Your East Midlands Wedding - Feb/Mar 2019 (Issue 30)

focus Fashion editor Claire Ridley reveals the latest bridal news, buys and launches Hot street bridal buys High street favourite French Connection has launched its second wedding collection for spring/summer 2019 following the success of its debut in 2018. It features romantic, timeless bridal designs and bridesmaids’ styles in a soft pastel colour palette. The range includes this Clandre vintage culotte bridal jumpsuit, £170, and Aster halterneck bridesmaids’ gown, £180, frenchconnection.com @frenchconnection_official EDITOR’S FAVOURITE This 9-carat gold Love bracelet, £35, william-may.co.uk , will add a finishing touch. Fashion The new Ted Baker Pavé Bow collection is now available in rose gold and silver at johnlewis.com and includes these bow earrings, £39, and matching pendant, £39. They make a cute keepsake from the big day and fun bridesmaids’ gifts. Put a ring on it Taylor & Hart jewellers allow couples to design or customise their engagement rings and wedding bands. Each one is set with a signature ruby stone on the inside of the band like this Divinity Cushion style, £870, taylorandhart.com @taylorandhart All the trimmings Expert haberdashery V V Rouleaux has launched its complimentary sampling service online at vvrouleaux.com, allowing brides-to-be to get a feel for the texture and colour of ribbons and trimmings before they make a purchase. This is in addition to its 100 Colour Guide (also complimentary and available online) that’s ideal for bridesmaids’ outfits. To order, visit vvrouleaux.com @vvrouleaux BOW-UTIFUL BRIDE Best foot forward The latest collaboration between bridal shoe experts Harriet Wilde and accessory designer Hermione Harbutt features this Amy Sakura style, made to order. Visit harrietwilde.com @harrietwildeshoes PERSONALISE YOUR PAIR Wedding Converse has launched personalised sneakers customised with names, the wedding date, or other slogans such as Bride or Wifey . Choose from an array of colours and ribbons and even decorate toes with Swarovski crystals or pearl embellishments. Prices start from £85, wedding-converse.co.uk @wedding_converse FASHION 73