Your West Midlands Wedding- June/July 2020 (Issue 68)

BRIDAL BOUTIQUES 71  fact files FASHION We get to meet a selection of bridal boutique owners to find out all about their wedding gown offering Heavenly Wedding Belles, Telford Deborah Marks , “Our boutique gives a relaxed, fun experience to all our customers that come through the door. We not only offer bridal and bridesmaids gowns, but now menswear too, along with promoting local recommended suppliers, so pretty much a one-stop boutique.” Designers in stock: Own-brand Heavenly Wedding Belles Collection, Pure Collection, Millie May, British Bridal, Bianco Evento, Venus Bridal, Emma Bridal, Emma Bridesmaids @ Lanico Bridesmaids. Budget: No dress is over £799 with a free veil and garter. Top tip: “For any bride, my tip is come out of your comfort-zone because nine times out of 10 that will be the one.” Favourite dress : “Our favourite dress at the moment must be this handkerchief dress from Pure Collection, it’s so elegant and just sways in the breeze.” Check out https://heavenlyweddingbelles.co.uk info@heavenlyweddingbelles.co.uk Jen Jamieson, “The shop is set in a beautiful old chapel on the Warwick Road in Olton.” Designers in stock: Blue by Enzoani, Pronovias, Sophia Tolli, Jennifer Wren, Wilderly by Allure, Graceful by White Rose (plus size range), Pure Bridal and Romantica, own-brand prom dresses. Budget: £450 to £2,500, (from £300 to £1,500 for off-the-rack).  Top tip: “My top tip to any bride is to just relax and enjoy the experience! Every bride should be made to feel like the only bride in the world – and that’s what we do at Ava May Bridal!” Favourite dress: “My favourite dress at the moment is Albiorix by Pronovias, although I’ve just ordered my new stock so it has some serious competition!” Check out https://avamaybridal.com | hello@avamaybridal.com Ava May Bridal, Solihull