A "British" wedding in Belgium, instructions and tips<

British dandy, royal splendor or London Calling, we succumb to the “English wedding” trend without slipping away.

When Meghan and “The Crown” inspire us

Since her marriage to Prince Harry, the Duchess of Sussex has excited the web with minor scandals. But on the fashion side, Meghan Markle provides. With the simple and sublime choice of her wedding dress, she inspired brides all over the world. Meghan creates the 'Bride Basic' trend, designers buy in and brides-to-be love it. We are inspired by the successful series which retraces the reign of Elizabeth II to play the queens for a day... Exit the flowers delicately stitched in a tight bun or a wavy mane, this season the bride plays the crowned heads with humor and glamorous. If we prefer the discreet tiara, we still like the ostentatious audacity of Dolce & Gabbana who accessorizes the ruffled plumetis dress with opulent baroque jewellery.

Located in a pretty district of Brussels, the Charly A. showroom is a precious boudoir that offers a large collection of wedding dresses from exclusive designers in Belgium. Fittings are done by appointment to allow a personalized welcome and an intimate moment. Valérie, owner of the place, analyzes for us the M.M.

Paris Match. How do you explain this craze for the long sober dress? Valérie. The current fashion mantra is 'Less is More', we return to a natural femininity with clean lines. If the dress is sober with a boat neck, it must be worn close to the body and mark the waist and the chest to emphasize the silhouette. It is also essential that the model offers a sexy surprise, such as a low back or a lace detail. We note the success of the slip dress in silk, babydoll style with spaghetti straps. All this illustrates a desire for sensual simplicity.

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How to accessorize the simple dress? It is a dress that lends itself perfectly to changing looks over the D-day and allows you to assert your personality. By embellishing it with a top or an overskirt but also by playing on the accessories: a tiara for the ceremony, large golden earrings at dinner and a jeweled belt for the evening.

Which new designers are present in your showroom? I particularly like the dresses of Anna Kara, a Polish designer who has a very modern and romantic vision. She uses noble materials as for her flagship model, a close-fitting dress in cotton lace. We also have the creations of the French Marie Laporte and Stéphanie Wolff as well as the Couture collection of Victoire Vermeulen.

A touch of blue

Some traditions remain fashionable! Starting with that of wearing a touch of blue for your wedding. Designers innovate around this unmissable detail. For men, the Italian label Canali revisits the classic suit in electric blue. At Bouvy in Brussels. On the bridal side, the English designers Jenny Packham and Victoria Beckham bet on the sky in the belt: satin ribbon version on shiny embroidery for the first and cord on a sober toga for the second.

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The court is making a comeback

Until then intended for civil marriage, the little white dress is emancipated to walk towards the altar. The creators are not mistaken and surf on the short trend with elegance. Belgian designer Valentine Avoh, who cut her teeth at Alexander McQueen, will parade at London's bridal fashion week at the end of the month. From her Brussels studio, she deciphers for us the reasons for this return of the short.

Paris Match. What type of future bride loves the court?Valentine Avoh. They are most often active and sporty women who wish to shake up traditional codes and do not recognize themselves in the image of the bride with her long immaculate dress. Their wish is to wear an elegant and comfortable dress that won't cause them to trip and that they will feel free to dance with all night long. .

What allure does the short dress bring? Of course, you should not choose a dress that is too simple and that you would wear every day. We must focus on chic models with luxurious materials and take the opportunity to emphasize the shoes: discreet sandals to lengthen the silhouette or flashy pumps to play the sexy shift.

Which is the favorite model of your collection? It's the Ava dress because it is both elegant and light. In silk organza, it is a very simple model but which hides an ultra glamorous bare back.

Classics “with a twist”

For the groom, the British dandy style persists with fitted suits and a little quirky touch. At Dior, the "Kingsman" look prevails with a fitted suit with gray stripes. Note the chic details of the tie jewel and the embroidered ‘lily of the valley’ pocket square. A timeless style with a touch of fantasy that can also be found in the elegant Maison Degand collection which mixes prints and colors by combining fine lines, checks, polka dots, etc. And a wide range of pastel shirts. For those who prefer the beautiful traditional spirit of the gray jacket or the satin tuxedo, the Brussels boutique Rose & Van Geluwe offers a wardrobe of costumes and accessories for hire. Then it's up to you to make the classic costume more playful.