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in Belconnen... Expert advice for brides CANBERRA’S brides are choosing a wide array of different hair and make-up styles for their big days: but the one thing they have in common is wanting to look “150 per cent”, says Bentley’s Bridal Studio owner Sarah Booth. In the past, couples tying the knot tended to focus financially on aspects of their weddings such as the photographs, but that’s changing, Sarah says. “We’re seeing short hair, long hair, classic up-dos and hairstyles bordering on high fash-
ion – women are really putting a lot of time and effort into planning their look. “I think they realise that if they don’t look amazing on the day, they won’t feel amazing.” As a one-of-a-kind specialist bridal studio, Bentley’s offers advice from expert hairdressers and Napoleon make-up artists, and as well as weddings, caters for formals and even big nights out. Call Bentley’s Bridal Studio on 6281 4339.
Blooming Bluebells FLORISTRY and floral art are merging together at the award-winning all about Bluebells florist, at the Jamison Centre. According to owner Vance Jones, traditional blooms such as carnations and roses are still popular, but there’s strong demand for modern flowers such
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as oriental lilies, gerberas, sunflowers and Australian native flowers – “something a bit different”. “The traditional A-shaped bowl is becoming a thing of the past,” he says. “These days it’s all about the florist’s ability to design something modern and exciting. “Native plants like proteas are also becoming very big, partly because they’re long-lasting and I think people also like to support home-grown products – and again, they’re something different.” The shop has been established in Jamison
for 18 years, and has expanded since the recent renovation. It regularly works with the Australian War Memorial to prepare wreaths, and is a popular supplier of wedding bouquets. It won the 2008 ACT and South-Western NSW Regional Local Business Award, and employs Emma Stewart, who was presented with the achievement award for floristry last year, recognising the quality of her work during her studies at Canberra Institute of Technology. Call all about Bluebells on 6251 7799.
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