Hi
Has anyone used Marisa the dress maker which is located next door to the Grovenor hotel behind Debenhams.

I popped in to get a quote for a dress I need making for my wedding as I don’t seem to be able to find anything I like in town or meadowhall.( I want a prom type dress rather than a giant dress). She seems very reasonable priced and speedy as she says it will only take 4 weeks to make the dress.

If you have used her please let me know even if its bad feed back id rather know now before i get measured and pay for something that isnt great

thanks

office girl :)

yes i used her for my wedding dress(before she had the shop).I had a picture of a dress and she did it to the very last detail..brilliant. She did my bridesmaids dressed to,a design we came up with together.She then designed my friends wedding dress which again was beautiful.Shes that good my friend is having her make a dress which she saw in a magazine.I can 100% recommend her, shes very friendly too.

how much would it cost? i've been wanting a dress to go out in for ages, the thing is its in my head and noone actually sells it. would she do that?

obviously i'd draw it too, i dont expect her to read my mind lol

she's quoted me £150 for the dress i want which includes material and making it ( think thats quite cheap ) - kind of like you em2007 i have something in my head and no where sells it - think its because i want red and black not really traditional or spring like - many thanks for the reply swfc - i feel alot more confident about seeing her now .

thanks

you are more than welcome..she is def. recommended. She will do a great job and kep you well informed..good luck and maybe you could post a pic. up here of your dress so we can all see it at the end!!! :thumbsup:

Please can you tell me the name of any wedding dress shops in Sheffield. I don't want any tacky cheapo shop. The designer ones are fine. Please help

Thank you
Claire x

there is a wedding dress shop at the side of Sinclairs on west st called blissfull daze.

There are two I can think of in the Ecclesall Rd area. One on Eccy Rd and another that's recently opened on Rustlings Rd oppo Endcliffe Park, but I can't remember either of their names - sorry!

Thank you for your replies. Have you been into them? DO you get champagne and feel at ease when your in there? xx

There use to be a small one down Hillsborough called 'White Lace and Promises' I loved the name . might have gone now.

There's one on the Thorncliffe Industrial estate in Chapeltown called La Bella Brides. You get a glass of champers and the lady who runs it is called Kathy and she's lovely!

Thanks people xx

why dont you try a wedding fayre,
there is one this weekend at the consort,thurcroft,rotherham £1 entry,
least if you try one,gives you some ideas:thumbsup:

Thanks will do xx

Please can you tell me the name of any wedding dress shops in Sheffield. I don't want any tacky cheapo shop. The designer ones are fine. Please help

Thank you
Claire x

Diana's Bridal House, 551 Ecclesall road ..... www.dianasbridalhouse.net:thumbsup:
Thats where i went for my dress in '05, they are very professional, you can buy an off the peg designer dress or they will make one for you.
I first chose one off the peg, then 5 weeks before the big day ....i changed my mind and they made one to my own design!! (actually for sale atm:rolleyes: )
Anyway, hope you find what you want, good luck:)

Thanks Claire xx

there's also one in the West One complex that looks rather smart from the outside ... if only i'd an excuse to go in and try on some of the stuff in their windows!

Hi,

I bought my dress from Casamiento in Barnsley (01226 786334), The same dress on eccy rd (Diana i Think) was £1200, The same dress from Casamiento for £800 !!!


Good Luck


Shelley

After having trawled around them all during the run up to our wedding and run the gauntlet of several nasty old trouts with very fixed ideas of what suited 'Madame', I'd say that Diana's on Eccy Road is definitely the friendliest and most down-to-earth of all the specialist bridal shops I found in Sheffield. Mind you, my dress came from Monsoon in the end! :D

Thanks very much . Much appreciated xx

can anybody help me i need a wedding outfit tried many places but not classy enough anybody got any ideas

Have you tried debenhams, if thats not classy enough alot of wedding shops do really nice outfits, not just for the bride.

try carols on abbeydale road - they can be a bit pricey but they have stuff thats great for mother of the bride/groom

try obi at doncaster, they sell 'one offs' or john lewis have some nice frank usher outfits

Id say have a trip to Leeds. Some really nice shops there and the place was sooooo clean the last time I was there.

I have just set the date for my wedding! can anyone tell me of any good reasonably priced bridal wear shops?

Pronuptia Ecclesall Road
Wedding days Abbeydale road

i got my dress from wedding days and the staff were lovely. Think they have a sale on at the moment too.

there's umpteen threads on this,

search brings up this
http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/search.php?searchid=2542606

and don't forget - Debenhams have a bridal section. Have a look through the Yellow Pages and you'll probably find loads of places. Try a few bridal fairs too. So WHEN is the big day? :)

i could do you a nice deal on a fantastic catherine walker number - fantastic dress, about £3200 new, only worn for one wedding! yours for the bargain price of £900. are you a size 10, by the way? go on, you know you want a couture wedding dress (albeit second hand)...

http://www.catherinewalker.com/wed/wed4.html (it's the top one on the page).

edit to add - obviously i looked better than the mannequin, as i am not unnaturally skinny and my boobs possess uplift. i marvel that the model on whom the mannequin was based could have a successful modelling career.

EBAY - you really can not beat it!:thumbsup:

Lol.. Most of the top models have all the personality of a plastic dummy anyway.

I still would though with a couple.

Congrats to the OP anyway on setting a date, hope you get a nice frock, but remember the frock's not the be all and end all of the day, it's your commitment to the bloke stood next to you :D

Congratulations, when's the Big Day?
I got mine from Cassamiento in Barnsley, staff are absolutely fantastic, great personal service, free alterations and hoop hire too

I have just set the date for my wedding! can anyone tell me of any good reasonably priced bridal wear shops?

what kind of dress are you looking for and what size are you?

My best mate bought a designer dress last year and was due to be married this year but she split up with her finace.

The dress has only been worn for trying on and hasn't been adjusted/altered.

Let me know if you're interested as I can send you some pics.

Jen x

I got mine for Casimento in Barnsley also & they were fab & they have a gr8choice, for very reasonable prices.

dont go to blushes(unless you have no choice), rudest most arrogant bridal shop that i know.

WWoooo hoooo!! Ony just found this part of the forum. lol.
Anybody been wedding dress shopping then? I have just booked to try them on on May 8th. Cant wait. Im going to Blissful daze. xx

You really have to do ebay!

No way, I couldn't, not for my wedding dress! I cant wait to go trying them on it will be such a laugh xx

yebbut have you seen the prices of dresses in there?! i bought my dress from catherine walker (used to make a lot of clothes for princess di, although my dress was obviously far more tasteful), and it was a darned sight cheaper than a lot of the dresses in blissful daze. don't be afraid to negotiate on the price, the mark up on wedding dresses is HUUUUGGGEEEE.

go to debenhams, after looking in various bridal stores the staff were quite rude, and dresses where over priced. I got "the one" after being made to feel special in debenhams- the last place i thought I would get one. Great service, also got a great storage bag with it! I also brought a fishtail Ivory dress from ebay that has a corest back if you are interested, comes with veil. Let me know and I can send pics! good luck!

Hi

Just read relies to your msg, reccomendations sound great. Do you have telephone number for Marisa. I've seen a stunnung dress i just cant afford hoping i can get it made from picture at a more realistic price. Thanks for help.:)

I got mine from Francescas in town across from T J Hughes very helpful and polite. Above Formal Affair, thats the mans bit and Francescas is upstairs!

I bought mine, with a stiffened petticoat, the shoes and a head dress for £10 out of the hospice shop in Scarborough! I could have had a choice of dozens of them but it being a second wedding and me knocking 40 at the time, I had to limit my choice a little. There were none on show but Mum asked if they had any and it turned out they had loads of them in all different shapes and sizes.

theyre lovely in Blissful daze... I eventually got one from a warehouse that I'd found on ebay in Stockport that bought in stock from businesses that had gone bust. They had 100's of dresses and I tried loads on with a friend
in the upstairs spare room. It was great fun...no pressure!
I finally settled on a pronovia dress with a price tag of £750 and I paid £175! Bargainous!

theyre lovely in Blissful daze... I eventually got one from a warehouse that I'd found on ebay in Stockport that bought in stock from businesses that had gone bust. They had 100's of dresses and I tried loads on with a friend
in the upstairs spare room. It was great fun...no pressure!
I finally settled on a pronovia dress with a price tag of £750 and I paid £175! Bargainous!

OMG please can I have more info on that? Thats sounds amazing. Please tell lol xx

dont go to blushes(unless you have no choice), rudest most arrogant bridal shop that i know.

That is the first bad review I have heard of blushes. I was just about to book an appointment with them. Why was your experience so bad? Everyone on other forums have always told me to go to Blushes xx

i'll find the reciept out when i get home from work. I thought the ebay shop was something like ejumble? but I can't find it now...

yeah her number is 0114 2013766 or pop in the address is 5 charter square Sheffield s1 4hs she is closed sun and Monday but open 9-5pm Tuesday - Friday then 9-4pm on a Saturday.

hope she can make you something

office girl

I havent bought my dress as yet but i have been to Blushes on London Road, they were great, the staff were really helpful and couldnt do enough for me. I will definetly be returning. My sister in law also got her dress from them. Two of my friends have bought their dresses from Pronuptia on Eccie Road tho and they said they were really good!

Good Luck!

I got my dress from Blushes aswell and thought the staff were really helpful.
I went knowing what style of dress I wanted but when I tried it on it looked horrible - the staff suggested a dress I would never have imagined for myself but that's the one I ended up buying - it was only the second dress I tried on! They did all the alterations aswell so it was exactly how I wanted it and I was very pleased!

Did you ring blushes to arrange a trying on session or did you just nip into the shop? xx

Did you ring blushes to arrange a trying on session or did you just nip into the shop? xx

No you dont make an appointment, just get there early!

Thanks for that i'll give her a call. x

Hi im new to this forum and I would just like to ask if anyone else has bought a made to measure wedding dress from Wedding Days on Abbeydale Road then been told that there is an extra cost of almost £100 for altering the dress after the first fitting.
Am I out of touch or would you expect this cost to have been included in the price of the dress? or at least been told in advance.

has any-one been to brides direct in barnsley, being from sheffield i didn't want to go all the way there to find out that they are rubbish.i thought blushes were really helpful and as for debenhams have you seen the state of their dresses you'd need to have it dry cleaned before you could even wear it.

I went down to oxford street (cos that's where my mum is) and hit the high street shops - marks and spencers, debenhams, house of fraser and monsoon etc.

Marks and spencers were very helpful but I didn't like any of their dresses, house of fraser were incredibly expensive - might has well of gone to a special bridal shop! monsoon had lovely dresses but their staff were rude and unattentive and the dresses were a weird fit on me. Eventually got my dress at debenhams :)

I think if you want really good service and the 'special this is the one day' type thing then it might be better to go to a proper bridal shop.. but, for price you can't beat the value of the high street chains :)

Hello all bride and grooms to be!

Just thought that i would mention this.
The other day i was walking through Hillsborough Barracks and as walking by i had a nosey through the windows at The ex-Catalogue 'Big Discount' store in there and noticed some gorgeous dresses that i personally thought were gorgeous for occasions like a wedding.

They were really knocked down in price aswell so if you looking for bridesmaid dress i would advise having a nosey in there as it is not a place you would think of looking.
:)

I've noticed a few threads about bridal websites and where can I get...? So... if you have come across a website or shop that you really liked, add it to this sticky!

Please don't add to this thread to ask where to get something, just to add something you like and leave a review if you like :D

Alisha18's Crystal Bridal Accessories (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=201545) thread

Just got an outfit for my Mother in Law's wedding from Liquorice on ecclesall Road. It was made to measure within 3 weeks of ordering and looked fab and fitted perfectly!

Their dresses are also suitable for brides (not traditional) and bridesmaids.

http://www.liquorice-clothing.com/

Dear All,

I'm going to start wedding dress shopping, and was wondering whether any of you have been to Avorio in west one. I know its expensive, but does anyone know how expensive?? and what they are like in there? Saw the dresses in the window and they look beautiful!

C x xx

You'll need a small fortune to go there! I havent been (not rich enough!) but I read an article in a local paper or magazine where they interviewed the owner and I seem to remember she said the average spend was £2000

cheers! Thought the dresses in the window looked nice!

C

I thought confetti.co.uk is very nice, if a little pricey.

Had a look round in the Leeds one last weekend and bought a pretty guest book.

I second confetti - great for ideas although I haven't actually bought anything from them yet. Hoping to hit the london store with my mum to get things like napkins and table decorations :)

I recently bought my gown from Avorio and can't recommend it enough! The dresses actually start at under £1000 though they do go up to about 3k!! mine was £1500 and it's beautiful. The owner is lovely - couldn't do enough for me. Just can't wait for my dress to arrive now!

Blushes bridalwear in sheffield amazing friendly sevice

In my quest to find the beautiful dress I have ended up with I visited many shops but by far the best was

www.temptationsbydesign.com

They have the best of something a bit different (medieval) and if you like contemporary they do that the best too!

It is a lovely day out to visit the shop (by appointment) in Ashbourne.

;)

I can recommend The Jewel Factory. They do tiaras and jewellery. I got a matching necklace, earrings and bracelet set for around £20. You can pick what crystals/pearls/beads you want etc and really personalise your look.

http://www.the-jewel-factory.co.uk/

www.bellasblooms.piczo.com
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xx

Flourish
223 Crookes
Sheffield
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0114 2666263
floristinsheffield.co.uk

ok so here are some of the pics of my wedding day!
hope you all enjoy them!
x
http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p264/samlasota/

You looked stunning hon, congrats and have a wonderful life together xx

Hi all well iv been married over a mnth now. And finally my weddinhg pics are here.

http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/5990503#

Chat later from charlie x

Wow you look stunning and radiant charlie. Congrats again and hope you have a long and happy life together. And judging by how happy you both look on your pics, I'm sure you will do :)
Oooh I'm getting all excited about my wedding now and I've got just over a year to wait lol

Awww! lovely pix charlie, best wishes for many happy years of married life ahead!

Amazing pics, Charlie! You look gorgeous and so happy! :D

Charlie, how pretty you are.:)

thanks guys the day was perfect. x

Thoroughly recommend The Rising Sun in Bamford - the ladies there make everything feel so easy! Great for winter weddings especially as their function room is so cosy!

www.weddingobsession.co.uk is good for cheap confetti, bubbles etc!

I am getting my wedding dress made, and cannot decide whether to use Danielle Lara or Diana's bridal house.

Does anyone have any experience of either?

Thanks for any help!

I am looking for shop floor space to use preferably in an existing shop in a busy area, (but would consider other venues such as warehouse,trade units etc ) Commission on sales.
I am wishing to sell designer dresses at a low price so a complimentary line of business would be perfect but not essential.
The least i could consider is room for two rails of dresses.

I will offer £100 pounds to the finder of such premises, when agreements have been made and premises secured, more than one premise caould be considered.
For more information and details
Please e-mail me on amron.lehtonen@tiscali.co.uk (no junk mail please)
I would consider looking at sharing a premises with someone who sells wedding accessories.

Hi,

I got my wedding shoes on Saturday from a great place called "The Poppy Collection" in Wakefield, the staff were really helpful and the shop is fairly cheap. My shoes cost me £47 which I thought was really good.

They also sell wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, accessories & jewellery, its also a balloon and party shop.

Details are:

The Poppy Collection
138 Doncaster Road
Wakefield
West Yorkshire
WF1 5HL

01924 371701

Great cakes for all occasions,wedding/birthday/novelty etc.

http://www.elegantsteps.co.uk/ for very cheap designer wedding shoes (e.g. paradox pink, rainbow club). I've ordered some, not arrived yet though... looking forward to it ;)

Cassamiento on doncaster road barnsley are fabulous for dresses. I really loved a dress at another shop that i couldnt afford so the lady who runs cassamiento told me to find out the maker and name of the dress and she would see what she culd do. 10 minutes later she told me i could have the exact same dress ordered for £400 cheaper than quoted at the other shop(blushes in sheffield). The service was also fab!

www.magicmomentsweddings.org.uk

Pauline has done me a fantastic deal on chair covers, swagging, bay trees, twinkle backdrop etcetctec

Have a look..xx

Looking for some pre-wedding/honeymoon beauty treatments or a place to take the girls on a hen day?
Check out Waterfall Spa in Leeds. Its women only and has some fantastic and usual treatments!
Here is a review i wrote for them on another site:
From the minute I entered Waterfall Spa I felt I had been whisked away into a fairytale land where I was the princess. The design of the spa is relaxing and fluid with each of the areas flowing into one another seamlessly. The changing rooms are clean and luxurious and you even get your own Hollywood alias printed on your locker swipe card. The spa area itself is roomy enough to hold hen parties and such like, but intimate too so perfect for having a good catch up with an old friend.
We were given menus from which to make our lunch order and we decided to go for the champagne lunch. The food is brought in from a restaurant across the road and you can tell-it was delicious. I chose tempura squid to start, followed by swordfish steak and several glasses of champers!
All the staff were lovely and waited on us hand and foot. I had the ‘Tension Busting Massage’, which I would definitely recommend, as I have suffered with back ache for a long time and could really feel the benefit of the treatment. My friend had the ‘Cucumber and Rose Facial’ as she’s recently given up smoking and thought she’d treat her skin to a fresh start. She said she felt totally revitalized afterwards and that her new skin was definitely an incentive not to start smoking again.
Then we both had a manicure and pedicure in the pink nail area, which was really great because we could relax in loungers and chat whilst we had our nails pampered.
Overall I had a fantastic day and will definitely be going back soon for another day of bliss.
They also have a 2 4 1 deal on at the moment.
enjoy x

My wedding pictures arrived today and I just had to share with you Adrian. He is a wonderful photographer who is very discreet and gives you exactly what you want without charging the earth.

http://www.adrianrichardson.com/index.html

I have just ordered my wedding dress online and would like to share my findings:

- quite annoyingly, there are only a few proper websites for bridal gowns, I mean- site you can actually purchase from. If you are like me and dread going around bridal shops trying on dresses, it's actually quite hard to find another way to to get your dream dress.

The best websites I've found are (sorry still can't post links, so just giving the names of the websites, easy to find if you type them in Google):

>>Bestbridalprices- US bases, got my dress from it, great choice of styles and great prices, even with the extra cost of shipping; 11-13 weeks for delivery. Paid £230 incl the delivery, offers plenty of dresses in the £150-200 range.

>>Zinniabridal- UK based, seem to have good number of wedding dresses in stock and 5-7 working days for delivery. Price range around £350

>>Glamorousgowns- UK bases, 10-16 weeks for delivery. Price range from £199 to >£500

ive found a lovely dress on this site what im thinking of having
http://www.angelweddingdress.co.uk/index.html
sizes i think from 4-26 prices around £250

la belle brides.
kathy is such a great help. no rush so relaxed.

Just to let you all know that our website has now been updated with Christmas offers and new products for 2008. Please take a look.

http://www.crystalbridalaccessories.co.uk

Thanks

For good value photography and great photos I used Seaman Photography - they were the best value around and the photos were fantastic - my sister paid £1500 for photos from a different photographer and I paid £500 and mine are much better!!! ( Everyones comment not just mine!)

:help::rant::gag::D:roll:

I am getting wed Sat 18 Oct at Sheffield Registry.I need a evening reception venue.After viewing The Garrison Hillsborough I have decided it is too small.The Niagara is fully booked with just a few Sundays available which I expected.I have about 100 /110 guests.Would like either the venue with its own caterers or if anyone can recommend any. Plus dj. Either Sheffield or Rotherham.Any advice?

IF YOU NEED A DJ GIVE US A CALL






:banana::banana::banana:

hi try sheffield works department on east bank road they do catering and room is £100 to hire catrering starts from £4.75 buffett ? good luck on wedding :)

I'll also be happy to talk to you about DJing :)

You could consider St Pauls hotel next to the Peace Gardens, one of the football clubs, all the larger hotels have big function rooms.

The staindrop lodge in chapeltown has a lovely function room try there.

la belle brides.
kathy is such a great help. no rush so relaxed.

I second that, shes really good and knows a brilliant seamstress who's alterations are great and reasonable

Lisa.

http://www.anthonynaylor.co.uk for photos, I havent used them but they showed me some of their albums earlier and they are amazing.

http://www.anthonynaylor.co.uk for photos, I havent used them but they showed me some of their albums earlier and they are amazing.wow fab photos.Have you sorted your photographer honeyb?

wow fab photos.Have you sorted your photographer honeyb?

no :( my mum agreed earlier that her and my dad would pay for the photographer as their contribution but they are on a tight budget too so I'm still shopping around.

A friend of ours is hopefully doing ours,We all have fab cameras so loads of snaps also, hope you sort something.When do you get wed?

5th dec 08 :) thats good news about your friend, I'd ask my dad but his speciality is taking pics of people and missing out their heads :roll:

I recommend the Niagara Penistone Road.We went to have a nosy and it is lovely but they were sadly fully booked for our day.

:help::rant::gag::D:roll:

:hihi::hihi: it will all be fine! And no matter what - there will be alcohol at the later stages so if things differ from your original plans - have another glass of wine and dont worry about it lol

Sounds like a plan babe...bloomin 18 days now and I am really worried about stupid things

Hi,

I dont know if it is too far out for you?? but we had our evening function at "The Rockingham Arms" at Wentworth near Rotherham back in November. They have a great barn which holds 120 guests or there ia a smaller room. The barn cost us £150 and we paid for a buffet of £8 per person I think it was.... it went down really well!

The good thing about it is plenty of parking plus they have 11 rooms for guests that have to travel to the party!!

Hope this helps!

For a totally professional service call Bear Entertainments on 07985 713763 or Email bearentertainment@btinternet.com

We can offer an evening of entertainment tailored to suit all your requirments.

From Back ground Music to The First Dance through to the Last Dance.

We curently hold over 160,000 music tracks ranging from the 50's to present day

We offer a personal service and advice and come to meet with you to discuss how YOU want your BIG DAY to go.

We are able to call upon the services of a range of Sheffields Top DJ's

Fully insured up to 5 Million pounds

Having worked at:

The Cutlers Hall
Marriot Hotel
Tapton Hall
Lose Hill Hall
The Rutland Hotel
and many more

We have the expertise to ensure the best party for you and your guests.

Have a look into the Millennium Galleries - Ive been to a party there and it was really good.

I am sorted now venue booked thanks everyone.:)

Hello,

I have georgeous three piece dress in ivory in excellent condition:

Bustier
Full A line skirt with train
Wrap

For about a 5ft 5 lady size 12/14 but all can be adjusted

I have had it professionally cleaned and it is stored properly.

It just needs a good home and another outing!

It cost £650 RRP but I am more interested it getting used again for £35 is an absolute bargain.

You are welcome to come and have a look/try on/ ask questions in Meersbrook.

Thanks Kerry

Hi everyone, as youve probably guessed i am new to this group but I had to tell someone. Me and my fiance have finally set a date for our wedding, we have seen the vicar this evening and pencilled the date 27th June 2009.

Im so excited, ive got a million things going round my head about what i need to do first. But now thats off my chest i feel loads better.

so i will be speaking to you lot more often, i will need lots of tips and advice.

Biffalo

Wow congratulations! Hope you have a lovely summery wedding :)

congratulations!!

Congratulations!!! You'll find lots of advice on here as you continue with your planning. Good luck! :)

Does anyone know of a shop in South Yorks that buys second hand wedding dresses. Bought mine for £1200 when got married in November but now expecting and need the cash so want to sell it but cant bring myself to ebay it x

have you tried in the for sale section here?

Try ebay, or preloved.co.uk

:)

my brother and my best friend (different couples lol) both got engaged on valentines day and are looking to get married on the same day next year! i've no idea which one to try and get to change the day, otherwise we'll miss one :( they both want my kids as bridesmaids too!

familys got to come first, explain to your best friend that if she keeps the date, you and the kids wont be able to go

I agree family first.Have they actually booked the date?Explain to your friend that you would love to attend but your brothers is the same date. They will understand.

im sure that everybody on this wedding group knows lorna AKA KASHUL . OR HAS READ ONE OF HER MANY POSTS .she is always giving out good advice to other people .
she has not been on for a while due to not only planning a massive wedding do but also having her house just about rebuilt.
i have met lorna on several occasions & her husband howard.
they are the nicest people you could meet.
i am sure that every body would join me in wishing them both the very best for the future .:thumbsup:
they renew their vows on thursday 21st feb .
GOOD LUCK TO YOU BOTH:hihi:

PS GOT MY PENGUIN SUIT READY

awwww all the best of luck hunni!!

i just found this:
http://www.almostnewweddingdresses.co.uk/

Hope it goes well :)

All the best for the future Kashul.

They both only got engaged 4 days ago, and both already have a date set??!!!
That's fast going!!

Surely at this early stage it wouldn't be too inconvenient to change date? Maybe you could speak to both couples and gauge how important that particular date is to each of them, then try & persuade the couple that you think would mind changing it the least?

i know! i was enagaged 8 months before i even started thinking dates lol. its cos they both want the 09.09.09 date for some reason. my brother is considering a different date now so fingers crossed!

I am sure one will get derailed somehow so I wouldn't worry too much yet.

I know its a bit close - but what about 08/08/08 or 07/08/09?

Shame I'm too late for 06/06/06 - Ha ha!!

I am sure one will get derailed somehow so I wouldn't worry too much yet.
You're probably right. Some friends of ours were adamant they wanted to get married on 07.07.07 but then they found the venue of their dreams wasn't available on that date so ended up changing their date by about 6mths!

If one gets married in the morning and one in the afternoon then technically you could get to both ceremonies if they are in the same town. Receptions might be trickier.

If one gets married in the morning and one in the afternoon then technically you could get to both ceremonies if they are in the same town. Receptions might be trickier.

they arent, one would be in sheffield and the other one in lincolnshire somewhere grrr.
i remember a few years ago my cousin and my boyfriend at the times mum got married, both at the registry office in sheffield and it turned out the ceremonies were straight after each other so i made both lol

Hiya
I won tickets to the wedding fayre at the cutlers hall tonight which includes a champagne reception and a 3 course dinner.
Unfortunately I can't get a babysitter!
Tickets free to first person to pm me
details can be found at www.fairweddingdays.co.uk

HI, my name is Amika Hill and I am gettin g married in december, are those tickets still available? Woud be very grateful as am having trouble finding suppliers for various wedding things eg flowers, videographers etc! Thanks, Mika xo

Tickets gone to Amika! Enjoy!

how did it go???? anyone know???

HI
it was fantastic we spent the whole day there .
lorna looked knock out & howard looked very smart the room was all done out very nice .
the ceromony went just as they wanted .
the meal was great .
they had THE DRIFTERS on they were brilliant .
a real fairytail.


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[OH YES & WE DID THE MUSIC FOR THE CEROMONY & THE DISCO.:hihi:
lorna sang to howard [ bette middler wind beneath my wings ]
great day had by all :thumbsup:

awww! she better have some photos!

Hi,

I am helping out someone with a business plan and we are looking to find out how many brides get married each year and on average how many bridesmaids they have, I have seen some statistics that say 300,000 people get married in the UK, they are magazine stats and not any official source. Does anyone have any source of information.

Thanks

would the town hall not be able to help? surely they have records?

forget that, it'll just be sheffield unless you contact them all :hihi:

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im so excited! i getmarried on friday! we only decided 6 weeks ago to get married before baby logan is born, ill be 34 weeks pregnant! its gone o quick and amazingly everything is done and so far no nerves!!!! just thpught id share, is anyone else getting marrid friday?

Nope not me :D but i hope it all goes well for you and both of you are very happy in your life together.

thanks i cant wait! we were supposed to b getting married in cyprus in july and then we found out baby logan was on his way so had to cancel, itsgoing to be a very tiring but amazing day!

I hope you have a wonderful day, and that all goes well with baby Logan x

Have a lovely day ,all the best.

Said I wasnt posting on here again !! haha

Bless you chaz you are a star and we couldnt have done that without you...Cant wait to work with you again and we both feel we have made a good mate...

Thanks to all for your wishes, it was a beautiful night and I think everyone had a good time..xx

Glad everything was great for you.All the best for the future Kashul.:)

Said I wasnt posting on here again !! haha

Bless you chaz you are a star and we couldnt have done that without you...Cant wait to work with you again and we both feel we have made a good mate...

Thanks to all for your wishes, it was a beautiful night and I think everyone had a good time..xx

THANKS LORNA & HOWARD
the only stars were you two .
& we had a fantastic day .
keep up with the singing you really stopped the show
xxx chaz & dawn:love:

My favourite site, after all my searching would be BHS. They have nice cheap dresses, shoes and bridesmaid outfits etc.
www.bhs.co.uk

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Good luck for tomorrow hun! Have a great day and keep that bubba in there! :hihi:

thank you honey!!!!! im really nervous now! 3hours to go!!!

Good luck!!! HAVE A FANTASTIC DAY.

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lol Tereaza is making my wedding cake, they look fantastic :)

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Tracey Beardow of Your True Coloursfor mobile make up - she will do brides, bridesmaids and any others. Trial sessions done before the date to get exactly what you want. 0114 2962233 or 07843235151.

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I have found a dress that I have fallen head over heels for and whilst I have found one stockist in the UK its £160 dearer than the same one in the US including shipping.

Has anyone ordered a dress from the US and did you encounter any problems?

Incase your wondering this is the site and the dress: http://www.thebridalshop.com/Forever_Yours/48125.htm

Not everyone's cup of tea I know but I love it.

The only problem I can forsee (having fallen in love with a dress from a US site too) is the cost of having to return it if it doesnt fit, or doesnt hang properly. US sizings can be a bit different to the UK's. Not only will you have to pay to have it delivered but you'll have to pay to return it if it's not suitable and that'll bump up the cost. Hunt around locally first in order to rule out any possibilities nearby.

wow thats a stunning dress! :love:

The only problem I can forsee (having fallen in love with a dress from a US site too) is the cost of having to return it if it doesnt fit, or doesnt hang properly. US sizings can be a bit different to the UK's. Not only will you have to pay to have it delivered but you'll have to pay to return it if it's not suitable and that'll bump up the cost. Hunt around locally first in order to rule out any possibilities nearby.

Yes I'd thought about that. The hollow to hem measurement is 61" and Im 5'7". Its been suggested that I ask for extra lenght that can be hemmed if needed and go a little larger in the size as it will be easier to take in than attempt to let out.

The shipping cost on the site is down as $62, the other site I saw it on was $150 :o

I have emailed them a few queries.

That shipping is really expensive!!!! Maybe if you've really set your heart on it, it might be worth approaching a local dress maker and ask them if they could do a copy.

The $62 is not so bad, about £30 but I cant bring myself to pay £75 ($150) for it! I guess I need to make a decision whilst the exchange rate is still good.

Just waiting for an email response now.

Wow thats stunning!
Could you find a shop where you can try it on in the UK so that you know exactly what size you want & how it will hang etc, then go & order it online?
I think that's what I am going to do ;)

From what I can find all the shops in the UK have to order it in specially.

The manufacturers provide their own size guides online so you can check what you need. One thing I do know is its long enough, hollow to hem is 61" and another lady the same hight as me said a 60" was plenty long enough for her.

If anyone knows a local seamstress or shop that will do alterations on dresses which are not their own (for a fee of course) that would be helpful.

I have found a dress that I have fallen head over heels for and whilst I have found one stockist in the UK its £160 dearer than the same one in the US including shipping.

Has anyone ordered a dress from the US and did you encounter any problems?

Incase your wondering this is the site and the dress: http://www.thebridalshop.com/Forever_Yours/48125.htm

Not everyone's cup of tea I know but I love it.

If you phone la Bella Brides at Chapeltown, she may be able to order it for you. Mine was a Forever yours dress from America, she ordered it for me and arranged for me to have all the alterations done by a lovely woman called Tricia,
good luck with your dress and your wedding :D

That dress is really beautiful, but can I ask whether you've factored in the potential cost of VAT and charges if your package is opened by customs? It's quite possible that this will wipe out your £160 savings and still leave you with the potential problems of needing to return the dress or have a different size.

I looked at ordering my bridesmaids dresses from the states but when i did a bit of research there was a few horror stories about dresses not turning up in time. I have found the dress stuff stressful and i am glad i can go to the shop try on the dress, they do all the alterations in house and deal with any problems.

I would definitely try it on before you bought it. The dress i set out to buy just wasn't as flattering on and i ended up going for something different. Have a look on you and your wedding forum you'll find people who've ordered from the company.

hello! does anyone have any idea where i could find someone/ somewhere to make me a wedding dress?? i have a good idea of what i would like. thanks!!

I have found a UK stockist who will supply the dress for £399, just waiting for her to get back to me with more information. :D

i have just finished paying for this gorgeous dress today so it has not been worn or altered in anyway. my reason for selling is that once i have got it home it doesnt match the colour of my 20 bridesmaids,pageboys and ushers so rather than change them i am going to buy the same dress in ivory. the dress is stunning and comes with a matching bag. it is a size 14 and has a corset back so could be made smaller. i have just payed £900 so i am looking for £500 but as i say it has not been worn. any offers welcome.

http://www.maggiesottero.com/dress.aspx?style=A574

copy and paste this into your browser to see the dress.

:o thats beautiful ... one of the nicest dresses ive seen for ages :love:

i my 20 bridesmaids,pageboys and ushers .

:o:o! nice dress tho lol

should i be able to get my money back for my dress if its not right? or even if i dont want it?
i paid £400 deposit for a dress i then didnt want as i was pushed into it by family. so i was told i could then have the dress i wanted but i would loosee my deposit and have to pay again in full, so i then went ahead and paid £900 for the dress i have now. am i entitled to have my deposit back from the old dress that i havnt got? and if the one i have isnt right am i again entitled to a refund?
im just really fed up with my wedding plans at the moment and it seems like iv been dun over. the girls at the shop said they would sell on the first one i paid the deposit for but they would have to get me the next one on the sly so there boss didnt no as really i should pay for the rest of it. so i havnt even been given a recipt for the new one.oh gosh!!

1) A full refund.

This remedy is available when the goods have not been ‘accepted’. Under the Sale of Goods Act, acceptance can take place in three ways:

By telling the retailer that you have accepted them.

By acting in a way with the goods which is inconsistent with the seller’s ownership. E.g. if you have altered the goods in any way or customised them then you would be deemed to have accepted them.

By keeping them for longer than a reasonable time without telling the seller that you have rejected them. There is no time specified in the Act and it may vary according to the type of goods. Ultimately, it may be for the judge to decide whether an unreasonable time has passed and whether goods have been accepted. For this reason you must contact the supplier, preferably in writing, as soon as the fault appears. To delay may mean you lose a right to a refund

If acceptance has taken place, then only the following remedies are available:

http://www.tradingstandards.gov.uk/cgi-bin/callist.cgi

sack the bridesmaids, page boys & ushers and keep the dress!! :love:

lol i have gon to sooooo much trouble dressing them that i cant even think to begin to change everyones outfit now. i am getting on to the bridal shop to change it to ivory

will this still apply as i have taken the dress away from the shop??

I think it may be different if they are bespoke goods/made to order. As dresses only produced in your size when you order one this would probably come under this heading.

the dress was sent over in a size near to mine and then if i keep it will be taylored to fit. it hasnt been altered in anyway at the mo

Avorio, its just under the west one complex on division street. If you find it too expensive pm me I may have another contact

I was told that if I had a dress I wanted ordered in from the US it was 'mine' and mine only, meaning I had to buy it even if I didn't like it. A bit of a bummer as I wanted it to try on to see if I liked it as opposed to buying direct.

Did they mention this to you at the time you ordered?

sooz that would be the case if you were ordering it yourself from somewhere say online from us but in a shop they charge £70 for it to come and then discount it off your dress if you end up buying it. i however have paid for it in full over the past months. i wasnt allowed to take the dress out the shop. so didnt see it in its tru light. so i paid the balance so i could do so and its just compleatly wrong.

This was a shop, infact they both were.

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Try Moon Exclusives at Gleadless, Debbie is great and she is really helpful.

It sounds like such a good idea to order a dress from the states as the exchange rate makes it sound like a really good deal! However, as someone else mentioned, beware the customs!! They are pretty strict and will charge you to have something imported unless you can make it look like a gift (unlikely!). I'd be concerned that it would get lost in transit. Very unlikely to happen, but still a risk. Good luck anyway, sounds like you have found someone in the UK?

Well, Wales but close enough to avoid Import Tax.

Just need to get measured up now!

im after a plain 2 piece dress in white or ivory

i want a skirt with a slight train and a bodice plain

if anyone has one please pm me

Good Luck if you dont have any luck why not try ebay or La Bella Brides they do cheap but beautiful dresses

I want to take my 2 bridesmaids to try on some dresses but not at high street stores eg coast. Does anyone know of any shops please? Thanks

I want to take my 2 bridesmaids to try on some dresses but not at high street stores eg coast. Does anyone know of any shops please? Thanks

I am getting my adult bridesmaid dresses and the older of the children (11 years old) from the Wedding 2 Studio on Abbey Lane, Woodseats. I found that she has a very good range at reasonable prices, and the lady who owns the shop is lovely and will make sure you are looked after. See the link below for some examples of the dresses she has in.

http://www.wedding2studio.co.uk/bridesmaids.php

I am going to one of the high street stores, or maybe Supermarket like Asda, for the younger flower girls as they do some really pretty dresses for that age.

La Bella Brides at Chapeltown, theyre great, and reasonably priced, hope that helps.

Did you try Cassamiento Sooz, I got my Forever Yours dress from them, they ordered it from the US for me and did all the alterations themselves too.

Did you try Cassamiento Sooz, I got my Forever Yours dress from them, they ordered it from the US for me and did all the alterations themselves too.

Yes I did but they said if they ordered it I would have to have it whether I liked it or not and there price was £150 more than another supplier I found...so I will be ordering from her and there is a seamstress a few minutes from me for alterations.

La Bella Brides at Chapeltown, theyre great, and reasonably priced, hope that helps.

I have got my bridesmaid dress from La Bella Brides too!!

Hi

I am planning to open a bridal shop in Sheffield, in July this year.

I am looking for advice from you lovely people......

PLUS if you post a reply, print this off and it will be classed as a discount worth 15% off our veils.

I will be just off ecclesall road, opening in July, called Emily. WE will be housing dresses from Art Couture, J Jennings and Charlotte Balbier.

I am looking for advice about your best and worst experiences and what you would like from a bridal shop that you felt others have lacked.

thank you in advance

em

Hi,
Your new shop sounds lovely. I unfortunatly can't give you any advice, as I have not yet stepped foot in a bridal shop. I am getting married in July 2009. I have set myself a challange to loose 3 stone in weight before I am aloud to try on any dresses. I have lost 2 stone so far in 10 weeks so I am looking forward to coming and trying on dresses at your new shop.
I live at Hunters bar so it won't be far from me. Which end of Eccy rd will you be??
I did want to say that I absolutly love Charlotte Balbier's designs and have already fallen in love with her Ulrika dress!!
I am looking forward to visiting your shop in the summer.

Ok, thanks,will check them out keep them coming...

Thanks SMK79,

well done with the weight loss, i am sure you will make your target weight, what size are you planning to be?

I actually have ordered Ulrika !!!!!, it is a lovely dress, so will look forward to seeing you in it!!!.

i will pm you with opening date and info so we can book you in to be one of the first to try her!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have already bought my dress a hollywood dreams one.I hate going and trying on dresses as I am really petite only 5ft and size 10.I think making b2b comfortable is the main thing as I have been to some bridal shops and the assistants were really snooty and very pushy.It's nice to be in a relaxed atmosphere with assistants to give loads of advice.I was told in one that ,that dress wouldn't suit you as you have a problem wth your height!!

how awful for you !!! glad you have found one that has helped with your "problem"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. i think some people are either stupid, or very rude, or BOTH!!!

completley agree with environment, I am planning on having dressing rooms upstairs so it is private for the b2b without prying eyes from other customers.

Want it to feel very special for them, not like trying on clothes at topshop, as some places feel like.

I think your choice of staff is very important - it's really easy to tell the difference between the genuinely nice ladies and the ones just going through the motions, thinking about the comission! Some are obviously just making smalltalk and aren't even listening to the answers - just like the hairdesser stereotype of "so where are you going on holiday this year..." :hihi:

It would be good to put each of the brides in a bustier as soon as they get undressed. I'm not self conscious but I did feel like a bit of a ninny standing in nothing but a thong with my arms in the air at the shop on West St! At Blushes they just ask you straight away what bra size you are and you feel much more comfortable in between dresses. (plus the bride might actually buy the bustier too! ;))

Don't be afraid to say what you think!
Too many assistants just say "ooh that looks lovely on you" "ooh so does that one" ""any shape would suit you cos you've got a lovely figure" :roll: :gag: Whilst I realise they are just trying to be nice, and flattering, its not very helpful! I would have much more respect if someone said "no thats not right - what you need is..." cos I would think "she really knows what she is talking about, she has had a lot of experience and knows which dresses suits which shapes"

Don't be afraid to say what you think!
Too many assistants just say "ooh that looks lovely on you" "ooh so does that one" ""any shape would suit you cos you've got a lovely figure" :roll: :gag: Whilst I realise they are just trying to be nice, and flattering, its not very helpful! I would have much more respect if someone said "no thats not right - what you need is..." cos I would think "she really knows what she is talking about, she has had a lot of experience and knows which dresses suits which shapes"
I was told in one that ,that dress wouldn't suit you as you have a problem wth your height!!
Well maybe I have directly contradicted waddy's opinion here but I think the trick is... tact! :)

thanks good points, will take on board bust idea, and will look into this.

keep the ideas coming!!!!!!!!

Kathy is really lovely and really helpful, good luck

I agree that honesty is important - i know that you need to make a sale, but saying you look lovely in everything doesn't help much, I'd much rather get professional advice on what would actually suit and feel like I've walked away with the right dress. Also, my experience of bridal dress shops was that they all felt quite stuffy and as a result, not very relaxed. It's important to get the right balance between letting brides browse and feel relaxed and being there to give advice and make the sale when they need you.

completley agree with you Harriet star. I am not prepared to let a bride walk out of my shop with a dress that i dont think was right for her, although some will be dead set on something (therefore tact will be required) but i will not make anyone believe they look good when i know they could look better.

HOWEVER, some just dont listen!, one bride from a shop ordered a very fitted lace fishtail dress, and then found out she would be 8 (yes 8) months pregnant, she insisted that she still wanted that dress. Good on her, but i was dubious about the final look, but she was so sure that it was clear she was happy, which is the main aim.

i am going to put dressing gowns in the changing room so brides can feel free to wander around and look at other dresses, this will all be upstairs so no-one else will be in the room with her except her entourage!. It will be a very personal experience for each bride, with drinks for them and 1 1/2 hr appointments for each bride to take their time and enjoy it.

Well maybe I have directly contradicted waddy's opinion here but I think the trick is... tact! :)I agree with honesty but I haven't a problem with my height:hihi: Probably if she had said maybe if we try a different style to suit a petite frame I wouldn't have been offended and felt more at ease,I definately take advice from the assistants as they have experience in what suits etc,and did so in another shop!!

OMG i would LLUURRVVEEE to work in a bridal shop. I couldn't think of a nicer job than making people feel like a princess for the day! Are you after anybody? lol. Hope everything goes well with the opening. Just a nice comfy sofa for everybody to relax whilst they wait for the bride and the assistants to be very friendly (like moi hint hint) lol. On a serious note, loads of mirrors and if possible a mirror infront of the mirror so you can see the back detail properly instead of looking over your shoulder. I went to one shop which had the most tinty mirror in history and i couldn't see my full dress. I couldn't believe it! lol xxx

PS Guted I have got my dress now. I would of loved to come to your shop. It sounds so warm and comfortable!x

thanks claire

if i ever need anyone will pm you immediately, you sound just as enthusiastic as me!. You can always come and have a browse and take a look at our jewelry. I am having a something blue box, with all things (yes you got it) blue, such as french knickers, blue rings, etc. I am also having a something old box, with vintage pieces and hair combs etc.

plus veils, and shoes...... I cant wait!!!!! thanks for the reply, you just reminded me how exciting it is!!.

OMG that something Blue box idea is AMAZING!!! What a fantastic idea! You are perfect for this kind of business. You really know what brides are looking for in a dress shop (other than just the dresses lol) I have been really stuck with the "something blue" part of the wedding coz everything in our wedding is pink lol. Seriously sooooOOOooo excited for you. I don't think I could handle the excitement if it was me lol. xx

PS it would be soooo good if you could get like ( not sure how to explain the picture i have in my mind lol.) a big puffee cushion (like big footstools that sometimes comes with sofas) a big wood box basically covered in blue silk or satin something like that and it opens up into a kind of jewelery box style with different levels inside that rise as you open the box and then you can have all the jewelery and knickers etc all laid out all perfect and pretty so when the bride looks in, it feels all precious and special. Do you get what I mean? lol. I have an exact picture of what it would look like and it would just be such a nice little touch I think xx

i think i know what you mean, we are having smaller versions of this with little walnut trinket boxes with stuff in them.... but i will look into something like what you said as that would be nice.
As for your blue idea - how about - if it doesnt show some blue knickers or just a little bit of blue in them.
a blue ring or have a blue jewel sown into your veil or headress. My mum actually had a blue carnation added into her bouquet. or even a blue silk to wrap the bouquet might work.

But a blue suit goes perfectly with pink (any blue but a dark blue goes well with more vibrant colours and a baby blue looks loevely with a soft pastel pink) therefore your Hubby to be could be your something blue!!!

em

Brill thanks for the ideas hun. Hope everything goes well. Don't forget if you need anybody to help I am here, I would love to help with it xx

thanks

you may one day regret that offer!!!!

I will come and have a look if you have shoes and a something blue box and also some jewellery I still need these I have a dress veil and tiara though.

I am looking forward to coming to see your shop - July is AGES away though... open sooner! :D

cant open any sooner, as the dresses take 12 weeks to make and i have my own little wedding in June to organise as well!!!

so am afraid July is earliest, you will just have to wait girlies!!!!

cant open any sooner, as the dresses take 12 weeks to make and i have my own little wedding in June to organise as well!!!

so am afraid July is earliest, you will just have to wait girlies!!!!Ooh congratulations! :)

HI. Im getting married in June. Where can I get a something blue box from before you open? Im getting really excited so I know you must be! x

Diamond girl, not sure what you mean, the something blue box is a jewellery box with lots of blue things in it....

are you struggling to work out what your something blue will be?? see a reply i gave to another member page before, other than that, let me know what you are looking for and i will try and find it.

I also need a dress for my matron of honor I'm not having bridesmaids.She is 26yrs and I want her to wear dark red maybe a prom dress?Would you be stocking bridesmaids /prom dresses?

We will be stocking evening dresses bu not until september/october - so probably too late for you. Try monsoon they do nice dresses.

will you be taking on any staff to do dress alterations???

I wont be taking on any staff, but i am looking for someone who will do it on a self employed basis, do you know anyone??

Will you be having any dresses by bonny?? I haven't yet been in any bridal shops yet, but I feel I'll have the same probems as waddy as I'm only 5ft and size 8 so a nice friendly atmosphere and staff that gives advice in a nice way would be helpful. I'd hate to be told i have a problem with my height! x

we are not stocking bonny but a shop in barnsley does. We are stocking Art Couture and Charlotte Balbier. If there is a dress that you particularly want to try and the size we stock doesnt show it off i will happily request another sample in a better size for you. Dont let anyone make you feel as though your size is a problem, it just means that the shop assistants have to work a bit harder!!!..

Will you be having any dresses by bonny?? I haven't yet been in any bridal shops yet, but I feel I'll have the same probems as waddy as I'm only 5ft and size 8 so a nice friendly atmosphere and staff that gives advice in a nice way would be helpful. I'd hate to be told i have a problem with my height! x


I have bought my bonny dress from 'The Wedding Palace' in Barnsley. I am 5ft1 and also a size 8. Is there a particular Bonny dress you like? Mine has arrived and is in the shop so if its the same one you might be able to try one on that fits you. Mine is the one in the link below, it is in ivory and French Taffeta

http://www.bonnybridaluk.co.uk/8611.htm

I love Charlotte Balbier they are really lovely, i've bought a Jenny Packham but i would have loved to try some of them on. I bought my dress from anoushka at avorio and she insisted i go and try on some other dresses at another shop, despite the fact i knew mine was the one, i'm glad she did because everytime i have a little wobble i think what i looked like in the other dresses and it reminds me why mine is right for me.

I love the idea of the something blue box. The other thing that was really helpful was having recommendations for other suppliers. I got some really good advice so you should keep a note of any good tips you come accross. Hope this helps. I hope it all goes well although i bet it will having spoken to some of the other owners of newly opened bridal shops.

Oh just thought of something else, i tried on dresses in a shop where the sales girl kept putting a veil and tiara on my head i hated it they were nothing like the ones i would of picked and made me really uncomfortable she was just imposing her style. I would wait until someone asked for one, thats just me though.

lola2 thanks for your reply -

really good points, had the same problem with a shop (tiara and veil) it put me off the dress as well!.

I am keeping my fingers crossed to make sure it goes well!!

I have bought my bonny dress from 'The Wedding Palace' in Barnsley. I am 5ft1 and also a size 8. Is there a particular Bonny dress you like? Mine has arrived and is in the shop so if its the same one you might be able to try one on that fits you. Mine is the one in the link below, it is in ivory and French Taffeta

http://www.bonnybridaluk.co.uk/8611.htm


Hi there. Yeah I think I'm going to take a trip there. Are the prices similar to on the internet? If you don't mind me asking, how much was yours? How long did it take for your dress to come in? The one i want is in the link below, in pink.

http://www.bonnybridaluk.co.uk/749.htm

Hi there. Yeah I think I'm going to take a trip there. Are the prices similar to on the internet? If you don't mind me asking, how much was yours? How long did it take for your dress to come in? The one i want is in the link below, in pink.

http://www.bonnybridaluk.co.uk/749.htm


This dress is lovely, I do like a lot of the Bonny dresses. I paid £1270 for mine when I ordered it in November 2006 (I know this was probably a little early for an Aug 08 wedding but my mum just couldn't wait to get me in one!) but it was cheaper if you ordered it in organza as apposed to taffeta, I think it was £900+ in the organza. It arrived about 4 months later. The woman in the shop said they normally take between 3 and 4 months to arrive.

I would recommend trying on a few different styles just to make sure you find the right one for you. Good luck and have fun.

Em,

All the best for the new shop opening.

My experience stems mostly from being involved in other peoples' weddings as a bridesmaid, but I am now planning my own wedding for spring next year so will hopefully get a chance to come in and try some of your dresses on!

I have a couple of thoughts for you to consider:

1) Don't disregard the entourage! Sister/best friend of the bride, in my experience, has a strong influence over whether the bride thinks a dress is just OK or amazing - they've been invited to give a 2nd opinion and without their endorsement you're not likely to get the sale. I've been completely snubbed by bridal shop staff, made to feel like I was in the way or not worthy of being in the shop as I'm not the one spending the money: you can probably appreciate that that didn't particularly make me want to help them make a sale!

2) Product knowledge is key - As a fledgeling b2b I don't consider myself an expert in what I could or should be wearing, so I need the assistant in the shop to know what will flatter my figure and to match that with the vision of wedding dress that I have. I'll only get frustrated if I try dress after dress on that is nothing like I want, or if I can't work out why none of them look right on. I'm hoping to get some sound guidance the first few times I go looking. This is the skill that will really set your shop apart.

3) Don't cut back on your shop fit-out - if I'm spending more on this dress than any garment I've bought before, then I want to feel like the whole experience is a cut above a high-street purchase. The quality of your shop finishings will reflect the perception of the quality of your dresses. I remember a couple of places I went to with my sister that just felt cheap in the way they were laid out (cheap flooring, crowded racks, plastic folding chairs) and although in actual fact they had nice dresses, both of us felt that as the shop wasn't very nice, it had a negative influence on our thoughts about the dress - hope that makes sense.

Hope that helps and good luck!

Duckling12,

really good points and agree with you about bridesmaids and how they are ignored sometimes, I have bought a really comfy sofa for the entourage and there is enough room for all to have a look and feel comfortable.

thanks for your reply

em

I just wanted to let brides to be know about a wonderful wedding dress shop. if you are putting your dress shopping off or if you are a curvy girl then you have to consider going to view this shop. i went after putting it off for a while an to be honest was not looking forward to it at all, im not a dress girl and the the thought of trying to squeeze into a 6 was not appealing. i should not have worried, i was put at ease within minutes. paula and lucy gave me honest views on what looked good and what didnt. the best bit for me was all but one dress i tried on was too big for me! well i have found my dress, the one as some people call it, think paula, lucy and my bridesmaid knew as soon as they heard the squeal i made! im so happy. dont know if i can put web add on here so please pm me if you want info on this shop. paula if you read this i hope your better soon and lucy many thanks to you. cant wait to see you both in july x

Hi.

Where is the shop? You are allowed to say the shop name and contact details on here. If it helps people then the more the better. Does it specifically cater for larger people or is it for everyone? Thanks

Hi diamond girl, ok well the shop is called the big day and the web add is www.thebigdayuk.com The address is 17 bank street, castleford, west yorks, contact number is 01977553625. there sizes start at 16 and upwards so great for the fuller figure girls. i highly recommend them

I wish Id have known about this shop when I got my dress because all the shops I went in all the dresses for you to try on was about a size 10. So i felt a right idiot trying the stuff on. This shop sounds lovely.

Thats a shame, thats why i kept putting it off didnt want some snotty sales person looking down at me but they couldnt have been nicer and im really pleased with dress had lots to choose from. if it helps someone find there dress then im happy to help

Wedding dress by Romantica. gorgeous white dress. strapless bodice with crystals & sequins. Lovely trail. A-line design, size 8-10, professionally cleaned and boxed, very modern.

£150 ono picture available.

I got married in Antigua last month and got my wedding dress from here...........they were wonderful and the dress was so beautiful.............I have posted on here about the shop before. :)

Hi caz think it was you i briefly spoke too about the shop a few months ago. congratulations on the wedding, I hope you had a fab day!