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Born and raised in South East London, Russell Blackburn showed a love of fashion from an early age. Inspired by classic 1940’s & 50’s movies and the Hollywood starlets who epitomised grace and elegance. After 10 years as Fashion Director at ‘You & Your Wedding Magazine’, in 2005 Russell fulfilled a lifelong dream of launching his own bridal business – opening Blackburn Bridal in leafy Blackheath village and then launching his own collection, Blackburn Bridal Couture.
Russell’s bridal expertise is often called upon by the Press and celebrity brides, with TV appearances including E4’s All Hail the Veil, ITVbe’s The Mummy Diaries and Wedding TV’s Bridal Boudoir.