Your Yorkshire Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 43)

focus Fashion editor Claire Ridley reveals the latest bridal news, buys and launches FASHION Editor loves The new needle & thread Kids collection features 25 ethereal dresses perfect for flowergirls aged three to 10 years. Designs include Angelica (pictured), a sequinned floral lace gown in meadow pink and Dragonfly Garden, an embroidered style in periwinkle purple. To shop, visit the website www.needleandthread.com www.instagram.com/ needleandthreadlondon Thank you, NHS British bridal designer Sassi Holford is offering a 15% discount on all wedding gowns to NHS staff who have had to postpone their wedding due to COVID-19, or who are planning their forthcoming wedding. In appreciation of the fabulous NHS, Sassi wanted to offer her support to brides-to-be working for it. Her timeless wedding gowns are designed and made in the UK and prices start from £2,000. She will be offering the discount until December 31 st 2020 and NHS staff should email Sassi Holford’s stores directly from an NHS email address to book an appointment. They’ll be asked to show their staff identification badge at the appointment: ❤ London - 82, Fulham Road, South Kensington, London, SW3 6HR, london@sassiholford.com ❤ Taunton, Somerset - 6, The Bridge, Taunton, TA1 1UG, taunton@sassiholford.com To view her stunning bridal collection, visit https://sassiholford.com www.instagram.com/sassiholford SUSTAINABLE STYLE Award-winning bridal designer Sabina Motasem, who offered her help to the NHS during the pandemic by helping to make scrubs, has introduced a sustainable and vegan collection. It’s a range of ultra-modern dresses not only kinder to the planet but on the pocket too, available to buy online with prices ranging from £900 to £1,400. The gowns are made from natural plant- based materials and each style is also available in 100% silk crepe if desired. To find out more, visit www.motasem.co.uk www.instagram.com/sabinamotasem LITTLE GEM Pandora has collaborated with Disney to unveil a collection of charms featuring iconic characters including Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Pluto and Nemo. The eight charms celebrate the most beloved stories from the film studio and each one is hand-finished in sterling silver with colourful hand- applied enamel. They make a great gift for bridesmaids and flowergirls with prices starting from £45. To shop, visit https://uk.pandora.net/en/ www.instagram.com/ theofficialpandora Second time around Luxury bridalwear brand Pronovias has partnered with Brides do Good to encourage brides to donate their pre-loved wedding gowns to their nearest Pronovias store where they will be delivered to Brides do Good to be re-sold and re-loved. Proceeds will be invested in international charity programmes aimed at empowering vulnerable women and girls to ensure they have access to the support and education they need and Pronovias will match every donation made with a dress from their dreamy collection of styles available in an array of fabrics. To find out more, visit www.bridesdogood.com an d www.pronovias.com www.instagram.com/pronovias # MyDressXHerFuture Hats off Award-winning milliner Beverley Edmondson is celebrating her 10-year anniversary after opening her first boutique in Farnham, Surrey in 2010. Her colourful collection of hats, fascinators and headbands are the ideal choice for bridesmaids and mothers, and her beautiful bridal range includes hair combs, pins and accessories. She also sells pretty fabric corsages, stylish clutch bags and offers a selection of Rainbow Club shoes and bags that can be dyed to match any outfit. To find out more, visit www.beverleyedmondsonmillinery.co.uk www.instagram.com/beverleyedmondsonmillinery Ethereal girl In other bridal news, boho-inspired brand Bo & Luca has designed a diffusion TEMPLE collection offering luxury gowns at affordable prices. It’s split into three categories – Temple Beaded, Temple Minimal and Temple Lace. Styles include this pretty Tyde design in Chantilly lace, as well as tops, skirts and even a structured bralette that can be worn in multiple ways, ideal for a beach wedding. To shop, visit www.boandluca.com www.instagram.com/boandluca 54