GORGEOUS GOWNS

Local boutiques share their favourite wedding dresses

You said ‘yes’, the ring’s on your finger, so what’s next? The dress, of course! For many brides-to-be it’s one of the most exciting parts of the wedding journey. After all, it’s not every day you get the chance, to try on such glorious gowns. To help inspire you, we’ve asked local bridal boutiques to send in some of their favourite dresses.

Dress: Talaia

Designer: Luna Novias

About: A classic princess style dress in matt mikado for that contemporary bride with a voluminous sheath-style skirt. Buttons all the way down to the end of train for that extra bit of detailing and puff sleeves for that touch of glam!

Available at: www.courtyard-bridal.com

Dress: Coco

Designer: Rachel Allan

About: Our Co Co dress has to be our ultimate favourite. No one ever wants to try it on but as soon as they do they fall instantly in love! It’s incredible and it’s well priced too! It’s a ballgown design with glitter printed 3D fabric. It cinches in the waist in incredible fashion and is so sparkly under all types of lighting.

Available at: https://riversbridal.com

Dress: Peaches

Designer: All dresses are made in house

About: Peaches is our dip dye halter neck dress. It’s made from pure silk and is available in any colour and any size. It comes as it is or with a huge range of lace overlay tops.

Available at: www.lucycantdance.com

Dress: Kenneth Winston 1789

Designer: Kenneth Winston

About: A magic dress that gives a bride an amazing shape (and a huge smile), it’s a gown with all over lace with 3D flowers. This dress will make you look a million dollars! Images show the dress in ivory lace with nude lining. We have it in store with an ivory lining which gives it a fresher look. Available at: www.martelsbridal.co.uk

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Dress: Jenica

Designer: Madi Lane

About: This divine gown features beautiful lace and patterned sequins, a plunge neckline and an A-line skirt which billows and shimmers into an illusion train. She is utterly divine! A real standout gown.

Available at: www.abigailscollection.co.uk

Dress: Ziva

Designer: Chosen By Khya

About: The dress has gorgeous, hand-draped tulle which wraps around the bust and into a dipped back neckline, finished with ruched tulle sleeves. The structured bodice has a soft sweetheart neckline creating a flawless fit.

Available at: www.milimili.co.uk

High Brow Beauty

Nikkie Tutorials swears by Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Genius, and what’s good enough for Nikkie is good enough for me! This multi-benefit brow serum that noticeably improves hair texture, manageability and encourages the appearance of fullerlooking brows, blends six rejuvenating ingredients that work now and later to create a look you’ll love. Think a smoother, softer, tamer, fullerlooking brow ready to frame your gorgeous eyes as your new spouse gazes into them and says ‘I do’. Find it on the company’s website www.anastasiabeverlyhills.co.uk for £61.

A Love Letter To Your Skin

I recently attended a masterclass with Super Facialist’s resident skincare expert, Charlotte Connoley, which posed the question: do we really know our skin type? If like me your answer is somewhat hesitant, it may interest you to know that there’s an easy way to find out. Charlotte suggests simply splashing your face with water and leaving it for 20-25 minutes. If it feels prickly afterwards, you have sensitive skin; if the water’s gone, then it’s dry; if the skin is tight, it’s dehydrated; and if it feels perfectly comfortable you’re blessed with a normal skin type. Whatever you discover, Super Facialist has a range of products specifically tailored to each type, recognising this can change throughout the year. This allows you to affordably create your own individual skincare routine to support your skin throughout the seasons.

Having learned that my skin is dehydrated, I tried the divine Rosehip Hydrate Calming Creamy Cleanser (£9, www.lookfantastic.com) and my annoying dry patches have been banished!

SUN-KISSED BRIDE

A multi-use bronzer, blusher and highlighter, ICONIC London’s new Kissed By The Sun is an all-in-one cheek glow product allowing us all to harness the mystical power of the sun! Available in five different shades its pearlescent pigments disperse a wash of radiant shine, while its hybrid powder-meets-cream texture sits beautifully on the skin. Find it for £26 online at www.iconiclondoninc.com