Dress of the Month: Lulu by Kelsey Rose

Our Dress of the Month is Lulu by Kelsey Rose is the perfect bridal gown for any bride looking for a relaxed princess style with her soft tulle A-line skirt. Her crepe bodice offers coverage and support for the bust, with her scoop back adding a touch of femininity, perfect for those ‘over the shoulder’ photos. 

The beautiful floral applique that falls on to the hip adds a touch of subtle detail without being too much. With her detachable bows on the shoulders, giving you the option to customise your bridal look. As well as adding a bit of coverage to the tops of the arms. 

We at Vicki's Bridal Boutique, Tenterden, Kent just love her styled up with modern accessories from The Bobby Pin to complementing Lulu’s details. Click here to discover more about who The Bobby Pin are: https://www.vickisbride.co.uk/post/welcoming-the-bobby-pin-to-vicki-s

If you think Lulu could be 'The One' then don't delay get booked in for your 'Yes to the Dress' moment at https://www.vickisbride.co.uk/book-an-appointment. We can't wait to meet you!

Love

Hannah & Megan

Vicki's Top 5 Satin A-line Dresses

The satin A-line is a timeless bridal look and a staple in most wedding designer's collection year after year. Here at Vicki’s Bridal Boutique in Tenterden, we wanted to share Vicki's Top 5 Satin A-line Dresses across our designers Freda Bennet, Ellis Bridals, and Nieve Couture. So here goes…

Lauren by Ellis Bridals is one of our newest additions as a part of our 2024 Ellis Bridals collection. We just fell in love with her stunning classic style paired with a modern racer neckline and keyhole back. The gorgeous mikado fabric holds a beautiful structured silhouette. Not forgetting the detachable bow to allowing you to stamp your own style on the dress and…last but not least it has the pockets!! And what bride doesn’t love a pocket.

Audrey by Nieve Couture is a Vicki's Bridal Boutique classic and if you read our Real Vicki's bride spotlight on Jennifer, you would have seen her modelling it beautifully on her big day. This stunningly simple wedding gown is perfect for any bride looking for a timeless, modest bridal look on her wedding day. With her high neckline, A-line skirt and button detail all the way down to the bottom of the train, finished off with a thin sparkle belt, which adds a little twinkle. Because what bride doesn't love a little sparkle! We must not forget again the little matter of her pockets! (Can you guess we are a big fan of the bridal pocket!!)

Milan by Freda Bennet is a classic A-line for the modern bride. With her square neck line in Freda Bennet’s signature cloque textured fabric. She perfectly marries both the traditional and playful side of any bride. Her extra thick waist band works wondered on all body types, making any bride feel amazing - which is the most important thing!! She also makes the most amazing sound when twirling the night away. 

Ada by Ellis Bridals may feel a little familiar, with inspiration for her taken from Princess Kate's wedding dress she wore on when she married Prince William back in 2011. With her delicate lace sleeved bodice married with the soft plain satin A-line. She really is a timeless classic, and if she is good enough for a princess!

Last but certainly not least, one of our newest additions, Romily another gorgeous Freda Bennet gown. This exquisite satin A-line adds a little fun to a true classic with her nod to the current 3D flower bridal trend we are seeing everywhere at the moment, with her flower puff sleeves. We just love the mix of two wedding styles. Her pleated corset and sweetheart neckline creates an ultra famine shape, with her A-line skirt enhancing the waist.

Let us know which is your favourite of Vicki's Top 5 Satin A-lines, or is there another one of our gorgeous dresses you think should have made the list. If you think one of these stunning Satin A-lines could be in your Top 5 don't forget to book with us at https://www.vickisbride.co.uk/book-an-appointment.

Real Bride Spotlight: Jennifer

Jennifer’s appointment was a real ‘when you know, you know’ kind of appointment. Her love for every moment of planning her wedding and to be honest every moment of her wedding after is what we live for! Todays Read Bride Spotlight is the lovely Jennifer, So we knew she would jump at the chance to share her wedding journey with us. 

 How did your partner propose?

On a chaotic Valentines day, just 6 months after I caught the bouquet at a friend's wedding. We were both starving hungry, he brought home takeaway pizzas as our Valentine’s Day tradition. Just before we were about to eat, he gives me a gift to unwrap, I unwrap a beautiful wooden box and open it to find a ring I immediately burst into tears. We never did eat the pizzas. We just drank a bottle of champagne. 

Takeaway Pizza date nights are the best! Especially with a ring involved!! So on to the big day …When and Where did you get married?

On the 2nd September 2023, in my local church at our home on the farm. The first day in a long time for the rain to stop, we woke up on a misty warm morning where the sun broke through and shone all day, it felt just like a spring day in the peak of summer. 

 What colour/ theme did you go for?

Dark green and white with a marquee full of hops and my sisters home grown dahlias for our traditional English wedding. 

Stunning I’m sure you all agree …One bit of advice for couples planning a wedding?

Enjoy every moment of stressing, planning and organising, you’ll miss it when it’s over. Your day will be perfect no matter what, because you’re marrying the love of your life and the day is just about the two of you, and everyone there is cheering you on loving you too. 

We couldn’t agree more, best advice… So, Shopping for your dress... Tell us about it?!

Most people can’t wait to go dress shopping but it was the one part of organising our wedding day I was least looking forward to. My mum and sister saw Vicki's bridal boutique whilst driving through Tenterden and told me about it and so I started looking at their Instagram, after a couple of months later of constant scrolling I booked an appointment. As soon as I walked into Vicki’s bride with my mum and sister, Megan greeted us with the biggest welcome and told me to relax and enjoy the experience. I instantly saw a dress that looked like the style and fabric I imagined myself wearing. Megan said to have a look around and pick out anything I liked, so I went straight to pick her off the rail. I had seen on their Instagram page a two piece which was the reason I booked the appointment, however, after trying it on, it wasn’t the one for me. I went on to try another which was lovely but I wasn’t quite set on. I then tried on the one I had first seen hanging on the rail and I knew it was ‘the one’ it made me completely relax knowing I had my dress ‘Audrey’ and so I just had fun with the process and tried on 5 more, when else will you be able to spend the morning trying on as many wedding dresses as you can?! 

And that is exactly what dress shopping should be! Highlight from your Big Day.

Every moment I loved, each for their own reason. The chill in the morning, walking around the marquee whilst it was quiet and still, before everyone turned up to do all the finishing touches. 

Getting ready with my 2 bridesmaids, MUA and hair stylist in our own room upstairs listening to my family who were downstairs laughing and getting everything ready for the day. 

Having our photographers turn up, James and Hannah Ireland (@jamesirelandphotography),  who were both so lovely, feeding us with little snippets of what was going on at the marquee and what the groom and his groomsmen were doing. 

After photos outside our farmhouse the day goes past so quickly you have to soak up as much as you can. 

Maybe the biggest highlight is being able to breathe after walking out of church, being alone with my HUSBAND whilst heading back, to walk into our beautifully dressed marquee with everyone cheering and celebrating you as the new Mr and Mrs Lavis! 

Honestly welling up reading this, exactly what your big day should be. Your favourite photo from your big day - professional or moment captured by a guest.?

How can I pick just one…