The Wedding Cape – an Airy Wonder of Down

A wedding is the most significant event in every person's life. On this day the young couple create a family and enter a new life. It is believed that if the event goes perfectly, the couple's future will also flow in love and harmony. The bride and her parents are especially anxious about preparing the wedding celebration, because for every girl a beautiful wedding is a long-held dream, a fairy tale come true.

The wedding outfit

The bride is beautiful in her wedding dress. As a rule, it is chosen to emphasise all the charms of her figure. Young women have something to show: beautiful shoulders and arms, a flawless décolletage and a straight back. All these parts of the body are often bare. In the venue where the reception is usually held and the newlyweds are celebrated, it gets hot, and an open dress cannot cause the bride any discomfort. But before entering the warm atmosphere of congratulations and friendly hugs, the couple go to the registry office, and many also to church.

Outdoors it is not always warm, especially when the wedding takes place in winter or the off-season. In such cases the bride will need additional warm clothing. A delicate down cape can serve this purpose.

The charms of an openwork cape

Goat-down capes will not spoil a wedding outfit. On the contrary, they will give the bride charm and a certain allure. But first of all, the cape will provide the young woman with warmth and comfort. A light cape will not crease an airy dress, will not press on the shoulders and will not restrict movement. It will harmoniously complement the look, making it complete.

The bride's cape should be found in advance. It should be chosen with the season in mind. For a winter ceremony, a densely knitted model reaching the waist or slightly below is suitable. In the off-season, a shorter piece with more openwork will be enough.

Knitted items may be worn only on the shoulders, or may also cover the head. Hooded capes are a most valuable find for young women who prefer to have their union blessed in church after the official registration. It is enough to put the fluffy hood over the head, and a woman's duty to enter the church with her head covered will be fulfilled.

The light down fabric will not damage the hairstyle. After the wedding ceremony, the hair will be just as well styled as before the rite. During the sacrament of marriage, the bride will not feel cold, which means her mood will not be spoiled and her health will not suffer either.

Not just a cape

Modern wedding capes are not just beautifully knitted wraps. Today they are true works of art. Unusually intricate patterns appear on the snow-white fluffy fabric. Sometimes they match the occasion: wedding rings, "kissing doves" or other wedding symbols are clearly visible.

Down capes are decorated with embroidery in silver or gold thread, beads, semi-precious and even precious stones.

Brides are offered more than pure white capes. This accessory can also be made in other "soft" shades: bluish, pink, pale straw, lilac.

Unlike the wedding dress

While the bride wears her beautiful wedding dress only once, capes have a quite different fate. This most delicate piece will serve its owner well more than once. A young woman's life has plenty of joyful events where she can go out in a charmingly wonderful outfit.

In the new year of 2016, capes are especially popular. They could be seen at Paris fashion shows. The soft, warm accessory will not be left hanging in the wardrobe. A fashionable woman will always find a use for it!