Vicki's Dress of the Month: Taylor By Freda Bennet

This month, we are super excited to launch our new newest collection for British Bridal Designer, Freda Bennet, so we thought it was only right to pick a bridal gown from this collection, for February dress of the month. Let us introduce you to Taylor...

Doing what Freda Bennet do best and marrying the traditional with the contemporary. Taylor is a beautifully chic crêpe bridal gown with a gorgeous, soft flared skirt. Stunningly contrasted by a structured bodice with a plunge neckline, finished off with button down long sleeves.

If you think Taylor by Freda Bennet could be your wedding dress, then head over to https://www.vickisbride.co.uk/book-an-appointment to book in and give her a try!!

Welcoming Freda Bennet 2025 Collection: Vicki's Edit!

This year, we really embraced what British Bridal Designer Freda Bennet had to offer and pulled together a collection of fashion forward pieces, fit for any bride ready to make a statement. Doing what Freda Do best and marrying the classic with the contemporary. So without further ado, let's introduce you to our newest additions at Vicki's Bridal Boutique, Tenterden, Kent.

Taylor, a gorgeous crêpe contemporary dress with a fitted plunge bodice, long buttoned sleeve and flared skirt with train.

Ezra is a stunning wedding dress in Freda Bennet signature Cloque fabric with a fitted strapless bodice and full pannier skirt. Giving the illusion of a slightly dropped waist. A real statement bridal moment!!

Vitta is our wild card piece with her statement detachable rose sleeves. In a beautiful Jacquard fabric with a fitted bodice and full skirt with train. Vitta s a bridal gown that oozes romance.

Mayra, is another gown which we have added to our collection of Cloque dresses with square seamed strapless bodice and full skirt, pleated at side seam. She is a true modern classic with chic yet playful feel.

Lainey is another new shape for us with a plunge neckline, wrap detail on a drop waist with a gorgeous A-line skirt in Freda's lovely satin fabric.

Aura another dropped bodice we have added to our collection in Freda's Zibeline fabric. A with a fitted bodice with a bardot sleeves and full skirt with train.

Etta is a wedding gown we have brought from a pervious collection by Freda Bennet which is very inch a modern classic. In their Zibeline fabric with a soft sweet-

If you think your wedding dress is in this beautiful new collection by Freda Bennet, then head over to https://www.vickisbride.co.uk/book-an-appointment to get booked in to say 'Yes' to the one.

Real Bride Spotlight: Hollie and Naomi

This month, we are shining our Real Bride Vicki's spotlight on an extra special wedding for us - as we had the pleasure of helping both Hollie and a slightly more reluctant Naomi find their wedding outfits. Hollie came to us ready and excited to start her wedding dress shopping back in 2021 (spoilers, and she did!). We felt very honoured that after spending time with us, she talked her partner Naomi into coming to see us, telling her she would be in safe hands! So, let's hear Holly and Naomi's love story.

 How did your partner propose?

Naomi proposed as part of a photoshoot she had arranged in the Peak District because I said we didn't have enough photos of us together.  Our wonderful friend & photographer, Jess, had asked us to write something we loved about the other person on chalkboards. I wrote 'Her dancing' and Naomi wrote 'Will you marry me?'!

Oh, my goddess, that actually gave me goosebumps, what a beautiful idea! So on to the wedding...What colour/ theme did you go for?

We were inspired by nature and muted pastel tones.  We had a beautiful cake made my mum that was covered in pressed flowers that she had grown or picked herself. 

 That is a brave lady! One bit of advice for couples planning a wedding?

Use potted flowers and plants to decorate your venue. We were able to give some to our guests as presents (including some grown by my mother-in-law) and planted the rest in our garden. There was no waste and two years on, they continue to brighten our garden, which is a beautiful way to remember our wedding day. (I'd also say to couples to think about getting a wedding stylist. This is who organised our plants, and they did a great job!)

 Love that idea!! I will be sharing that for sure!!! Shopping for your dress... Tell us about it?!

This has two parts, as we were lucky enough that both our outfits came from Vicki's Bridal Boutique.  We were both a little anxious about shopping for our outfits, but you made it a wonderful occasion for the both of us.  We waited till the wedding day to see each other's outfits, so my sisters had the responsibility of being there for both decisions!!! I was very excited to see that Naomi not only had chosen trousers that matched my dress, but they had pockets!

*Hollie wore Arizona by British Designer Kelsey Rose, with our bespoke Romy double comb veil by Tulle & Flo. Whilst Naomi wore Leigh Trouser and Sierra Top also by Kelsey Rose. Both danced the night away in the Oakley Trainers by The Perfect Bridal Company.

Your bridal party bless them were incredible keeping the secret and making sure you both complimented each other! Big shout out to them!  On to the wedding itself ... Highlight from your Big Day.

Dancing to C'est La Vie with my wife and it being captured on camera! We definitely wanted outfits we could dance in!!!

Amazing!! And last but not least... Your favourite photo from your big day - professional or moment captured by a guest.

I love the fact we had the idea to make the Pride flag with smoke, and love it even more that it worked!!!

Thank you so much Hollie for sharing, don't they both look stunning!? We wish you all the best for the future, and an amazing Happily Ever After. And thank you for becoming Vicki's Brides. 💕

Hollie and Naomi would also like to give a big shout-out to their amazing suppliers:

Jess our photographer https://www.jessicacoatesphotography.co.uk/ 

Emily from Sass Event Stylists https://www.sassweddings.com/

Hidden Hive Venue https://wonderlandweddingvenues.co.uk/our-venues/the-hidden-hive-thh/

Joanna and Nathan for our video https://www.joannaeliza.com/

Mango Acoustic https://www.mangoacoustic.co.uk/