Getting married in London? Doubtless you’ll already have an idea of the dress you want, but is it the right dress for the time of year when you want to get married? We give our expert opinion on which dress pairs best with which season.
England is infamous for having temperamental weather Gods and seasons which […]
There’s always a lot to take into account when organising a wedding, and the preparations can often see costs piling up. But, there are ways to have a more frugal, yet equally fantastic wedding.
The majority of weddings that take place in the nation’s capital of London will involve costs that easily reach five figures. However, […]
While planning your wedding is exciting, it can also be difficult and exhausting. There’s a lot to keep track of — from just looking around wedding dress shops to the more intricate planning details. Fortunately, we’ve found some amazing wedding planning apps that’ll help with your planning in a way that’s cost-effective and stress-free.
Perhaps you’re […]
First of all, it’s important to set your budget. It may seem obvious but by identifying how much your budget allows, you’ll know exactly how much you have to spend, and then you can decide what kind of dress to spend it on. Try not to go for this year’s expensive designer as it will […]
1. Get plenty of sleep the night before
Perhaps one of the most important tips to adhere to, a good night’s sleep is essential for a magical wedding shopping experience. Shopping for your wedding dress, whilst extremely exciting, can also be absolutely exhausting, and if you’ve spent the previous night indulging on alcohol or staying up […]
Designing a wedding is such an exciting time, and the options (whilst exciting) can be a little overwhelming. That is why we’re here to provide as much guidance and advice as possible to make planning your big day fun, exciting and something to remember forever. This week, we’re looking at how you can create the […]
Kate remains a bridal icon, but it’s not all about demure design, says wedding dress expert Louisa Shulman.
It’s now three years since lace made the wedding dress headlines after Kate Middleton modelled it to such dramatic effect on her big day, but it is still very much sought-after among brides, especially for sleeves. If you […]
Sisters Claire Chapman and Jo Cowan set up bridal shop Belle Bridal in 2009 and expects to double their opening year’s turnover to £100,000 this year.
Why did you start out in business?
We had had the idea for a discount wedding dress shop for 18 months or so and were in full time employment when we […]
However, two sisters are hoping to make the life of the bride a little easier by selling the stylish wedding dresses at half the normal price.
Belle Bridal Wedding Dress Shop in London
Belle Bridal, set up by Claire Chapman and Jo Cowan, sells shop samples, runway examples and prototypes at discounted rates while offering a one-on-one […]
Started by first-time entrepreneurs Jo Cowan and Claire Chapman, Belle Bridal sells discounted new designer gowns from its own showroom in north London.
A posh frock here will normally set a wedding belle back from £500 upwards to £1,300, a saving of around 50 per cent on store prices.
“Most brides want their own dress that isn’t […]
