Your Surrey Wedding- Page number 83 - June/July 2021 (Issue 89)

FLOWERS 83 LOOKING YOUR B ST Find out more about local suppliers W ith so many different styles and themes to choose from, creating the perfect wedding day look can be stressful! To help, we’ve rounded up some of the best local suppliers and asked them more about their companies. MEET HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST LUCIA PENMAN 07778 675 419 | www.luciapenman.co.uk | @luciapenmanmua Q – Tell us about your company. Lucia Penman Hair & Make-up is a wedding service specialising in bridal make-up and hairstyling for relaxed, natural and boho-modern brides. Q – What services do you offer couples? I offer hair and make-up for the bride and bridal party. An important part of my job is listening to my clients to find out what look they want to achieve and delivering exactly that. Q – How long before the wedding should couples book? Considering the year we’ve just had, I suggest reaching out as soon as you’ve confirmed your venue as hair and make-up artists are getting booked quite fast. Q – What’s your favourite part of the job? My favourite part of the job is when I see the bride dressed, looking all glammed up, and it feels like my work has come to life. Q – Do you have any top tips for couples looking for a hair and make-up artist? On the morning of the wedding, surround yourself with positive vibes and people that are your best cheerleaders. STRUT YOUR STUFF MEET MELITA GENZIANI FROM MOTHER OFTHEBRIDE BOUTIQUE MELITA 01276 856 308 | www.motherofthebridechobham.co.uk @melitaboutiquechobham Q – Tell us about your company? Melita is situated in the delightful village of Chobham in Surrey, and we’re proud to say we celebrated 40 years of trading last year. Despite the deceiving frontage, the shop is extremely large and is spread across two floors housing one of the largest selection of occasion wear in Surrey and the surrounding counties. Q – What services do you offer? We carry collections from all the leading designers and can offer a choice of styles to suit different tastes and sizes from six to 18. We stock the matching hats and hatinators, again in a variety of designs. We also have a fabulous range of shoes and bags only found in select independents by Lisa Kay and Elegante. These are made to our choice of colours and designed to complement the outfits. As most outfits need a slight tweak, we have the added advantage of our own in house seamstress who works on-site six days a week. Q – How long before the wedding should mother-of-the-brides/ grooms get in touch? It’s important to allow yourself plenty of time to search for your outfit, firstly to avoid a last-minute panic buy but also to allow for alterations. Stock is pre-ordered twice a year and once sold, often can’t be replaced. I would suggest you start your search a good few months before the wedding, as some people buy as far as a year in advance. Q – What’s your favourite part of the job? We love the unpredictability of each day, as every customer is so different and it’s such a personal experience helping them to choose their outfit for such a special occasion. For some, it can be very emotional seeing their transformation and the relief that they can relax and know they’re going to feel fabulous and make their son or daughter proud. Q – Do you have any top tips? The most important thing is to choose an outfit and shoes that you feel comfortable and confident wearing. It’s a long day, and you need to be able to relax and not be conscious of what you’re wearing. If you need an opinion when choosing your outfit, take the advice of one or two-valued people accompanying you to your appointment. Too many people will cause confusion and conflicting ideas. Most importantly, always shop with an open mind. It’s often what you would least expect that you will end up purchasing. www.pau lplacitelliphotography.com www.pau lplacitelliphotography.com www.paulplacitelliphotography.com 70981 by Condici IR6197S by Irresistible