1. Bridal Gowns - Customers are required to pay a ‘50% non-refundable deposit’ on the date of ordering all bridal gowns. Monies are not refundable nor are they transferable to other goods once an order has been placed (Sale of Goods act 1979).

2. Additional Fabrics, Trims & Rush Order Fees - Customers are required to pay the full balance upon ordering / time of purchase. Monies are not refundable nor are they transferable to other goods once an order has been placed (Sale of Goods act 1979).

3. Shoes, Accessories & Jewellery - Customers are required to pay the full balance upon ordering / time of purchase. Monies are not refundable nor are they transferable to other goods once an order has been placed (Sale of Goods act 1979).

4. Goods ordered that are not available from stock normally take up to ‘20-24 weeks’ for delivery. All other goods sold 'off the rail' are sold as seen; therefore it is the customers responsibility to make sure that they are happy with the goods at the time of purchase. Shade Bridal Boutique Ltd will not accept responsibility for the condition of goods once they have left the premises.

5. The price of garments excludes all costs in respect of alterations & this is an external service not provided by Shade Bridal Boutique Ltd.

6. Exact colours & shades on fabrics and designs on trim, including beading & lace, cannot always be guaranteed, as all ordered garments are hand-made & subject to some variation.

7. All garments are ordered to a standard size offered by the designers, which often differs from those found on the high street.

8. All gowns will be ordered to the brides measurements taken at the time of order & will require alterations to achieve a near perfect fit.

9. After a sales order has been signed & the order placed, Shade Bridal Boutique Ltd cannot & will not accept any responsibility in respect of any changes which may occur in the customer's size & body shape.

10. Customers are required to settle any outstanding balance due within ‘28 days’ of notification of an ordered gown arriving in store.

11. In the event of a wedding or occasion being cancelled for any reason whatsoever, balance on ordered goods becomes payable immediately & all items must be collected. There will be no exception & no monies refunded.

12. Customers should retain their sales contracts & any other receipts as proof of purchase.

13. Customers who cancel their sales contracts are not entitled to any refund. Please be aware that once gowns or accessories are ordered, minimum cancellation periods from suppliers apply to Shade Bridal Boutique Ltd & under no circumstances can this be changed.

1. Shade Bridal Boutique Ltd recommends accomplished seamstresses within the Nottinghamshire area. Recommended seamstresses are fully responsible for their works carried out on garments & Shade Bridal Boutique Ltd does not accept any responsibility for said work.

2. Customers are advised to schedule their 1st fitting with a chosen seamstress ‘8 weeks’ before the date at which the garment is required.

3. Advice taken from the seamstress is taken at the customer's own risk & responsibility.

1. By signing the collection statement, the customer agrees that all goods have been checked by all parties & are deemed satisfactory.

2. It is the customer's responsibility to make sure that they are happy with the goods at the time of collection & Shade Bridal Boutique Ltd will not accept any responsibility for the condition of goods once they have left the premises.

1. If customers do not collect their goods (even if paid for in full) within ‘3 months’ of the specified occasion date passing, then the contract for goods will be deemed cancelled without further notice & any monies paid will not be refunded. The uncollected goods will then be returned to Shade Bridal Boutique Ltd to be re-sold.

1. All goods held in store are covered by Shade Bridal Boutique Ltd's comprehensive insurance policy.

2. The Terms & Conditions outlined above do not affect the customers statutory rights.