If you haven’t already heard we are hosting our annual sample sale and well well well, you’re in for a treat. If you’re getting married and haven’t found ‘the one’ yet, you’re going to want to be outside Frances Day Bridal at 9:30am, Saturday 9th September. Even if you’ve found your dress, have you thought about looking for a little evening number? A dress for the registry prior to the big celebration? Maybe even a special honeymoon number? We have such a range going into this years selection the possibilities are endless.
We’ve already had many enquires and so many of you registering your interest that we thought we should delve a little deeper in to what to expect. So here it goes.
The Main Event
Hosted in our bridal showroom and featuring all our designers, Suzanne Neville, Stephanie Allin, Jesus Peiro and Trish Peng, our selected dresses will be ready and waiting. It’a a first come first serve basis and although we usually operate by private appointment only, don’t stress, this isn’t going to be some mad grab and dash event. The vibe remains super chilled and friendly and the team will be there to assist you in the dressing room and around the boutique.
The gowns are sized between 12 - 16, the majority size 14. As a general rule we suggest that some styles can be sized down by two dress sizes but again, our seamstress Queen Jenny will be there on the day to give you honest fit advice along with the rest of the team. Alterations packages are available on all sale items. If you have travelled quite a way to get to us and would prefer to have your alterations closer to home, you are under no obligation to use our atelier.
Hope & Ivy
In a Frances Day Bridal first, we will be collaborating with the wonderful ladies of Hope & Ivy and hosting their sample sale upstairs in The Old Courthouse; doors will open at 10am. Their dresses are epitomised by beautiful embroidery, hand-drawn prints and flowing fabrics and will be available to buy in sizes 6 - 18. There are many occasion wear styles to choose from, not just bridal and bridesmaid, so this really is a unique opportunity to dress the whole gang! Prices are staring at £20. Yes, I know, it’s not a typo, we really are spoiling you. Some dresses might have a slight imperfection so please check you are happy before you make your purchase as refunds will not be offered.
Shoes & Accessories
Just when you thought we couldn’t pack anything else into one sale, we have. There will be shoes galore from contemporary designer ‘I am Florence’ in a variety of styles and heel heights and here’s the best bit we’ve priced these at £45 instead of £235… I know, it’s epic. Veils, from Helen Martin, Joyce Jackson and more wonderful FDB creations just waiting for you to select. Prices will start at £20. A few little Miss Clemmie Accessories are also headed into the sale.
Finer Details
As you can see we will have a lot going on. To make the event run as smoothly as possible we kindly ask you only bring along one guest. Of course if you have friends and family interested in the Hope & Ivy sale, bring the bridesmaids, the maid of honour, the mothers and all the gals! Customer parking is available right outside our boutique, along with free on street parking on the Burgage. Alternatively, King Street Car Park is a 2 minute walk away, here you’ll get your first 2 hours free.
All sales to be paid in full on the day. Alterations and Dry Cleaning services are available at an additional cost.
We can’t wait to see you there, Team FDB x