Tips for Brides ~ New Bridal Shawls & Wedding Shawl Arrivals

I recently wrote an article for our website Shawls and Shawl Trade News ~
TALES FROM THE FRINGE© newsletter, and wanted to share it here.  With the Spring Wedding Season coming up fast, I thought it might be helpful to give a few hints to brides, and of course, Mothers of the Bride, for ways to best select just the right bridal shawl or wedding shawl.

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When selecting a bridal shawl or wedding shawl, the natural focus a bride will most often first have will be regarding the colour and fashion of the bridal gown. And of course, any shawl must perfectly complement a Bride's
dress!

Other very important factors to consider are the season, the time of day, and what the climate might be. If a shawl or stole will be used mainly for quick dashes from the limousine into the wedding hall, you may not need a super warm wrap. However, if the wedding will take place outdoors, it might be a good idea to consider a shawl that will give protection from the wind if it arises. And, don't be shy about selecting a shawl with a little colour. Many of our brides have been delighted with Paisley Shawls in lighter tones as well as with our Evening Shawls to wear with their gowns, especially for outdoor ceremonies or venues where the air-conditioning is more suitable for penguins than for brides!

A recent trend that we have noticed is that many smart, forward-thinking brides are selecting two shawls to be used during the entire period of wedding festivities. They select one for wear on their wedding day, and the other in a more casual style but with pale colours so that it still says "I'm the Bride!," to enjoy for the many parties, events, and family occasions that occur before and after the wedding itself.

Have you ever thought of selecting a lovely shawl for the Mother of the Groom? If not, you might want to add this beautiful tradition from India and Kashmir to your wedding planning. It is a thoughtful way to express your good wishes to your future mother-in-law and also by personally choosing the shawl, it gives her a sense that you appreciate both her inner beauty and her individual sense of style. The gift of a shawl is also extended to the Mother of the Bride (great suggestion for your fiance!), grandmothers, sisters, and aunties in the cultures of the Subcontinent, and is a wonderful, caring way to foster new family relationships.

Before the Autumn wedding season this year, our bridal and wedding shawl collection was pretty much bought out entirely. We have been waiting many months for finely woven wedding shawls to arrive, and are pleased to report that Pale Ivory shawls in two styles are finally here. Photography is underway and these beautiful wraps will be posted online soon, but please do write or call if you need a shawl for a wedding during the Christmas and New Year season. We will be happy to provide details and email images even if these lovely shawls are not yet listed on our webstore.

With Warm Thoughts,

Sylvia, Chief Shawl Lover

Hamsa Shawls, Shawls for all Seasons with Designer Shawl Luxury