Your Cheshire & Merseyside Wedding - Jan/Feb 2018 (Issue 37)

53 BRIDAL BOUTIQUES ME E T EMMA TOOME Y OF OP U L ENC E B R I DA LWE A R What can brides expect when they walk through your door? Our large two-floor boutique has been serving brides for the last 35 years. We offer a wealth of the latest fashions from top designers as well as holding a wide range of off-the-peg styles for anyone who doesn’t have the time to order. We also have one of the biggest ranges of plus-size gowns on the Wirral. In addition to this, we stock beautiful accessories and veils for the icing on the cake. What designers do you stock? We have stunning gowns by St. Patrick, Sottero & Midgley, Mark Lesley, Callista and Veromia, with Venus Woman being unveiled early 2018. Bridesmaids are catered for by Alexia, Amanda Wyatt, Veromia and D’Zage. Reader question: How will I know when I’ve found the one ? This moment is so different for each bride. Some know straight away as soon as they look in the mirror while others will love so many that they need to go away and think about it, not everyone gets the ‘this is it’ feeling. When you’ve chosen your gown you should feel completely happy, comfortable and beautiful. Visit the website, opulencebridalwear.co.uk Emma’s favourite dress: The beaded top and flirty skirt of this Mark Lesley number is breathtaking. Karen’s favourite dress: The classic, floaty skirt and sophisticated long sleeves of Clarice makes this my favourite dress. ME E T K A R EN SM I T H OF S U Z ANNE NE V I L L E , W I LMS L OW What can brides expect when they walk through your door? Suzanne Neville’s love of structure and impeccable cutting has earned her the name of the Corset Queen. The collections are all about creating the best possible shape for any figure using only the highest quality fabrics sourced from Italy, France and Switzerland. We’re one of only a handful of British-made couture houses left in the country. Reader question: Should I have an idea of what I want before I come to my appointment? It’s certainly not necessary to know what you want before you arrive but it’s a good idea to start looking through magazines for inspiration. Make sure you try on different silhouettes as you may be surprised what suits you. Visit the website, suzanneneville.com