Welcome To Bride To Be | A Wedding Guide By Hannah Lois

Something New

Bridal Gowns

British wedding dresses have changed in style to match the changing fashion and expanding society over the centuries. Here we look at some of the dresses worn over time, and consider some of the beliefs held about bridal gowns.

Bridal Boutiques

Your wedding dress is likely to be the most extravagant and the most expensive dress you are ever likely to wear. Within the UK there are a number of creative and talented British wedding dress designers who can create the perfect dress for you.

Something Borrowed

Traditionally, the honeymoon was the first time the couple got to spend some time alone together after taking their marriage vows. It gave them both a chance to get to know each other better and begin to build a physical relationship.
A honeymoon remains a time for a couple to celebrate their marriage.

Testimonials

Our wedding on Saturday 11 November 2017 at Tudor Barn was everything we could have dreamed of and more. We really cannot fault this venue and the people that work tirelessly to make our special day, the best day possible. All of our guests raved about the venue, the food, the atmosphere…we could go on. The wedding co-ordinator explained everything to us in full at every stage – nothing was too much trouble. We had no idea we could have a barn venue in London and are so grateful to Hannah Lois for listing this venue on her site. We look forward to returning to Tudor Barn for our anniversaries and can’t wait to make more memories here in the future. Thank you so much.

Zoe and Russell Cooke on 15 November, 2017

A huge thank you to Hannah Lois for providing details about wedding dress designer Sassi Holford. I went to Leonie Claire to try on a Sassi Holford dress. I knew what I wanted, and ended up choosing the ‘Ruby’ dress, but with some changes, so that what I wore on the day was unique, made just for me. I felt fabulous, but also comfortable as it was a perfect fit for my figure. Thanks for the recommendation Hannah Lois!

Emma Blaney 4 October 2017

I had always wanted to wed in a castle, but thought it would be too expensive. Thanks to Hannah Lois, I checked out Augill Castle, which is close to our home in Penrith. So happy it was affordable (we got married on a Friday). We had a fantastic wedding day! We enjoyed ourselves very much and our guests are still saying it was the best wedding they have been to due to the stunning venue and smooth organisation. We had a private afternoon ceremony followed by the most decadent afternoon tea. Delightful!

Diane and Mandeep Mondalis 3 October 2017

I’ve looked at loads of wedding websites and was getting a bit flustered about what sort of wedding dress I should focus on as the choices are so diverse that I wasn’t making any choice at all. Came across the history of bridal gowns on Hannah Lois and was quite taken with how the wedding gowns for Grace Kelly, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duchess of Cambridge had a similar design. So, I decided if the style was good enough for all these royal ladies, it’s good enough for me. I’ve got my last fitting for the dress next week with a dressmaker in town who was recommended, so I’m not paying the bridal boutique prices, but getting a dress fit for a queen.

Annie and Kevin Barton 23 September 2017

Thank you for the bridesmaid tips. Whilst I’d got most of the list sorted, including the suggestion not to argue about the bridesmaid dress and to carry an emergency kit with safety pins, tissues, deodorant and so much more it filled a food container, what I hadn’t considered was the need to take snacks. No one in the party was diabetic, food was being provided… why would I need snacks? But you were right. The bride was so nervous that a few squares of dark chocolate were required, like medicine. Great suggestions and much appreciated.

Denise Derrick 9 August 2017