The new 2012 Mia Mia collection by the fabulous English designer Alan Hannah is a totally refreshing collection of bohemian style gowns with a beautifully classic elegance a great combination for our brides. Alan and Margaurette use the most beautiful fabrics too, with ooodles of silk duchesse, silk slipper satin and silk organza.

The aim of the Mia Mia label is to offer a slice of Couture in an accessible, ready to wear option, using luxurious fabrics and detailing. Even better news is that the new 2012 collection also comes in half sizes, making sure we get an ever closer fit prior to alteration. good eh!

Taking into account the excellent fabrics and workmanship, the gowns also represent excellent value for money with the range price between £1,100 and £1,600.

Don’t forget these styles are in store now but there will be the entire collection avaliable to view in our Mia Mia designer Weekend on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th March 2012

There will be a beautiful gift bag for all brides who purchase their Mia Mia dress that weekend too!

Book in early to avoid missing out!

Call 01423 888242 or E-Mail info@theharrogateweddinglounge.com

There are plenty more where that came from so keep your stunning photos coming in on E-Mail and you may appear in the next edition

Happy Christmas Everyone and thank you so much for your continued support and for being the most amazing brides

Hayley xx

We have been on all of our summer shopping trips now and we are very pleased to report that the boutique is bursting with brand new collections for our beautiful brides.

The first collection to arrive in store is the much anticipated Alandra Collection by Maggie Sottero. After a hugely successful designer weekend in early August we were so excited to finally get our hands on our very own collection.

We have 11 dresses from this new collection with prices ranging from £950 – £1479 in a range of different fabrics and colour options.

With Soft Shimmer Satins, Tulles, Bordeaux Taffeta, Corded Lace, Paris Chiffon and hand made flowers and embellishments this really is one of the most stunning collections around. the gowns have to be seen to be appreciated.

It is only just over 2 weeks away until we attend the British Bridal Exhibition in Harrogate (the biggest trade event n the industry) to choose our collections for next year. We would love to hear what you brides want to see more of in the shops next year. are you raising the hemlines or staying full length, full skirts or fishtails, Lace or Silk. Keep us in the loop by leaving a comment and we will do our best to find what you are looking for

For now though we have to wait and see, I for one am very excited and intrigued to see what will greet us on the catwalks this time. at least we have these gorgeous frocks to swoon over in the mean time.

Keep up to date reading the blog as we will soon be showcasing our brand new MGNY collection and announcing who our brand new designer is!!

Hayley xx

Ok so you may have seen on twitter some mutterings and growing industry speculation about a brand new concept in wedding shows coming to market this summer. Well the official launch day is here and we are thrilled to announce our arrival. 

Three Girls & a Wedding are very proud and excited to announce their launch to the bridal industry. Here is our story……

What started as a brief “what if there was” conversation in early 2011 has rapidly transformed into a remarkable concept that will be brought to market by Thee women from established and respected bridal industry businesses. Hayley Hoyle Owner of the Harrogate Wedding Lounge, Cat Hepple Owner of Cat Hepple Photography and Sharon Crampton Owner of Blush Bespoke Flowers are now launching Three Girls & a Wedding.

The concept is a new style of bridal show located in the North of England that will be dedicated to “the experience” rather than the hard sell. A show that will evoke the senses and excite our visitors leaving them inspired, informed and having really experienced what their wedding could be like.

We want to change the way brides engage with suppliers, view their work and make decisions about whom to choose and for what. The end result will be a breathtaking showcase of the industry’s leading suppliers in a stylish, creative format that will see our brides and grooms transported to the very day itself, and a way in which nobody else is exhibiting at the moment.

With an emphasis on interaction by both suppliers and couples the show will see a beautiful, elegant display of various trends that are hot in the world of bridal and the ability to let imagination be your only limitation.

Three Girls & a Wedding will be unveiling this unique concept in a preview format with a stand at The Great Yorkshire Show in Harrogate 12th – 14th July. Having engaged with high end suppliers to create 3 amazing sets that will transport visitors to fabulous celebrations in different era’s and styles.

For further information on Three Girls & A Wedding, The Great Yorkshire Show or the Future Three Girls & a Wedding Bridal Show please follow us on twitter @3girlsandawed or do not hesitate to contact either Hayley, Cat or Sharon on the below e-mail addresses.

Hayley – hayley@theharrogateweddinglounge.com

Cat – cat@cathepplephotography.com    

    Sharon – info@blushbespokeflowers.co.uk

We would love to hear from brides and suppliers alike who would like more information and as always your comments and thoughts posted on the blog are very much appreciated. 

Thank You

Hayley, Cat & Sharon xx

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Nikki Foster, Founder of IDo Designer Weddings. Nikki approached us to see if she could come and spend some time in our lovely boutique and chat to us about the services we offer to our brides.

It was immediately apparent that Nikki is extremely passionate about her business and her clients and just the kind of business we like to promote to our brides. I asked Nikki to write a little about her business and the services she offers. Here is what she said.

Getting married should be one of the happiest and most exciting times of your life but it doesn’t always end up that way.

Abigail Bannatyne, daughter of Dragons Den’s Duncan, told Hello! Magazine “planning my wedding was the most stressful thing I have ever done, it took a year to organise and I just wanted it over with”.

It’s not a surprising comment given the time it takes to find, negotiate with and manage the right suppliers; come up with a unique wedding design; manage the budget and make sure the day runs like clockwork.

I Do Designer Weddings is a wedding design & planning company that advises and guides couples through this process, leaving you to enjoy all of the fun of the decision making without having to worry about the legwork.

Established by Nikki Foster, I Do was set up to allow couples access to the best in wedding design, planning and management.  By providing a full wedding co-ordination service tailored to each couple, they allow clients to enjoy the build up to their big day, safe in the knowledge that a professional is looking after things.

By working closely with clients and spending time getting to know them, I Do is able to create a wedding reflective of lifestyles and personalities.

I Do services are bespoke and they are happy stepping in to help at any stage in the wedding planning process.

If you would like help in creating a wedding which is visually stunning, atmospheric and talked about for many years, contact I Do: Call 0845  396 8858, Email info@idodesignerweddings.co.uk or visit www.idodesignerweddings.co.uk

I would like to thank Nikki for coming to see us and we look forward to working together in the future.

Hayley xx

We are very excited to announce we are holding a fabulous Accessories Boutique Evening on Wednesday 20th April. The event we take place from 6pm until 9pm and no appointment is required!

We have extended collections from fabulous designers, Chez Bec, Madeline Isaac James, Rainbow Couture and Richard Designs.

We will be serving bubbly and mini cupcakes while you browse the collections and we are also very lucky to have Debonesse Hair & Beauty offering mini hair trials to demonstrate different looks with your chosen accessories.

We have an excellent range of Shoes, Veils, Tiaras, Vintage inspired Headpieces, Garters, and Jewellery. Some even better news is we are offering an attractive 10% off all accessories purchased on the night and we also have an ex sample selection with up to 75% off!!

Come along and meet the team, have a glass of fizz and grab a bargain on your bridal accessories!

We look forward to meeting you.

This is a collection we are hugely excited about as we see some wonderfully unique designs coming through as well as the long awaited return of the tea length and short dresses and beautifully intricate vintage detailing.

This collection also sees some of the most beautiful light weight gowns suitable for destination weddings or even small informal celebrations at home a couple of our favourites are the Teracina and the Mona pictured below.

Maggie’s trademark big ruffles, corset backs & unusual necklines are ever apparent in other styles too. The Prestyn, Pasadena, Tori & Cleo are all stunning gowns for any Maggie Bride

Our emotional purchases for this season (the dresses that pull at our own personal heart strings) were the beautifully simple yet intricate Genevieve and the sassy but fun Nova. We hope you like them as much as we do!

Prices for the new Maggie Sottero collection are £800 – £1,500 and are available to view in our Harrogate boutique now. Give us a call on 01423 888242 to book your appointment or E-Mail us on info@theharrogateweddinglounge.com

Well we are well and truly in the mood for Christmas here at the Harrogate Wedding Lounge. I love this time of year and when the dark nights set in by 3pm the shop seems to look even more beautiful with all the sparkles and the chandeliers glinting. 

Last week we perfected our Christmas window, we went for an opulent Purple and Gold theme and we just loved it so much we asked the very lovely Cat of Cat Hepple Photography www.cathepplephotography.com to come and capture the essence of Christmas at The Harrogate Wedding Lounge.

Most of you will be aware with have worked with Cat a number of times before and I truly adore her work and her passion for her art. Cat has taken some stunning images which we are so grateful for and we have chosen a few to share with you below, let us know what you think I will add some more images early next week too! 

So there you have it Christmas a’ la Harrogate Wedding Lounge. We are gearing up for our Maggie Sottero weekend this weekend and we have the mini cupcakes, mince pies, mulled wine and champers all ready to go! bring on the festivities!!

Hayley xx

Recently I have had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Michelle Mohindra who has a fantastic new product on the gift list market. Michelle explains more about her compny One Big Present and why it is the perfect option for brides and grooms today. She also has a very special offer for Harrogate Wedding Lounge customers

Enjoy

Hayley xx

Over the years I became increasingly frustrated by the lack of gift options as a guest at weddings and birthdays and as someone who often gave cash gifts at special occasions I was never too keen on the tradition of leaving a cash envelope on a table.  I do know however that as a bride or groom-to-be today, with so many of us tightening our belts in this economic downturn, I would always prefer to have cash gifts to spend at leisure after the celebrations have passed.  So with all of this in mind I decided to offer a simple online solution to assist people with the ever difficult task of requesting cash gifts for a special occasion, while at the same time, create a secure collection platform for party/wedding guests no matter where they are in the world.

It has taken an incredible amount of time and patience to get the OneBigPresent website to where it is now, but I am very proud of what it can achieve!  Not only does it provide each ‘couple’ with their own mini web page and guest book as well as the option to upload further vital information for their guests, but it also offers a fantastic selection of ‘extras’ from email invites right through to a thank-you for each guest as soon as their contribution is received!  OneBigPresent works beautifully for our wedding couples in the UK but is especially helpful to those with friends and family who are scattered across the globe!  Imagine how lovely it is for them to be able to keep up with the going’s-on AND at the same time join in and contribute towards a really special wedding gift! 

So there you have a little of the history of OneBigPresent! All you have to do now is check out the website:  http://www.onebigpresent.co.uk where I hope you will love our simple concept!  Oh and don’t forget we are happy to offer all customers of The Harrogate Wedding Lounge £10 off our maximum capped fee.  Please enter promotional code HWL10 when you register! 

Michelle @ One Big Present

Yes It is finally here! we are very pleased to announce the dates of our Winter Maggie Sottero Designer Weekend, long awaited by so many brides!

The dates are Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th December 2010 from 10am until 5pm. We have over 40 of the brand new 2011 Maggie Sottero Collection in store for our prides to preview! they dont even hit the shops until next year so its a great way for brides getting married next year to see the collections and order sooner to  save on price increases! 

The weekend is lots of fun and we usualy match lots of brides to their dream dresses! As usual we will be offering you some fab discounts with 10% off all purchases on the weekend and a freeze on your VAT meaning if you order on the day you wont pay the price rise which will take effect 1st Jan 2011.

Appointments are limited and we already have a few eager brides booked in so please do get in touch ASAP to confirm your slot telephone 01423 888242 or E-Mail info@theharrogateweddinglounge.com you can also get in touch using our contact us page!

We look forward to seeing you soon

Hayley & The Team at the Harrogate Wedding Lounge xx