Your London Wedding - November/December 2020 (Issue 74)

 Beauty from the inside out Top tips and hacks from the best of London’s fashion and beauty scene MEET SARAH ROBERTS OF BRIDAL BY SARAH ROBERTS Tell us about your company… I handcraft bridal hair accessories and jewellery for my gorgeous brides. I’m also a hairstylist, which helps me design comfortable pieces that sit beautifully with your chosen hair do. What are your top tips for looking and feeling your big-day best? Make sure you give yourself enough time to get ready. You want to arrive feeling radiant, not stressed! I give my clients a break- down of timings to include hair and make-up, getting into your outfit and snapping those pre-wedding photos. A little extra time is better than running late. What question do you get asked the most by wedding clients? I often get asked if I make the headpieces myself, the answer is “yes!” – I make every piece by hand. What’s your favourite way to relax and have some me-time? I have a black Labrador called Hattie, and we enjoy lovely long walks in the woods. This is my quiet time when I can relax. Visit www.bridalbysarahroberts.co.uk H ave you ever wanted expert advice on how to look and feel your big-day best? Well, we asked the pros, and they answered… www.ada mlloydwilson.com MEET CRISTINA RUGGERI AND BECKY GUNSTONE OF PAPER TO LACE Tell us about your company… We’re a London-based bridalwear studio, creating bespoke and made- to-order wedding dresses, separates and accessories. What are your top tips for looking and feeling your big-day best? Look your best, but also feel like yourself. Many people get caught up in thinking they have to look a certain way on their wedding day, which is not necessarily in keeping with their usual style and character. We think you should reflect your personal style – just the extra fancy version! Also, don’t let your outfit stop you from doing what you want to do on the day. We always check our brides can sit, walk, dance and put their hands up in the air (like they just don’t care!) We’ve had brides who want pockets, to do the YMCA, play a harp and row a boat. Finally, don’t stress the small stuff. We love details as much as the next person, but you’ll be surprised how much your guests won’t notice – don’t get bogged down in getting everything just so. What’s your favourite way to relax and have some me-time? We’re both big pasta lovers, so after a long day we can both be found cooking up a generous helping of pasta goodness before putting our feet up! Visit www.papertolace.co.uk https://kirs tymackenziephotography.co.uk LOOKING YOUR BEST 57