London, UK – The latest episode of fashion podcast Off the Hanger, hosted by stylist and presenter Emma Lightbown, welcomed special guest April Banbury, a bridal designer and former participant on Married at First Sight UK. The episode, which aired on Monday 16 June, 2025, delved into personal style, reality TV, and bridal fashion.
April shared her journey from being a pageant queen to appearing on a reality show to becoming a respected bridalwear designer. Listeners were given an inside look into how she designed her own wedding dress for the show, a moment that defined her career and combined her personal story with her professional creativity.
During the conversation, April discussed her passion for bridal fashion and shared a detailed breakdown of the process of designing a wedding gown. She emphasized the importance of thoughtful fashion that reflects one’s personality, rather than simply following trends. April also offered practical advice for brides-to-be on choosing the perfect shoes for their big day, ones that they can wear again afterwards.
“April’s strong sense of style really reflects her personality – bold, honest, and always uniquely herself,” said host Emma Lightbown. The episode also featured a discussion on April’s wardrobe, including her go-to Barbour jacket and a bridal inspired mini dress that always receives compliments. Additionally, April shared a story of a wardrobe malfunction during a past date, reminding listeners that even fashion experts can make style mistakes.
With refreshing honesty, April reflected on how fashion has impacted her confidence and her unconventional career path – from pageants to reality TV to bridal design. She also shared the wisdom she has gained along the way, ultimately emphasizing the importance of dressing for one’s personality. Her authenticity shone through in every story she shared, making this episode not only inspiring but relatable for anyone who has questioned their style, identity, or direction. As the conversation came to a close, April left listeners with words of encouragement, reminding them to embrace what makes them feel like their true selves and to let their wardrobe reflect that, quirks and all.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of personal style, bridal fashion, and reality TV. April’s warmth and wisdom made for an engaging and insightful conversation that will leave listeners inspired to embrace their unique style.

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