APPOINTMENTS
THE JOURNEY SHOULD BE AS EPIC
AS THE DRESS
Book your personalised bridal experience…
Step into Shade Bridal Boutique for a private, appointment-only experience where you can explore exclusive designer wedding dresses in a calm, relaxed setting. From your first moment in our boutique to finding the wedding dress you’ve been dreaming about, every step is personalised to make you feel confident, celebrated and truly cared for.
Our mission is to create special memories for every bride. Starting your journey with a personally tailored bridal appointment in our luxury setting, ensuring that you receive the very best possible service.
We provide:
Private access to the boutique for you and your guests
One-to-one personalised appointments
Expert gentle guidance and advice - including options for customisation, including necklines, sleeves, buttons or train adjustments
Full aftercare : alterations service for the perfect fit from our independent seamstress here at ‘The Studio’ & safe dress storage until your wedding day
A seamless, stress free transition from finding ‘the one’ to being aisle ready. We strive to make you feel comfortable in your experience and confident in your wedding dress choice.
EXPLORE OUR DESIGNER DRESSES
As we get to know you and your wedding vision Emma will give you an introduction to our resident collections. We proudly offer rare and exclusive wedding dresses from some of the world’s finest designers, including:
Moonlight Bridal - romantic, timeless styles, rich laces & incredible fit
Val Stefani - vintage beauty, delicate beading, dramatic trains & figure flattering silhouettes
Atelier Wu - Couture techniques, modern silhouettes, luxurious fabrics & volumes of elegance
Kelly Lin - Effortless luxury, quality & style; modern, contemporary designs
Paloma Blanca & Mikaella Bridal - classic silhouettes mixed with modern trends, modern & elegant, crafted from the highest quality fabrics
THE NEXT STEP : FROM ‘THE ONE’ TO AISLE READY
It is so important to us that every bride’s journey is special in it’s own way and you will find that our passion speaks volumes in the extra personal touches that we include for our brides throughout your time with us (Emma loves to spoil her brides).
Finding your dream dress is just the beginning, your journey doesn’t end there! We welcome you back for a Celebration Consultation when your dress arrives from the designer, where you will:
See and try your dress for the first time
Discuss accessories & timings for your alterations to start.
Relax knowing your dress is safely stored in a controlled, clean environment before, during & after your alterations.
Our alterations studio is your next stop, where our fabulous seamstresses will work with you to get the perfect fit for your wedding day, so you leave feeling confident, radiant & ready for your wedding day.
Culminating your journey with our collection appointment - a truly special moment where you get to take home your wedding dress along with a parting gift from Emma. It’s the final, joyful chapter in your bridal story with us, filled with excitement & emotion as everything comes together.
We can’t wait to begin this journey with you & help make every moment as memorable as the day you say “I do!”.
WHY BRIDES LOVE SHADE BRIDAL BOUTIQUE
The bridal consultation…
Your first appointment at the boutique is for 2 hours so that we can get to know and understand you and what you want from your wedding dress. You will have the time to go at your own pace along with our dedicated attention to help you ‘find the one’.
Emma will introduce you to our gorgeous collections and talk you through styles and custom options. You can bring along photos of your favourite dresses that we can use to guide you in your choices. We then encourage you to take the time to choose the gowns you would like to try on, based on what sets your heart alight. Emma is with you every step of the way, to listen, support and answer any questions you have and will often recommend some dresses based on your vision.
There is no rule book as to how you will feel when you find the one, but if it ticks all your boxes, you can envisage walking down the aisle or find yourself ‘swishing’ in the dress not wanting to take it off then that’s a very good sign…this is the one! It’s time to celebrate!
Everyone has a different experience whilst searching for their wedding dress, but that’s what we love about what we do, every bride is unique. We are here to make your Bridal journey a special, memorable experience and we absolutely love our brides!
Please take a look at our FAQ’s page for additional information about appointments.
If you already have your dress but are looking for bridal accessories we can offer an accessories consultation appointment. This is an exclusive use of the Boutique for 1 hour where you will have a one to one personal consultation with Emma to try on a range of accessories to compliment your Bridal look. From veils, jewellery, shoes, hair accessories belts and more!
Accessories consultation…
Alterations…
Every bride deserves the very best, complete service, that a bridal boutique can give. Alterations are an integral part of that service and we are here to provide you with our full Bridal Experience by offering our brides a full alterations service.
Because we are all different shapes, sizes, and heights, when your dress arrives with us, it is unlikely that it will fit you perfectly. This is where the skill and expertise of a great bridal seamstress comes in. A dress really becomes your own when it is altered to fit you perfectly, in the right length, moulded and altered to fit your body beautifully.