Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - Page number 74 - September/October 2021 (Issue 88)

OLIVIA GEORGE BRIDAL The Calvert Centre, Rownest Wood Lane, Woodmancott Winchester, SO21 3BN 07414 747 029 | www.olivia-george.co.uk Located on the outskirts of Winchester in a lovely rural setting, the team at Olivia George believes every bride should be treated to the VIP treatment and enjoy a private appointment experience so they can have the whole boutique to themselves when choosing their dress. Owners Michelle and Carolyn say, “We love working with our designers all of whom are carefully chosen by us to ensure they fit into the vision we have for our brides. We put a lot of thought into our range to ensure we have dresses to fit all budgets. Looking ahead to all the lovely weddings to come they predict, “Lace has been around quite a lot over the last couple of years and for 2022 we will see an extra softness to it, think delicate and dreamy!” TOP PICK Ladybird Sensual fit and flare mermaid dress (style 421036) ❤ TOP TIP Be willing to try on dresses suggested by the bridal consultants as our brides-to-be are often surprised by a style they thought wouldn’t suit them but looks amazing! CREATIQUES Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JW 02392 826 662 | www.creatiques.co.uk Multi-award winning boutique Creatiques is based in the heart of Southsea and with nearly 30 years’ experience in the world of weddings, co-owners Andrew and Robert Pearce know a thing or two about the bridal industry. Offering designer labels Maggie Sottero, Sottero and Midgley, Rebecca Ingram, Mark Lesley, Donna Salado Couture, Justin Alexander, Adore by Justin Alexander and Sincerity, there’s something to suit an array of different sizes, tastes and big-day themes. They predict the three key looks for the year ahead are bishop sleeves, exaggerated puff sleeves and scoop bodices. TOP PICK Trinity Lynette by Maggie Sottero ❤ TOP TIP When choosing your gown, keep guests at the bridal appointment to a minimum as too many opinions can be confusing. 74