DelectablyChic!‘s T. U. Dawood gets up close and personal with this interview with Montreal-based leading Canadian bridal fashion designer Alan Ta of Just Ta Designs of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Ta shares his favourite tips for brides.
Alan with two models at a show
TUD: Which cuts are the most flattering for women?
AT: My favorite cut for women is the mermaid dress. I think it is the most flattering cut for women when choosing their bridal gowns.
TUD: Should brides buy from sample sales?
AT: Weddings are events that demand lots of money and can be quite expensive for the bride and groom. The couple getting married needs to save as much as possible for the big day. So, if the bride can find herself a beautiful dress that fits her nicely from a sample sale, then why not! 🙂
It is a very big day in the couple’s lives and the bride should make sure she buys her wedding dress because it fits her and flatters her figure, not because of the sale price. However, not everyone can afford a made to measure or high-end wedding gown, so the bride should do what is best for her and her wedding.
TUD: What is the best way to steam or iron the outfit?
AT: Steaming is my top choice for garments. When steaming a dress, it is best to steam from the inside of the garment and not on the surface of the dress.
Alan and a model at the White Cashmere 2014 show
TUD: Should a bride have two dresses – one for the ceremony and another for the reception?
AT: I personally think she should. Some of the brides I know and have met before have even had more than two dresses! I believe once again, it depends on the couple’s budget and what works best for them on the big day.
TUD: What advice do you have for a bride with a train?
AT: My best advice for a bride who is wearing a train on her big day is: you need a good maid of honor 😉
TUD: Which shade of white is the most flattering for a wedding dress?
AT: The shade that is the most flattering and I love is ivory.
Images courtesy of Just Ta Designs
