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

M E E T N A O M I A N D S A R A H O F O L I V I A H O O P E R B R I D A L What can brides expect when they walk through your door? Our studio is a calm, light-filled zone wherein we explore different looks to seek your ideal dress. We showcase London- based designers in the relaxing village of Wedmore, away from the bustle of the city. What designers do you stock? Suzanne Neville, Eliza Jane Howell, Charlie Brear and Alan Hannah. Which celebrity would you most like to dress and why? Our choice has to be Katharine Hepburn. She had an incredible look, form and character. Modern women can dress how they like because of women like her. What’s your favourite thing about working in the wedding industry? We’re privileged to meet both the bride and the designer and unite the two. Visit oliviahooper.co.uk Naomi and Sarah’s favourite dress is by Suzanne Neville M E E T W A L T E R B Y R O N O F J U S T F O R Y O U B R I D A L What can brides expect when they walk through your door? We’re a family-run business that has been helping South West-based brides and grooms find their wedding attire since 1992. Located in Bristol city centre, we provide everything from bridal and menswear to bridesmaids’ outfits and alterations. What designers do you stock? Allure Bridals, Ronald Joyce, Eternity Bridal, Christina Wu, LQ Designs, Cizzy Bridal, Pollardi, Daria Karlozi, Bianco Evento and Venus Bridal. Which celebrity would you most like to dress and why? We’d love to have Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer in the shop! It’d be a really fun menswear appointment. We could all do with some of their chaos in our lives. What’s your favourite thing about working in the wedding industry? It’s amazing to see the customers who enter the store feeling shy who then transform and have fun trying on the most outlandish outfits in the shop. Visit justforyoubridal.co.uk Walter’s favourite dress is by Allure Bridals M E E T C A T H Y K E E N O F 1 4 & S I X P E N C E What can brides expect when they walk through your door? A spacious, friendly boutique in Taunton, we offer bridal, prom and bridesmaids’ dresses along with complementing accessories. We’re proud to have won the Highly Commended Bridal Boutique award in the Bristol and Somerset Wedding Awards in both 2017 and 2018. What designers do you stock? We have three collections by Enzoani: Enzoani, Blue and Beautiful. We also carry French Collection by Wendy Makin, Lunanovias by Rosa Clara and Wtoo by Watters. Which celebrity would you most like to dress and why? Angelina Jolie’s smile grabs your attention. She’s elegant and feminine and I’d love to combine that with a stunning dress. What’s your favourite thing about working in the wedding industry? I love the journey from the bride saying yes to the dress, to waving goodbye when she collects it and then seeing the photographs afterwards. Visit 14andsixpence.co.uk Cathy’s favourite dress is by Enzoani BRIDAL BOUTIQUES 69