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Boutique Spotlight: The Bridal Box Boutique

24 April 2026

Owner Claire’s vision for Bridal Box Boutique was a simple but very effective one: “ to create a boutique that provides beautiful wedding dresses in a relaxed, enjoyable and fun atmosphere while supporting brides throughout the whole dress journey”. And to say that this lofty aim has been...

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Label Love: Edwina O'Gorman at Feathers and Florence

16 April 2026

If you’re a fashionista with a serious case of BDE (big dress energy), it’s important that you don’t turn the page. Because you’re about to discover a bridal designer whose pieces walk the fine line between wedding-day pretty and main-character glam. With an elite lineup of international...

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Back to Black - The Bridesmaid Dress Trend for 2026

3 October 2025

When it comes to creating a chic, modern bridal party look, nothing rivals the sophistication of AW Bridal black bridesmaids dresses. Once considered unconventional, black is now a staple in bridesmaids style, especially for autumn and winter weddings. From classic cuts to on-trend fabrics, AW...

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10 Must-Visit Boutiques in the North East

31 July 2025

From the midland-based wedding dress shops to the North East's selection of effervescent bridal boutiques - here's the Belle Bridal guide to those with a unique mix of style, personality, and inclusivity. You'll find contemporary fashion houses stocking both emerging designers and established...

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The Bridal Gowns of 2024

28 March 2024

Feeling inspired? Our Be Inspired section is home to everything you need to plan the perfect wedding, from seasonal floral displays and styling advice to the latest in bridal fashion.

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Find Your Dream Bridal Accessories With The Bobby Pin

26 October 2023

When it comes to luxury bridal accessories there's not a detail that The Bobby Pin don't have covered. Luxe bridal hair vines, combs, pins, headbands, crowns and jewellery, plus bridesmaid and flower-girl-specific designs – they provide brides with an essential one-stop shop for all the little...

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New and Noteworthy: A Huge 2024 Lies Ahead For Hugo and Elliot

23 October 2023

2024 will be a big year for Hugo and Elliot with the opening of our second store in North Wales. Wales is my home country and I always wanted my second store to be in my hometown. I'm really excited to expand and to meet a whole new demographic of brides! Other new and exciting

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Label Love: Suzanne Neville at Ellison Gray Bridal

18 October 2023

Owned by Caroline, a passionate bridal stylist with a real eye for quality and mindful sophistication, the boutique is a bright and beautiful space stocking some quite incredible gowns and accessories – including famed British designer Suzanne Neville, whose latest collections grace the rails to...

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Boutique Spotlight: You Are Precious

18 October 2023

One year on from getting the keys to their very own bridal townhouse, You Are Precious is a boutique at the very peak of their powers. This iconic bridal brand has elevated into a new age, now based in a charming three-level townhouse in a cosy corner of Newcastle’s artistic quarter with chic...

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Label Love: Believe by Gaia

3 October 2023

Believe is the exclusive new label from British bridal fashion house GAIA, and the culmination of designer Maria Ryan’s long-held desire to manufacture wedding gowns in Great Britain. Crafted with exceptional care by GAIA’s atelier team of dressmakers using the finest silks, laces and tulles...

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BOUTIQUE EXPERIENCES: ACCENT ORIGINAL, NEWCASTLE

25 June 2023

With an online system and efficient DM responses, booking an appointment has never been easier. Simply share a few details and select a date that works for you – the team recommend booking around 12-18 months in advance of your wedding. Walk into Accent and you’re greeted with an intimate, cosy...

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Label Love: Kimberly Bridal

24 May 2023

Kimberly Bridal was created out of a love for elegant, feminine bridal wear. Priding herself on timeless and beautifully-detailed handmade items, owner and lead designer Kimberly works around the clock to create collections that emanate elegance, and ultimately make a bride to be feel her absolute...

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NEW IN AND TRENDING FOR 2023 AT ELLISON GRAY BRIDAL

12 December 2022

Immaculate bridal style is no grey area here. Clean, high end gowns with trend-setting capabilities, Ellison Gray Bridal boutique in Langley Moor, Durham has grown to become one of the area’s most popular destinations for brides who are looking for true luxury. Owned by Caroline, a passionate...

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Signature Stockist Spotlight: Iconic Bride

3 July 2022

New to our Signature Stockist programme for Issue 25 is Iconic Bride, a bright and beaming boutique in Mansfield bringing all the dress dreams and brilliant service. We sit down with them to find out a little more... Relaxed, Reliable and Real. Just Do You. We believe every bride should be their...

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Meet the Guest List: Blue Bow Bridal

1 March 2022

Situated on a quaint street in Durham, Blue Bow Bridal offers a luxury bridal browsing experience like no other. We catch up with Blue Bow Bridal's owner Cheryl to uncover the magic of her boutique that has made dream dreams a reality for countless North East brides. I’ve been in the industry for...

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Hugo and Elliot - Norton’s new luxury bridalwear hotspot

27 July 2021

Having taken over the reins at this Teeside boutique a few years ago, this passionate owner is one of the North East’s only male consultants who provides brides with an impeccable service from start to finish. Think an all encompassing dress hunt experience, from the carefully picked scent of the...

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Meet Our Guest List: Pretty Woman Bridal Boutique

19 July 2021

Established in 1993, Edinburgh’s Pretty Woman Bridal Boutique offers a bright, airy city-centre space for fashion-forward brides-to-be to discover their aisle style. Home to countless dresses by of-the-moment labels and iconic bridalwear names, you’re guaranteed to find your big-day dream on...

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Top Ten Insta-Worthy Gowns at Ellison Gray Bridal

1 July 2021

A Suzanne Neville represents the epitome of fashion-forward bridal design and I am supremely proud to be the exclusive North East stockist. The range includes sophisticated and modern detachable cuffs that nail that day to night look seamlessly. I love the fact that Sarah, head designer at...

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Designer Spotlight: Eddy K at Allison Louise Bridal

1 July 2021

After a year where many of us have seen the inside of our home more than we would have liked, the thought of a destination wedding is the literal dream. While air bridges are still restricting our opportunities for IRL tropical beach vows, there are plenty of bridalwear label that are bringing all...

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Designer Spotlight: Ella Kate

1 July 2021

Created by Emma Swain, the owner of award-winning Chesterfield boutique on our Guest List, Nora Eve Bridal, Ella Kate offers fashion-forward and socially conscious brides a selection of limited-edition dresses and separates that are as comfortable and affordable as they are committed to sustainable...

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