Out & About September 2017

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Couture

BLADES BRIDAL

Catherine Blades is the British bridal designer to watch. She provides a fully bespoke service designing and creating stunning wedding gowns and occasion wear that are unique to each client. Her superior knowledge of cut and fit set her apart from other designers. She is a highly-skilled dressmaker, taking

Working closely with you we can help create your dream wedding from bouquets to styling your venue.

Catherine Blades Bridal Wear

your ideas and transforming them in to the dress of your dreams. Her warmth and personal service makes having a dress designed and made by her a truly wonderful experience, one that will have you feeling at ease, and thoroughly enjoying the process from beginning to end. Catherine learned her craft with some big-name designers, and over the past 16 years has refined her skills to become a couture dressmaker, designing and hand-crafting exquisite gowns using a mix of traditional and modern techniques, luxurious fabrics and stunning embellishments. Having your wedding dress made for you is a uniquely creative and personal experience. Catherine designs with flare and innovation, and her creations are definitively cutting edge. The beautiful Blades studio is a calm and peaceful place, set in the tranquil countryside on the Berkshire/Hampshire border. All commissioned dresses are designed, made and fitted by Catherine personally, and her welcoming nature will ensure the ultimate bridal experience. Her great care and attention to detail will leave you owning a stunning bespoke gown, perfect for you special day. Catherine works by appointment and can offer timings to suit your busy schedule, with evening and weekend slots available. You can relax and feel unhurried and you will have her undivided attention as you work together to translate your ideas into the plans that will ultimately become your dream dress. For more information contact www.bladesbridal.co.uk Catherine@bladesbridal.co.uk 01635 268963 THE HAT BOX The Hat Box

120 High Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0LU 01488 681062 www.martinandthemagpie.co.uk

Jean Hutchings Millinery Couture Milliner Unique and Elegant

Weddings offer the perfect excuse to dress up and finish your outfit off with a hat or fascinator. Jean Hutchings is an experienced and well-trained milliner who makes hats and fascinators using silk, sinamay, straw or velvet; sinamay is woven from the processed stalks of the abaca tree and has been the

The Hat Box Westbrook Farmhouse

most popular fabric for several years now. Jean is happy for clients to bring their own fabric for her to fashion a hat from and it usually helps to wear or bring the outfit you have chosen for that special occasion, so that you can see the whole ensemble. Jean will advise on which shape of hat or fascinator will flatter the shape of the face, including if you also wear glasses. She will also listen to your ideas and with her help and advice you will get the best look appropriate for you. The Hat Box is a purpose-built work space and has all the equipment necessary to produce exceptional hats and fascinators. Contact Jean on: 01488 682976 – please leave a message on the answerphone and she will return your call as soon as possible, or email: jaykay_@btinternet.com

Smitham Bridge Road Hungerford RG17 0QP tel: 01488 682976 Email: jaykay_02@btinternet.com

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