Flowers, ruffles and lace are all the rage when it comes to bridal gowns this year, writes Amanda Griffiths.
Flowers, ruffles and lace are all the rage when it comes to bridal gowns this year, writes Amanda Griffiths. But with a Royal wedding imminent will brides this year follow the trends or stick to a simpler design as designers have suggested a certain Queen-in-waiting should do?
WHERE TO BUY
Lancashire
Alan Hannah: 020 8804 1444, www.alanhannah.co.uk, Bellisima, Bury; Emma Hartley, Colne; Mears Ghyll Bridal Rooms, Lancaster; Southport Bridal Gallery, Southport
Amanda Wyatt: www.amandawyatt.com, Bridal Couture Italia, Bolton; Bridalwear by Esme, Bury; Amelia’s, Clitheroe; Crystal Eternity Brides, Preston; Louise Greenwood, Rawtenstall
Aye Do: 08456 808093, www.ayedo.co.uk
Boodles: 0151 227 2528, www.boodles.com, Chester, Liverpool, Manchester
Diane Hassall: 01392 207040, www.rainbowclub.co.uk, Soiree’s, Oldham; Lulu Belles, Ormskirk; Lancashire Bridal Gallery, Tarleton
Dynasty: 0208 736 020, www.dynastyuk.co.uk, Catwalk, Blackpool; Bridal by Deo, Bolton; Ro Day O, Formby; Dan Kerr, Preston; Taylors, Southport; Touche Ladieswear, Tarleton
Ebony Rose: www.ebonyrosedesigns.com, Bliss Bridal, Bolton; Lulu Browns Bridalwear, Clitheroe; Confetti Box, Eccles; Bridal Box, Leyland; Blush, Oldham; Gypsophila, Rawtenstall; Lucy Briars Bridalwear, Southport
Ellis Bridals: www.ellisbridals.co.uk, Bridal Couture Italia, Bolton; Orchid Designs, Clitheroe; Bridal Wear by Esme, Bury; Just Gorgeous Bridal Studio, Crawshawbooth; Lancashire Bridal Gallery, Tarleton; A1 Bridals, Wigan
Kate Sherford: www.katesherford.com, Claire Louise Brides, Bolton; Dreamcatcher, Kirkham; Mears Ghyll Bridal Rooms, Lancaster
Mosaic Accessories: 0844 686 8886, www,mosaicaccessories.com
Olivier Laudus Design: 0208 374 1239, www.olivierlaudus.co.uk
Suzanne Neville: 01483 533209, www.suzanneneville.com, Emma Hartley Bridalwear, Colne; Dreamcatcher, Kirkham; Mears Ghyll Bridal Rooms, Lancaster; Southport Bridal Gallery, Southport
Vivien Sheriff: 01725 512983, www.viviensheriffmillinery.co.uk
Cheshire
Alan Hannah: 020 8804 1444, www.alanhannah.co.uk, Aldereley Edge Wedding Shop, Alderley Edge; Chester Bridal Gallery, Chester; The Bridal Lounge, Hazel Grove; Liverpool Bridal Gallery, Liverpool; Bridal Lounge, Stockport
Amanda Wyatt: www.amandawyatt.com, Cheshire: The Wedding Shop, Alderley Edge; Pronuptia, Chester; The Bridal Room, Hoylake; Once Upon A Bride, Hyde; Lucilles, Macclesfield; Sense and Sensibility, Stockport
Aye Do: 08456 808093, www.ayedo.co.uk
Boodles: 0151 227 2528, www.boodles.com, Chester, Liverpool, Manchester
Diane Hassall: 01392 207040, www.rainbowclub.co.uk, Eternity Bridalwear, Warrington
Dynasty: 0208 736 020, www.dynastyuk.co.uk, (Evening & cocktail wear) Bridal Gallery, Chester; Classy Rags of Frodsham, Frodsham; Verity Plum, Knutsford; Brides by Tina Louise, Wirral
Ebony Rose: www.ebonyrosedesigns.com, Aristocrats of Chester, Chester
Ellis Bridals: www.ellisbridals.co.uk, The Bridal Path, Altrincham; Montage Bridal & Eveningwear, Bramhall; Chester Bridal Gallery, Chester; Beverley Wedgwood, Crewe; Maria Modes, Macclesfield; Timeless, Poynton; Cloud 9 Bridal, Warrington
Kate Sherford: www.katesherford.com, Chester Bridal Gallery, Chester; Swan Brides, Congleton; Puure Bridal, Lymm
Mosaic Accessories: 0844 686 8886, www,mosaicaccessories.com
Olivier Laudus Design: 0208 374 1239, www.olivierlaudus.co.uk
Suzanne Neville: 01483 533209, www.suzanneneville.com, Water Lane, Wilmslow; The Couture Room, West Derby, Liverpool
Vivien Sheriff: 01725 512983, www.viviensheriffmillinery.co.uk
