Quirky designer Samantha Buca welcomes an eclectic mix of clients to her shop, each with their own unique story. Expect smiles, tears and laughter as she finds their dream dresses.

I worked part-time in a bridal shop and then realised that I could combine the design and working with bridal that I really loved and open my own shop with my own designs. So it hasn't been easy ...

Of course, this is much more likely to be the case if you are not a fan of the traditional: the mainstream bridal shops, with all of their classic gowns, are probably not going to meet your needs.

It’s not fair. For me, the nearest bridal shop that said they stocked my size was miles away, and there seemed to be no other choice. Apparently fat people don’t want to follow trends ...