The French Wedding Show Issue 1 | Page 18

The Mews Emporium A new wedding dress boutique in London ! The Mews Emporium was established in Clifton Village, Bristol in 2007. After a successful seven years based in Clifton full of lots of happy brides and beautiful dresses, we are excited to officially announce that we are opening a brand new boutique in Notting Hill, London. Our luxurious bridal boutiques offer timeless romanticism and enduring elegance, capturing the spirit of the past with an essence of today. Our Notting Hill boutique will seduce you from the moment you walk through the door, with its inviting décor, opulent chandeliers and a myriad of shimmering gowns created by the very best of French bridal couture. Our collection of wedding dresses are passionately curated and draw on the talents and vision of the most popular and dynamic bridal designers today including Cymbelline Paris, Delphine Manivet and our exclusive designer Laure De Sagazan. What to expect from your first appointment at The Mews.? Choosing your wedding dress should be both enjoyable and fun, which is why we celebrate this uniquely wonderful experience with a glass of bubbly when you walk through our door. Our initial appointments are an hour long, during which you can expect to try on a selection of different gowns. We advise you to keep an open mind and try some styles that we suggest, even if you think you might not like them; you’ll be surprised at what suits you and what doesn’t. We often present a suggestion that you fall in love with and sometimes you’ll discover something you had your heart set on simply doesn’t work at all. Our bridal stylists will help you choose a dress that compliments not only the design concept for your day, but also your body shape and, most importantly, your personality. Who to bring with you to you appointment.? Our team of bridal stylists are highly trained in couture, experienced in fashion and textiles and provide the very highest level of personal customer service. We work with passion and dedication to ensure you find your perfect dress because we believe every wedding dress should not only be exquisite and head-turning but also reflect the unique individuality of every one of our brides. In the excitement of trying on wedding dresses, it’s really tempting to bring everyone you know, but we can tell you as a matter of fact that this tends to lead to disaster! Too many opinions can be conflicting, confusing and overwhelming, so we suggest a maximum of three guests – mother of the bride, maid of honour and a trusted friend or relative is usually sufficient. Things you need to know about buying your wedding dress from The Mews.?? What to wear to your appointment? When to start looking for a dress. ?In our experience, 10 months is the ideal length of time. This will enable you to have a couple of months gathering ideas and inspiration but still leave you with an adequate amount of time to place your order in accordance with our designers’ lead times. The more shops you initially visit and the longer you wait to place your order, the more stressful things will become. French Wedding Magazine 16 You are going to be hopping in and out of dresses, so first of all we suggest you wear underwear that you don’t mind being seen in! It might seem obvious, but do try to wear flesh-coloured, seamless underwear if possible (neon thongs tend to show up beneath delicate material!). Alongside this, try to wear a good, uplifting strapless bra. Bad underwear affects the way material sits whereas good underwear will help the gown look its best. We can provide shoes for