This is one of the most common questions we get… over the past year, that conversation has become even more common. More people than ever are embarking on significant weight-loss journeys, whether through lifestyle changes, weight-loss medication, surgery or other health decisions.

But weight loss isn't the only reason our bodies change; stress, illness, hormones, pregnancy, menopause, strength training and simply the passing of time can all affect our shape. Most of us won't have exactly the same body twelve months apart, and that's completely normal.

The question isn't whether your body is allowed to change, it absolutely is! The question is how those changes affect a handcrafted wedding dress that is made specifically for you.

When Alice and Connor began planning their wedding, they knew they wanted a day that reflected who they were as a couple.

After meeting through mutual friends at a hardcore punk festival in Leeds and spending almost a decade together, they weren't interested in following a traditional wedding template. Instead, they created a celebration that combined their love of nature, music and good company, with a woodland ceremony in Cheshire followed by a vibrant festival-inspired reception in the heart of Manchester.

The result was a wedding that felt completely personal to them.