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The region’s bridal boutiques throw open their doors

Whether you’re giddy with excitement, a little nervous, or a touch of both about wedding dress shopping, you can’t beat the experience offered by a local bridal boutique. Run by people who really care about how you look and feel on your big day, you’ll be welcomed with open arms and offered some invaluable advice. Allow us to introduce you to some of them...

MY FUNNY VALENTINE BRIDAL

Where can we find you? 64, Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2HT https://mfvbridal.com

Unique, personal and beautiful

What can brides expect from an appointment? A very personal one-to-one experience, filled with lots of little luxuries. We specialise in modern gowns ranging in style, which are all a little bit different. You’ll be the only bride in the boutique during your appointment, meaning you and your guests can take your time and immerse yourselves in our beautiful, architect-designed bridal haven. We’ll get to know you and your style, so we can help you find your dream gown.

What designers do you stock? Incredible global designers including Pronovias, Luna Novias, Evie Young, Madison James, Abella and Joyce Jackson Veils. We also stock a great selection of stunning bridal hair accessories.

What’s your top tip for those wedding dress shopping for the first time? Try to have an open mind. Many brides already have an idea of styles they like, which is great, but what they quickly realise is that the styles they thought they were not as keen on are the ones they really love! Wedding dresses also look very different on the hanger to when they’re on you, so we always recommend just giving it a go! It’s worth trying something a little unexpected.

What’s hot for 2022? Splits are becoming more popular, as they give that touch of sexiness to a classic ballgown. We’re seeing a lot more dresses with splits in the 2022 collections. The long sleeve trend is also certainly around to stay, with many designs with this feature gracing the 2022 bridal runways. Finally, we can’t get enough of overskirts – who wouldn’t want two completely different looks on their wedding day? Thankfully, we don’t think they’ll be going anywhere.

www.jessyarwood.co.uk www.jessyarwood.co.uk

SARAH’S WEDDING BOUTIQUE Welcoming, relaxing and inclusive

Where can we find you? 103 Witton Street, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5DR www.sarahsweddingboutique.com

What can brides expect from an appointment? Every bride is special and welcomed into the boutique in exactly the same way. We don’t believe in labels, so your wedding date, size, age or budget doesn’t come into question. Our sole purpose is to help you find your perfect dress for your dream day and to make you feel absolutely amazing while we do it.

What designers do you stock? Mori Lee, Mark Lesley, Eternity Bridal, Ellis Bridal, Phoenix Gowns and Danielle Couture.

What’s your top tip for those wedding dress shopping for the first time? Have an idea of what shapes and styles you like, but come with an open mind. Don’t rule anything out without trying it first. The majority of brides choose something completely different to what they originally thought.

A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS

Established for 28 years

A selection of over 400 designer wedding dresses to choose from in store.

Book your appointment now at WWW.NATALIEANNBRIDES.COM

5* Dress memories / A dreamy atmosphere A laid back approach Your dress journey has just begun here at Natalie Ann Brides Liverpool

My Funny Valentine Bridal is a modern luxe bridal boutique, in the heart of the beautiful roman city of Chester. We cannot wait to welcome you to our beautiful new studio. MFV Bridal offers a stunning collection of bridal gowns and accessories, sourced from top designers across the globe including Pronovias, Marchesa for Pronovias, Evie Young, Luna Novias, Madison James, Abella and Joyce Jackson Veils.

We are passionate, dedicated and complete bridal enthusiasts. We acknowledge that buying your wedding dress is often a once in a lifetime experience and not just a purchase. We therefore ensure that we offer a personalised, luxurious and one to one bridal service for every bride coming through our door.

Our architect designed studio reflects our vision and is modern, elegant and feminine. It is the perfect bridal haven, with a colour pallet of soft greys, pink and gold to ensure every bride visiting feels totally relaxed and truly enjoys the experience.

Our aim is that every bride feels at their most beautiful on their wedding day and we cannot wait to share such a magical experience with you.

64 NORTHGATE STREET, CHESTER, CH1 2HT

WWW.MFVBRIDAL.COM | 01244 638 778 HANNI@MFVBRIDAL.COM @MYFUNNYVALENTINEBRIDAL

THE BRIDES ROOM BY CARLAMARIE

With 30 years of experience in bridal and occasion wear the brides rooms offers bespoke and alteration services so every bride is assured that Carlamarie and her team will be with them from the selection to the final fit and collection. We also offer a full couture service for bridal, mother of the bride/Groom and bridesmaids. Carlamarie is currently designing her own Bridal collection in beautiful silks which will be made in-house in our design studio the collection will be available in the spring.

15 Liverpool road, birkdale, merseyside, pr8 4a4

01704567122 carlamariecouture@gmail.com bridesroomofbirkdale.com

Alterations, Repairs & Dressmaking Alterations, Repairs & Dressmaking

“A Stitch In Time” offers a high quality and comprehensive alteration service at “A Stitch In Time” offers a high quality and comprehensive alteration service at competitive prices. From a simple hem to more complex evening and bridal wear we competitive prices. From a simple hem to more complex evening and bridal wear we can complete the job reliably and efficiently, with customer satisfaction our top priority.can complete the job reliably and efficiently, with customer satisfaction our top priority.

With over 20 years experience we are sure that you With over 20 years experience we are sure that you will be delighted with our service, and will makes us will be delighted with our service, and will makes us your first choice for all your sewing requirements. your first choice for all your sewing requirements. We invite you to take a look at our events page for We invite you to take a look at our events page for upcoming activities.upcoming activities.

A Stitch in TimeA Stitch in Time 37 Boughton, Chester37 Boughton, Chester CH3 5AFCH3 5AF CH3 5AF

Mon Closed • Tue-Fri 9am - 5pm • Saturday 9am - 1pmMon Closed • Tue-Fri 9am - 5pm • Saturday 9am - 1pmSaturday 9am - 1pm Tel. 01244 639 596Tel. 01244 639 596 astitchintimechester@gmail.com | www.astitchintimechester.co.ukastitchintimechester@gmail.com | www.astitchintimechester.co.uk

THE BRIDES ROOM BY CARLAMARIE

Where can we find you? 15 Liverpool Road, Southport, PR8 4AR https://carlamarie-couture.business.site

Innovative, fashionforward and unique

What can brides expect from an appointment? A one-to-one consultation with our experienced stylist who has over 20 years of experience dressing brides, as well as a happy, friendly and relaxed atmosphere catering for each bride’s individuality. We also offer couture, bespoke and alteration services so you can rest assured that my team and I will be with you from the selection to the final fit and collection.

What designers do you stock? House of Nicholas, Louise Bentley, Bianco Evento and Carlamarie Couture.

What’s your top tip for those wedding dress shopping for the first time? Keep an open mind – explore different materials and shapes. Also, keep your bridal party to a minimum.

What’s hot for 2022? Sustainable weddings at intimate venues are changing the way brides choose their gowns, and separates or interchangeable elements give you the freedom to formulate your own unique look. We’re launching our own bespoke silk collection in spring 2022. Designed and made in our studio by Carlamarie it features less formal separates such as detailed tops, skirts and palazzo trousers all with interchangeable sleeves and collars. We’re also excited to announce our environmentally-conscious gowns and separates. We aim to minimise our impact on the environment and produce a collection made and designed in a sustainable and ethical way, purely from ex-sample gowns.

Also check out...

ALONG CAME EVE

29 Watergate Row South, Chester, CH1 2LE www.alongcameeve.com

CHERISH BRIDAL

125 Middlewich Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7BY www.cherishbridal.co.uk

NATALIE ANN BRIDES

17 Childwall Parade, Liverpool, L14 6TT http://natalieannbrides.com

THE BRIDAL LOUNGE

22 Warrington Road, Cuddington, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2LJ www.thebridallounge.co.uk