Duchess style gown for Your Wedding Dress!

Our "Duchess" style gown is arriving in-store mid July! We will be launching this fabulous gown with a special promotion in August so keep your eyes peeled....especially in the August issue of Wedding Ideas magazine!

This gorgeous gown has been designed by the superb Madeline Gardner for Mori Lee, one of our best wedding dress suppliers. Feast your eyes on these gorgeous images for our gown simply to be named "Kate"

We will also be launching our brand new Kate inspired veil and tiara from our fabulous team at Heading Up Veils, where they have used wonderful lace for the simple veil and gorgeous diamantes for the fabulous tiara.

The Royal Wedding Celebrations

To celebrate the Royal Wedding we are teaming up with our mummy shop The Pink Gallery, Helensburgh to give you a day of enjoyment. We will be offering a complimentary glass of bubbly with every purchase made, with Your Wedding Dress offering discounts starting at 29% upwards on selected sample bridal gowns! Make sure you visit us at 28 Sinclair Street, Helensburgh for the party!!

Wedding Gown Trends for 2011

2011 has now officially started – brides are back into wedding mode and looking for new styles and colours for this year.

Flowers are a big hit this year for the bridal industry whether this is patterned within the fabric of the gown or brooch designs added onto the body of the dress. Blush is the chosen colour by our fantastic bridal designers including Mori Lee and Benjamin Roberts as well as top couture designers on our catwalks.

In terms of styles of bridal gowns this season, the ever so popular fitted from bust to hips with a slight fish tail and train is making its appearance alongside our nations favourite princess style tulle layered skirts. Fitted bodice showcasing small waist lines into an A-Line skirt is the preferred design with a lot of our designers staying on-trend.

Bridesmaid choice of colour this season is slowly moving away from the every so popular purple making way for apple greens and fuchsia pinks – perfect for a spring/ summer wedding, or to warm up those dull days of autumn.

The Pink Gallery, Helensburgh

Our third guest blog for this month is from Carol Foubister of The Pink Gallery in Helenburgh.

The Pink Gallery, originally an art gallery in Helensburgh completely changed it's business direction when four years ago, Carol (owner) was aware of customer demand for high street clothing, beautiful handbags and affordable jewellery. This new direction has now proven to be a huge success!

"The Pink Gallery - Pink as in women / feminine - and Gallery of clothes, accessoreis, occasionwear, handbags, gifts and much much more! The eclectic feel to the shop appeals to customers of all ages and tastes. We very much emulate a city high street store yet has more unique and personal style. We move forward with the times by sourcing designer and high street labels  - making sure we stay on trend with the ever-changing world of fashion and accessories."

The Pink Gallery prides itself on their fantastic customer service. A one to one service with their customer is very important to ensure that they leave happy with their puchases, whether it's that little black cocktail dress, mother of the bride outfit or perhaps that thoughtful little gift for someone wrapped up in bows and pink wapping. This little aladdin's cave is a delight to explore and you will always be welcomed with a smile.

Dream Day Flowers - Weddings and Events

Your Wedding & Events Consultant is pleased to announce our second guest blog - Lisa Scott of Dream Day Flowers:

 Please introduce yourself

My name is Lisa Scott, I have been married for 18 years and I have one beautiful twelve year old daughter. I was born in Plymouth but since being married have lived in Weymouth, Gosport and the Helensburgh area. I have recently returned to Scotland from 2 years in the USA linked to my husband’s military tour of duty and have permanently settled in Cardross.

What made you start Dream Day Flowers?

On return from America I decided it was time to set up my own business focusing on weddings, civil ceremonies and events, ensuring my clients get the ‘individual touch’. The knowledge that I have gained over several years in the floral business ensures they have a day to remember and one they have always dreamed of. To make their special day as ‘stress free’ as possible I always discuss flowers, colours, styles and themes.

 

 What is your experience in your area of the industry?

I have been a florist for 10 years but began my career as a dental nurse. When I left Plymouth I was fortunate enough to be offered a position working for a florist and soon realised that this was the profession I had been seeking, fulfilling my ability to create wonderful designs using my flair and creative talent to combine colours and shapes. This was enhanced by working for Karin’s florist in the USA, one of the top florists in America, where I covered events and I was fortunate enough to be part of an award winning team.

 Have you seen any big changes in the wedding industry over the past 5-10 years.......same styles coming back? New and fun styles emerging?

I think the modern bride is looking for flair and elegance in the floral design of her wedding but at this moment in time is having to be budget aware. I am happy to move things from the church to the reception venue, if and where possible.

Fun things are being included in weddings, I have for a Halloween wedding included carved pumpkins. Feathers and Crystals are always very popular.

The Hand-tie is still the most popular bouquet for the bride, but I have been asked for Shower Bouquets again.

 Are you exhibiting at any wedding fairs in the next 6 months?

I will be at the Dumbuck Hotel on Sunday 27th February. I hope to see many of you there?

BRIDAL FASHION SHOW AND EXHIBITION

Bridal Show being held at The Commodore Hotel, Helensburgh on


Thursday, May 27th at 7pm.

Come along and enjoy a glass of bubbly while talking through your wedding

plans with our friendly and professional companies including Let’s Party,

Helensburgh Flowers, Jennifer’s Cakes, Chocolate Days and much much

more!

Bridal Fashion Show showcasing exquisite bridal gowns and bridesmaid

dresses by Your Wedding Dress, Kilts by Stewarts of Helensburgh and

mother of the bride and guest-wear by The Pink Gallery.

Entertainment by Addict Audio will have you up on the dance floor strutting

your stuff along with our models! This will be a quirky and vibrant event

not to be missed!

Everything you need for your perfect wedding day is under one roof. Collect

new and exciting ideas from our suppliers as you view The Commodore

Hotel venue set for a wedding.

Fantastic prizes to be won in our raffle and don’t forget our fabulous offers

available on the night!

Tickets are priced at £5 available from The Pink Gallery and Let’s Party,Helensburgh.

Event is in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Our Fashion Show at Strathblane Country House

Just a small selection of photographs captured at our fashion show at Strathblane Country House Hotel. More photographs can be found at http://www.yourweddingconsultant.net/. Professional photographs to be added soon.

Kirsty

Bridal Open Day

What a fantastic day we had on our open day launching Your Wedding Dress! Met some lovely brides-to-be, trying on bridal gowns for the first time. Not a dry eye in the shop I can tell you. We had great laughs, great atmosphere....and great cupcakes Mmmmmm!! Website has now been updated with photographs from our day, and new information on our two designers Benjamin Roberts and Mori Lee. We have appointments already this week and I can't wait to get started!

Met a lovely girl yesterday who has a great eye for fashion. She has just, like myself, set up her own business and is raring to go. Her business is BlackFeatherStyling and is a fantastic window dresser aswell as personal shopper and event stylist. I cannot wait to have her ideas onboard for dressing my window to really make an impact. I will post a photograph soon!

Wedding Fayres

So the time of wedding shows is now nearly behind us,until it all starts again February 2010. A lot of wedding venues will of course be holding their own open days with their recommended suppliers. I have found that a few venues by Loch Lomond are holding their wedding fayres on the same day, with all the same suppliers! Just watch out as you could be visiting the same suppliers again and again. However if you really have fallen in love with your venue, visit them on these open days where they will be offering good deals on their services such as money off canapes/upgrade to free chair covers etc

I have a busy few months ahead of me, with weddings to plan, shop to decorate in time for the arrival of our gowns! A lot of meetings with brides which I can't wait for. I love hearing about each individual wedding and what poeples thoughts are.

Kirstyx

Your Wedding Dresses

Exciting news!!! I am now launching into exquisite bridal gowns by two well-known designers: Benjamin Roberts and Mori Lee. I will also be offering bridesmaid dresses by Mori Lee - not the typical "two-piece" though, something quite modern and quirky! I will be holding an open day within the shop where prospective brides will be able to see the dresses on our models and even win themselves 10% dicount off their chosen gown. A very exciting move with the business and I cannot wait!