Bridal shop suggestions

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I am going there next month I cannot wait it looks so gorgeous! Did you find your dress there?

Check on TDR's website see what they stock I have booked my appointment for next month hoping to find the 'one' for me.

View quoted message I went, but it was actually the place that helped me decide on my final dress from somewhere else. They had SO many options but I found myself going back to the dress I’d found in a place closer to home. I thought “if I can’t find something I like better here, I won’t find it anywhere!” If that makes sense?
I could have ordered my dress from there, they did stock that designer, but it made sense to order from my local shop so I wouldn’t have as long a drive for fittings etc.

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Happy you have your dress when are you getting married?How many bridal shops did you go to before finding your dress? its only about half an hour away from me by car so its not to bad . You had to do what is convenient for you makes sense. How is the service? I am looking forward to feeling special I definitely want to try on a princess dress just to get a photo in it. That is not the look I want to go for though I don't want a dress with a long train.

View quoted message 3 months today! I started looking very early, it took me about a year of searching and I went to 10 different stores. The service was great, they didn’t seem keen for me to go through the racks and browse, they wanted a description of what I might be looking for so they could pull options for me. I guess because they have so many dresses you’d waste an hour just browsing. I’d let them know you want to try one or two princess ones just to rule them out - there’s a GORGEOUS Pen.Liv one that’s so sparkly and fun, I think the style name is Abbey… but if you want to give Princess a go, that and Riva from Enzoani are the ones to try out.
(You can always bustle a long train so you have it for your aisle moment but then it gets pinned up and tucked away so nobody falls over it, that’s what I’m doing!)
I ended up going for an Elysee dress in the end. Just came coming back to it, putting it on felt like coming home ❤️

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I am starting in March then getting married next Feb 2025 trying to give myself time.

Wow what a description love that felt like coming home. I on there portal where I can view dresses and say what I like etc. Its great did you use there online portal?

Thanks so much for that idea didn't realise you could pin the train as I don't want my dress to get dirt on with a long train. I am going to copy your message about pinning train so I remember to ask.

View quoted message Yeah their portal is good to fill in your preferences so they can make some recommendations. Most long trains can be bustled, that’s the word you’re looking for. Honestly they’re so great at it, it’s usually a tiny button or loop somewhere and it folds right up and blends into the skirt. (If you do go for that, they’ll usually let you take a video of them doing it to your dress so you can show your bridesmaids how to do it).


Also worth noting, most places will give a discount if you can pay in full. It’s not an option for everyone, but I negotiated 10% off for paying in full when placing my order.
It’s also fine to show up not knowing what you like. Try one of everything! A Princess one, a plain one, a fitted one, something fishtail, something with lace, something with beads, something with sleeves, something with a cape if you want! Helps you start to narrow down what you like. Good luck!

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Bustled I have saved that now. Thanks for that tip I wont be having any bridesmaids, but I will have my Mum with me and Aunty I can ask to help me. I think I want sleeves something lace . You know if the dress needs alterations there is a separate cost for that right?

3 months until the big day are you all sorted now? On Saturday I am off to the National Wedding Fair in Birmingham I cant wait excited to see the bridal catwalk. They will have dresses there however I don't want to try them on so publicly as well. Will wait for my appointment!

View quoted message I did find them on my research and it looks like a gorgeous shop. Will definitely try to visit them. Thanks for the suggestion

Let us know if you do decide to go there ") I met some of the staff today at The Wedding Show. They offered me 10% my dress if I purchase from them!♡

Hummingbird Bridal Studio in South Yorkshire are a big stockist of Morilee 🤍