Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - Page number 76 - November/December 2021 (Issue 34)

CHRISTMAS IS COMING As the fashion editor across all 19 County Wedding Magazine titles, I love the season to be merry… and dress up! So I asked a bridal boutique owner and an expert in special occasion wear to reveal their best-selling winter wedding styles. Q&A Fashion Our experts answer your questions Meet the expert: Ann Pascoe is the owner of Manor Fashions based in Helston, Cornwall specialising in occasion wear with coordinating hats and fascinators. Ann says: I’m seeing mothers requesting outfits teamed with coats to keep them looking stylish yet comfortable at a wedding taking place during the colder months. Long-sleeved dresses (or separates) are also popular choices if the ceremony, wedding breakfast and reception are all taking place inside the same venue meaning a coat isn’t necessary. A classic dress teamed with a bolero is a smart choice for a church wedding or one where sparklers and fireworks are set to be enjoyed outside during the evening reception. www.gett yimages.co.uk 76 Manor Fashions , 07989 133 254, www.manorfashions.co.uk Prudence Gowns , 01752 558 858, www.prudencegowns.com CONTACT OUR EXPERTS Meet the expert: Sue Hobbs is the director of Prudence Gowns, a bridal boutique based in Plymouth, Devon. Sue says: This season, I’m loving our stylish Sandy dress by Essense of Australia. It’s an elegant off-the-shoulder mermaid gown with intricate lace sleeves, perfect for keeping brides warm during their couple portraits. Maggie Sottero’s Rosette is a beautiful ballgown also boasting long sheer sleeves and the exquisite beading scattered on the dress is perfect for a Christmas celebration. On that note, I also adore the style Carson by Justin Alexander which is a dazzling V-neck ballgown with a fashionable illusion bodice fully beaded with sparkling crystals. Carson Sandy Rosette