black feather cocktail dress Andrea & Leo A1012 Short Beaded Falling to a flattering knee length Desirae Sequin Feather Short Dress

This hat was designed for warm and hot conditions and could be worn with the brim turned up or down, but with the dress blues it was worn in the up position

Complete the look with statement jewellery, like a chunky silver necklace and matching bangles, or opt for oversized earrings and brightly-coloured rings that clash boldly with your dress

The sleeves and yoke are made from sheer lace to give this dress a beautiful, elegant finishing touch

More details on that to come but I couldnt help wearing a few favorite spring dresses regardless of the chilly weather

As a bride, traipsing your girls of different tastes, body shapes and styles down Oxford Street and into stuffy, poorly-lit fitting rooms all while you browse for white hen party dresses and hen do destinations yourself is a recipe for disaster, trust me