Your Yorkshire Wedding - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 40)

BRIDAL BOUTIQUES 51 the one Get to know the people behind Yorkshire’s best bridal boutiques Michelle’s favourite dress: Cherry Blossom by Bowen Dryden M E E T M I C H E L L E G I L V E A R O F B R I D A L R E L O V E D B E V E R L E Y How would you describe your boutique? We’re part of one of the UK’s largest bridal chains selling high-end pre-owned wedding dresses throughout our award-winning friendly boutiques. Our gowns are either new, ex-sample or worn once and cleaned – so couples can spend less without compromising on design. What designers will brides find in store? We’re not tied to any brands and we currently have 32 designers in store including Pronovias, Maggie Sottero, Ian Stuart, Jenny Packham, Badgley Mischka and Vera Wang. What designer, past or present, would you choose to design your own wedding dress? I would choose Galia Lahav; I love the romance of these designs, each with its own style and elegance. What’s been the highlight of running your business? The highlight is always making brides happy. It’s a privilege to be a part of such an important day. Visit bridalreloved.co.uk I N S E A R CH OF M E E T K E R E N S A D Y S O N O F B I J O U B R I D A L B O U T I Q U E H O L M F I R T H How would you describe your boutique? We’re a multi-awarded boutique nestled in the beautiful market town of Holmfirth, offering a stunning selection of British-designed gowns, shoes and accessories. What designers will brides find in store? For bridal we stock Alan Hannah, Ivory & Co., Mia Mia and Olivia Rose Bridal by Romantica. Bridesmaids are by Motee Maids, shoes are from Harriet Wilde and Di Hassall while accessories are by Ivory & Co., Richard Designs and Joyce Jackson. What designer, past or present, would you choose to design your own wedding dress? I would choose an Alan Hannah gown designed by the lovely Marguerite Hannah. I’m a traditional girl at heart and this label epitomises timeless style with a modern edge. What’s been the highlight of running your business? It may sound like a cliché, but every bride who finds her dress with us is a highlight. As I hand-pick every gown it means they’ve fallen for a dress that I have a personal connection with. Visit bijoubridalboutique.co.uk Kerensa’s favourite dress: Nikita by Alan Hannah  