HELP FOR WEDDING SHOES

European SHOES Size Chart

Comparison of UK to European sizing

Need your shoes or handbag colouring?

Rainbow have a dedicated professional team of highly trained staff  to colour your shoes to any swatch.
This process is done under natural daylight conditions and requires a 2'' x 2'' swatch of colour. 
Dying of shoes will not be undertaken without a colour swatch. 
When sending in your swatch you will also need to write a note to declare whether you require your shoes dying to natural daylight conditions or artificial lighting conditions. There is a dramatic difference - particularly with creams, beiges and golds.
Shot fabrics will also need a note confirming which of the two colour strands to dye to. The computer system can only copy one colour and cannot mix two fibre colours as our eyes can!

TRY & DYE
If you are unsure of the correct size please make use of our "Try & Dye" service as dyed shoes CANNOT be returned. This will cost more in postage but will allow you to be confident on size prior to dying.

Aftercare:
Your colour matched shoes will require waterproofing as the colours used are water based.
Coloured shoes cannot be exchanged, so please ensure correct fit before ordering.

To order select ''dyed to swatch'' or "Try & Dye" from the options menu, select your size and "add to basket"

Post your colour swatch and covering letter with details mentioned above to:

Just Brides Ltd
Cote How
Rydal
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 9LW

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT SHOE DYING CAN TAKE FROM 2-3 WEEKS DURING BUSY TIMES.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ALLOW ENOUGH TIME.

HELP FOR VEILS

Choosing a Veil Length

The length is as described when ordering. The actual finished length is the second tier length. This is from comb to hem. All sizes are approximate.

Scatter beading
This is a way of adding subtle amounts of sparkle to your veil, which will enhance the overall image.
If your gown is beaded then you could match the beading from your gown!

Scatter beading is available in pearls, crystals or diamante.
The pearls are available in white, ivory or black and will be added to match your veiling colour, unless specified otherwise.
i.e.; a white veil would be scattered with white pearls etc.
If the veiling is in gold but you have chosen a black thread then we would add a black pearl.
The Crystals are AB swarovski crystals. This means that they are predominantly classed as clear but shine with the colours of the spectrum (like a rainbow). These are particularly sparkly, but don't look too obvious against the gown.
The Diamantes are flat backed crystals mounted onto silver backs, therefore giving an overall silver appearance. These are sometimes referred to as Rhinestones.
They are more visible than crystals, and are better suited to silvery themes.

No gather is similar to medieval, or twenties styles where the veil was literally placed over the head and attached by a circlet of flowers. We attach the veil to a clear crystal comb so that it is secured at the crown but without any fullness.Half gather is more traditional, where the combed area has fullness of veiling which hangs in gathers around the shoulders. This is sometimes referred to as the ''Drop Shoulder'', as the sides of the veil fall onto the shoulders in folds.Full gather has these side folds gathered up into the comb, so giving a much fuller veil around the head.

For photographs showing each of these options please click here to be re-directed to visit our sister website. You will then need to hit the "back Button" on the top left hand corner of your screen to continue browsing on this site.

When choosing a colour, don't be led by your hair colour too much. Although this is important, the skin tone is more crucial. This is probably the day that you bare more than any other, with strapless dresses being so popular. So when comparing colours hold them up against your bust, showing your chest, shoulders and neck area, as well as your face and hair!

Very seldom do brides actually opt for white. In general white is a very harsh colour, due to the blue optic tones added to the dye to make it brighter. This results in the skin tone often looking drained of colour!

Most widely used colour is ivory. This is a much softer warmer tone, making it more flattering to the skin.

Brides with very pale skin often look better in deeper tones, such as antique ivory (similar to cream), or cafe creme (a buttery pale gold)or even the darker version, bridal gold.

A full swatch card showing all of the colours available for each silk type is available to buy from the "Swatches and Samples" link above.

These measurements are approximate. Please remember that each outfit is cut and sewn by hand, and will vary slightly due to the nature of the product. All outfits will need to be fitted and adjusted by a qualified seamstress. Full instructions and guidance given!!

Tips on Measuring:
Bust: Around fullest part of bust with a level tape measure.
Waist: Around narrowest part of waist, standing upright and breathing normally. Add two fingers beneath tape for comfort!
Hip: Around the fullest part of the seat with a level tape measure. (This is usually approx 8'' below the waist)
Nape: This is the nobbly part of the lower back-neck!
Waist to Floor: Stand upright feet slightly apart. Measure from waist at a slight outward angle to the floor (to allow for skirt fullness), wearing shoes of a similar height!

Your size will be determined by the largest size indicated from your measurements. Remember that bridalwear is very fitted, with NO in-built tolerances, or ''room for movement'', which is present in everyday clothes. Remember to be generous with your measuring!

Also note that most ladies vary slightly from time to time during their natural cycle. This can have quite an impact on some measurements. If you know that you tend to swell at certain times, please remember to allow for this!

Underwear Size Charts

Hosiery size chart

DELIVERY TIMES

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Delivery Methods

Normal Delivery Schedules