Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - September/October 2020 (Issue 82)

BRIDAL BOUTIQUES  Finding the one The dress shopping sorted W e spoke to local bridal boutique owners and experts from around the region for their response to some of your most frequently asked questions on choosing your dream dress. 69 ROB PEARCE Creatiques, Southsea, Hampshire www.creatiques.co.uk Who can I bring with me to look for my dress? Since the 4 th  July we’ve been open to having two other people attend, which is still the case. We’ve also set up Zoom so other members of the bridal party who are unable to come to the appointments due to government restrictions, can be involved too. This has become the new normal and we’re loving the reactions of all the friends watching, especially when the prosecco’s popping!  How much time am I allowed for trying dresses on? Initially it was for 90 minutes, but this has been extended to two hours, then after each appointment the gowns are cleansed or quarantined. How will I know when I’ve found the one ?  This is a hard question as some brides feel they need to have that special feeling. We’ve had many reactions over the years, and it really depends on you and what you’re looking for from your gown.