DRESSING THE BRIDAL PARTY 85 CHERYL WARBURTON AT CW HATS AND ACCESSORIES LTD When did your passion for fashion start? My passion for fashion started when I was in school. I studied fashion and textiles in college and was going to continue my education in fashion, but I decided that I wanted to earn some money. I returned to my fashion career six years ago when I found millinery. What do you offer the wedding party? CW Hats and Accessories has been open for three years, but I have been doing millinery for six years. We offer bespoke unique hats and fascinators to match your outfit, including bridal and bridesmaids’ headpieces. We also stock wedding shoes, pashminas, clutch bags and wedding gifts. What trends can we expect this summer? The trends this summer are hot pinks and purples as well as white. We also expect to see sculptured and large-brimmed headpieces. What is your favourite part of the job? I love seeing customers’ faces when they first try on the headpiece I made; some have even cried tears of happiness. What’s advice that you can share with couples? Treasure every moment as life is too short! Check out: https://cwhatsandaccessories.co.uk ANNELIESE WARD AT CHAMELEON BRIDE When did your passion for fashion start? I have always loved clothes from a young age. My mum has pictures of me trying to walk in her high heels when I was four years old! I spent my teens sketching pictures of evening dresses and have always loved the glamour of going to special events where you can really get a chance to dress up. Working with mums and brides to find the most special dresses is a real dream. What do you offer the wedding party? Chameleon is celebrating 39 years of dressing women. We originally started as an occasion wear shop before moving into bridal as well, and we have now expanded to offer three shops. What trends can we expect this summer? Expect lots of colour! Gone are the days when mum-of-the-bride/ grooms like to blend into the background of a wedding. We have seen a massive demand for bright, bold colours such as fuchsias, shamrock green and cobalt blues. Print is also making a huge comeback, with bold florals in floaty chiffons in huge demand. What is your favourite part of the job? We love seeing the confidence a great outfit can give a mum. Mums often come in apologising for how they look, and you can see the change in their demeanour when they wear an outfit that makes them feel like a million dollars. We sometimes even get tears! What’s one piece of advice that you can share with couples? Do your research, and don’t leave shopping to the last minute. Occasion wear differs significantly from the high street; we only get two deliveries yearly. We cannot reorder an outfit once it has gone, so ensure you’re ready to commit when shopping. Check out: www.chameleonbride.co.uk www.pageantproductions.co.uk www.pageantproductions.co.uk www.veni-infantino.com www.veni-infantino.com
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