How long are Bridal Gossip appointments?

During an appointment, you will receive 90 minutes of my undivided attention, but obviously I will not rush you if you need a little longer. This can often be long enough when trying on wedding gowns, and can also be tiring and overwhelming. Time may be shortened slightly during weekends, and I provide a variety of other appointment options as well so please ask when you want to book. Appointments for re-try’s or fittings can be arranged direct with the boutique. Once your own gown has arrived in store, appointments to try on your own gown will be 1 hour; you are more than welcome to try on any accessories that you have purchased during this appointment..

Can I take photographs?

Unfortunately, due to copyrights our designers are not fond of their dresses being snapped, therefore, there is an iPad in store which photos can be taken of your favourites but ask that you keep in mind the dresses you are trying on may not be the correct size, or colour and will not fit you like the brand new gown you would be purchasing. Therefore try to remember the feeling you have in a gown and not rely on images.

Who should I bring with me?

As lovely as it is to involve as many people as possible when going dress shopping, I would advise you to limit your guests to 4 people (including the bride) to allow yourself to be focused and able to think clearly. Bring people who know you well and who’s opinions you trust. The boutique is not huge and this means every body will have a seat during your appointment. Too many opinions can often be quite confusing to a bride to be, and after all it’s all about you!

What sizes are your samples?

Dress sample sizes come in sizes 10 – 32. Designs are limited to certain sizes, however we will still be able to give you an idea of how they will look if they are not your size. All of the dresses can be made to measure up to a size 30 and once ordered take 12 weeks to be in store. There can often be loan dresses from some of my designers that could only be in the boutique for a short period of time, so please be aware that dresses will be available frequently. Loan dresses will be either in a size 10 or 16, but all of these loan dresses are available for purchase in sizes 6-30.

What should I bring with me?

Just yourself and your excitement! All of the dresses will be provided, along with a selection of, veils, hair accessories, and jewellery that can be used during your appointment. I will help fit the gowns in a private changing room. If you have a special pair of shoes, please feel free to bring these along, there will be a raised podium for you to stand on to get an idea of the height required.

FAKE TAN: Please note, absolutely no fake tan. Our dresses need to be kept in pristine condition for future brides to try on.

UNDERWEAR: It’s really useful to wear similar underwear that you will be wearing on the day, so you can feel comfortable in the dresses you try on and I recommend wearing white or nude shades. The right underwear for your dress is crucial to the way that certain styles of dresses look. Our seamstress can add an additional internal bra strap around your back if you’re wearing a strapless gown and you want an extra feeling of security.

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