Gill Harvey is the creative mind behind the Eliza Jane Howell designs. Harvey named the brand after grandmother, who was also a fashion designer, as a tribute. Each gown is individually hand beaded and combines exquisite traditional beading techniques.
In 2016, Gill Harvey was voted “Best Bridal Designer” by the first ever UK Wedding Awards. Additionally, Harvey won “Best British Bridal Designer” by the British Wedding Awards. By 2017, Eliza Jane Howell was voted “Best Bridal Designer” for the second year in a row by the UK Wedding Awards.