Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - Page number 72 - September/October 2021 (Issue 33)

Prudence Gowns based in Plymouth stocks a variety of designer bridal dresses and menswear. Here, owner Sue Hobbs tells us what's new in-store for her brides this season. Scan to view video May is a gown by Essense of Australia, it's a simple strapless mermaid-style wedding dress with a pointed sweetheart neckline. This is Clementine by Lillian West, a lace dress with bell-shaped sleeves and an elegant criss-cross back detail. SAY HI: 01752 558 858, www.prudencegowns.com www.facebook.com/prudencegowns www.instagram.com/prudencegownsplymouth I love this stunning Rosette ballgown by the designer Maggie Sottero. It's a showstopper with its long sleeves and exquisite pearl beading. Adena by Justin Alexander looks set to be a popular style with its chiffon A-line skirt and beaded scallop bodice and cap sleeves. This pretty sparkly tulle ballgown is called Barley by Sincerity and has a daring plunging neckline. Our Max navy suit (pictured) and Wilson suit by Marc Darcy are also available in children's sizes 1 -14 years, as is the Ted suit by Cavani (also pictured). Ann Pascoe, who owns Manor Fashions located in Helston town centre in Cornwall, tells us how the trend for next year for special occasion wear and mother-of-the-bride outfits is moving away from the classic dress and bolero or jacket combo and more towards long-sleeved gowns. A jacket isn't always needed for celebrations during the summer season but dresses teamed with long coats are still popular for the cooler months. Hats are out of fashion while discs on headbands are very much in. SAY HI: 07989 133 254, www.manorfashions.co.uk www.facebook.com/Manor- Fashions-216823848335618 This is a flared A-line dress with an overlay of lurex-embossed lace. The three-quarter sleeves mean that the shoulders and arms are covered. This fashionable mint style features an off-the-shoulder shape with a flowing skirt. This design enjoys a dipped hem and a 50s-style neckline which we will be seeing more of next year. Neutral colours are still in fashion but more colour is being introduced for 2022 with fuller skirts and dipped hems revealing a contrasting lining. 72