Where do you get your inspiration from?

I grew up in the 1970s, when there was a TV show called The Good Life featuring a couple trying to be self-sufficient in their suburban semi in Surbiton. I would watch it with my mum, sitting on our avocado velour sofa, eating butterscotch-flavoured Angel Delight.

That was where my wedding dress journey began… it sowed that little seed about combining sustainability with style.

When you look at your wedding dress, do you ever think about the hands that made it?

My book, RELOVABLE touches on how disconnected the wearer of a wedding dress can be from its maker. Behind every beautiful gown are skilled artisans, seamstresses, and craftspeople who pour their expertise into creating something magical for your special day.

Many of these makers are supported by the Fashion & Textile Children's Trust (FTCT), the only organisation dedicated to supporting the children of people who work in the British fashion and textiles, including makers across the bridal industry. 10% of the cover price of my book "Relovable" has been donated to this vital charity.

How do you get from being a bespoke bridal gown designer to being regarded as a wedding dress repurposing expert?

Join me as I look back on the journey that took me from ordering new fabric willy nilly, to being an advocate for circularity within the bridal industry.

Your wedding dress is likely to be the most expensive garment in your wardrobe (or loft) and has so much potential for a second life, but it tends to get tucked away after the wedding and somewhat forgotten. You may have tried unsuccessfully to sell it to try and recoup some of what you spent on it, and are wondering why you kept it and what to do now?

If so, it’s time to fall back in love with it.

If you're reading this with your own wedding dress hanging in the wardrobe or tucked away in the loft, you're not alone. This question of “what should I do with my old wedding dress?” has sparked countless conversations in my Surrey Hills bridal studio. Read on to find out more - it's the reason I wrote my book "Relovable."