BRIDAL retailer Faye Clarke completed a hat-trick of award wins when her Wellington business was named ‘best in the West’.
Faye, who runs Lara Belle Bridal Boutique, in the Cleve Hotel, Mantle Street, won the regional prize in The Wedding Industry Awards 2024, which also puts her into the national finals to be held in London, in January.
In the past 12 months Faye had already won two other titles with the Muddy Stilettos Award for ‘Best Bridal Store in Dorset Somerset and Bristol 2023’, and the South West Wedding Awards 2023 ‘Wedding Outfitter 2023’.
Faye said: “The recognition with these three awards is just incredible. What an incredibly exciting time it has been.
“Bring on 2024, it is going to be an amazing year with even more to come.
“I am truly just living my best life, doing a job I love, so to have these accomplishments has been incredible.”
The business fulfilled ‘a lifelong dream’ for Faye, who ‘fell into’ the wedding industry and quickly realised being a part of somebody’s ‘big day is incredibly special and truly an honour’.
“I love every single minute I get to spend with brides within the boutique, helping make the most incredible experience that they will remember forever as part of their bridal journey,” she said.
“My mission is to bring modern, unique gowns to brides of the South West in a relaxed setting that brings empowerment on their journey to finding their dream dress.
“I am passionate about the boutique, but it is so much more than that, I love helping brides and their families with all aspects of their journey and feel I can use the win to help not just me but many.”
Faye offers a full styling service with bridal wear, veils, accessories, and bridesmaid dresses.