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Scarlet Tayla

Style Immortalised

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Name: Zoe
Pronouns: She/Her
Based: West Midlands
Covers: The UK
Summary: Creating bespoke alternative wedding attire that celebrates your authentic style. Founder Zoë brings over 20 years of design experience, crafting inclusive, custom outfits for all identities and sizes. With free consultations and expert guidance, your vision becomes a stunning, personalised reality.

Intro:

Alternative bespoke wedding attire that makes you feel drop dead gorgeous. Working on a one to one basis with each client to create the outfit of their dreams to make their little dark hearts happy.

Scarlet-Tayla is a strong believer in being yourself and what better way to show the real you on your wedding day.

Sat no to tradition and express yourself how you want.

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