Your East Midlands Wedding - Dec/Jan 2019 (Issue 35)

BRIDAL BOUTIQUES 81  THE p e r f e c t F I T Discover some of the best bridal boutiques in th region and the people behind them Divine Boutique offers a stunning collection of bridesmaid dresses from more than 75 designers and a new capsule range of the Kelsey Rose White Bridal. With 20 years’ experience, brides won’t need to worry about finding the perfect gown as this boutique offers help and advice every step of the way. This Leicester-based shop sample sizes range between an eight to 18 but most dresses can be ordered between 0 to 28. All gowns take around three to four months to order, with prices starting at £149 for bridesmaids and £225 for bridal. There are two dressmakers on-site, which means a professional alterations service is included in the price of the dresses. Rosie Holmes at Divine Boutique says, “I love my job because as well as being surrounded by beautiful dresses all day, we get to generally make people happy! “We don’t believe in hard-sell tactics or putting our customers under pressure to make decisions, we realise that there’s so much to think about when choosing dresses.” The proses of saying 'yes' to the dress couldn’t be easier with the chance to pay by instalments – helping spread the cost. For more information visit  divineladieswear.co.uk D I V I NE BOUT IQUE kelseyrose.co.uk elizaandethan.com At Caroline Chamberlain Couture Bridal Studio, customers can expect a high- quality and one-to-one bespoke service with a range of beautiful gowns that are all handmade. This includes bridal gowns, bridesmaid and flowergirl dresses along with evening and occasion wear, all designed and made in-house to each client’s specifications. Bridal Gowns start from £800 for shorter dresses and £1,200 for full length. Samples in store range from size eight to size 16, but everything can be made-to-measure for any body type with more sizes to come over the next few months.  Staff work closely with each client to create a vision for their wedding day, this starts at the initial consultation, throughout the design process to collection day.  “I love working within the bridal industry. Designing and creating beautiful gowns has been something I have wanted to do my whole life and the results are so rewarding. Seeing a bride so happy wearing the gown of her dreams and being able to create her vision is an amazing feeling. “Choosing a bridal gown should be such a special experience and I make sure that all my brides feel relaxed.” After starting the business 17 years ago, the company will now be moving to the Engine Yard at Belvoir Castle. Expanding the business into Leicestershire as well as the surrounding counties of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and of course Lincolnshire. For more details on the move turn to page nine. For more information visit  carolinechamberlain.co.uk CAROL I NE CHAMBER LA I N COUTURE kevelkinsphotography.co.uk harveyharveyphotography.com