Your Surrey Wedding - Feb/Mar 2019 (Issue 75)

BRIDAL BOUTIQUES 95 Wedding Frox Bridal Boutique The Bridal Barn, Unit 56 Smithbrook Kilns, Cranleigh, Guildford, Surrey GU6 8JX Julie Aitkin, owner, says... THE EXPERIENCE... Visit us and enjoy exceptional one to one friendly and knowledgeable stylist appointments within our oak-beamed bridal barn. We help you find and create your own perfect style from a stunning collection of gowns from award-winning designers. THE DESIGNERS... Stella York, Maggie Sottero, Lillian West, Sincerity, Ella Rosa, and bridesmaids by Sorella Vita. From glamourous, timeless modern classics, boho-chic, destination and everything in between! We’re passionate about offering an amazing choice of gowns without you having to spend the earth, and have more than 150 styles all reasonably priced to make you feel celebrated and beautiful. One of our favourite styles for 2019 is a beautifully chic clean line Mikado Satin gown with dramatic ball gown skirt by Stella York style 6758 (below) £1,199. With its sleek neckline and waist panel, it guarantees to frame you beautifully and accentuate your waist – simply stunning! Price range of gowns: £900 to £1,800 Appointments: Appointments are for one-hour free of charge, and brides have sole use of either the main bridal studio area, or adjacent bridesmaids room during this time, with a dedicated personal consultant to assist. Check out 01483 276 766 | weddingfrox.com Cherished Bridal Boutique Langley Road, Surbiton, KT6 6LN Rachel Dyer, owner, says... THE EXPERIENCE... Cherished Bridal Boutique was set up two years ago and since then it’s become a thriving small business, with lots of happy brides recommending it to others. I launched the business after experiencing wedding dress shopping and really not enjoying the experience, as well as being shocked at the high prices. So she decided to launch a business that focused on affordable prices and exceptional service, where brides would enjoy the entire experience. I believe that every bride should feel amazing on their wedding day with a beautiful wedding dress, but that you shouldn’t have to break the bank to do this. Cherished stocks more than 100 stunning sample designer wedding gowns with prices from £400 to £950 – all at least half their original full price. I can keep my prices competitive because the boutique is run from a studio off the high street. I’m super- passionate about the bride’s experience and believe that their visit should be a really happy one. THE DESIGNERS... We stock only gorgeous gowns from designers such as Stella York, Essense of Australia, Martina Liana, Mori Lee, Maggie Sottero, Allure Bridals, White Rose and San Patrick. They are all top quality designers and it gives brides a great range of different styles to choose from. It’s so difficult to choose a favourite gown but if we had to pick only one at the moment it would be Essense D2293 (above). This gown is just so stunning. It’s a Twilight Mikado traditional ball gown with sweetheart neckline covered with diamante-beaded high illusion neckline. And it has pockets too! Price range of gowns: £400 to £950 Accessories: We do have some tiaras and veils but gowns are our focus so we like to make most of the room for them! Appointments: Brides need to book in advance as it’s by appointment only and are private one on one. That’s the great thing, you’ll be the only person in the boutique with an hour to try on as many gowns as you like. And you can try on a lot in that time! We also welcome friends and family to come along too and you can take pictures of your favourite gowns. We’re flexible with appointments avaiable seven days a week including evenings. Check out 07984 131 008 | cherishedbridalboutique.com