I was unsure what I wanted as I really didn’t know what style would suit my age. The only detail I knew for sure was that I wanted sleeves. My aim was to find what I felt good stood in rather than what was on a hanger. There is little help online for ideas for older brides – especially for those who are young at heart!
Read MoreIt was fabulous to try on so many beautiful gowns - all more luxurious and flattering than anything I’d ever worn before, so it did make the decision very difficult.
Read MoreI went to Alexandra Anne because they were the closest stockist of Charlie Brear. I didn’t know exactly what gown I wanted but I had an idea and Jess helped me find what I was looking for.
Read More"I’d looked on the websites of a few different bridal shops and remember thinking there was nothing that matched what I’d had in mind… until I found Alexandra Anne. I’d seen the Rembo Styling dresses on the website and although I tried to keep an open mind, I knew I’d end up with one of them."
Read More"I had such a clear idea in my mind of what I wanted but I couldn’t find it anywhere. I was beginning to think I’d need to have it made which I didn’t want to do. Luckily Jess at Alexandra Anne found me the perfect dress to base my idea on and then we customized it by adding sleeves and it was perfect!'
Read MoreThanks to Jamie Oliver’s HR department, Gemma and Nick crossed paths and the rest is history. From their start in London to their wedding at Whirlow Hall Farm, with a trip to India in between, there is a story in every answer!
Gemma looked sensational in Eliza Jane Howell’s Annie dress, and the smiles in these photos are infectious!
Read MoreWhen you’re after a fun-filled, party wedding with cartwheeling and dancing, you just can’t beat a feather outfit followed by a trouser suit. One for instant drama, picture perfect head-standing and the other for throwing some shapes one the dance floor!
Sophie was the epitome of fun and we can safely say we had THE best time helping her find the perfect outfits from Charlie Brear & Jesus Peiro.
Read MoreLondon based Steph fell in love with Jesus Peiro at her first appointment, and it wasn’t long before the dotty 110 won hands down. The photos say it all; they’re truly vogue worthy. Everything about this coastal and rustic wedding is stunning. Congratulations, Steph and Tom!
Read MoreAs with many of our brides due to marry in 2020, Sarah and Mike married instead in 2021. Sarah was super positive about the whole thing, and a silver lining was more time to play around with those all-important accessories and finishing touches! Outfit: Charlie Brear Payton & Lyra overskirt.
Read MoreUber cool stationary, the most adorable 4 legged star guest and of course a beautiful couple made for one amazing day at Emma & John’s wedding. As one of many weddings that was postponed and re-arranged, Emma later added the Rembo Luna cardigan to complete the look for the new (and slightly cooler) February date wedding.
Read MoreSometimes a dress just matches the wedding venue to perfection, and this was definitely a perfect match! Alice wore Amelia by Love Story Bride for her wedding to Conor at Eyam Hall, Derbyshire. This micro wedding with vibes of scandi midsummer and english country garden was beautiful. Just wait til you see those golden hour photos!
Read MoreOften choosing a dress can involve plenty of indecision, but we can safely say that the decision for Meisha was easy. The sample fitted almost perfectly and after trying on that as the first dress, nothing else could compete! Outfit: 921 by Jesus Peiro
Read MoreWhen you’ve included sword arches and smoke bombs into your wedding plan you know it’s going to be pretty spectacular! And Emma’s dress certainly lived up to the drama of the day. Carlotta by Eliza Jane Howell was beaded perfection on Emma, and her Mum even wore an outfit by the same designer.
Read MoreLucy and Jody married at Trafalgar warehouse in Sheffield. From ceremony to reception the whole wedding oozed style! Dancing on the roads with smoke bombs made for some pretty epic photos too. Outfit: Charlie Brear Nyika + Jesus Peiro 6031 belt.
Read MoreKatherine and James finally got to tie the knot in Turnditch, Derbyshire, followed by a shindig at Shottle Hall near Belper. VW camper van ride included. Outfit: Charlie Brear Payton + Farah Overskirt.
Read MoreA postponed wedding and a bit of rain wasn’t going to stop maximum fun at this modern countryside do in Herefordshire! Dress: Jesus Peiro 7019.
Read MoreHush hush! Derbyshire real bride Sarah eloped in secret to Windermere, and only me, Sarah and a Charlie Brear dress were in on it. Dress: Charlie Brear Nola.
Read MoreDerbyshire real bride Nicola chose a double-designer two-piece combo for her rustic wedding ceremony at the Gathering in Edale. Dresses: Charlie Brear Cataline and Rembo Styling Honeymoon.
Read MoreDerbyshire real bride Kate brought some Barcelona bridal glamour to her summer wedding at Chatsworth House. Dress: Jesus Peiro 6000.
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