57 EXPERT ADVICE SUITS YOU, SIR Where should we shop for some seriously stylish groom’s wear? Meet the expert: Claire Ridley is the editor of Your Devon & Cornwall Wedding and the fashion editor across all of the County Wedding Magazine titles. Daws Clothing Company located inside the Affinity Devon Outlet Shopping Centre in Bideford is owned and operated by staff with more than 50 years of experience. The menswear shopping destination offers a range of suits and smart and casual menswear. From blazers, waistcoats and trousers to formal shirts and tie and pocket square sets, there’s something to suit everyone. If you’re looking to hire your wedding suits then it also offers formal suit hire. 01237 472 283, https://dawsclothing.co.uk; www.facebook.com/dawsclothingco AISLE STYLE Meet the expert: Kimberley Speed is the owner of Bridal Reloved located in Barnstaple, Devon. It’s part of a chain of award-winning bridal boutiques specialising in selling samples and also pre-owned, high-end designer wedding dresses. At Bridal Reloved in Barnstaple, we’re THE boutique to visit, having previously been winners of awards including for Best Bridal Boutique, Best Bridal Wear, Best Customer Services, Best Social Media, Best Newcomer, Contribution to the Wedding Industry and Entrepreneurs of the Year. We sell mostly off-the-peg dresses and some of my favourites include these stunning designs, from sparkly gowns to something blue being the new pink. Splashes of other colours are popular as are mini bridal dresses! The wedding trends for 2023 echo those of the 1980s and 90s and when it comes to the fine finishing touches, my favourite has to be our scatter pearl veils and those embroidered with flowers. 01271 375 877, https://bridalreloved.co.uk; www.facebook.com/bridalreloved; www.instagram.com/bridalreloved; https://twitter.com/bridalreloved www.gettyimages.co.uk
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTA0NTE=