Louise Selby in the press
Brides Jan/Feb 2006
Once again, Louise Selby was nominated Bridal Dress Designer by Britain's foremost bridal awards - Wrapit Wedding Industry Awards in association with Brides and Wedgwood. Out of an incredible 280 entrants, Louise was selected as Southern regional winner and national finalist for 2008. The glittering awards ceremony was held in Claridge's, Mayfair, in February 2008.
This is what just some of Louise's brides said in their nominations:
"I cannot recommend Louise Selby more highly. Her designs are utterly beautiful and she made me the dress and coat of my dreams. She was a pleasure to work with at such a special time."
"Louise was a fantastic inspiration-she knew instinctively how I wanted my dress. She was very accommodating to all my needs and the attention to detail was un-questionable. I loved my dress and it added to the glamour of the big day."
"The dress was absolutely perfectly cut; the quality of both the material and craftsmanship shone out. I was a shy bride, nervous at the thought of 'the big day', but the dress Louise created made me feel confident, elegant and poised. My husband was totally knocked out!"
"My visits to Louise for my wedding dress fittings were one of the most enjoyable aspects in the run-up to my wedding. She is super-efficient, great fun and extremely talented. A very worthy winner of a Wrapit award!"
During spring 2008, Louise was filmed by 2Four Studios as part of an hour-long programme about Kate Middleton's fashion style. As a leading boutique designer, Louise was interviewed in her studio about the type of wedding dress Kate might choose and what would suit her. The documentary, "William's Love Life", is to be distributed in the US and is hopefully scheduled for British TV sometime during 2008.
Louise receives a great deal of acclaim and editorial coverage in leading publications such as Harpers & Queen, You and Your Wedding, Cosmo Bride, Bliss for Brides, the Daily Mail and HELLO! Her brides have included Carolyn Quinn (presenter of the Today Programme), Vicky Young (political correspondent for the BBC) and Susannah Taylor (beauty editor of Vogue).
'Wedding Dress designer Louise Selby has a fabulous range of chic lace dresses- perfect for a look of understated elegance.'
Thea Darricotte, Brides Notebook Jan/Feb 2006
'Susannah arrived at the church in Talaton in an elegant 1950's cream soft-top Beauford - the perfect complement to her flawless ivory dress, which had been created for her from Chantilly lace by designer Louise Selby.'
Brides 2006
'Brides looking for a choice of gowns for the big day should visit the Designer Wedding Show this weekend. Those who are making welcomed reappearances include royal dressmaker Stewart Parvin, Jenny Packam, Ben de Lisi, Sharon Cunningham, David Fielden, Louise Selby, Sassi Holford, Anita Massarella and Caroline Parkes.'
Hilary Alexander, The Daily Telegraph, November 2006