Your North East Wedding - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 37)

▲ ROSA BRIDAL BOUTIQUE Rosa Bridal Boutique is located in Newcastle Upon Tyne and stocks a wide range of designers such as Essence of Australia, Stella York, Mori Lee, Ronald Joyce and many others. After opening its doors back in September 2019 following a full renovation, the company offers beautiful styles and lovely ranges which includes tea-length and vintage-inspired dresses.  All garments are a mixture of high-end and more affordable designers to create the perfect experience for all customers. Owner, Susanne Shah says: “I strongly believe that brides should be able to find a gorgeous dress to make them feel amazing without spending thousands of pounds. This is why our dresses start at around £200 and go up to £1,700 – all available in sizes six to 24.” To ensure all customers receive a personal experience, the shop works by appointment-only, which means brides get one-to-one attention with an honest guiding hand in a lovely, comfortable and relaxed environment. Brides will have a positive dress shopping experience, regardless of budget, size or style. All dresses are available off the peg. Payment plans are available and will be discussed and agreed directly with each bride. Susanne adds: “The favourite part of my job is helping the bride who isn’t feeling great about themselves; I love to be able to build other people up. We need to celebrate what we have, whether it's a super-slim figure, sporty athletic shape or womanly curves!” For more information visit rosabridalboutique.co.uk Susanne says: “My top tip for any bride would be not to come fixed to a certain idea. So many ladies come in with an idea but leave with something completely different once they try out different styles.”  ameliajacobphotography.co.uk  ameliajacobphotography.co.uk THE BLUE BOW BRIDAL COMPANY  Situated in Durham, The Blue Bow Bridal Company has dresses for every bride with designers ranging from Stella York, Eternity Bridal, Jessica Grace by Tiffanys, Ronald Joyce, Enzoani and an exciting new label coming soon. Every bride’s shape and size is different and the company feel it’s important to cover all sizes – in-store dresses can be found in a size eight to 28 but the gowns can be ordered in more sizes. Each member of the team is extremely knowledgeable in all things bridal, as women of different shapes and sizes they know all too well about emotions and body hang-ups brides deal with daily.  The moment a bride-to-be walks through the door, they can expect a warm friendly smile, a welcoming reception and, of course, the most amazing selection of dresses. Corners won’t be cut as the business offers the very best service and products available with honesty and integrity as the key. At the store, experienced seamstresses are on hand to make brides happy. The shop recommends this service but brides are free to source alternative options should they wish.  With extremely competitive prices, stunning gowns are available on a low to mid-budget costing between £400 to £1,800 with most sitting somewhere in the middle. A payment plan can be created as The Blue Bow Bridal Company ultimately wants a bride to walk down the aisle in their dream dress. A big achievement this year is being voted as the boutique of the year for the North East, and for the north of England and Yorkshire at the English Wedding Awards held in Manchester. For more information visit bluebowbridal.co.uk Owner Cheryl Ashford says: “My top tip for brides would be not to overthink anything – if it feels right, it’s the one. It may be completely nothing like you thought you would go for, but it’s good to be different on your wedding day and give everyone that wow moment!” enzoani.com 54