REAL WEDDINGS

WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY

Thank you so much for your help finding my lovely wedding dress – such a fun, relaxed experience – especially considering I had no idea what I was looking for! (Hannah Frampton)

Thank you so much for all your help in finding the most amazing dress. I can't believe it was the first one I tried on; it goes to show you know your stuff! (Harriet & Jeremy)

Within weeks, Gina had sorted out an array of dresses (I am a size 18, 5' tall and in my late 40s!). The second one I tried was perfect. My experience with Gina was flawless; easy, relaxed, friendly and comfortable. Thank you so much. (Jayne)

Thank you so much for yesterday, Han is still buzzing! I couldn't believe how beautiful she looked. You made it very special. (Jo Hartgill, Mother of Bride)

I had been to so many shops before finding Gina at The Wedding Dress and had pretty much given up hope of finding a 'Plus Size' dress to suit my figure. Gina went out of her way to find my perfect dress and I knew it was right as soon as I saw it. My advice is by-pass the commercialised high street shops and go to The Wedding Dress for someone who will really listen and do everything in her power to find what you want. Thank you Gina! (Emily)

We have one very happy and excited teenager ready for her Prom! Thank you Gina (Theresa Upshall)

Julia looked absolutely gorgeous on Friday. She had so many compliments and we told everybody about you. (Debbie Nickless, Mother of Bride)

Thought you'd like to see the product of your hard work; a BIG thank you for your time and Advice regarding the dress. It was incredible and totally 'me'. The photographer loved it too and got quite carried away!! A big thank you again. (Anita Miles)

We had such an amazing day. I loved my dress so much and felt like a princess! (Harriet Udell)

My wedding dress was just amazing; thank you. (Jemima)

Thank you for such a lovely dress, it was much admired. (Alycia Collins)

Thank you for my dress; it was perfect and everyone loved it. (Laura Poe)

Being not especially 'girly' I've really surprised myself that I can't wait to wear my dress!! Thank you so much for your help and a very stress free shopping experience. (Hannah Cherrington)

Thank you so much for my beautiful dress and making the whole experience so enjoyable. (Harriet)

You have been SO helpful – and great fun. I will certainly spread the word to any friends getting married about how amazing you have been – and what a wonderful collection! Thank you again for everything. (Annie Mitchell)

I cannot thank you enough for all your help and support in helping me find the perfect wedding dress. I was a princess for the day and had so many lovely compliments. (Michelle Morris)

Thank you so much for today. My dress is perfect! (Amanda Dunford)

It was really lovely to meet you and thank you for making what seemed like a daunting task like a walk in the park yesterday. All your dresses are beautiful but I believe I have found the perfect one and can't wait for the Big Day! (Kath Giberson)

Gina, we had such a lovely day yesterday. Kath has made the right choice – she looked stunning in that beautiful dress. (Anne Giberson, Mother of the Bride)

I'm so pleased my wedding and bridesmaids dresses came from you; you made all so stress free and exciting! Thank you so much. (Francesca Breeden)

I just wanted to thank you so much for giving the most wonderful service and for taking the time and effort that you did. I will be sure to pass on your details to everyone I know tying the knot because it really was a lovely experience. Wishing you all the very best for the future. Warmest regards. (Amy Morgan-Bell)

Gina was amazing! She made me feel really comfortable & I tried on more dresses than I could count! She had so many styles, shapes and fabrics; I visited a few times and she was very patient! We did find "The One" – at a great price. I would recommend Gina to anyone – such a personal and special service. Thank you. (Rachel Cowley)

'The Wedding Dress' is a gem and Gina is fabulous. With so many beautiful & carefully selected dresses in my size to choose from, Gina made the whole experience thoroughly enjoyable, guiding me through the different variations and tirelessly helping me to try on a number of dresses until I was happy that I had found the one – and the perfect veil and hair accessory too. Thank you Gina! (Katie Percival)

As the Mother of the Bride I was delighted with 'The Wedding Dress' and Gina's friendly, professional service. Nothing was too much trouble and my daughter came away thrilled to bits with her beautiful gown, expertly fitted by Gina's seamstress. I would have no hesitation in recommending 'The Wedding Dress'. (Susie Percival)

We can't thank you enough for all your help in choosing Kate's wedding dress, the bridesmaids' dresses and my own ensemble. We had the most wonderful day, Kate smiled and laughed all day long – happy in the knowledge that she looked beautiful and confident that her dress was a perfect fit. All the outfits were an outstanding success! We received so many compliments. Thanks again. (Shirley, Mother of Bride)

It was great to meet you and thank you for making us feel so welcome and me feel so comfortable to try on many a dress to find that very special one – which I cannot wait to wear! Thank you once again Gina for making this whole experience fun and a pleasure. (Michelle Funnell)

We had the most amazing day; it was just perfect. Lots of compliments on my dress and shawl; everybody loved the touch of pink and said everything about the day was beautiful so thank you so much for all your help to make that possible. (Ellie Shanks)

Huge thanks to you Gina for your support, guidance, enthusiasm …. And seemingly endless energy when my daughter came to look at wedding dresses. You helped Beth with a fabulous selection of beautiful dresses, veils & accessories without any pushy sales pitch ….. so we not only came back for the bridal gown but dresses, shrugs and jewellery for all the bridesmaids as well – wonderful!! We can't recommend The Wedding Dress highly enough. (Sue Clark, Mother of Bride)

Gina, thank you so much for your help and patience to find my beautiful wedding dress at such short notice. I love it! You have such a pretty selection of dresses, which made my decision making even more difficult. Your personal service was the perfect answer to my last minute wedding! (Hollie Goddard)

Gina, thank you for all your help and advice towards helping to make the best decisions for all the dresses for our special day. I'm sure you will agree that everyone looked stunning . I have lost count of the number of compliments I had about how lovely my dress was as well as how great Mum and the bridesmaids looked. Thanks again. (Katie Switzer, nee Morris)

Thank you SO much! It was such a relief to start the search and find the dress all on the same day; I love it! (Jayne Headon-Meldrum)

Gina, I'm so glad I came to you! You made it so easy and you're such a lovely, genuine person. Thank you! (Jade King)

I am so excited about my dress! I have definitely made the right choice thanks to all your help. Everything FABULOUS; I definitely owe you!! Thank you SO much. (Hayley Foy)

My wedding dress was so beautiful and perfect it made my day! My bridesmaids looked amazing too. Thank you so much for everything. (Emily Hallums, nee Upshall)

I felt amazing in my dress all day and all night; thank you! (Nicky Hutchins)

We can't thank you enough for all our dresses; thank you Gina. I just wanted to write and thank you for your help and kindness towards my daughter, Katie, and for finding her the most beautiful dress. Sadly I was unable to come with her as I was involved in a horrific car accident. However, the wedding was 3 weeks ago and I was able to walk into church on my crutches – which had been my goal! We had an amazing day and Katie was a truly beautiful bride. The dress was exactly what she wanted and your seamstress did a wonderful job too. Best Wishes and many many thanks. (Helen Rewse. Mother of Bride)

Gina has a wonderful array of dresses. No matter what your shape or size there will be something there for you – and if not, Gina will find it for you! I was spoiled for choice and also able to customize my dress with sleeves & accessories. Thank you! (Lucy Butt, nee Whitlock)

When I sat and googled 'Wedding Dresses in Dorset', little did I know that fate was sending me in the direction of the most wonderful Fairy Godmother a girl could wish for!! To cut a long story short, Gina somehow figured out my tastes and personality in one phone call …. And had done the hard work before I even arrived! I could not believe the wonderful choice and I had the most fun, relaxing and amazing time choosing my fairytale dress; in fact, I also had my accessories and my second appointment for Gina to work her magic on my bridesmaids too! All in all I had the most wonderful experience and best of all, have also made a true friend. The BEST personal service and I thoroughly recommend. Thank you Fairy Godmother! X (Nicky Dunford)

You made the experience of wedding dress shopping a great one! (Vicki Reed)

I have lost count of the number of compliments I had about how stunning and unique my dress was; everyone (including my husband!) was blown away! Thank you once again for your personal service and the time you took to help find my perfect dress. (Amy Ciorra)

I have been raving about your place to everyone I have seen in the last couple of days! (Mel Earp)

… Once again, thank you so much for all your help in finding the perfect dress for our magical day. I wish you lots of success for the future. (Michelle Chaplin)

Thank you for your time on Friday. It was great to meet you and you certainly surpassed all our expectations with your incredible selection of beautiful dresses. (Rachel Elliott)

Thank you so much for such a warm, welcoming and stress free experience. I will absolutely be sending any friends getting married your way; I think you and your set up are fab! (Tilly Long)

The service we received from Gina was more than we ever expected; professional, friendly and relaxed. Nothing was too much trouble & she has a fantastic selection of beautiful dresses and accessories. We shall be recommending Gina to any brides to be we come across. Thank you for all your help, you have been amazing! (Lucie Monk, bride, Debs, chief bridesmaid & Vanessa, mother of bride)

Gina, thank you so much for your help in finding the dresses. We had a truly wonderful day! (Lizzie Rabson)

We had the most wonderful, amazing day! Thank you so much for finding me a dress that was a little bit different to everything else I tried on; it was perfect! (Charly Ford)

Mum and I had a lovely afternoon with you last week and were so impressed with your personal service. Thank you. (Amy Cook)

I just wanted to say a huge thank you. Coming to you was the best experience I had the entire time of looking for my dress! (Georgina Giles)

Thank you so much for all your help; you were amazing! (Sam Barber)

Thank you, Gina, for finding me the most gorgeous dress. Shopping had been my idea of a nightmare and other shops had been adamant they were going to force me into a strapless dress whether I wanted it or not (and I most definitely didn't!). You provided such a relaxed atmosphere with a vast range of styles and sizes making the whole process so easy. The dress I bought was not what I thought I wanted! It made me feel so special and my guests kept telling me how beautiful it was. Even friends of friends have been asking me where I got it because they want one too!! (Of course I passed on your details). Thank you again for all of your help. (Charlotte)

Dear Gina, As you know I was very nervous about picking a dress & wasn't looking forward to it which is probably why I left it so late! I was totally wrong to feel nervous; you really put me at ease and understood the person I am & what I wanted straight away. You have such an amazing selection of beautiful dresses and I was spoiled for choice but am so pleased with my dress & looking forward to showing it off on my big day now! Thank you, also, for being so flexible with appointments. It meant a lot to me for my Mum to be there & I'm so grateful you were able to rearrange at short notice following her delayed flight. (Elizabeth Thomson)

I just wanted to say thank you. You are AMAZING at what you do and I appreciate your help so much. (Paulette Miller)

The best thing about shopping at 'The Wedding Dress' is Gina!! (Sandi Callaghan)

Gina has the fantastic talent of both listening to the bride-to-be and offering expert advice. Having been rather daunted at the prospect of finding that perfect dress, the appointments with Gina were enormously enjoyable. Not only did she find me a dress with the 'wow' factor but she also found accessories to complete the whole beautiful look. With Gina's personal and invaluable help I know I shall look stunning when I walk down the aisle. I would recommend Gina's wedding dress service to anyone. Thank you so much. (Lucy Carroll)

Thank you SO much!!! You made a potentially stressful situation the most wonderful experience!! You are certainly very good at understanding what a girl wants – even if she doesn't know herself!! I am ABSOLUTELY delighted with the dress … and completely astounded that I chose it therefore it must have the wow factor!

Gina thank you so much for your help today. I LOVE the dress and can't wait to wear it on my special day. (Sarah Tivenan)

You made this experience so comfortable and enjoyable and I loved the dresses you chose for me to try. Thank you so much for everything. You are the most professional and likeable salesperson I have ever met! (Izabela Gonera)

Many thanks for your time and patience on Monday; I LOVE my dress. The other dress turned up yesterday and is no comparison to yours! (Kerry-Anne Clarke)

Thank you so much for Friday. You have so many lovely dresses and I'm extremely happy with my chosen one; not what I had in mind as you know but it certainly made me feel amazing and princess like! (Michelle Chaplin)

Thank you for your brilliant customer service. (Amy Trim)

Gina has a range of beautifully different gowns and she does lots of preparation before appointments. I tried on a range of dresses which ALL fit perfectly – it was a unique bridal experience and I left that same day with the dress of my dreams! Thanks so much Gina. (Charly Ford)

Dear Gina, thank you so much for all your efforts and time taken to find the right dress and veil for Livia. We are all delighted with the look, which suits her so well. The dress is really beautiful and looks perfect on her. Thank you too for the little presents, the confetti tube and Livia's garter. It is most kind and thoughtful of you. Best Wishes ( Rosie Brown, Mother of the Bride)

My sister and I visited Gina at The Wedding Dress on a very rainy Saturday afternoon and our mood was instantly lifted! Gina had selected some beautiful dresses, matching the style that I could see myself wearing on my wedding day. The hours flew by with Gina and my patient sister giving me advice (when required) and donning me with veils, accessories and even a bouquet! As the afternoon drew to a close I knew I had found the perfect dress, which I stood and wore proudly and comfortably. I am thrilled to have found my wedding dress in the beautiful Dorset village of Kings Stag. Thank you Gina for brightening our rainy day! (Victoria Beer)

I already had an idea of the sort of dress I wanted for my special day and I explained this to Gina over the 'phone before my appointment with her. She had listened to my ideas because, when I arrived with my Mum, there were dresses in my size and style already lined up and ready for me to try on. I had not experienced this kind of personal service anywhere else and so felt reassured that Gina was going to find me the perfect dress for my special day … and she did! I am delighted with the 'Mon Cheri' dress that fitted my petite figure almost perfectly. I received the whole package from Gina including the veil, flower and jewel hairpiece and flowers for my bridesmaids' hair. I would thoroughly recommend 'The Wedding Dress' for a fantastic personal service and a wide selection of reasonably priced and unique wedding dresses. (Olivia Brown)

What an amazing service! I was completely stuck with finding bridesmaids dresses and couldn't find anything I liked. Anything I did like was too expensive. Mum bumped into Gina at a garden centre and all our problems were solved! The bridesmaids dresses were absolutely beautiful but I also got lace boleros to match, gifts for my bridesmaids, rose petal confetti, flowers for our hair, my Mum's hat …. And my veil!! Whatever you need, Gina will have it and, if she doesn't, will do her very best to get it for you. We had so much fun whilst we were in the dress shop too. I recommend The Wedding Dress to anyone who is getting married and it's such a pleasure to do business with a lady as lovely as Gina. Thank you for all your help. (Holly Allender)

I will have no hesitation in recommending you to any of my Somerset friends who are getting married and would like to thank you again for all your time and help.
(Ali Withers)

Thank you ever so much for going above and beyond and making finding 'the dress', the beautiful bridesmaids dresses and helping out the mother of the bride ... such an enjoyable, stress free and fun time for us all! (Beth Clark)

I would like to thank you so much for making me feel so welcome and helping me find my dress. You gave honest opinions and made me feel very comfortable whilst trying things on. Many thanks again. (Sam Newton)

Bryony had picked a beautiful, beautiful dress from The Wedding Dress, Dorset and, from the love expressed about it on the day, I wouldn't be surprised if she wears it again and again - even if only in her bedroom! (Anna Taylor, Wedding Photographer)

Gina, you have such a fantastic set up and personal approach and I will make sure to pass all my Dorset pals your way! (Sally Knibbs)

My decision to visit was initially based on proximity but I actually found no less than three dresses which fitted and suited me beautifully! We whittled it down to "The One"! The collection Gina houses is staggering, with a huge choice of styles and sizes - and price tags below expectations. We were delighted we visited The Wedding Dress before anywhere else; it saved hours of travelling and searching, not to mention quite a bit of money! I am so looking forward to wearing the dress on my big day; thank you Gina! (Bryony New)

Thank you so much for an unforgettable day. You were so helpful in helping me find THE dress, even though I had no idea what that was! Your friendly and witty banter instantly put both myself and my family at ease. It was SO refreshing being able to try various different styles that actually fitted and not have to be either stuffed with sponges or have the dresses gaping at the back! Thank you again for my perfect dress; I will definitely be recommending you to everyone I know. (Michelle Chaplin)

I would like to say that I had a fantastic wedding dress experience with Gina. I was a desperate bride to be … in need of a dress for 3 weeks time. Gina was confident and put me at ease that I'd find that dress and, even on her day off, took time and patience to help me. We DID find the perfect one – and accessories to match. I would highly recommend Gina at The Wedding Dress; fantastic lady! Many thanks again for all your help. (Kerry-Anne Harris)

What a fantastic experience! I'm hoping everything else about the wedding goes as smoothly as choosing the dress. Gina had a fantastic range of AMAZING dresses, lots with 'wow' factor. It felt like a boutique but also incredibly relaxed and I could really concentrate on the dresses because there were no distractions or people (other than Gina!) - my idea of shopping heaven!! Everything was good quality and fairly priced and Gina also had beautiful veils to try with 'the one'. As for Gina – she is a star!! She made me feel in control and confident about what I wanted. She was incredibly helpful getting me in and out of several dresses and made me feel really relaxed so I could make the right decision for my big day. (Emily Gordon)

I will have no hesitation in recommending you to any of my Somerset friends who are getting married and would like to thank you again for all your time and help. ( Ali Withers)

What an amazing service! I was completely stuck with finding bridesmaids dresses and couldn't find anything I liked. Anything I did like was too expensive. Mum bumped into Gina at a garden centre and all our problems were solved! The bridesmaids dresses were absolutely beautiful but I also got lace boleros to match, gifts for my bridesmaids, rose petal confetti, flowers for our hair, my Mum's hat …. And my veil!! Whatever you need, Gina will have it and, if she doesn't, will do her very best to get it for you. We had so much fun whilst we were in the dress shop too. I recommend The Wedding Dress to anyone who is getting married and it's such a pleasure to do business with a lady as lovely as Gina. Thank you for all your help. (Holly Allender)

I already had an idea of the sort of dress I wanted for my special day and I explained this to Gina over the 'phone before my appointment with her. She had listened to my ideas because, when I arrived with my Mum, there were dresses in my size and style already lined up and ready for me to try on. I had not experienced this kind of personal service anywhere else and so felt reassured that Gina was going to find me the perfect dress for my special day … and she did! I am delighted with the 'Mon Cheri' dress that fitted my petite figure almost perfectly. I received the whole package from Gina including the veil, flower and jewel hairpiece and flowers for my bridesmaids' hair. I would thoroughly recommend 'The Wedding Dress' for a fantastic personal service and a wide selection of reasonably priced and unique wedding dresses. (Olivia Brown)

My sister and I visited Gina at The Wedding Dress on a very rainy Saturday afternoon and our mood was instantly lifted! Gina had selected some beautiful dresses, matching the style that I could see myself wearing on my wedding day. The hours flew by with Gina and my patient sister giving me advice (when required) and donning me with veils, accessories and even a bouquet! As the afternoon drew to a close I knew I had found the perfect dress, which I stood and wore proudly and comfortably. I am thrilled to have found my wedding dress in the beautiful Dorset village of Kings Stag. Thank you Gina for brightening our rainy day! (Victoria Beer)

Dear Gina, thank you so much for all your efforts and time taken to find the right dress and veil for Livia. We are all delighted with the look, which suits her so well. The dress is really beautiful and looks perfect on her. Thank you too for the little presents, the confetti tube and Livia's garter. It is most kind and thoughtful of you. Best Wishes
(Rosie Brown, Mother of the Bride)

Gina has a range of beautifully different gowns and she does lots of preparation before appointments. I tried on a range of dresses which ALL fit perfectly – it was a unique bridal experience and I left that same day with the dress of my dreams! Thanks so much Gina. (Charly Ford)

Thank you for your brilliant customer service. (Amy Trim)

Thank you so much for Friday. You have so many lovely dresses and I'm extremely happy with my chosen one; not what I had in mind as you know but it certainly made me feel amazing and princess like! (Michelle Chaplin)

Many thanks for your time and patience on Monday; I LOVE my dress. The other dress turned up yesterday and is no comparison to yours! (Kerry-Anne Clarke)

You made this experience so comfortable and enjoyable and I loved the dresses you chose for me to try. Thank you so much for everything. You are the most professional and likeable salesperson I have ever met! (Izabela Gonera)

Gina thank you so much for your help today. I LOVE the dress and can't wait to wear it on my special day.
(Sarah Tivenan)

Thank you SO much!!! You made a potentially stressful situation the most wonderful experience!! You are certainly very good at understanding what a girl wants – even if she doesn't know herself!! I am ABSOLUTELY delighted with the dress … and completely astounded that I chose it therefore it must have the wow factor!

Gina has the fantastic talent of both listening to the bride-to-be and offering expert advice. Having been rather daunted at the prospect of finding that perfect dress, the appointments with Gina were enormously enjoyable. Not only did she find me a dress with the 'wow' factor but she also found accessories to complete the whole beautiful look. With Gina's personal and invaluable help I know I shall look stunning when I walk down the aisle. I would recommend Gina's wedding dress service to anyone. Thank you so much. (Lucy Carroll)

Thank you so much for finding me such a stunning dress. I thought I had already found the perfect dress until Gina spent hours searching for something with that 'little bit extra'. Not only did you find the dress of my dreams it was also at a price I could afford! We would also like to thank you for finding us such pretty flowergirl dresses. It was so convenient for us to be able to come over at hours which high street shops couldn't offer and to have everything available from my dress and accessories right through to my bridesmaids' presents. You made it all so easy.
(Sophie Nuttall, formerly Coombs)

Thank you so much Gina! You went beyond the normal service and, unlike any other wedding dress shop, you searched for the style I had described and found the perfect dress. You provided a very relaxed service with great prices. I had a fantastic experience and would definitely recommend you to other brides to be! (Justine Spicer, nee Yeatman)

I have a phobia of getting undressed in changing rooms so trying on wedding dresses was really scary for me!  Gina was fantastic; she really put me at my ease and I felt more comfortable at The Wedding Dress than in any other bridal shops.  We weren't very successful on my first visit so Gina took my measurements and said leave it with me.  A few days later I get a 'phone call to say she has found some more dresses for me to try.  I went over and fell in love with the second dress I tried on and felt a million dollars!  I would recommend The Wedding Dress to anyone; the service is exceptional and Gina will go out of her way to help you and make you feel comfortable.  Thank you Gina, for making me feel like a Princess for the day!  (Tracy Jackson)

Thank you, Gina, for the absolutely gorgeous dress you found for me. (Sophie)

I wanted to write and say a big thank you for everything you did for me at The Wedding Dress. What a beautiful boutique and a fantastic experience. Loads of space to change and so many different styles of dress and accessory to try. Your warm service, friendly advice and honesty (when needed) were greatly appreciated. I was so pleased with the beautiful vintage jacket I bought from you. I really felt that you got to know my character quickly and were able to show me things I would like rather than the impersonal service I faced in some other boutiques. The jacket really made my outfit unique and I was happy and comfortable all day. I enclose some photographs, hopefully showing it off in its best light! Many thanks again and wishing you every success with 'The Wedding Dress' – you deserve it.
(Love Jess Middlemiss, formerly Brice)

Thank you for making me feel so beautiful! (T)

Unfortunately for me I discovered The Wedding Dress too late, having already bought my gown elsewhere. However, this made no difference to the level of service I received from Gina when choosing for my bridesmaid and flower girls – who all looked exquisite. Subsequently, my sister visited and found the perfect dress for her first 'Prom'. Thankyou from us all. (Anna)

I am a 'larger' lady … not happy in my undies in front of strangers … but felt instantly comfortable at The Wedding Dress and received first class advice from Gina on the styles which might suit. I'd imagined I would end up with something fairly 'shapeless' but in fact a corset laced back worked its magic and transformed me (and my self confidence!) into a real curvy bride – with a waist! Excellent. Thankyou. (Candy)

From the very first visit Gina made me feel like I was the most special Bride to Be in the World. Once I had chosen my dress and had it slightly altered I actually felt like the most special bride in the Universe!! Can't recommend highly enough. (Beverley)