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

52 M E E T A N I T A M A S S A R E L L A O F A N I T A M A S S A R E L L A D E S I G N C O U T U R E How would you describe your boutique? Anita Massarella Design is a Leeds-based fashion house designing and producing bespoke bridal gowns, daywear and eveningwear for clients. What designers will brides find in store? Brides are able to try on the showroom collection in store all designed by myself and made in our workroom. What designer, past or present, would you choose to design your own wedding dress? I would choose the former Dior and Givenchy designer John Galliano. What’s been the highlight of running your business? I adore working with fabulously creative staff and designing for wonderful clients. Visit anitamassarella.co.uk Anita’s favourite dress: Maya from her own collection Sally Anne’s favourite dress: Style number PB0020 by Pure Bridal M E E T S A L LY A N N E H E N D R Y O F E V E R A F T E R B R I D A L W E A R How would you describe your boutique? We’re a family-run business offering private one-to-one appointments with lovely big changing rooms and plenty of room for your bridal party to relax with a nice cup of tea! What designers will brides find in store? Ronald Joyce, Jennifer Wren by Romantica, Hilary Morgan, Pure Bridal, Victoria Jane and Callista Bride for those with curves. What designer, past or present, would you choose to design your own wedding dress? I’d opt for Coco Chanel for her timeless elegance and knowledge of the female form. What’s been the highlight of running your business? Seeing a nervous customer blossom into a glowing, confident bride still brings a tear to my eye! Visit everafterbridalwear.co.uk