Author: helena

Due to insurance policy changes I don’t hold stock at my home studio any more…..

I  was recently told that I am not allowed to hold stock here. We can still of course Zoom and I can help you find the perfect dress that way, and work with images etc online. Do contact me to chat about your ideas. The 1930s is still a huge trend and I have some… Continue reading Due to insurance policy changes I don’t hold stock at my home studio any more…..

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Lovely to be featured on Gem Vintage Blog today

Liisa from Gem, recently interviewed me and just published a very nice article, please see it here : https://gem.app/stories/vintage-wedding-dress-shopping-tips Many thanks Liisa !

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Recent real bride Linsey

Although many of my clients have had a long wait (due to Covid) to get married, several beautiful brides have recently sent me images of their wedding day. I am so grateful, firstly that they trusted me to organise their dress (!) and secondly that they were kind enough to show me how very lovely… Continue reading Recent real bride Linsey

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My Bridal Room….

Happy New Year, especially if you are getting married this year! I thought I would post a few shots of my bridal room. One lovely girl who bought a dress last year said “I didn’t think you were real, because you had so many dresses, and it seemed too good to be true!”. Well I… Continue reading My Bridal Room….

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In these difficult times we can still meet online, even if we can’t meet in person until better times. So please contact me to arrange a Zoom call and I can show you some lovely dresses. We can achieve quite a bit by chatting and exchanging images by email too. I am always delighted to meet new brides and discuss your dress. I look forward to chatting soon, Helena x

Alice. My new 1930s style wedding gown.

This lovely vintage inspired wedding dress can be made in several styles of lace, with a silk slip underneath- in ivory or champagne. The classic 1930s styling features a high soft neckline, long lace sleeves, sparkly shoulder appliqués and small ‘puddle’ train.

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Real bride Sophie wearing Florence gown to perfection

This beautiful bride knew from the first appointment that she wanted to wear the Florence gown for her winter wedding, Sophie had with her a favourite dress and we copied the sleeve style. Florence is made individually and is different for each bride so we were delighted to do that. Sophie’s charming mother Claire made… Continue reading Real bride Sophie wearing Florence gown to perfection

1930s vintage inspired wedding dresses, made in my recreated vintage style lace.

This style of lace (Tambour lace) is embroidered by machine, but originally it used to be done by hand on a frame called a Tambour, hence it’s name. It’s a different process to modern woven lace, and intricate designs like this one above are rare. I use all kinds of lace to make my vintage… Continue reading 1930s vintage inspired wedding dresses, made in my recreated vintage style lace.

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