A bridal shop in Somerset is closing down after 30 years, the owner has announced. Compton House of Fashion in Wedmore, which was founded by Polly Blakeney-Edwards, sells occasionwear including mother-of-the-bride outfits, clothing for high-end events such as Royal Ascot, and hats and fascinators.
Ms Blakeney-Edwards, 74, said the decision to close up shop would allow her to retire but she was hopeful someone with a "smidgen of creativity, tenacity, talent and nerve" would be found to take over the business.
According to the retail entrepreneur, during the last three decades the business has supplied dresses, outfits and hats for some 20,000 weddings, including in Europe, Canada, the US and Middle East.
