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What should we look out for this year? We are holding an Anna Campbell trunk show on 11 and 12 November and are offering brides the chance to book in and view these dresses which are exclusively available to our studio. www.flossyandwillow.uk and www.perfectdaybridal.net
KRYSTLE BRIDES
Former fashion design student at Bath Spa University Krystle Herbert-Worgan set up her bridal boutique on Bath’s Saint James Parade in 2012 shortly after her own wedding. Expect to see designer labels from Augusta Jones and Maggie Sottero to Ronald Joyce and Mia Mia. What’s big for bridal trends right now? We are seeing a draw towards warm colours such as blush, cream, champagne and mocha for the winter months. We love these colours with jewel-tone bridesmaids’ dresses and rose gold accessories. And what about next year’s styles? We’re excited to be seeing some very sleek and simple shapes coming through for spring and summer. We think a more relaxed, boho feel will become popular as brides look to find less traditional venues. What’s coming up with you? We are holding an Augusta Jones trunk show on 28 and 29 October to coincide with our four-year anniversary. We will receive extra gowns from the collection and will be offering in-store promotions and goody bags.
Opposite page: Lace sheath, embellished dress by Maggie Sottero at Bath’s Krystle Brides; This page: Waverly Bride top and Bordeaux skirt, exclusive to Bradford on Avon’s Flossy & Willow
FLOSSY & WILLOW AND PERFECT DAY BRIDE
Both owned by cousins Laura Shepherd and Kerry Munday who have backgrounds in fashion, these Bradford on Avon based bridal boutiques offer both high-end and affordable designs. Perfect Day specialises in luxury bridal wear from national and international designers such as Anna Campbell, Naomi Neoh and Charlie Brear, and at Flossy & Willow – the opposite of a formal, old school bridal boutique – you’ll find designers such as Mikaella, Catherine Deane and Benjamin Roberts. Who would love your dresses? At Perfect Day, our bride is someone who is looking for something a little different, and at Flossy & Willow we have a fabulous fusion range of designers for the modern-day bride with style. What are the hottest upcoming bridal trends? We’re still seeing bridal separates as key for 2017 trends. Our brides love exploring the many varied bridal looks they can create from separates, allowing each bride to be creative and have a much more bespoke look.
Surprise us… We had celebrity bride Amy Williams’ wedding featured in Hello! magazine last summer and have supplied a veil to a groom for his bride, for the BBC show Don’t Tell the Bride. www.krystlebrides.co.uk
CARINA BAVERSTOCK COUTURE
Owners Carina Baverstock and Lucy HaywarRodgers opened their boutique in Bradford on Avon in 2010. This was followed a year later by a boutique to dress the mothers of the brides and grooms. At their bridal boutique, expect to find classic designer gowns by the likes of Suzanne Neville, Caroline Castigliano and Stewart Parvin as well as alternative designers such as Alice Temperley and David Fielden. Here, Lucy answers our questions… What are the bridal trends of the moment? Brides are moving away from whites and daring to walk the aisle in hues of blush or powder blue, or even in patterned dresses made from luxurious printed silks. What about the cuts? The low or illusion back is still a strong look but there has been a move to a change of neckline with www.mediaclash.co.uk I BATH LIFE I 107
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