Choosing your dream wedding dress is undeniably one of the most exciting parts of getting married and here's where Devon and Cornwall boutique owners and their teams can help you choose the perfect gown.
Your local Devon and Cornwall wedding dress boutique will typically stock a range of wedding dresses from both UK and international designers to suit your fashion style and budget. You will also receive expert knowledge and guidance on how to select complementing accessories for your big day including tiaras, veils, shoes and more.
It’s advisable to book a one-to-one appointment with a boutique so that you have time to view the collections on offer and try on any wedding gowns that you think might be the one!
Do take time to research styles that will flatter your figure, however, keep an open mind on suggestions that an advisor may make and benefit from their experience and knowledge of dressing Devon and Cornwall based brides-to-be.
Here’s some great wedding boutiques and shops in the Devon and Cornwall from places like Exeter, Plymouth, Truro, Barnstaple and Falmouth, whom you might want to get in touch with...
Don't forget to mention Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding magazine when contacting wedding dress boutiques.
We are an established boutique in the heart of Crownhill Village in Plymouth.
We are proud stockists of Stella York, Enzoani Blue & Phoenix Gowns. We have spacious dressing rooms/viewing areas so our brides can enjoy the exclusivity in pure luxury.
Tips on keeping your wedding dress safe pre- and post-wedding
While everyone has their own budget for the big day, nobody can deny weddings are an expensive business, with a total average bill hovering around £20,000-£30,000. The dress is likely to account for over £1,000 of this – and could cost much more if it's a designer number.
When asked, 86% of brides-to-be who haven't yet purchased their dress didn't know that it might be protected under their home insurance policy! comparethemarket.com has shared some helpful things to consider ahead of bringing home the special dress.
Posted: 31 July 2022
How to choose the perfect shade of white or cream - Tips from Colour Me Beautiful
When searching for your wedding dress, you'd be forgiven for thinking it's an easy task just deciding between white and cream! However, although wedding dresses have traditionally been white or cream, these colours come in many different shades and you need to ensure that if you're going for white or cream, that you'll be choosing the most flattering shade for you. In order to help you, Cliff Bashforth, MD of style consultants Colour Me Beautiful, has shared his top tips with County Wedding Magazines.
Posted: 15 July 2022
Exeter-based bridal dress designer Sarah Treble says sustainability is key
Bridal dress designer Sarah Treble based in Exeter, Devon makes each gown to order in-house, or by using a small team of local seamstresses, so there's no waste and nothing is created abroad. The fabric is ordered in and any off-cuts are usually incorporated into new designs. Sarah is proud of her sustainable ethos and loves visiting antique markets for lace, silk scarves, decorative buttons and other gems that can be used when making new dresses. Sarah has seen an increase in popularity for brides re-fashioning family wedding dresses. She tells us, "This is such a lovely thing to do – not only is it sustainable but it creates a family heirloom with a personal touch."
Posted: 10 May 2022
Nicola Peltz’s wedding gown inspires brides-to-be
Analysis of Google search data reveals that online searches for 'square neck wedding dress' exploded 1,556% on the 9th of April, just hours after Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham married at her family's estate in Palm Beach, Florida. A new finding by fabric experts Dalston Mill Fabrics reveals that online interest for 'square neck wedding dress' skyrocketed sixteen times the average volume in the first few hours after the couple tied the knot, an unprecedented spike in the public searching to mirror the bride's elegant custom-made Valentino gown.
Posted: 11 April 2022
How to style your outfit for weddings this winter
Renowned high street footwear brand Clarks, analysed search volume data to reveal what wedding outfit colours the nation are searching for the most this winter. Blue wedding outfits came out on top, followed by black, pink, red and green! What's more, Clarks spoke to Lindsay from Lindsay Punch Styling to give her top tips on what shoes to pair with our upcoming wedding outfits, from styles to different colours. Read on for advice on winter wedding styling...
Posted: 24 December 2021
We catch up with Mandy Winn at Frocks & Frills in Falmouth, Cornwall, about winter wedding trends
Mandy Winn is the owner of Frocks & Frills Wedding Studio located near Falmouth in Cornwall, a one-stop wedding shop with more than 400 dresses in store from an array of designers including Veromia, Romantica, and the multi-award winning Sonsie plus-size collection. We catch up with Mandy about bridal dress styles and accessories that are perfect for winter weddings, plus what to pick for style and warmth, and which seasonal colours would be good options for bridesmaids' gowns.
Posted: 20 October 2020
