Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Page number 54 - June/July 2021 (Issue 83)

54 MEET JAN WRIGHT OF BRIDE AT HOME BOUTIQUE Describe your boutique and service in five words… Welcoming, professional, passionate, experienced, attentive. What designers do you stock? Sincerity Bridal, Ronald Joyce, White One, La Sposa and Eternity Bridal. How did you come to launch your business? When I was young, I had no idea that my pen and paper were a canvas for what my future would hold. I followed my heart and took a fashion design and pattern-cutting course. This gave me the courage to start my own business from the extension of my home, and I later moved to the high street. I want to offer brides the most beautiful dresses and leave a sparkle in them that will last a lifetime. Why should brides choose to get their gown from a local boutique? Local boutiques offer brides a more personal service that’s tailored to their needs. It also means professional consultants are never far away to offer advice. The main draw of a local boutique, as opposed to buying online, is getting to try on the dresses and having that moment when you know it’s the perfect gown. What’s your top tip for brides looking for their dream dress? Trust your instinct and be true to what you love; it’s your day and your dress so your feelings come first. Also, enjoy the process. Choosing your wedding gown will give you memories to treasure for life, so don’t get too lost in the search and let your heart guide you. Visit www.brideathome.co.uk Jan’s favourite dress is style 44249 by Sincerity Bridal. Describe your boutique and service in five words… Fun, friendly, welcoming and affordable. What designers do you stock? We stock dresses from designers such as Ronald Joyce, Justin Alexander, Ian Stuart, Maggie Sottero, Terry Fox, Vera Wang, San Patrick and many more. We also stock Terra Bridal, which is a plus-size brand exclusive to Bridal Reloved. How did you come to launch your business? I started selling pre-loved dresses to raise money for IVF. I fell in love with helping brides find the one at pocket-friendly prices. I also loved that rehoming dresses was so much better for the environment, so I decided to buy into the Bridal Reloved brand. This was a massive change from my 22-year service in the Armed Forces, and I love every minute of it! Why should brides choose to get their gown from a local boutique? I truly believe in shopping local where possible. Not only does it help our communities thrive, but it also helps small family business to pay the bills, rather than paying the overheads of big chains. As a boutique specialising in preloved and sample dresses, we’re a more eco-friendly option – giving another lease of life to these beautiful dresses. Give us your top dress-shopping tip… Arrive open-minded and try on various styles to see what looks and feels best. You might just be surprised! Visit www.bridalreloved.co.uk MEET SUSANNE CLARK OF BRIDAL RELOVED STREET Susanne’s favourite dress is this A-line Sassi Holford dress with a gorgeous structured neckline.