WHEN Double Olympic gold swimmer Rebecca Adlington took the plunge and got married, there was only one choice for her bridal attire.

The London 2012 hero was pictured on the front of Hello magazine in a dress from Altrincham’s LOVE Bridal Boutique, owned by husband and wife duo Emma and Jonny Draper.

But having one of their dresses seen in celebrity publications all over the world was just one of many successes for the Oxford Road based business.

LOVE Bridal Boutique was also voted best bridal retailer in the country in the 2015 Wedding Industry Awards and best new bridal retailer 2014 in the You & Your Wedding magazine awards.

Rebecca said: "I first went to LOVE Bridal Boutique after doing my research on wedding dress shops in Cheshire.

“I had tried a few and not really found anything. I loved the shop straight away and was greeted by a friendly warm smile.

“I loved Emma’s input with her also letting me and my family have our thoughts too. She was so thoughtful and just wanted to make the whole journey enjoyable and memorable.

“Emma went above and beyond from giving me recommendations about other wedding suppliers, putting me in touch with the designer, always getting back to me straight away.

“She even came the morning of the wedding to steam my dress and dress me personally. She made the whole experience from first trying the dress on to the day of the wedding so special."

Jonny, who is also an award winning wedding photographer (jonnydraper.co.uk), said: “For LOVE Bridal Boutique to be recognized as the Best Bridal Retailer in the country in The Wedding Industry Awards is just amazing.

“We work so hard to give our brides the best possible service and an unrivalled experience, coupled with what we believe to be the most beautiful collection of wedding dresses in the North West.

“For this to be acknowledged not only by our brides, but also by an outstanding panel of judges is just incredible. We can't wait to see what 2015 brings.”