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Raishma Couture |
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On the big day your dress has got to be just right. Carole Hamilton, author of the Sublime Wedding and a former editor of You and Your Wedding magazine for more than 13 years, picks Britain's best places to buy. Click to view Top 5 Wedding Dress Shops.
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Best Ethnic (Raishma Couture) |
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 If you are planning a wedding with an eastern influence, then Raishma Couture in London is for you. Her dresses are a wonderful fusion of east and west and come in an exquisite range of colourful fabrics. |
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Raishma is only 29 years old but she loves designing fashion and her reputation for creating stunning one-off dresses has made her a favourite with many celebrities. Her roll-call of clients includes Mel B, Atomic Kitten, Samantha Mumba and Jamelia to name but a few.
Her wedding dresses are beautiful, made from stunning fabrics and all featuring intricate hand-beading. Favourite colours include cream, red, green and blue. Each dress is made to order and takes at least six months to complete, depending on the design. You will work directly with Raishma to come up with something just for you.
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 Their client base is completely mixed, from English brides who love the exquisite beading, to mixed marriages and brides wanting a fusion look. Beach weddings, traditional church weddings, Indian weddings, weddings abroad, reception style weddings . . . they cater for every type of bride. Embroidery samples and cotton toiles are made for each bespoke gown to achieve a perfect fitting.
If your maids and mum are feeling left out, no worries, Raishma has outfits for them too. There is an off-the-peg collection or she can make outfits to order. Your groom even gets a look in with a fabulous range of waistcoats and suits. And the shop stocks a range of complementary accessories from bags and shoes to tiaras and jewellery, including those from Jimmy Choo, Halo and Andrew Prince.
One of Raishma's wedding dresses recently graced the cover of Asian Bride magazine and she has been featured in photoshoots in You & Your Wedding and Cosmo Bride as well.
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Shopping Details |
 Raishma
37 Green Street
Forest Gate
London E7 8DA
020 8552 6751
www.raishma.co.uk
Open Monday-Friday 11am-6.30pm, Saturdays 10.30am-7.00pm. By appointment only.
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| PRICES - start from £1,500/$3,000 |
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