Today, we’re delighted to share with you our very first Real Bride post featuring ‘Sottero & Midgley‘ an offshoot of Maggie Sottero who joined Miss Bush last year.
Katherine & Mark were married in June last year at Pamflete House on the Flete Estate in South Devon, and Katherine looked beautiful in her stunning Sottero & Midgeley gown.
The Dress
Katherine took her Mum and sister dress shopping with her, and hadn’t originally planned to visit us here at Miss Bush; she would have been more than happy to settle on a High Street dress! Little did she know that ‘The One’ was waiting for her here behind our chapel doors…
“I tried on two dresses before the Georgia. When I stepped into the dress it instantly felt like it was meant to be. People say the dress finds you…well I can assure you this was the case. Both my Mom and Sister had that face which said ‘oh dear…the game has just changed’. It was such an event that my 10 month old niece crawled for the first time. I am not sure if it was towards the beautiful dress or Emma’s leopard print shoes.
From the initial phone call with Emma to the final fitting with Lorie I never felt like I was in a showroom or museum. It felt like a home. Emma never judged me for wanting to wear a high street dress or for wanting to avoid the lime light. She embraced my quiet and private personality and encouraged me in all the right ways.”
Katherine chose to keep her accessories simple, opting for just a subtle hair piece to finish her look, and we think it was a fabulous choice – the elaborately detailed ‘Georgia’ speaks for itself; the sparkling Swarovski crystals and pearls adorning the bateau neckline are just stunning.
About the Day
Katherine and Mark fell in love with the beautifully simple and quintessentially British Pamflete House, a beautiful holiday home with a fantastic front lawn which overlooks a stunning Devonshire green valley. They wanted a warm, intimate wedding, with the warmth of home, surrounded by friends and family in blissful happiness.
“My favourite part of the day was seeing the faces of our friends and family as I appeared with a Pimms in hand to mingle with everyone before the wedding in my beautiful dress. We wanted a very informal day so there was to be no big white dress or grand entrance to capture everyones attention. Miss Bush Bridal defiantly changed one of those things and I am so glad they did. It was incredible to take in peoples reaction to the unexpected dress.
I chose to see my Dad and Mark alone before going downstairs to mingle and those are memories I will take with me forever.
One of my favourite photos of the day is the one capturing Mark and I coming down the stairs. My best friend Natasha and her parents (who have know me since I was 6) are stood at the bottom. There range of expressions 100% sums up how surprising it was for them to see me in the dress. I do not think I have ever seen Natasha that emotional, even on her wedding day.”
Final Words
Some parting words of wisdom from Katherine for future brides-to-be;
” I thank you deeply and will forever encourage people to take the risk and push the boundaries with what they thought they wanted for their wedding dresses. You are a very special boutique and come highly recommended from me to all my recently engaged friends.”
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Suppliers
Venue: Pat and Harriet were so friendly and accommodating, Flete Estate
Photographer: The fantastic Keith and Neda, Keith Riley
Hair: Keri Chimes my dear friend and salon owner, Headmasters
Makeup: Hannah Raison another amazingly talented friend
Marquee: Traditional marquee, Ashley Events
Food: The amazing food and staff supplied by Tom Welch, Wild Garlic
We hope you’ve enjoyed these beautiful images – thank you so much to Katherine & Mark for sharing your intimate, happy and love-filled day with us!
Leah x
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