Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 76)

 2020 Local bridal boutique owners talk latest trends Sam Walsh of Sass & Grace, winner of the Best Bridal Boutique British Wedding Award 2019 shares her top pick for the year to come. WHAT’S HOT FOR BRIDES SASS & GRACE EAST STRATTON, WINCHESTER SO21 3DZ 01962 774 160 | SASSANDGRACE.CO.UK “Flora is a stunning dress with lots of detail, in keeping with the current love for clean lines and simplicity. The delicate leaf appliqué is stunning and adds texture and movement to the silk dress without being overpowering. The classic silhouette gives a timeless elegant feel, while still being completely modern. The detachable cuff also allows brides to effortlessly switch from a day to evening look.” Lyn Ashworth Flora Lyn Ashworth Flora BRIDES OF WINCHESTER HIGH STREET, WINCHESTER SO23 9AP 01962 867 571 | BRIDESOFWINCHESTER.CO.UK Ethical and eco-credentials are an increasingly important factor when it comes to finding the one , observes Laura Ward, owner of Brides of Winchester. “There’s been a phenomenal response to recent demands for more ethical consideration in the fashion industry and this is a clarion call that we will hear louder than ever in 2020 when it comes to bridalwear. Every day we welcome brides to our boutique who want to know the heritage of their dress, where it’s made and by who. The same brides want the best that fashion has to offer on their big day. Step right up British and European designers whose eye for great design and quality fabrics sit happily alongside a lower carbon footprint and ethical working standards. Soft romantic styles that swish and move are as popular as ever while contemporary brides are wanting dresses with structure and clean lines. It’s a designer’s heaven with everything to play for in the coming year.” Sassi Halford Peony Sassi Halford India BRIDAL BOUTIQUES 73