Your Kent Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 76)

95 BRIDAL BOUTIQUES VICKY LAMB, VICTORIA’S BRIDAL BOUTIQUE Orpington, BR5 1HD victoriasbridal boutique.co.uk Following a warm welcome, you and your entourage will be introduced to your personal stylist, who will assist you during your hour-and-a-half appointment. You can then relax while the team help you find your dream dress. Sometimes this is on your first appointment, and sometimes you need to go back a couple of times to make sure it’s the one. Either way, your stylist will be at your side to help throughout the whole process. What top tip would you give to brides when dress shopping?  Don’t bring too many people to your appointment. It’s an overwhelming experience, and too many opinions can make it difficult. They can always come back to see your chosen dress at an accessories appointment or a fitting. What’s your trend of the moment?  We’re loving soft crepe skirts with romantic lace bodices, but our inner princesses are also always keen to make an appearance! If you could dress any celebrity, who would it be and what dress would you pull first?  We love Kelly Brook and her curves. If she were to come in to store, we’d pull out some beautiful fitted dresses to show off her gorgeous shape. Probably off the shoulder so she could wear her hair down or half up, half down with a soft curl.  FRAN SMITH, BIRCHINGTON BRIDES Manston, CT12 5GD birchingtonbrides.co.uk At East Kent’s largest wedding wear boutique, you’ll be provided with a personalised experience from the moment you enter, with the boutique’s opulent and spacious décor showcasing a wealth of collections from award- winning designers. Attentive personal bridal stylists provide a well-informed, one-on-one service to ensure you and your entourage enjoy a special experience. What top tip would you give to brides when dress shopping?  Set a budget and only invite honest, positive people to join your dress hunt. What’s your trend of the moment? Short flutter sleeves, delicate lace embellishments, cut-out or illusion backs. Bardot necklines are also very popular, which help to enhance brides’ assets! If you could dress any celebrity, who would it be and what dress would you pull first?  Rebel Wilson is comfortable with her figure without letting it define who she is. We carry such a vast array of gowns, each one in a wide range of sizes, so she’d be spoilt for choice. Patience by Morilee KATIE HEWISH, FELICITY ROSE Maidstone, ME15 0PN felicityrose.co.uk A combination of the tranquil setting on an apple orchard and the two-hour bespoke appointment make your time at Felicity Rose a relaxed and friendly bridal experience. You can always expect to receive the team’s honest opinion and experienced advice to help you find your perfect gown. With its own alteration team, you and your dress will be looked after here every step of the way. What’s your trend of the moment? We’ve found key trends this year have been button detailing and pockets. We like to joke that “true happiness is finding out your dress has pockets.” What’s your favourite dress in the boutique?  The fabulously elegant Eternity Bride D5516 . With its simple timeless elegance, our brides have enjoyed accessorising and personalising this dress to reflect their own personalities. A simple addition of a beautiful veil and a belt with a bit of sparkle really adds to its beauty. If you could dress any celebrity, who would it be and what dress would you pull first?  We think Lucy Mecklenburgh, recently engaged to Ryan Thomas, would look astonishing in Art Couture’s AC807 . AC807 by Art Couture boutique image courtesy of ryancoxphotography.com