She excitedly turned the Georgian golden handle to the boutique and entered into a room full of the most beautiful bridal gowns, fur stoles and embroidered bodices made from soft chiffons, satins, silks and intricate lace; each gown adorned with Vintage sequins, Swarovski crystals and pearls.

An atmosphere of sheer decadence.  Gold gilded mirrors and glass fronted cabinets full of fairytale tiaras, glistening diamante necklaces and silver topped perfumes bottles  full of exotic  Jo Malone perfumes. The scent of Orange Blossom and Gardenia filled the room. 

Grace is led into her intimately private dressing room where her gorgeously feminine gown is measured and fitted behind the Violet coloured silk curtain.  Her tulle veil interweaved with gold thread is delicately folded in crisp white tissue and her Ivory satin high heels are placed safely in their box.  After her fluted glass of chilled Champagne and a taste of the rich dark chocolate pralines sitting in the bonbons box next to her,  she ascends up the spiral staircase.

In front of her a gorgeous selection of pretty silk Lingerie is hanging from black satin hangers tied with jet duchess bows.  A white porcelain vase of English Cabbage Roses sits on the elegant dressing table and she notices a handful of exquisite Lace Garters is scattered in a half opened drawer.  She gently pulls the drawer open by its mother-of-pearl handle.  Beautiful - an antique pink Venetian lace garter with a chiffon bow, embroidered with freshwater pearls and tiny rosebuds sits amongst the collection labelled "Hand made in England".   Perfect! 

The finishing touch!

 

To love and to cherish ............

 

 

The Garter Girl