Amanda Wyatt - The Oxford Collection

'Heavenly'

Introducing the fabulous new Oxford Collection by Amanda Wyatt

We are soooo excited to have this stunning new collection in from our fabulous local designer. Without question this range of dresses is going to prove very popular and with a range of fabric's and styles there is certainly going to be something for every bride to be! 

'Codie'

“Inspired by all things British and the wonderful year 2012 was to be, with the Queens Jubilee and the Olympic games, I started with a palette of beautiful laces to inspire the designs of ‘The Oxford Collection’. 

Combined with soft fabrics, from flowing chiffons and delicate organza along with creamy beading and intricate detailing make this a collection encompassing all that is luxurious. With every piece flattering to wear it’s hard not to fall in love with this collection.”

Amanda Wyatt

'Seraphina'

'Elsie'

'Annalisa'

'Mia Rose'

Children - Wedding Crashers or Crèche's?

Its a worry for every bride and groom, and I'm sure all parents – someone is about to give an important speech and a child starts to cry at the next table. The parent glances over at the bride with an apologetic face and there only option is to leave the room with the child missing all the speeches.....Unless you go for plan B, and plan ahead, it is now possible to have the best of both worlds! 

Mobile crèche companies offer a full crèche with a whole choice of additions to choose from such as a sleep area, bouncy castle etc.... leaving you and your guests to relax and enjoy your special day.

Crèche on Location is fully insured which means we worry about everything so you don’t have to and with fully qualified and experienced staff your children will be looked after.

Contact us for a free quote today www.crecheonlocation.com or 07733020945

Written by Eman Hauari, Full time mum of one and Sales & Marketing Exec of Crèche On Location.

English Country Romance

It was a sunny Sunday afternoon in April when we were invited along to a fabulous vintage inspired photo-shoot at the beautiful Inglewood Manor.

With a fabulous theme and a wonderful location the team set to create our romantic country manor shoot. 

Felicia - Amanda Wyatt

Elena - Amanda Wyatt

We loved being involved in the fabulous shoot....and we just LOVE showing off our dresses, so this was an great opportunity to take some of our beautiful lace gowns from 2 of our favourite designers - Amanda Wyatt & Mark Lesley, and some of our beautiful headpieces from Vintage Halos, all show off by our gorgeous models Claire and Rachel.

Inglewood is a stunning location that provided us with lots of fabulous backdrops for the shoot from their bridal suite through to their hidden 'enchanted woods'...well I'm not sure this is what it is actually called, but I think it should be!

Dress by Mark Lesley. Umberella supplied by Love Umbrellas.

We were lucky enough to meet and work with some super talented peep's. Huge thank's to:-

Fabulous Photography by Rick Danks Photography

Wonderful Make up by Made Up By Cathryn, Chester

Amazing Flowers by MAIA Florist, Ruthin

Gorgeous Hair by Hair Trendz, Queensferry

Our stunning models - Claire Jones and Rachel Alexander

....and the very talented Kelly from Silver Creations Wedding Planners who coordinated the shoot and Inglewood  Manor for letting use use their beautiful venue! 

We are now a BBRA member!

We are delighted to announce that we are now a member of the British Bridal Retailers Association!

So what does this mean for you????

Firstly, you will be covered under the BRIDES ASSURANCE SCHEME.  Buy your wedding attire from us and your deposit is protected free of charge!  In addition your purchase will also be covered against theft and accidental damage until the time of your wedding.  Only BBRA members are offering their brides this service.
*Please note that your purchase is only protected when you collect your unique ref. number from us and you call the insurance company to register!*

Secondly, in an industry “first” we have also signed up to the following Code of Practice that guarantees the minimum level of service that you can expect when visiting one of our members. 
  

Code of Practice

   

Our customers are met with a warm welcome. 

Our advertising will be clear and truthful. 

Our merchandise will be clearly priced. 

Our customers will have accurate and adequate pre-contractual information allowing them to make informed choices. 

Our contracts are set out in plain language, are clear, fair and accurate.  Their terms will be fully explained, prior to any sale being agreed. 

There will be no high pressure sales techniques used. 

We will respond to all complaints promptly and make every effort to resolve them immediately.  

Our customer service will be of the highest standard, aimed at exceeding expectations. 

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We are committed to providing you with treasured memories of your dress buying experience.  Whatever your budget, we have the dress of your dreams and we are here to offer impartial, no pressure advice on this most important of decisions. 

Finally....you can also benefit from their unique Bridesmaids Measuring Service!

The British Bridal Retailers Association

Working together for you.

Introducing Donna Salado

We are both delighted and very excited to have become Cheshire's exclusive stockist for Donna Salado Couture.

Donna Salado is renowned for using intricate beadwork, fabulous silks and stunning fabric manipulation. 

Nominated 4 times for Best British bridalwear Designer, Donna is one of the most highly respected, talented and loved designers within the bridalwear industry.

To view this fabulous collection please e-mail info@frodshamweddingbelles.co.uk or call 01928 735688.

Recommend a friend!

Recommendations are really important to us so for those of you that do recommend we want to say a special

'Thank You'

Just tell your Bride-to-be to mention your name when they make their appointment and if they they buy their wedding dress from us we will give you a bottle of champagne!

Finding your dream dress

For most brides-to-be, finding ‘the one’ can be the most exciting, if not a little daunting, part of planning for your special day so to give you a helping hand we have pulled together some top tips and advise!

When should you start looking?

Although delivery time-scales may vary from different designers, we always recommend to allow at least 6 months before your wedding date. This will allow time for most designers to get your dress in, and time to have your fittings. For last minute weddings, some designers will arrange a ‘rush cut’ order which means you can get it in sooner at an extra cost…but as it’s one of the biggest parts of your planning it’s never too early to start looking and put one big tick on your ‘to do’ list!

Do you make an appointment or just drop in?

Here at Wedding Belles Bridal, we will always attempt to look after any brides that drop in, however we do recommend that you make an appointment to ensure you can secure one of our private dressing rooms!

 

Who should you bring with you?

It’s usually best to limit yourself to 1 or 2 close family or friends whose opinion your trust, and you know will be honest with you. Sometimes having too many thoughts and opinions can confuse you!

What should you wear? 

If possible, it’s good if you wear a strapless bra, or at least bring one with you if you don’t fancy wearing it all day. But don’t worry if you don’t have one, you can always tuck the straps out of the way. Also, try not to wear any fake tan or heavy make-up, as a number of dresses will need to be put on over your head, and you don’t want to leave smudges on the diamond white dresses (it’s such a shame when that happens).

Knowing what’s going to suit you

Although it’s good to research designers and styles before your visit, do try to go along to your appointment with an open mind as it’s good to try a couple of different styles and designs. Sometimes what doesn’t look great on the hanger can look fabulous on you!

In fact, 80-90% of my brides end up walking away with something totally opposite to what they thought they would pick.

Where are you getting married?

It’s sometimes useful to know what type of wedding you will be having as quite often this can help your decision making – is it a church wedding, what is the style of your venue, do you have a theme, what time of year will it be, or are you getting married abroad? Different venues will suit different styles of dress – for example, if you are getting married in Thailand in the height of summer, you probably wouldn’t want a dress with a multitude of thick layers of material and netting.

Don’t forget to accessorise your look!

When you have narrowed down your dress choices, we will talk you through our range of tiaras and veils. Even if you’re not sure whether you want to wear one, this will help you to decide, and give you an idea of your completed look – it can sometimes make all the difference!

Ordering you dress

As we are only able to stock each dress in one size – this is known as a “sample”. And it is our sample that you will be able to try on – the sample size will vary, but if it’s not your exact size, then it can be held or pinned-in to allow you to get a good idea of what it will look like in your right size. You’re measurements are then taken and your dress will be ordered to the size according to the designers size chart.

When to book your 1^st fitting?

We generally recommend a fitting around 4-6 weeks before your wedding date. You will also need to have with you your wedding shoes, or at least shoes with the same heel height that you will be wearing on the day to make sure your dress is the perfect length. Also take along with you the underwear that you intend to wear on the day, as a padded bra can add a good inch or so on to bust measurement, or you may decide that you don’t need a bra as most dresses are fully corseted – either way, it’s important to know at this stage to make sure the fit will be perfect.

After this point, it’s important to try and maintain your size – but if you do change by one or two pounds, it’s not the end of the world as you will have your final fitting a week or so before your wedding, and last minute alterations can always be made if required.

Finally and most importantly……have fun and enjoy yourself!