Describe your style in 5 adjectives.
Unique, vintage, inspired, meticulous, delightful
What about your business are you most proud of?
Our holistic service, from the moment of first contact, to first appointment and showing the collection right through fittings, underwear, shoe, hair and even catering advice to last minute nerve talks we are there, approachable, knowledgeable and ready to help.
What is your favourite personal touch you have seen at a wedding?
Little bottles of home made plum brandy wedding favours with the label of the couple name and date of wedding with the lines “plum brandy, love potion, pain killer”!
Describe your typical process with a couple.
Our boutique runs on an appointment only basis, allowing brides to have private and fully-guided consultations. Consultations are allocated 1 ½ hours so there is plenty of time to try things on. You are encouraged to bring along someone you trust; it is much more fun to have your best friend or Mum with you – and decision making is easier too. During the consultation we will discuss the style you are looking for, and together we will pick dresses that suit your personal tastes and overall wedding theme and feel. If you have found a dress you love, than we can provide in-house alterations to make sure it fits absolutely perfectly for your wedding day.
What do you love most about your job?
Working with the brides to find a dress that is unique and that transcends its time.
What is your favourite style of wedding dress?
The Edwardian lace is magical.
What is the best way to incorporate "Something Blue" into the wedding outfit?
Some original dresses have little blue bows sewn onto the inside, which we try to leave in if at all possible. A little bit of blue on hair piece is also lovely. One of our brides had a swatch of her husbands blue RAF uniform, we cut it into a heart shape and sewed it into the the bodice of her dress, a really romantic touch.
What is your favourite wedding dress of all time?
1950s Chanel style striped organdie. A dress with such understated impact, real style over fashion. http://earthyphotography.com/wedding-photography-10-11-carlton-house-terrace/