APPOINTMENTS
THE JOURNEY SHOULD BE AS EPIC
AS THE DRESS
Your personal bridal shopping experience…
Our goal here at Shade Bridal Boutique is to create special memories for every bride who walks through our door. In a relaxed and friendly environment we offer the full Bridal Experience. Starting your journey with a personal one to one bridal appointment in our luxury setting, ensuring that you receive the very best possible service.
We operate an appointment only system to ensure our brides get sole private access to the boutique. Our locked door policy will also allow you and your guests to be undisturbed during your appointments to make the experience intimate and personalised.
A seamless, stress free transition from finding ‘the one’ to providing safe dress storage and an in-house alterations service. We strive to make you feel comfortable in your experience and confident in your wedding dress choice. It is so important to us that every bride’s journey is special in it’s own way and you will find that our passion speaks volumes in the extra personal touches that we include for our brides throughout your time with us (Emma loves to spoil her brides).
We adore customisation, just ask our designers; so if you are a bride who wants to add their own spin on things and there is something specific you are looking for, let us know. We are here to guide and advise you on your options. From changing necklines, backs or even adding sleeves, buttons or over skirts to extending or shortening trains. Let us help you create your dream vision.
THE NEXT STEP
Once you have found ‘the one’ with us, your journey doesn’t end there! We welcome you back for a Celebration Consultation when your dress arrives from the designer. This is your appointment where you will get to see and try your dress for the first time, discuss accessories and timings for your alterations to start.
You don’t need to worry about where to store your dress once it has arrived, we take care of that for you, offering safe storage in a controlled, clean environment. Our alterations studio is your next stop, where our fabulous in-house seamstress, Claire “The Tailoress” will work with you to get the perfect fit for your wedding day. Culminating with our collection appointment sending you off aisle ready!
We can’t wait to start your journey with you!
The bridal consultation…
Your first appointment at the boutique is for 2 hours so that we can get to know and understand you and what you want from your wedding dress. You will have the time to go at your own pace along with our dedicated attention to help you ‘find the one’.
Emma will introduce you to our gorgeous collections and talk you through styles and custom options. You can bring along photos of your favourite dresses that we can use to guide you in your choices. We then encourage you to take the time to choose the gowns you would like to try on, based on what sets your heart alight. Emma is with you every step of the way, to listen, support and answer any questions you have and will often recommend some dresses based on your vision.
There is no rule book as to how you will feel when you find the one, but if it ticks all your boxes, you can envisage walking down the aisle or find yourself ‘swishing’ in the dress not wanting to take it off then that’s a very good sign…this is the one! It’s time to celebrate!
Everyone has a different experience whilst searching for their wedding dress, but that’s what we love about what we do, every bride is unique. We are here to make your Bridal journey a special, memorable experience and we absolutely love our brides!
Please take a look at our FAQ’s page for additional information about appointments.
Accessories consultation…
If you already have your dress but are looking for bridal accessories we can offer an accessories consultation appointment. This is an exclusive use of the Boutique for 1 hour where you will have a one to one personal consultation with Emma to try on a range of accessories to compliment your Bridal look. From veils, jewellery, shoes, hair accessories belts and more!
Alterations…
Every bride deserves the very best, complete service, that a bridal boutique can give. Alterations are an integral part of that service and we are here to provide you with our full Bridal Experience by offering our brides in-house alterations.
Because we are all different shapes, sizes, and heights, when your dress arrives with us, it is unlikely that it will fit you perfectly. This is where the skill and expertise of a great seamstress comes in. A dress really becomes your own when it is altered to fit you perfectly, in the right length, moulded and altered to fit your body beautifully.