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Anything But Average
Research says that the average dress size for UK women is now a 16. Research also shows that in 1958 a size 16 would have a 28 inch waist and...
New Year, New Dresses
We are kicking off 2024 with a steady stream of new dress gorgeousness from Justin Alexander. Back in June we selected new styles to add to our collection. We’d like to show you three which have arrived this month.
Small Business Saturday at The Wedding Room
Did you know that November 25th 2023 is small business Saturday. As a small business in a lovely community, we have decided to open our doors and show you what were all about.
Our New Home
In February this year, The Wedding Room moved from our home of 11 years to the amazing space we’re in today. If you have not yet visited us at 169...
A day out
When you decide to get married, the first part of the plan is usually to book the venue. Once the venue has been chosen and the date set, the bride...
Newness incoming
We cannot express just how lovely it is to be able to buy new collections just like we used to, pre covid. In June we visited Lillian West to choose...
Celebrating Stella York
Stella York first arrived at The Wedding Room in 2016. We had been searching for a new label for a while and as part of the Essense Designs brand, the...
The Buying Process - Covid Style
One of the most pleasurable yet difficult processes of working in a bridal boutique is when the time comes to choose the next seasons dresses from your designers. Alongside from...
Harrogate here we come...
On Monday we will be visiting The Harrogate Bridal Show, the largest bridal trade show in the UK. It’s an exciting task to be choosing new dresses to have in...
My Dress
Everyone remembers the day they chose their wedding dress. I do, even though my wedding was 16 years ago tomorrow. I never wanted a big day or a big dress...
Anyone for Crepes?
There has been a recent shift in wedding dress fabrics with the recent introduction of crepe fabric in several designers collections. None so better executed than Stella York’s collection for...
A Bride's Eye View
Lisa And Sam Catching Lisa’s eye would not be a difficult task for Sam in their first week of Fresher’s at the University of Nottingham; his tie dye shirt would...