Monday, 11 July 2016

Happy Memories

 The best thing in life is making Happy Memories and it is something I hope I help people do. Weddings are a happy time but sometimes for some people there is someone missing on that very special day. Life is tough and all we can do is make the best of a situation and be positive about the future. We can look back over life and have regrets but we should learn from them and make sure we look forward to a better future and making happy memories.

From your first visit right through to your wedding day, I hope all are happy memories, so that everytime you think back on your wedding build up & the Big day you have happy thoughts.
One of my brides kindly gave me this box which I now use for Photos, sketches and embroidery samples.
Bride's dress fitted and pressed ready for your Big day.
Why don't you decorate a box and put  items and photos in it that remind you of happy things from happy days foundations items to lots of accessories
Mens wear to buy and to hire.
Personalised details for individuals.
Men's ties and hankies to match.
Bridesmaids dresses made to match the brides detail.
The brides headdress and veil made to match the bride's dress.
Happy Memories, hopefully for all my Brides and Grooms.
Many couples look back at their wedding day with each anniversary and hopefully they have nothing but Happy Memories of that day.
Bride getting ready on her Big day
One of my bride's brought her dress back so that I could make a christening gown with the same detail on it.



This bride's Mum was with us in our thoughts on the Day and so I embroidered the Bride & groom's initials with an Irish harp.
Shoes & veil embroidered to match.












This bride's Mum was with us for the first fittings but sadly was taken just a few months before the final fitting, our happy memories of her being with us at the start kept us all going.











Best Memories all captured on camera.








Sunday, 26 June 2016

Keep Calm and Carry On.


Sorry its been a while since I have done a blog. I had tried to do one from my phone one day but I now realise it didn't publish so its even longer than I thought. Gosh a lot has happened. I have had weddings and been working way on my summer 2016 projects and then just this week our country voted to leave the EU, you never know what a day will bring but my motto is...

Keep Calm and Carry On
As this bride of mine so perfectly photographed by Khris Soul portrays. This week an original poster of the wartime slogan “Keep Calm and Carry On” which nowadays adorns mugs, cushions and tea towels goes on sale. It's sales tag is £21,250!!


Final fitting time
A few more pins and just checking the embroidery is all in the right places.
Rose gold sparkly sequinned bridesmaids dresses ready for action.
Back detail on a Holy Communion Dress

Happy client
Ideas for New Brides
We have had the London Bridal Show with the forecast for 2017 with more ideas with subtle colours and prints and still more embroidery and detail. Lots of ideas for capes and two piece ensembles. Can't wait to get working on lots of ideas.




                                 

An "Former" Bride asks me to do a Christening robe to match her dress.
Robe with baby's bib to match, first bib I have ever done.
New Headdress ready for a bride.
My latest bride at her final fitting, ready for the next new chapter in her life.
I have been working away on a lovely veil for a bride this week which I just love but can't share it with you just yet.
My latest flower girl making sure she is up to date with everything that's happening!
"Keep Calm and Carry On"




Sunday, 8 May 2016

Important News for all Brides to be!

It's a very exciting time when you have a wedding in the horizon. You have found the love of your life and everything is perfect. There are so many decisions and choices to be made and it's important that you make the right one. Everybody wants everything to be perfect and one of the first things you have to do is plan and plan your budget.
So the news of a special offer or a sale always sounds good but you have to be aware anything that sounds too good to be true usually is!!
So when you are offered that deal but you must book today!!! Be aware you need time to think you only do this once do get it right don't waste your hard earned money nor time & energy.
Always question is this too good to be true. You only get out of life what you put into it.
Today I know of two bridal shops having a sample sale. Probably they are very keen to attract each others customers as they hold similar stock. Once you have bought and paid for that item there maybe no going back. You walked out of that shop with your 'bargain' and they won't give you your money back if the dry cleaner ruins it or the person who you thought could alter it can't. How do I think of these things well every year I get told stories of people who have been caught out.
It is important to note Dry Cleaners say that it is your risk when you take something to them to be cleaned. I have seen pearls shrunk like dried peas and dresses 3" shorter than the lining under them.
One of the shops with their sale today actually told a bride I would alter her dress!!! I DO NOT do  alterations to any dresses from other shops.
So please please take someone who knows how to alter a dress with you and don't buy it if it needs cleaned.

Tuesday, 5 April 2016

Spring 2016 bursting with ideas


There is nothing nicer than being inspired to make something. As the trees burst into life and the sun shines, it puts a spring in my life.

I love to garden and I love to take photos and there are always ideas all around.

For me my head is always bursting with ideas and there just is not enough hours to my days.
Im sure you can see without me explaining where Im going with this one.
I can do some many different flowers and colours with this idea.






Let me know what you think.