it sexy, make it short, make it God darn cool as hell” ….then you could end up with something like the image above.

Genius.

Just about the most unique set of maids the Rock My Wedding team have ever seen.

And of course you can make sure there is no mistaking the ailse walkers with the guests by the simple addition of a stunning bouquet.

Lovely.

Shoe Candy

So perhaps you do want to keep it all dress co-ordinated chic, no problem with that. And absolutley no reason you can’t add to a matching set of frocks some FABULOUS unique footwear.

*images via SMP, Credit Crunch Bride and by Next Exit Photography

Whether it’s some polka dot fancy, an array of their favourite brights ( which is especially amazing with black gowns as in the image here)…. or a pair of floral adored hot pink greatness then I’m sure your girls will be pleased as punch.

Not to mention the fact that if they could choose their very own piece of epic shoe candy then it takes away the whole “Should the bride pay?” issue out of the equation. Or alternatively you could offer them as a gift.

Now that is one present I’m sure EVERY lady would love.

Unique Accessories

So maybe you want to keep the dresses matching and the shoes the same and go for a more traditional route ( Rebecca and I both did after all and it was the right decision for us)…but you still wouldn’t mind adding a piece of accessory pretty to make your maids contemporary.

*images via SMP and The Brides Cafe

Now we know many of you adore a statement bobby dazzler and these chunky beads are absolutely to-die-for delicious.

Maybe you you can let your maids choose something they love and something they can wear again. I am more than a little bit in love with the pearl strands and the fact these ladies are clearly the only girls in the wedding party but at the same time clearly rocking their own sense of bejewelled style.

Same dress different belt….. LOVING.IT.

My Favourites

You know I always have them in every fashion related post folks and here they are…..

* image via Tanja Lippert Photography

Ia anyone going with a print? Can someone? Please? Pretty please with sugar on top and some sprinkles? It would just be so undeniably stylish.

*image by Juliet Elizabeth

Shades of grey. I can’t get away with my obsession from grey at the moment, especially as it looks so completely perfect with a white dress and well….. any other colour for that matter.

Of course if actually you want to keep absolutely everything the same for each lady then maybe consider this:

The bouquets.

Nope you don’t even have to have a different hue for each person, the same hue just a different type of flower.

Who can deny how heavenly these bunches of Hyacinth, tulips and Anemones look?

Total Bridesmaid bloom perfection.

Do let us know what pretty maid tricks and tips you have planned for your wedding and if any of the ideas in this post have given you a little bit of much needed inspiration.

We just want to make you love what you do, love what you choose and above all do what you want.

Big Prettiest Maid Love

Charlotte xxx

Seriously, writing this post strikes fear into my heart. I’m pretty sure I’m not the only Bride who had to find something fabulous for her Mum to wear on W-day. And I think I would probably not be alone in saying that in fact it turned into a bigger task than finding my own dress!

We all want our Mums to look bl*ody fantastic come W-day and for some reason there are a lot of Mums out there who really feel the pressure of the big day and all the associated expectations of being the Mother of the Bride.

We have had more than a few emails asking us to cover this and we will try to make it a regular slot as fashions change and the newer spring colours come in… I should also add, you won’t catch any of the god-awful outfits seen so often in the bridal glossy adverts here. Strictly high street chic to make our lovely mums feel like totally fabulous MOB’s!

Sleeved Charades

Every Mum has their body obsession, just like us, and for mine it was the arms. She was obsessed with finding a dress with sleeves – nigh on impossible let me tell you. In the ended we ended up with a very chic jacket to do the job but if you are searching high and low, how about looking at a few of these options?

From the left:
Philosophy di Alberta Ferreti @ Net-A-Porter – not the chespest option, but still better priced than some specifically for MOB ranges, this has flattering draping and luxe detail perfect for a winter wedding.

Great Pins? Try Hobbs and this on-trend Cobalt number if your Mum wants to stay youthful. Don’t forget, the whole point is to make her feel confident and one of the best ways to do that is stay true to her personal style. Any dress can be styled up with a great fascinator, bag and shoes to make it look knock out.

My favourite, L K Bennett, comes up trumps with the flatteringly cut and stylish dress in on-trend purple.

Fabulous Florals

Have Mum be a Sophisticat in this chic L K Bennett shift with so many colour in it, you can’t fail to compliment a summer weddings colour scheme.

More vibrant than shrinking violet, how about this bright large print floral number with a flattering tulip shaped skirt for a slimmer lady, from Hobbs.

This Erdem stunner is reminiscent of the 50’s but a great fit for a shapely Mum and one of the hottest designer this season. Also from Net-A-Porter.

Monochrome Magic

Not a fan of Black myself, particularly not at a wedding, it remains many women’s staple colour and is famously slimming, boosting confidence. Also a popular colour scheme these days, here are some oh-so-chic options bound to flatter and MOB.

Again from the left:
Jaeger comes up trumps these day with forward thinking fashion led pieces retaining a high quality cut and a lovely shopping experience for your Mum to enjoy. This is one of the more expensive pieces but looks a beauty.

Monochrome and block colour in one with an ever flattering black bottom half and boat neck ivory top half from L K Bennett.

Does your Mum want to rock a trend or maybe a fan of the higher neckline? (Take note, this is one for smaller busted ladies.) Then how about this Miss Moneypenny pussy bow neckline dress in a fabulous fawn colour to blend with your best ladies?

Phew! I’ve found so many gorgeous outfits I’m going to have wind this one up and come back next week with some block colour and budget options, jackets, coats shoes and bags…

Oh and if any of you are wondering what my lovely Mum went for…

Halterneck shatter print linen and silk blend dress by Jaeger, Cream linen and silk blend Jacket also Jaeger. Purple suede bag L K Bennett and the mother of all fascinators also LK Bennett. (She was also positively rocking some purple peep-toe patent platforms, from L K Bennett )

I don’t tell her how fab I think she is often enough so I hope you’ll all agree she was a super glam MOB

What colour schemes are you trying to get your Mums to fit in with? Let me know and I’ll get researching…

Yours Truly,

Rebecca
xoxo

It’s been a long while since I’ve been on a web hunt for gorgeous bridesmaid and wedding guest wear so I thought I would make the effort and see what the world of on-line shopping had in store.

First stop was high street favourite for W-day Coast, a stunning selection of loveliness this season I must say, from short and cute bandeau styles to the long and luscious maxi.

So impressed was I with their array of Big Day beauties I didn’t actually venture anywhere else….well y’know what they say – “If it ‘ain’t broke….”

Pretty Prints

1) Would love to see a set of maids rock this Love Heart chiffon number, £115.
2) The Tropicana bandeau, bright, bold and beautiful for a summer on-the- beach wedding, £115
3) Make like the original Pretty Woman Julia Roberts with the Vivien Spot Dress, £135

Turquoise Fusion

1) The Lexi – Short? Check. Cute? Check. Cool? Check. Will your bridesmaids Love you for it? CHECK, £125
2) The Harriet Drape dress, not everyone will do strapless but I bet everyone does this piece of turquoise black waist-banded perfection, £115
3) Love a bit of feminine shiny satin embroidery and the Laurel frock has it in spades, £115

Maximum Impact

1) Be fashion forward with the one shoulder grecian inspired Elita dress, £150
3) You can’t fail to look HOT HOT HOT in the vibrant pink Tigre gown, £150
2) Colour blocked and sexy as hell, the Isis floor sweeper is simply divine, £135

Pale And Ever So Interesting

1) Chic city civil ceremony? need a second dress for dancing? Well the Pratesa Pleat may be just what you have been looking for, £135
2) So darn cute, the Birdsong puff hem bandeau – pair with dolly like shoes for maximum impact, £150
3) Now I ALWAYS have a favourite and the Lilium is definitely it. Floaty, frilly and oh-so-pretty, £150

So how many Coast fans do we have?

Having a Coast number for your special ladies come W-day?

Would love to know which ones – and also if anyone is taking their maids down the print or turquoise route ( have yet to witness a wedding with either and really really would love to!)

Big Super Cuteness Love

Charlotte xxx