Our Brides – Charlotte

Last August Bank Holiday I took my boys and some friends along the Monsal Trail in Derbyshire, and the weather was beautiful. A real summertime scorcher. Which brings me to Charlotte, who was celebrating her wedding day just down the road at Haddon Hall, and looks pretty damn scorching herself!

When Charlotte first came in to the shop, she was with her dad who was recovering from a major op. And you can just tell from her words – and the lovely pics of them together – how much it meant to have him there with her on her big day. Some days are just special, and this one looked absolutely unforgettable.

Congrats Charlotte and Joe! Hope you’ve recovered from all those party-time bumps!

Jess x

THE LOW-DOWN

How would you sum up the style of your wedding?

Bright and relaxed. Personal and authentic.

Where and when did you tie the knot?

At Haddon Hall in Derbyshire, on 24th August 2019.

And what was your wedding dress?

Jesus Peiro 7019.

See our Jesus Peiro Dresses

THE LEAD-UP

How did you two first meet?

At Nottingham University in 2007.

What about the proposal? When, where, how?

On our 10th anniversary, during a long weekend in Seville.

THE DRESS

Did you have an idea of what you wanted when you first started looking for your wedding dress? And did you stick to it?

I had an idea and I was expecting to end up with something totally different as that’s what you hear about. However, it was the first dress I picked off the shelf and tried on!

How did you find the whole experience of searching for the right dress?

Fun, laughter and a lovely time spent with the girls in my family.

What was it about your dress that made it ‘the one’?

It was different, not traditional. I loved the bow and the long train behind.

How did you feel once you’d made the big decision?

Excited, I couldn’t wait to get back for the fittings to try it on again.

Do you have any top tips for other brides out there shopping for their bridal gown?

Have fun, make a day of it and go with your gut instinct: you could spend forever looking with all the styles that are available.

THE BIG DAY

Tell us more about your outfit on the day. How did you complete your look?

A simple veil (as long as Jess could find), with evening earrings by Victoria Fergusson bought from the boutique.

My Mama treated me to a very glam pair of Jimmy Choos which you could see peeking out from under the dress every now and again.

And your bridesmaids?

My amazing bridesmaids all chose a different style of ivory Ghost dress to wear, including my mini bridesmaid from the children’s range.

What do you remember about the morning?

Feeling relaxed, enjoying time with the girls, and pleased we had woken up early to avoid any panic…

Who did your hair and makeup?

The ladies at Halo Hair in Dronfield did our hair, and Katriona Kongialis and Zoe Peplow did our makeup. It was all perfect and lasted all day and night.