A mother and daughter running a rogue wedding dress boutique conned brides-to-be out of nearly £12,000 for 'hand-made' white gowns actually made in China. But the owners of Anna Sara Bridal in Newport, South Wales, avoided jail today despite falsely advertising the handmade bridal dresses for up to £1,000. Before she was charged with fraud, Melanie Bishop spoke about the 'hellish nightmare' that led to close her bridal boutique. Another bride's mother Kim Burroughs, 55, said: 'You expect everything to be perfect for your daughter's wedding. The pair pleaded guilty to failing to inform customers the wedding dresses were actually made in China, falsely stating they would be made in their local workshop.

Source: Daily Mail March 26, 2018 15:59 UTC