Your London Wedding - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 70)

Contact | 020 8426 0777 | nivaldo.co.uk We quizzed boutique owner Valentina Mihalcea on bridal fashion 1) Tell us about your boutique Nivaldo is a bridal boutique, based in Harrow, specialising in wedding gowns, occasion wear (bridesmaids and flowergirls dresses and outfits for mother-of-the-bride/ -groom), veils and accessories. Our range spans more than 400 designs and thanks to our team of in-house designers, all our dresses can be customised. We’re very proud of our designs and our name is synonymous with quality materials – lace, guipure, satin, tulle, beads and Swarovski crystals among them. We aim to deliver the one for each of our brides-to-be. 2) What’s your advice for brides on the hunt for the one ? Any dos and don’ts? Do:    ❤ Have a budget in mind but be flexible ❤  Be open minded ❤  Take advice from experts ❤ Do your research before you start shopping ❤ Decide on any ‘must-haves’ ❤  Start the search at least six months before the wedding Don’t: ❤ Give up on your dream – if you can’t find it, customise it!  3) Which is your favourite area of London and why? Central London for its beauty, variety, choice, multiculturalism and diversity. London is a place where even the wildest dreams can come true. 4) What’s trending for 2020 weddings? Bridal fashion has shifted recently with a massive emphasis on comfort and fresh styling. Some brides are still after a timeless silhouette while others are seeking out more relaxed designs but they all want something special and extraordinary. 5) Talk us through your most requested bridal look… One of our most popular looks is a lace dress with a cathedral-length train. The other trending style is a lace bodice combined with an A-line skirt in soft tulle. 104