BRIDAL BOUTIQUES 75 TO THE DRESS Say yes We caught up with 12 of the best bridal boutiques in the county to find out why you should head to their business to find the one – your dress, that is; you’ve already nabbed your significant other… AMAZING GRACE BRIDAL BOUTIQUE Where Walton-on-the-Naze Prices £1,000 – £2,500 Sizes 8 – 28 The lowdown “I offer exclusive appointments to brides who might feel nervous or bodyconscious,” explains Amazing Grace’s Maria Eastwood. “Previously a wedding planner – meaning your big day is very much my passion – I suggest you try around six to seven dresses, advising you to come with an open mind rather than presuming you only want to wear one type of gown. You’ll be surprised how quickly you’ll change your mind, even if at first you think you’ve found the perfect style. One word of warning – don’t come in after a spray tan, as pretty much every boutique won’t let you try on their dresses, for obvious reasons.” Maria’s top tip “If you don’t want to take a dress off as it makes you feel incredible – buy it!” Appointments 01255 851 900 www.amazinggracebridalboutique.co.uk COUTURIOSITY BESPOKE BRIDAL WEAR Where Loughton Prices From £1,000 Sizes Any due to being bespoke The lowdown “I started my business for brides who want a dress that reflects their personality, as well as those who struggle to find the gown they’ve dreamt about their whole lives,” says Couturiosity’s Billy Harrison. “I offer a bespoke, made-tomeasure service, creating a dress that’s tailored to meet your exact requirements. We’ve sample gowns available firstoff to help you get an understanding of your likes and dislikes, before creating a design tailored exactly to you. Whether that’s creating a flattering silhouette or highlighting what you love most about yourself; for me, it’s less about what actually suits you – and more about what makes you feel a million dollars!” Billy’s top tip “Limit wedding dress ‘helpers’ to two people, narrowing down all the voices and opinions. It also means the less people who see the dress during fittings adds to the sea of gasps and compliments on your big day!” Appointments 07527 616 942 www.couturiosity.co.uk www.lydiavictoria.co.uk CURVES AND COUTURE BRIDAL BOUTIQUE Where Brentwood Prices £395 – £2,000 Sizes 18 – 36 The lowdown “Curves and Couture specialise in plus size only, with a large selection of dresses up to a size 36,” explains the boutique’s Emma Yardley. “We know exactly what plus size brides want and need when it comes to finding the perfect dress, from understanding the additional structure and support required for your body shape, to suggesting you come with an open mind when visiting us – you might just find you end up with a very different style to what you thought you’d initially go for! With every appointment 90 minutes long, in that time you’ll be able to try on around six to eight different designs, with our team finding out what it is about each dress you like, so that we can try and find those features on other gowns for you to try.” Emma’s top tip “Remember to bring along a great fitting uplift bra to your appointment!” Appointments 01277 369 908 www.curvesandcouture.co.uk
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