Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 21)

LOOKING YOUR BEST 67 Hello beautiful How to radiate head-to-toe happiness with our fashion, beauty, and wellness guide Dress up Most brides-to-be consider finding their dress the most important factor of their wedding, after all, it will be all eyes on them all day. Lovely Bridal located in Honiton, Devon, cater for every style, from high-end designer gowns to vintage-inspired picks, and pretty bridesmaids’ varieties in a selection of colours. Its latest addition includes sultry styles from the Spanish designer Rosa Clara, whose backless designs and showstopping silhouettes are wowing brides-to-be. Budget-savvy brides can look fantastic too, thanks to Two for Joy Bridal based in Liskeard, South East Cornwall. Ex-display, sample and pre-loved designer dresses are all priced under £600 with sizes ranging from a UK 6 to 26. They offer complimentary appointments and one-on-one advice from their wedding dress specialists, and gowns can be taken away on the same day. A sample sale is another great way to find a hidden gem, and The Bridal Room St Ives in Cornwall offer a small selection of off-the-peg styles starting at £500. These are available in sizes UK 8 to 16, and have previously been on sale in the boutique. They are available immediately and advice can be offered if alterations are needed. The boutique can also offer help by recommending where to shop for other bridal fashion-related suppliers, such as wedding shoes, hats and veils. The Bridal Room St Ives also stock designer dresses exclusive to Cornwall, and often to the UK, giving brides the chance to find something a little bit different. Designers include Chantel Lauren from the USA, Willowby by Watters gowns, also from America, and British designer Eliza Jane Howell. Coming soon to the boutique are a selection of swoon-worthy styles from Blush by Hayley Paige and Love & Liberty. Exeter-based brides wishing to purchase a tailor-made gown using a personal fitting service from in-house seamstresses should head to Pirouette – The Collection. Maggie Sottero, Rebecca Ingram and Lou Lou Bridal are all brands stocked, with bespoke changes made to flatter each figure. 