by Johanna Osborne.

It was with great pleasure that I recently popped into Sophie Voon’s much talked about gorgeous new bridal boutique on Willis Street. I was on a mission – picking up a stunning gown for our photoshoot – but despite being in a hurry, the decor, service and overall gorgeousness of the store was not wasted on me. I was most impressed! A sumptuous wedding boudoir adjoined to the existing and well-loved Voon Store on Willis Street, this is a true treat for those brides looking for something different and unique.

Sophie Voon has long been a Wellington designer to watch. As well as being innately talented, Sophie has always been a humanitarian with a huge heart – and it shows. The stunning wedding dresses are crafted out of ethically traded silk from Cambodia. Voon donates $100 from each
wedding dress to Empower Asia, a charity which runs safe houses across Asia providing at risk children a home and education away from the dangers of child prostitution and extreme poverty. This alone speaks volumes about who Sophie is and what she does. In more local ventures, Sophie has organised the Arohanui Show next week on Thursday 10th May, proceeds of which go towards something very close to the heart of many of us. The Mr and Mrs team will be there, and we hope to see you too!! Please join us in what can only be described as a wonderful event for an even more wonderful cause. Please see flyer below for details.

However, that’s not all. Being creative lies at Voon’s core, and all you have to do is step into the store to see it all come alive. The dresses are elegant, some are colourful and all are tasteful. The range is impressive. Our model for the Mr and Mrs photoshoot wore a divine Grace Kelly gown, and she looked like a true princess! Sophie Voon bridal also caters for bridesmaids, flower girls and mother of the bride outfits. Here you are guaranteed to find something girlie, feminine and stylish.

The store itself is also stunning and even boasts its own custom designed wallpaper, created by the talented Mary Adams. iPrint Digital printed the pretty floral creation on to special wallpaper, and thus producing the one-off wall design that has people coming in off the street just to admire it!
We highly suggest a visit to Voon’s new bridal boutique at 142 Willis Street – it’s well worth a look! And check out www.sophievoon.com/bridal_gown_flashgallery for an advance peek at some of those gorgeous gowns!

Arohanui Show Links

www.facebook.com/events/311797842226405/ (Facebook link to the event)
www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.387080554665340.89177.206537242719673&type=3 (Facebook album of some of the “Real Brides” who are participating)
www.thelifeofriley.co.nz/ (A website set up by friends of the Riley family to give information & updates on Bretts condition etc).