Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Jun/Jul 2019 (Issue 71)

M E E T L U C Y M A Y O F F U T U R E B R I D E S What can brides expect when they walk through your door? We offer a friendly, personal service so you feel welcome and at ease. We allow our customers plenty of time to try on lots of styles and find the one . We also offer bridesmaids’ dresses and gowns for those on a tight time frame. What designers do you stock? Romantica of Devon, Ladybird, Veromia and D’Zage and Callista. Which celebrity would you most like to dress and why? We love Stacey Solomon; she seems like a really fun, down-to-earth person who’d be up for trying something different. What’s your favourite thing about working in the wedding industry? It’s wonderful when a bride’s order comes in and they put on their dress for the first time. I’m always so touched that they chose it with us. Visit futurebrides.co.uk Lucy’s favourite dress is by Romantica Michaela’s favourite dress is by Justin Alexander M E E T M I C H A E L A G A I R O F C L I F T O N B R I D E S What can brides expect when they walk through your door? We’re celebrating our 30 th anniversary this year, so I’ve gained a very extensive knowledge of the bridal industry. We offer private appointments in our calm boutique to guide brides through the often-daunting process of finding their dress. What designers do you stock? Justin Alexander Signature, Mikaella Bridal, Lillian West, Alan Hannah and Eliza Jane Howell. Which celebrity would you most like to dress and why? I’d love to style Claudia Winkleman in a stylish clean-cut number to set off those fab eyes and fringe! What’s your favourite thing about working in the wedding industry? I love buying the new designer collections. It’s sometimes confusing but a lot of fun, and it’s great to share the gowns with our customers. Visit cliftonbrides.co.uk What can brides expect when they walk through your door? We’re an appointment-only vintage-style bridal boutique in Clevedon. From 1920s Gatsby styles to old-school Hollywood, we offer timeless gowns for classic elegance. With designer dresses at up to 70 per cent off the original price, we want brides to feel a million dollars without having to pay that much. What designers do you stock? We mainly stock Ronald Joyce but have also had styles from Maggie Sottero, Alfred Angelo, Casablanca Bridal and Art Deco-style Eliza Jane Howell dresses.  Which celebrity would you most like to dress and why? Everything I purchase, I ask myself whether Grace Kelly or Marilyn Monroe would’ve worn it. My own style is heavily influenced by Ginger Rogers; her classic wit and stunning looks made her shine even more. What’s your favourite thing about working in the wedding industry? I love building a rapport with each bride and getting to know her and the look she wants to achieve. It’s incredible to know I’ve helped someone find their dream outfit – I’m lucky to have the best job in the world! Visit fifisbridalboutique.co.uk Fiona’s favourite dress is by Ronald Joyce M E E T F I O N A N E W B E R Y O F F I F I ’ S B R I D A L B O U T I Q U E 66