So you're coming to see us!!

Please take a few moments to read through the following – all boutiques work in different ways, so even if you’re a seasoned dress trier it will be worth a peek… xx

• Your first appointment will last 60-90 minutes (VIB appointments are 2hrs)

• This will be a private appointment with Vicky the owner

• Your appointment will be a 'Personal Shopping Experience' so you can be safe in the knowledge that we will make beautiful selections for you to try

• We will offer you lots of different options with each gown (we will select the gowns based on the budget and information you give us)

Here are a couple of IMPORTANT things to think about:

• Personal Shopping Experience - We operate, possibly slightly differently to how other boutiques work, after a short conversation about you, your wedding, and your style, we will then showcase gowns within your style ideas and budget to you, so, you can sit back and enjoy the show - feel like a celebrity for the day!  

• Budget - Please be prepared to answer questions about your budget for your gown – we aren’t being nosey; this is simply so we can show you the correct dresses within the right price point for you. Our gowns start from £900-£2000. *We do have some sample sale gowns from £250 -£900.

• Guests - Who is coming with you?   This is a really intimate appointment (which is totally our niche!) - so let’s keep it simple with your nearest and dearest. We have found in the past too many opinions can result in the bride being upset :'-(  We only have room for yourself "The Bride" and no more than 3 guests - sorry we simply don't have the room for any more.

• Full Private Styling Appointment - We offer a full styling appointment at our boutique, and offer help and advice when it comes to things like; your hair – up, down, or flowing with curls for your big day. We will ask you to stand on a bridal ‘pedestal’ this gives the impression of the dress at the correct length so don't worry about bringing any shoes. 

• Sizing - Our samples sizes range from size 10 to 24. The majority of the gowns are sized 14-18. Unfortunately, we can't have every dress in every size, but we have means & ways to make the gowns fit you.  Please note bridal comes up very small - expect to have to go up 1-2 sizes bigger than what you are on the high street (it's not you, it's just how bridal is. So for example most high street size 12 brides usually have to order a 16)

• Shoes - No need! we put all our brides on a pedestal. We've found in the past heels can go through our beautiful dresses.

• Lingerie - The right underwear can make all the difference.  A strapless bra is good when trying on gowns, but don’t worry too much if you don’t have one, it’s not essential. Most of the dresses do look better without a bra, but it's, however, you feel comfortable.

• NO FAKE TAN - PLEASE, refrain from wearing any fake tan, this will discolour our gowns, contrary to popular belief we have to buy all of our gowns, and…we like to keep them in pristine condition for our brides to try on. We totally understand why you want to wear fake tan, but please save it for your big day.  

• In the fitting room – These dresses are not easy to get into, therefore we will be in the fitting room with you, helping you in and out of each gown. Don’t worry we have a totally private fitting room, and fully respect your privacy – however, you will be in there with one of us.  

• Photographs - Sorry, we do not allow photographs or videos to be taken within the boutique – this is to protect our designers, it is their wish to keep their designs protected, and it is also for our own privacy. Once you have decided and ordered your gown we are more than happy for you to take snaps, well even take them for you.

• Timing - Our appointments are back to back and close the boutique for each & every bride, so if you come late it will be less time to try on. If you're a little early and we're still with a bride please pop for a coffee and come back for your appointment time as we close the boutique for each and every bride we won't let you in as we have no waiting area. 

• Parking - There is plenty of parking in Atherstone, with two main car parks, positioned right by the boutique. There is street parking outside the boutique but this is only a 30-minute stay.  The car park opposite the boutique is for an hour only. In the main car park (opposite TOFFS) you can park there all day and is free for 2 hours (just input your reg number). We suggest you allow an hour and a half for your appointment, you may want to allow 2 hours with finding parking so you're not rushed. If you need any help in finding us or parking please get in touch. Tel 01827 767 808.

• Bathroom - We don't have bathroom facilities I'm afraid. They have unfortunately closed the public toilet opposite the boutique. The nearest public toilet is the main coop.