Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - Page number 70 - September/October 2021 (Issue 88)

ROMSEY BRIDAL The Hundred, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8BX 01794 524 324 | www.romseybridal.co.uk Romsey Bridal Boutique is a haven for brides- and grooms-to- be. Owners Tara and Andrea have been in the bridal industry for more than 20 years and offer a wealth of knowledge and experience, which they have passed on to their consultants Julie and Annika to help guide you through every step.“We believe that your wedding gown should reflect your individuality and personality and should make you look and feel amazing,” says Tara. The boutique has a spacious showroom, private changing suites and beautiful gowns by award-winning designers including Maggie Sottero, Rebecca Ingram and Fox Bridal. For those all-important finishing touches, there are gorgeous accessories by Ivory & Co and White Designs as well as an array of stylish bridesmaid dresses by Wtoo and Dessy in a rainbow of colours. Not forgetting the boys, the Groom’s Room has outfits to hire from classic slim-fit lounge suits to more formal top hat and tails. LITTLE LONDON BRIDES Silchester Rd, Little London, Tadley RG26 5EX 07766 806 759 | www.littlelondonbrides.co.uk Little London Brides is a family run boutique owned by mother and daughter Shan and Steph. Located in the rural village of Little London, near Basingstoke in North Hampshire, it offers a warm welcome in a private, tranquil setting and a personal experience to help you realise your top-to-toe vision. Shan says, “We attract brides who are looking for something a little bit different and we aim to bring a fresh and modern approach to bridal, with a trendy yet luxurious feel. We only choose the dresses we love and have selected a range of international designers, which we believe are different to the traditional mainstream wedding gowns.” Sleeves, in a range of styles are her top trend alert. “Many of our dresses have detachable sleeves, which gives that two-in-one look that will continue to be popular in 2022,” Shan adds. TOP PICK Edison by Maggie Sottero TOP PICK Ariel by Riki Dalal ❤ TOP TIP Beware, wedding dress sizes are horrible!! It is not unusual for a gown to fit that’s one or two sizes bigger than you normally wear. As awful as this may sound, don’t let it bother you – remember it’s only you and your stylist that knows! Most important of all love every minute of the experience. ❤ TOP TIP Research and select bridal boutiques carefully before booking appointments to avoid disappointment and allow enough time to order your dress and for any alterations to be made. 70