Walk a day in her shoes…..
Challenge accepted!
We all think after a few years we know all about it …but do we actually?
No sorry we don’t, so operation walk in her shoes began.
Step one organise the details with some great friends in the industry.
Step two get the right undies, shoes and attitude and go for it.
Step 3 try to act natural in front of the camera with the fab Talitha from Artography. Another great learning curve!
Elizabeth de Varga and Makeup by Kim McLeod came to the rescue with at least 15 gowns , jewels headpieces and the know how…thank goodness.
As our Brides often get ready onsite it was the best exercise we could have done to see how it feels, how long the process takes and how to manoeuvre in a gorgeous gown when you are not used to frocking up.
Where we out of our comfort zone YES, did we feel odd, then great ,then awkward …ummm yes we did in a beautiful, fun kind off way.
It made us reassess spacing, cueing of entrances to the ceremonies, patience when you move and the gown is not flowing…shoulders back flick and kick…smile and turn.
It gave us a better idea of the timing from upstairs to the ceremony pavilion and how to go about it. How long it takes for the girls to start to relax into the process of being a superstar for the day.
An appreciation of how much they may be out of their comfort zone hoping all the planning and choices come together on the day so you are the one in the white dress looking and feeling amazing.
So not only was it a great team building exercise and much cleaner than Tuff Mudder or Paintball the Kitchen staff suggested but it gave us some great tips.
- We all have bits that work and do not work for us choose a gown made for you and altered for you with love and care.
- Makeup can be a breeze when you have wedding professionals
- Getting ready onsite is enough without transporting to and fro to a venue.
- A relaxed environment is essential.
- You will need help with a long train or veil and we can advise the bridesmaids better on gown handling work place health and safety now for all involved. Yes some gowns are a work of walking art and have to be treated accordingly.
- A pre shoot for your engagement will make you more comfortable and cancel out the poses you think my work in which on reflection simply look odd.
- Staircase guide advice now comes from first hand experience.
- Bouquet positioned bellybutton and out making a beautiful frame of your silhouette with your elbows.
- Have a spot for tissues or a hanky or a gown with pockets…very handy.
- Enjoy it and the process with all your heart and with some assistance from the venue and those that care about you have the time of your life.
- Walk a Day in her Shoes Elizabeth de Varga, Artography & Kim McLeod Makeup
