Caitlan: I wanted to wear something that would make Hannah smile. That meant embracing bright colours that complemented the wildflowers around us, and perhaps just a slight departure from the traditional masculine dress code. I opted for a silk suit in light pink, a textured tie with a subtle colourful fleck, and a simple pair of brown loafers. While the mere thought of a pink groom’s suit certainly raised a few eyebrows in the days leading up to the wedding, I sincerely believe it paid off – and our guests and vendors are all far too polite to tell me otherwise.
Hannah: I, too, wanted to wear something that would make Caitlan smile. Going into the dress shopping process, I had no clear idea what his preferences were – he was very clear that the decision was mine to make. Therefore, I knew that whatever I chose (within reason), as long as I felt confident, comfortable, and like my most beautiful self, it would be right. As it happened, I looked the part too… My wedding dress turned out to be my wildcard choice! It’s funny how much time we spend daydreaming about what our wedding dress might look like, only to choose the one we hesitantly try on at the suggestion of our Matron of Honour, just to “rule it out” (thank you, Sahra!).
I’d always envisioned something whimsical, boho, maybe even colourful. I imagined lace, but what I found was smooth as silk. Sleeves evolved into a soft, off-shoulder sweetheart bodice with pleated band straps, and the A-line silhouette I had thought I wanted transformed into a sleek sheath with a subtle flare. Madi Lane’s ‘James’ dress hugged my hourglass figure in a way that the other dresses had hidden. I think that made it “the one” – when I felt like my body was being celebrated, I felt my most confident, and confidence is the most beautiful thing to wear!
My advice: try on your wildcards!
