The stunning Mansion House in Truro where Amanda K is based.
How did I get into the bridal business?
It is a cliché but when shopping for my own dress I was
disappointed with the local bridal shops…. Tiny changing areas, mediocre customer
service and no passion to be seen. I have a business background and a lot of
experience in sales and customer service, teamed with my interest in fashion
and passion for dressing to suit your body shape, I said to my friend Carmen “
I could do better than this!” – she agreed and that was the day Amanda K was
born!
How did you feel the day your boutique opened?
The day my boutique opened was wonderful – I had so much
support from family and friends and although we started small with just two
designers I was proud and threw myself completely into making it the success it
has become today. The opening of the new
boutique was completely different with great support from suppliers in the
industry and generally an altogether more upmarket evening! I feel proud of how
far we have come and what we have achieved.
What makes your boutique different?
Along with our friendly service, what stands out is that
brides come to us not to just buy a dress… but to be styled. According to our
brides we are the only boutique who suggest styles that flatter and try out
different looks that we know will compliment our brides weddings. We have also introduced
our own “Signature” Collection where we can change the design of a dress to
suit each bride. We try to create an environment that is about more than just a
dress, it’s an all-encompassing experience for the bride that we want her to
cherish forever.
The best and worst thing about running your own business?
The worst not knowing when to switch off – I am a keen
Facebooker and find myself on social media when I am supposed to be relaxing.
The best - making changes and improving
the business as I see fit because I can make my own decisions that comes with
running a business, and above all sharing such personal moments with my brides
and their families – we are honoured to be involved and many come back to share
pregnancies with us and anniversary details which we love.
What 3 things would you take with you to a desert island?
My IPAD so I can keep in touch with my brides - not sure about
the Wifi connection though!
Something to read – I love the fashion magazines such as
Vogue & Elle (and perfect time of year for it, just in time for the Autumn
Winter collections)
A bottle of bubbly – a desert island sounds like a break
away from it all so I would want a bottle of fizz. There is a local vineyard in
Cornwall named Polgoon who do the most amazing Elderflower and sparkling
Raspberry Aval – I always make sure I have a bottle chilled in the fridge as
you never know when you might need to celebrate!
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