Old Thorns Fashion Show - November 2013

Sunday November 10th 2013 we had the pleasure of showcasing our bridal collections at Old Thorns in Liphook.  There were many exhibitors on hand throughout the day to assist brides in their wedding planning. 

We were thrilled to have Lorraine Claire Photography on hand to photograph the models whist having their hair & makeup designed by Annette Bradford at Elegance Bridal Coiffure and later for the fashion show.

Each of the models are friends / brides of Amaryllis and they do a fantastic job of showing off our beautiful gowns.  From 9am in the morning they sit down with Annette and go through different styles, and then it's show time!

Behind the scenes at Old Thorns it is quite manic!  There is a stair case that the models have to run up and down in each dress and by the end of the first show they are exhausted!  We have around 25 minutes to show 26 plus bridal gowns , with a stair case in the middle we have to dress the girls rather quickly!

It was an amazing day and were thrilled with the amount of brides that came to see us on the day & can't wait for the Spring show.

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http://www.elegancebridalcoiffure.co.uk/
http://www.oldthorns.com/wedding-venues-in-hampshire/
www.amaryllis-bridal.co.uk

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Customer Feedback - Wedding Industry Awards

This year we entered The Wedding Industry Awards.  Unlike other awards within the industry this award is specifically voted for by brides to your shop.  Brides are asked numerous questions and give the company they are nominating a score out of 10.

The scores are averaged out over the region.  Amaryllis Bridalwear received just over 9 out of 10 for each question asked. With the highest score received of 9.857 for  Quality of customer service and communications received from your bridal retailer.

We were absolutely thrilled to receive such high scores from all of our brides.  Obviously we were disappointed with not being regionally selected however the comments that have been passed on to us are truly amazing.

Please see a selection of the comments that we received from our brides below......

The staff at Amaryllis were very welcoming and helpful. On my first visit, the assistant was patient and honest and  on all my visits appointment time was long enough for me to take my time and not feel rushed. Great experience all round!! Amaryllis is a hidden gem. Excellent service throughout. I felt that they really cared that I looked my best on my special day and that I was happy with my choice. The service was caring and professional with the personal touch from the initial appointment through the fitting and alterations and the final prep of the dress for collection. First class. Lovely shop and lovely ladies. They make you feel welcome and do all that they can to help. I travelled 80 miles to get my dress from here as unlike other shops they are not pushing for a sale and know their stuff. I could of got my dress from a closer shop but they had awful service, unlike Amaryllis. A cut above the many other bridal shops I visited I was treated warmly, generously with a sense of humour; no stuck up  pretentiousness but real advice you could trust. Importantly a wide range of dresses for size 14 plus without the  snootiness prevalent in many bridal shops.

Having gone into most of the shops in the area, I felt pretty disheartened when choosing my wedding dress. I was on a budget and felt everyone was being very pushy - so I looked at shops that were further afield. Thank god I did, otherwise I wouldn't have found the gem that is Amaryllis Bridal!

Looking for my wedding dress was a magical experience. The ladies in the shop were extremely helpful - giving advice about styles and what would suit me. This made it a very personal experience.  I was kept up to date with when the dress would arrive in store with no chasing on my part. They were ever so helpful and friendly and I couldn't recommend them enough The staff in Amaryllis are so helpful and professional. They made me feel totally at ease, gave amazing advise and no question was too much trouble.  I would highly recommend them to anyone who is getting married for both bridesmaid and wedding dresses. My experience with Amaryllis was wonderful from start to finish. Every member of staff who dealt with me was polite, friendly and engaging. I felt welcomed and comfortable in the shop, and the staff looked after me through the whole process of selecting and tailoring my dress. Having been to quite a few wedding dress shops I can honestly say that they were the best - both of the women who helped serve me where very helpful, honest, and really lovely - even when I took a while to make a decision!  They were just so friendly! Amaryllis is a friendly, relaxed shop and always displays beautiful range of dresses. Charlotte is not a pushy sales woman. She has a genuine desire to meet the Brides needs.  Nothing is too much trouble. Amaryllis was the only shop I visited. I have nothing but praise for Charlotte and her team. Amaryllis Bridalwear stock a huge range of beautiful wedding dresses. The store assistants offer first class service and made me feel at ease.

Thank you to all my brides that took the trouble to write such lovely comments about my shop.  Charlotte x

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Bridal Top Tips - Wedding Dress Shopping & Photography Tips

Every brides search for a wedding dress is sometimes a daunting one.  What style will suit me?  Who should I bring with me to find "The One"?  Well we have enlisted the help of our recommended suppliers to help you all with your to do list.

At Amaryllis we understand that you want to bring as many people as possible with you.  Brides often don't want to leave any of their friends & family out, but please do bear in mind that the more people that you show your dress to, the less of a surprise it will be on the day!

There has been many a time in Amaryllis that a bride hints to us in the changing room that she loves the dress that she is in, only to pull back the curtain and one of the bridesmaids or friends gives there opinion.  Before you know it the bride is in tears and now regrets bringing that all important friend. 

So our very top tip is this, for your own peace of mind, stress loves, and wedding dresses shopping, think very carefully when deciding who to bring with you.  This is your day and it should be as enjoyable as possible.
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Photography Top Tip  - Charles at Galileo Photography

G for the best photographer you can afford. Someone who you get on well with, as he or she will be with you all day on your wedding day, and you will want to feel assured that you and your guests will feel comfortable with them.
Budgeting too severely for your photography often ends up with inferior results, and a record of your wedding day that is ultimately disappointing.

You are only planning to get married once in your life, so be prepared to spend wisely when selecting your photographer, so you end up with a record of your wedding day that everyone loves!

http://www.galileophotography.co.uk/


More top tips including hair & make up, and Florists next week!







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