An Essex Wedding - May/June 2020 (Issue 92)

How would you describe your boutique? We have a wonderful bridal boutique within Martels Wedding Village. Inside, you’ll find designer dresses, a huge collection of bridesmaids’ dresses and fabulous accessories. What designers will brides find in store? Our brides can choose from Paul Zeni Bridal, Kenneth Winston Ella Rosa, Emma Bridals, Christina Rossi and accessories by EnVogue. Which celebrity would you most like to dress and why? It would be amazing to dress Margot Robbie. She’s beautiful and comes across as a lovely person. What’s your favourite thing about working in the wedding industry? We get so excited for our brides as the day approaches. It’s an honour to be involved in the choices they make and be a small part of their day. Visit www.martelsbridal.co.uk Karen and Samantha’s favourite dress: We’re loving the intricate Celine by Paul Zeni Bridal. MEET KAREN LAMBERT AND SAMANTHA TURNER OF MARTELS BRIDAL BOUTIQUE Alyson’s favourite dress: Ireland by Sottero and Midgley is stunning. MEET ALYSON SCRIVENER OF SOMETHING BORROWED BRIDAL How would you describe your boutique? We offer designer wedding dress hire, which gives brides-to-be the opportunity to have a gorgeous gown at a fraction of the buying price. Our styles range from timeless classics to glamorous showstoppers, ensuring we have something for every budget and style. What designers will brides find in store? Our range includes Morilee, Maggie Sottero, Sottero and Midgley, Rebecca Ingram, Justin Alexander, Ronald Joyce and Essense of Australia. Which celebrity would you most like to dress and why? Holly Willoughby is beautiful, stylish, curvy and real. From shorts and boots in the jungle to stunning evening gowns on Dancing on Ice , she always looks amazing. What’s your favourite thing about working in the wedding industry? It’s wonderful giving brides a positive and memorable experience trying on gowns and finding the dress that makes her feel amazing at an affordable price. Visit www.somethingborrowedbridal.co.uk 58