One & Only Bridal Couture

Just a quick note........

2011-05-20T08:02:00.000-07:00

Just a quick note to let you all know that One & Only will be closed on Monday as I am once again off buying some wonderful new dresses and accessories for our boutique, I honestly cannot wait!!

The voicemail will be on so if you do call please leave a message and I shall try my very best to get back to you on Tuesday as normal opening times will recommence then!

I will of course be blogging all my exciting findings when I get back!

Love Sheree x

Make a statement!

2011-05-16T07:52:00.000-07:00

The on trend look for brides with a fashion conscious edge at the minute is statement earrings.
I think this look is oh so glamorous when the hair is piled high and a gorgeous pair of earrings are on display. Most brides opt for a no necklace look when following this trend. However this doesn't mean that a necklace can't be worn - something more simpler around the neck should be worn though.

Here is just a few examples of the stunning statement earrings we have on offer in our boutique

A little bridal inspiration..

2011-05-14T02:41:00.000-07:00

Thought it would be good to share with all you gorgeous brides a fantastic website I found the other day. Full of wedding tips and inspirations from proposals to honeymoons, I thought it was fantastic and really useful for when planning your big day! Here's the link http://www.soontobemarried.co.uk/ just click on it and it will take you straight to it. Have a good look through the website I really think there is some great content on there.

Flower Power!

2011-05-04T08:09:00.000-07:00

This seasons big trend in bridal is floral corsages!

From delicately sat in a brides hair to being scattered all over the dress. I personally love this look, I find it oh so feminine yet extremely stylish at the same time. If your thinking of having a 'floral' themed day then the possibilities really are endless!

For us the best designer that creates this look amazingly is Ian Stuart. Many of his iconic gowns feature beautiful floral corsages encrusted with gorgeous crystals.

If you are going to have floral corsages on your dress than just imagine how amazing your bouquet could look - for this there is only ONE florist I could ever recommend and that's Flower Design. Their creative flair really is second to none and I have seen so many of their exquisite designs they have hand crafted for Ian Stuart gowns and it really is Jaw dropping!! If any of you beautiful brides are in search of a florist (and not just if you have one Ian's gowns) just follow the link to see just a taster of some of the gorgeous things they have created flowerdesignstannes.blogspot.com/

Here are a few images of Ian's stunning gowns which feature beautiful floral corsages, all of course available in One & Only, Enjoy!

A Summer kind of love x

2011-04-20T03:07:00.000-07:00

Just how beautiful is this weather??! Oh so perfect for a light pure silk floaty off white Jenny Packham gown!

I love this dress with its Grecian vibe, the detail on it is just beautiful. The motifs are filled with beautiful Swarovski crystal that would just glitter away in this weather. It also has an available matching headress and cuff what more you could want for a summers wedding?!

Beautiful Beatrice!

2011-04-18T05:43:00.000-07:00

Check out this gorgeous gown by Jenny Packham called 'Beatrice.'

I adore this gown the cut is simply exquisite I just love the high back it really gives a fashion forward edge and the beading really is just exquisite. The skirt has a surprising fullness as it moves it's just perfect!

Let me know what you think, here are some pictures of the gorgeous gown itself!

A shoe fit for a Princess!

2011-04-12T06:09:00.000-07:00

To celebrate the royal engagement/wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William the amazing Benjamin Adams designer Allessandro Passan has designed a stunning iconic shoe aptly named 'Catherine'

The shoe really is beautiful and features a lavish and elegant combination of Swarovski crystals and beautiful tuille detailing.

Of course these oh so beautiful limited edition shoes are now available in One & Only!

How amazing???

2011-04-11T08:13:00.000-07:00

So todays love for me is the amazing Fantastica by Pronovias!

It has a stunning lace bodice with beautiful ornate flower and crystal appliques on the sweetheart neckline. The skirt is just covered in tens of gorgeous detailed lace edged cascaded ruffles. I thinkthe whole gown has a real spanish feel to it.

If you are a bride looking for a beautifully feminine look with a fashionable twist for your day then this could be the dress for you!

Invited by Dan kerr........

2011-03-22T09:01:00.000-07:00

I am excited to announce that our sister store Dan Kerr Brides has launched a new Designer Mother of the Bride/Evening Wear section in two of our branches! These collections feature in two of our branches the Blackpool and Preston stores.

The stock has now arrived and is in store already, it really is beautiful! There is the most stunning Designer Mother of the bride outfits, evening dresses, Fascinators and hats. All with matching shoes and handbags. There is also a range of beautiful jewellery and brooches to finish the whole look perfectly. I of course have already had a try on and they fit beautifully, I already have my eye on the most GORGEOUS evening dress - just need somewhere to go!

So if you are a special guest to a big event and need that all important outfit come and have a look at what they have to offer, we promise you will not be dissapointed!

Alice in Wonderland...

2011-03-18T07:42:00.000-07:00

How gorgeous is this beautiful display that I saw in Harrogate by Richard designs? This was on their stand and it just looked amazing!! I love the Alice in Wonderland theme it seems to be so 'in' right now and the detail they went to is just fab.

I just love all the gorgeous headresses, jewels, and pearls they displayed spilling all over the table - a fab and truly different way to show off the gorgeous pieces in their new collection.

I just LOVE the Mad Hatters hat which they managed to re-create, it really did all look beautiful! So (with there permission) I took a few photos to share with you all, and hopefully to give some inspiration to those brides choosing a 'Alice in Wonderland' or 'Vintage' theme! - Don't be surprised if you see something quite similar going into our boutique windows very soon!!

Every cloud has a silver lining.......

2011-03-16T09:06:00.000-07:00

How fabulous is this umberella?? The photo really doesn't do it enough justice. Completely hand made by the amazingly talented team at Halo & Co! I couldn't believe my eyes when I spotted it at Harrogate and just had to take a couple of snaps. It's just stunning, made up of the most detailed hand cut metals and gorgeous swarovski crystals, it might not keep you dry but with something like that on your arm who cares?!!

Jenny Packham wins bridal designer of the year 2011!

2011-03-16T06:30:00.000-07:00

The amazing Jenny Packham has won bridal designer of the year 2011 at the bridal buyer awards and we are thrilled! The award was given for her amazing 2011 collection which is available in our boutique! The collection really is stunning and the award so so well deserved.

So a massive congratulations is in order from all of us here at One & Only Bridal Couture! Here is a few of her show stopping gowns!

One & Only Opening Hours.....

2011-03-12T06:09:00.000-08:00

On Monday 14th March One & Only will be closed for the day. The answer phone will be on so if you would like to leave a message I will get back to you all on Tuesday, as we will re open then as normal.

Reason being I am off buying lots of gorgeous new accessories and dresses for our boutique.... excited isn't the word! x

The Hat Studio London!

2011-03-08T06:31:00.000-08:00

Check out these gorgeous new fascinators now in our showroom from the fabulous Hat Studio London! All handmade in England they really are fabulous. We just think they look so fashion forward and quirky.

If your a bride seeking something a bit different to finish off your gown then these definitely are the must have accessory for you!

Here is a few pictures of just the small amount we now have available in our boutique.

My Dress of the week this week..........

2011-03-07T06:22:00.000-08:00

So this week Lusan Mandongus takes the crown for my dress of the week with his gorgeous LM1858b! - Not the most pretty of names for a gown I know but when you see its gorgeousness you'll soon forget about that!

This Gown is made up of my favourite fabric - tuille, its so beautiful, feminine and soft. The skirt itself is quite a full skirt made up with a very generous 12 layers which gives the skirt such a full and rich look. The bodice (in tuille also) is so delicate and pretty with beautiful tuille flower applique details which are also on the bottom of the skirt. It is then finished of with a beautiful satin ribbon which sits around the waist! Heres a peak of the amazing gown itself.

My dress of the week!

2011-02-28T08:18:00.000-08:00

My dress of the week award this week goes to the gorgeous Alcira From Pronovias 2011 collection. This dress has the most beautiful beaded top adorned with gorgeous ivory sequins ands crystals with a stunning shallow back detail. The skirt is made up of luscious tuille fabric which has been layered to give a cheeky tutu effect. I just adore this dress, here is a picture of her, let me know what you all think!

Beautiful Becky!

2011-02-28T06:24:00.000-08:00

Just a quick posting to wish the beautiful Becky from our Blackpool branch of Dan Kerr all the luck in the world as she has gone on maternity leave now to have her first baby!! Its all so exciting, as you know I came from the Blackpool store and was very close to Becky so couldn't resist to do her a little posting!

As soon as the gorgeous boy arrives I will post some pics to share with you all!

Lots of Love to Becky from all at One & Only xxxxxxx

The gorgeous Great Hall at Mains!

2011-02-21T06:53:00.000-08:00

So everyone had a fabulous time at 'The Great Hall at Mains' fantastic open weekend! I couldn't be there as the boutique was so busy with new beautiful brides eagerly awaiting to try on our stunning gowns!

I went and set up our display on the Friday evening and it really did look beautiful! This time we went for a crisp, clean and classy look using Pronoivas gown as centre stage for the display! These included the very beautiful Fina, Alpes and Amena - all the gowns are pictured below! We also took along some beautiful birdcages which were filled with beauitful jewels including Halo & Co jewellery and headresses. For shoes we took along some beautiful Rainbow Couture styles.

All my favourite suppliers were there including the gorgeous flower design with some of the best floral displays I have seen so far!! Here's some pictures I have pinched off of The Great Hall at Mains of the fabulous weekend that was had by all!

The Great Hall at Mains Valentines Open Weekend!

2011-02-16T03:46:00.000-08:00

We are at the beautiful Great Hall at Mains once again for one of their fabulous open weekends! This will take place this weekend Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th February. All the fabulous suppliers will be there including my ultimate florists Flower Design, the brillaint Ashton Photography, the lovely Kelly from Flutterby Couture and lots of fabulous other suppliers! Please come along and see us all there, I promise you will not be dissapointed!!

We LOVE Pronovias.

2011-02-14T05:53:00.000-08:00

So because its Valantines day we thought we would share a few beautiful images of our very special label in One & Only the very beautiful Pronovias. I just love these gowns they are so magical, romantic and feminine, perfect for a romantic day filled with dreams and pure fantasy.

Spring time beauties!

2011-02-11T07:21:00.000-08:00

Since the boutique and its windows are looking very springish I thought I would share with you all some beautiful pieces which would look just gorgeous for a spring wedding!

Firstly the dress!

So I have chosen the stunning Ian Stuart Coppelia, mainly because of the colour (off white) and fabric (silk organza) it really is just beautiful for this time of the year as gives a beautiful sheen almost a soft glow when exposed to the natural day light. The corsage of flowers on the left hip is so stunning and soft, I just love the delicate sweetheart neckline too.

For accesories I would choose a beautiful piece from Halo & co's new collection. A comb which can be worn towards the back of the head and can be nestled in to any hair style, leaving a very classy look. It is encrusted with beautiful crystal and pearls shaped into flowers and has a gorgeous satin bow.

I would also add a gorgeous soft completely plain silk tuille long veil with raw edging. Unfortunately I don't have a picture for you as veils don't photograph so well on their own.

To complete the look I'd add some fab Rachel Simpson shoes, which have a gorgeous round toe, pearlised leather and a cute organza lace which ties into a bow! Just fab! Let me know what you all think of my spring 2011 bridal look!

Mitton Hall supper club!

2011-02-09T06:24:00.000-08:00

We were kindly invited along by the amazing Flower Design team to their supper clubs which are just so fabulous (I have been attending these since they began and they were so useful when it came to getting inspiration for my day) This was held at the stunning Mitton Hall and really was a fantastic evening!!

All the wedding super hero's were in attendance including the ultimate wedding photographer Jonny Draper who took some fantastic images on the evening (those you see below!!), the amazing flower design who brought along some gorgeous table designs and bridal bouquets - they really were breathtaking and matched our gowns just beautifully, the very beautiful Emma Draper MUA who made up our beautiful models for the evening, the girls looked amazing and the looks she had created worked sensationally with our gowns- If you are a One & Only bride and don't have your make up artist sorted yet then you definately need to book Emma! The fantastic Tom Harrington from Silk Wedding Videos was there and filmed the whole evening. Flutterby Couture who created all the gorgeous stationery and table plans. Last but not least the fantastic Howard Wing was in attendance entertaining our guests!

It really was a fantatsic evening which was a sell out, there were just over 60 guests and the atmosphere was fantastic!

We took along with us the Amazing Jenny Packham Eden with Cascata headress and bracelet - this look was modelled by the beautiful Sarah and she just looked fantastic!! For the second look we took Ian Stuart Flower bomb with Halo cuff - this was modelled by the equally beautiful Olivia Jones she looked amazing!!

Here below are some of the amazing images of the evening given to us by Jonny Draper.

Our beautifully floral window displays!

2011-02-04T05:58:00.000-08:00

So here at one and only we are longing for spring, so we have injected this feeling into our new 'oh so gorgeous' window displays!

We have gone for a real floral look and added beautiful hanging peonies and scattered rose petals.

The little beauties we have added in the window are the amazing Flowerbomb, Laduree and Casablanca all fabulously floral and created by the uber talented Ian stuart!

For accesories we have also kept the floral theme going with the beautiful Valentina floral hair slide by the amazing Halo, magical crystal shoes by Benjamin adams, and lots of beautiful tiaras and combs by the gorgeous Blossom!

I'll include a few pics of the beautiful treasures we have in the window, but as for seeing the whole window you will just have to come by and visit us as my camera has taken a turn for the worst!

My dress of the week!

2011-01-31T08:17:00.000-08:00

So my dress of the week award this time goes to....... the GORGEOUS Ian Stuart Laduree!

This chic gown evokes a very Parisian style, and the water colour flowers which adorn the bottom of the gown just work perfectly. I just adore the beautiful french lace that covers the neckline and drapes down the bottom of the skirt. This is one amazing dress with the most beautiful cut ensuring the brides figure looks to die for!

The dress is currently looking gorgeous in our new spring window display! Let me know what you think!

My Dress of the week!

2011-01-18T05:40:00.000-08:00

Ok so I thought I would share with you all the the dress that I am totally in love with this week... It has to be the oh so beautiful Jenny Packham Hemera. This dress is of a real ball gown cut and is THE most classiest thing I have ever laid eyes on, a floating creation in chiffon and silk, reminiscent of the finest gowns of the 1950's worn by Audrey Hepburn or Grace Kelly.

Its one of the most speical gowns i've ever met, it really does have the ability to silence a room, once on, it fills the room with the most magical feeling there is.

This dress really has to be seen in the flesh to believe its true beauty, we all just love her!!

Lusan Mandongus has arrived...

2011-01-17T04:13:00.000-08:00

The truly beautiful new collection of Lusan Mandongus gowns have arrived in One & Only!
We went a bit Lusan crazy last year and we are so pleased we did, we have a huge selection of his new collection now in stock and they really are breathtaking.

The lace and beading work really is second to none, we just love his signature bows which he tries to interpret into his gowns whenever he see's possible. I already have a favourite!

Here is a couple of pictures of just some of his stunning gowns now available in our boutique!

The fabulous 4 day event at The Great Hall at Mains!

2011-01-15T03:22:00.000-08:00

For the first time TGHM decided to fling there doors open for a 4 day long wedding event, this was held on a Thursday and Friday - evenings only, then on Saturday and Sunday day.

The hall was buzzing with new bride and grooms to be and looked just beautiful as always. All my favourite suppliers were on hand to give you expert tips on making your very own day a fabulous one!

As its winter now we decided to give our stand a real winter wonderland feel, we took along our gorgeous Lusan Mandongus and Pronovias gowns they just looked so beautiful (i've a feeling lace is going to be huge this year.) We also took some beautiful bridal shoes featuring our very fabulous Rachel Simpson Booties and shoe clips they just work perfectly in this type of weather. Of course we also brought along our gorgeous jewels and accesories too, it all really did work together and looked so magical.

Here are some pictures taken (I say pictures very lightly as the quality is rubbish!!) from the fabulous event!

HUGE congratulations to the beautiful Lisa and Phillip!!

2011-01-11T03:27:00.000-08:00

One & Only has been very excited this week as the very lovely Lisa and Phillip got enagaged! Lisa used to work with us all so we were just thrilled when we heard the news!

Phillip proposed to Lisa on a snowy 3rd December and he certainly did it in style!! He bought his beautiful wife to be a gorgeous mini cooper, filled it with balloons then wrote the proposal all over the car!!!! Of course Lisa said 'YES' how romantic!! - If this was just the engagement then can you imagine how AMAZING the wedding is going to be!!

A huge congratulations to the both of you from all of us here at One & Only!

Here is some pictures below of the enagement and the VERY happy couple! xx

The Spectacular Great Hall at Mains!

2010-12-30T03:55:00.000-08:00

The stunning Great Hall at Mains will again be opening its doors for all you lucky brides, they are again doing there fab opening evenings and weekends. These are such fantastic events for you brides as you really get to have a great feel of the place for how it will look for your big day. For me it really is the perfect venue.

There will be a whole host of fantastic suppliers there who will be able to give you some great advice towards planning for your big day! Including Jane & Jason from the amazing Flower Design - they are THE most amazing florists and so special to me as they did the flowers on my special day and they were just breathtaking!! The amazing Ashton Photography will be there, as will the fantastic Jonny Draper and stunning stationery by Flutterby Couture. Of course we will be there too showcasing our AMAZING 2011 collections from ourleading designers. Plus many other suppliers to help make your day perfect!

The dates for these amazing events are Thursday 6th & Friday 7th January from 4pm til 8pm and Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th January 11am til 4pm.

I really do hope to see you all there! x

Flower Design Wedding Supper Clubs 2011!

2010-12-14T03:25:00.000-08:00

Flower Design are again holding there amazing supper clubs in 2011 ( I love attending these they gave me so many fantastic ideas for my big day) the first one being at the beautiful Mitton Hall!

This fabulous event will take place on the 30th January, there will be a beautiful drinks and canape reception followed by an amazing eight course tasting menu.

Of course we shall be there bringing along some of our truly breathtaking 2011 bridal collections! The uber talented Jane from Flower Design will also there bringing along some of her amazing floral displays, Howard Wing will be there performing to us all, the amazing photographer Jonny Draper and Silk Wedding videos shall be there to capture the whole evening. Plus a whole host of other wedding experts will be there to give you top tips to help you plan your special day!

At tickets being only £30 per person these really would make the perfect christmas gift for any couples getting married in 2011/2012! I hear tickets are selling rapidly so if you want to come along to this event then get you place secured with Mitton Hall asap!

Jenny Packham's latest ad campaign!

2010-12-07T04:29:00.000-08:00

I absolutely adore Jenny Packham's latest advertising campaign for her 2011 collection! The dresses look amazing and the way they have been captured is just breathtaking!

The British designer put her latest ad campaign in the hands of super star fashion photographer Ellen Von Unwerth. The German photographer started her career modeling before leaving the spotlights to go behind the camera.

She is among today’s best fashion photographers adding a provocative (and sometimes erotic) twist to her ultra feminine pictures.

I think the approach she has taken to promote her dresses this year really works just perfectly and tells the story of a Jenny Packham gown and the type of bride that chooses one of her gowns beautifully.
I have attached some of the images below, all dresses are of course available in One & Only.

Here comes the royal bride!

2010-11-29T06:06:00.000-08:00

On Wednesday Emma and I did a fab piece for the Lancashire evening post, it was all about the bridal topic on everyones lips - the royal bride Kate Middleton!

We had so much fun, dressing up in completely different styles giving readers ideas on what we think would look just amazing for Kate on her BIG day!

We threw all our favourite designers into the mix including: Ian Stuart, Jenny Packham and Pronovias, all the accesories we used were by the amazing Halo & Co and Jenny Packham.

We are hoping to get some copies of the photos, but for now if you would like to have a peak, grab a copy they are on sale today!

Ian Stuart pencils his interpretation of a dress fit for a princess!

2010-11-23T06:17:00.000-08:00

Multi award winning Ian Stuart has made a sketch of what he would dress Kate Middleton in for her big day! The dress he has designed really is mind blowing. It has the ultimate shape, with a comtemporary but yet still very traditional twist, and of course it carries the very infamous huge train which seems to be a big trend for all royal brides.

Ian describes his design saying “I would dress Kate Middleton in a luxurious silk taffeta gown, with an off-the-shoulder portrait neckline, leading into a fitted asymmetric trumpet skirt. The dress would incorporate a billowing train. The understated timeless silhouette is a fusion of classic couture and contemporary chic! ”

Let me know what you all think of it, here's a sneak peek below!

Ian Stuart's Fabulous Antoinette!

2010-11-19T03:51:00.000-08:00

So here is my final installment of Ian Stuart's 2011 Revolution Rocks Collection. The last dress from his new collection has arrived with us today and I am thrilled! Its the most stunning ball gown cut, with an encrusted bodice featuring stunning swarovski crytals, sequins and pearls. The skirt is then filled with beautiful silk bows! It really is a fab dress and everytime I look at it, it makes me smile! Can't wait to see the first bride in it!! Here is a sneak peek of Antoinette!

Baby its cold outside!

2010-11-17T05:45:00.000-08:00

With the winter days fast approaching us and the fact that I have felt the cold today more than any other day!! I felt inspired to do a little posting to help out all you beautiful brides who are planning a winter wonderland wedding and feeling a bit unsure to what will work for you! I have included some pictures of stunning accesories which will help take away the chill (apart from the earrings, but they are just fabulous so had to include those!!) but still make you look just as fabulous for your big day.

The Great Hall at Mains open day!

2010-11-16T05:10:00.000-08:00

So we went along to The Great Hall at Mains open days last weekend and it truly was fabulous. We really did have a lovely time, it was fab to see some of my current brides and get upto speed with how all their new bits of planning was going, and also to meet lots of new excited 2011/2012 brides! The hall looked fantastic as always, I really do adore the Hall it is one of my all time favourite wedding venues (if not my favourite!!)

The hall was dressed up stunningly thanks to the AMAZING team at Flower design who showed off some amazing table displays, bouquets and lots lots more for all you lucky brides to view and get ideas from.

We took along a few of our beautiful 2011 Jenny Packham and Ian Stuart gowns and our very own beautiful Emma modelled a couple of gowns for us too! As usual we took our signature table filled with beautiful contemporary bridal jewellery and headresses which went down an absolute storm as always! I really am an accesories girl so I get so excited when brides come talking to me about them and their ideas for what they want on the day!

There was also the brilliant Ashton photography their too, showing of some of there simply stunning photography and gorgeous albums, I really do love their style of photography its so dreamy and romantic!

Kelly from Flutterby Couture was there too with some gorgeous samples from her beautiful range of wedding stationary - I must say I really loved the table plan, if any of my lovely brides don't yet have your wedding stationary sorted, I really would reccomend you contact Flutterby Couture!

Here is a few pictures to show off what a fab day was had by all!

Jenny Packham & Halo & Co's stunning new accesories collection!

2010-11-10T03:04:00.000-08:00

I have been so excited these past couple of weeks not only has the new Jenny Packham 2011 collection arrived at One & Only - which is getting an amazing response may I add, but the GORGEOUS new bridal accesory collections from JP & Halo & Co have also arrived!

As you girls know from my previous blogs, the new trend for 2011 is side head pieces instead of the traditional tiaras and I am loving this!! Infact I have started to notice that headpieces are not just for bridal wear as many girls are wearing them on special occasions too! We have a massive range so if you are going to any special occasions this year then it really is worth coming to have a look.

The other accesory that seems to be a big part of 2011 bridal trends is the cuff, they look so elegant when worn just slightly further up the arm instead of on the wrist, but either way is equally beautiful. Jenny Packham has designed lots of these this time, and whats even more fab is that she has made quite a few of them to match with her headresses so they just look even more amazing when paired together!

Here are some pictures of just a small amount of the new collections here in One & Only! I managed to get the beautiful Emma to model them for me, I think it makes it so much easier for you all to look at them in someone's hair/wrist that way you can really see how they look and just how much the beautiful detail stands out when they are worn.

P.S for all you ladies who have been waiting the Acacia cuff is now back in stock and I have one in store for you to try!

How much do I LOVE these new shoes??

2010-11-09T02:41:00.000-08:00

A new pair of absolutely sparkly, glamorous, gorgeous shoes have arrived in One & Only and as you can imagine I have been wondering around in them all morning!!

If you are a sparkly girl like me and don't have your bridal shoes, or just want a sparkly new christmas pair then these could well be the shoes for you! Here is a sneak peek of my new love!!

Mains Hall wedding open days!

2010-11-03T08:13:00.000-07:00

We will be attending the magnificent Mains Hall open days which will be happening on the 13th & 14th November.

If any of my beautiful brides haven't found a wedding venue then I URGE you to come along and have a look for yourselves! It really is the most stunning venue with beautiful gardens and the team at Mains Hall really are second to none!

At the open days we ourselves will be attending with lots of our fab designers 2011 exciting new collections!Also on the day will be the most amazing Jane and Jason from flower design who i'm sure will have THE most exquisite floral displays with them on the day!

Make sure all you lovely brides and grooms come down and see us!

Jenny Packham 2011 Collection now instore!

2010-11-02T06:15:00.000-07:00

Firstly I would like to appologise for my lack of blogging recently, this is due to a very nasty throat infection, but I am back and well and the blogging shall now recommence!

So the new 2011 collection has hit One & Only it really for me is her best collection so far!! They really have to be seen in the flesh to appreciate.
The collection is a little surprising as Jenny has designed some fuller gowns for her new collection. One very special fuller dress she has designed is called Hemera and it honestly is one fo the most beautiful dresses I have ever seen, its the most chic and sophisticated tuille gown on the planet!!

But don't worry Jenny hasn't dissapointed there is also some of her signature slim line gowns in the collection too, Clio and Eden being my favourites for that look!

So here are a few sneak peeks of only a couple of the huge line of JP gowns we have in store!!

Ian Stuart Sanduri!

2010-10-15T09:42:00.000-07:00

So Ian Stuart's Sanduri is the latest addition to our showroom!

It really is a stunning gown, i'm loving Ian's use of coloured crystals and beautiful flowers in his new collection.

This is another shape pleaser, it sits beautifully fitted on the body but has a surprisingly full skirt which is adorned in taupe crystals and beautiful delicate silk flowers!

Here's a sneak peek below! Enjoy!

Browshome Hall Wedding Event

2010-10-13T07:57:00.000-07:00

We had a fab time at the Browsholme Hall Wedding Event on Sunday, saw lots of my beautiful brides and heard more of their wonderful ideas!

We also caught up with Jane & Jason from the fabulous Flower Design and Jonny from Jonny Draper photography.

Jonny took some fabulous shots on the day of our very beautiful Emma modelling some of our luscious new Ian Stuart and Jenny Packham gowns! I really can't wait to see them as his work is just so amazing!! - If any of you brides haven't found a photographer yet I would cetainly recommend Jonny to you all!!

Jane created some really cool, totally different things for the more fashion concious brides including fabulous floral hair pieces and to die for grecian style floral pieces for your arm (see Emma Below modelling one in the picture!!) and the table centre pieces they created were just too beautiful for words, i could go on about them all day!!

Here is a sneak peek of Jonny's incredible work below, our stunning Emma modelling the very beautiful 'Papillion' by Jenny Packham!

Browsholme Hall Wedding Open Day 11am-3pm!

2010-10-06T06:57:00.000-07:00

Come and see us at the beautiful new wedding venue Browsholme Hall this Sunday for their wedding open day. All your favourite wedding suppliers will be there, including oursleves!

We will be showcasing a few of our new Ian Stuarts too, so if you are an Ian Stuart bride this will be an ideal opportunity to see just how the gowns work in an actual wedding venue! Hope to see you all there!

Ian Stuart 2011 Flowerbomb!!

2010-10-04T08:15:00.000-07:00

Ok so I lied...... I think this too maybe my new favourite, i'm so fickle!! With so many amazing new Ian Stuart gowns flying through the door I really am spoilt for choice!

So Flowerbomb, this is the most spectacular, theatrical showstopping gown! Again it gives the most beautiful outline, but it has the most amazing skirt. Very full but just jam packed with stunning italian lace, beautiful flowers, tuille and crystals!

If you want to be the bride that makes a huge statement and wants something COMPLETELY different then search no further this is the gown for you!

Ian Stuart 'Revolution Rocks' 2011!

2010-10-02T02:44:00.000-07:00

We are thrilled to say that the brand new 2011 Ian Stuart collection is now hitting One & Only!

I already have a favourite and it only arrived yesterday! 'Sydney' it really is the most exquisite gown, the perfect cut - this will give the most stunning shape, classic, glamarous yet fashion forward what more can you ask for?? It also comes with the most gorgeous choker/necklace!

Her is a picture let me know if you agree!

Beautiful flowers from Beautiful Jane!

2010-09-28T08:43:00.000-07:00

Jane from flower design, Jonny from Jonny Draper Photography and Ben from Rowleys Catering all came by to see our showroom today, and to discuss dress/flower ideas for a wedding open day we have coming up. It really was lovely to catch up with them and even more lovely that the fabulous Jane brought me the most exquisite flowers!! I just love them!! The attention to detail in her work really is amazing, its like nothing you ever see in 'normal' florists she really is streets ahead!

Jenny Packham Designer Days!

2010-09-28T08:32:00.000-07:00

We had a fantastic weekend here at One & Only for the amazing Jenny Packham designer preview event.

The shop turned into a Jenny Packham boutique and just looked amazing brimming with the most exquisite designs.

The attention to detail on these dresses really is second to none, they are made used the most finest fabrics including silks, silk chiffons, satins and stunning crystals.

The amazing 'Petra' from Jenny Packham came to give us training and to teach even more than we already knew about this very special brand. I think this was such an amazing idea and no other brand does this, I really think it helps to build such a great deal of product knowledge and gets you even more excited about the brand (if thats possible!!)

She told us that Jenny Packham designs for women's caracters rather than shapes, explaining that she uses:

Satin/strong chiffon which she describes is for strong women - when you look at the dresses after she has explained this to you, you really can see it.

Soft Chiffon which is for floaty, girly, romantic brides.

Glamour the title says it all really glitzy and sparkly brides!

I found that bit so interesting, so what Jenny Packham bride are you? I'm definately the glamour Bride!

Here is a few pictures of the stunning gowns we loaned for our showroom, enjoy!

Our beautiful new window displays!

2010-09-18T08:09:00.000-07:00

Here is a few pictures of our 'Ian Stuart' themed window display. We have gone for beautiful shades of plum to highlight the stunning shade of Ian Stuart's famous Taupe coloured bridal gowns! We think it just looks perfect! - Maybe a fab colour theme idea for up and coming weddings!!

The dresses look so striking and we've gone a little sparkle and accesory overboard to cheer you all up through the next couple of rainy weeks!

I just love the huge lantoons, birdcages, petals, and marabo feather wraps, it looks so chic!

Enjoy.......

British Bridal Exhibition September 2010 Harrogate

2010-09-17T03:45:00.000-07:00

So we flew straight to Harrogate after Stanley house on Sunday and started our buying quest!

We had the most fantastic time meeting up with our fabulous suppliers, chatting about new looks and different ideas, but most importantly buying lots of exciting new thing for you lucky people!

We were seriously impressed with what we saw! Got some beautiful new pieces from Halo & Co their stand was just stunning (sorry there isn't any pics but there is no photography allowed once you are inside!)
We got some gorgeous stuff from the amazing Liza, a few amazing new dresses from Dizzie Lizzie, lots of other exciting things, and bought into a couple of new labels which will be hitting One & Only January time! I just can't wait to see it all arrive in our store! Excited doesn't quite cover it!

We also got some AMAZING new things for our sister stores Dan Kerr Brides whom to will be launching some brand new ranges, you'll have to wait and see on that one but I promise you won't be disappointed!!

So that about sums up the fantastic time we all had, here is a couple of naughty pictures I took while waiting for the 2010 preview fashion show!

One & Only Bridal Couture: Wedding open day at the Beautiful Stanley House

2010-09-17T03:34:00.000-07:00

One & Only Bridal Couture: Wedding open day at the Beautiful Stanley House

Wedding open day at the Beautiful Stanley House

2010-09-15T04:25:00.000-07:00

Here are a few pictures as promised from the fantastic day we had at the Stanley House Wedding open day.

The girls at Stanley House really were on top form and the venue just looked beautiful!

Thanks again to Stanley House for inviting us to be apart of this fabulous event!

British Bridal Exhibition

2010-09-07T05:28:00.000-07:00

We are thrilled its this time of year again as this weekend we are off to Harrogate to view/buy the latest in bridal fashion!

We can't wait to see the catwalk shows and buy from all the designers exciting new collections!

As I am away One & Only will be closed on Monday, but I will be back as usual Tuesday morning to report all the exciting news from the weekend!

Just a reminder we are also at the fabulous Stanley House on Sunday taking in part in their bridal open day, hopefully see you all there!

Katie Price wears stunning dress by Dizzie Lizzie!

2010-09-01T06:43:00.000-07:00

We were thrilled to hear that yet again one of our fabulous labels has been chosen by a celebrity!

Katie Price chose to wear a simply stunning dress by Dizzie Lizzie Couture for her blessing to Alex Reid in July.

The gown was pure white silk and adorned with beautiful swarovski crystals scattered over the bodice!

Below is a picture of the gown with Chief designer at Dizzie Lizzie Amanda Plester.

Bridal buyer awards 2010!

2010-08-27T05:53:00.000-07:00

We are thrilled to hear that our favourite designer Ian Stuart has won Bridal designer of the year award again this year!

We are even more thrilled that we stock his fabulous dresses here at One and Only!

His dresses really are so special, his style is unique finding inspiration from theatrical designs of bygone eras.

We can't wait to go and view his new collections in a couple of weeks time!!

Also a big congratulations to Halo & Co for winning best bridal accesories award again this year - who's beautiful collection we also stock here.

Beautiful Lusan Mandongus gown hits OK! magazine!

2010-08-27T04:18:00.000-07:00

I was delighted to see that the beautiful Sally Walsh (Kimberley Walsh from girls aloud) sister chose to wear a stunning lace creation by the fabulous Lusan Mandongus in OK magazine last week.

She looked absolutely breathtaking in the crystal and lace gown. Lace really is becoming a strong favourite with brides just of late and I can assure you there is no other designer that comes quite as close to designing the most stunning lace gowns.

The lace he uses really is exquisite, and the layering method he uses gives the perfect finish.

Our new collection of Lusan Mandongus gowns are set to hit our boutique late Sept/Oct, so if you think its a lace gown you favor then you simply must view his range!

Jenny Packham Designer Days Here at One & Only!!

2010-08-18T04:03:00.000-07:00

We are very excited about our up and coming Jenny Packham designer days here at One & Only, to launch the 2011 & 2012 New Collections!

This event is being held on the 24th & 25th September and will be by appoinment only.

I have had a sneak preview of the new collections and I can honestly say they are so beautiful and not to be missed!

To book your own personal appointment to view this stunning range please contact me on 01772 558833 or alternatively email me on info@oneandonlybridal.co.uk.

Lovely Lace!

2010-08-10T05:05:00.000-07:00

Lace seems to be a big contender in next seasons bridal style, with most designers bringing out quite a few lace gowns in their collections. I just love lace, I find it so feminine, soft and timeless. Here is a small sample of the beautiful lace gowns we currently have in our boutique.....

Stanley House Wedding Open Day

2010-08-03T07:51:00.000-07:00

We will be attending the stunning Stanley House on Sunday 12th September to be involved in their open day.
This really is a fantastic event which we attend every year.
So why not come along and see us, we will have a stunning range of dresses and accesories with us, it will give you a great taster as to what One & Only Bridal Couture is all about!

They have arrived........

2010-07-28T06:31:00.000-07:00

The beautiful new collection of Rachel Simpson shoes have now arrived at One & Only, they really are stunning and I have already tried them all on!! These shoes are just beautiful with all are bridal gowns and they also make the perfect occasion shoe! We also have a couple of pairs of the beautiful shoe clips from the range too!

Here is a few of the styles now available in One & Only!

David Thomas Hair Salon collaboration!

2010-07-24T06:01:00.000-07:00

We were asked permission by the amazing David Thomas hair studio in Preston to help with a feature he was doing for the Lancashire Evening Post – What Women Want. Of course we agreed and had a great time helping!

He styled the hair of some beautiful models, who were then brought to the boutique. They were each dressed in a stunning bridal gown to complete the look of each individual Bride. Each bride looked amazing and the hairstyles really did look perfect with each gown.

David Thomas really is an incredible salon, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to all you ladies in search of a unique look for your wedding day.

I wish the girls could 'hang' around our boutique everyday, they just look amazing!!

Wedding inspiration....Colouring your day

2010-07-23T08:37:00.000-07:00

Make a statement on your big day with a bold palette, after all who said wedding dresses have to be White or Ivory??

Jenny Packham Designer Day!

2010-07-20T05:14:00.000-07:00

We will be holding a Jenny Packham designer day here at One & Only on Saturday 25th September, where Jenny's full collection will be available for all you fabulous brides to view and more importantly try on!! Spaces for this event are limited so if you would like to come please contact myself Sheree on 01772558833 and I will be happy to book you an appointment!

Two of my favourite things......Chocolate and Wedding Dresses!

2010-07-17T05:42:00.000-07:00

While 'surfing' the internet for inspiration for styles and trends for our boutique I stumbled across this amazing wedding dress! The wedding dress has been designed by the master himself Ian Stuart but here's the twist it is entirely made of white chocolate!!

Unfortunately this dress is a one off, all that may be a good thing as if you did have this gown it would be unlikely to make it to the reception, plus your guests might be slightly bewildered when it starts to melt during your vows!!

Heres a couple of snaps of the fabulous gown....Good enough to eat i'd say!!!

The perfect accessory.....

2010-07-16T05:18:00.000-07:00

With more and more brides deciding to ditch the tiara and opt for a more unique look with a jewelled statement comb, we are excited to say that here at One and Only we have searched high and low for the most beautiful accesories to complement your day and they have now arrived in our store. They are just stunning!!

Here is a preview of some of the beautiful statement pieces now available

Mr and Mrs Nicholson!

2010-07-12T04:49:00.000-07:00

This is the wedding of our very beautiful Jane who used to work with us!

The marriage took place at St Pauls Church in Warton followed by a stunning marquee reception at her family home in Lytham. This really was an amazing day and Jane just looked breathtaking in her fabulous Ian Stuart Gown!

Big congratulations to them both from all of us here at One & Only!

Images courtesy of Mike Challinor Photography.

Jenny Packham's beautiful outdoor oasis!

2010-07-09T08:10:00.001-07:00

At Jenny Packham in London they have the most beautiful waiting area (outside) where the suppliers whom are going to view the new collections sit and wait for their appoinment.

When we were there the garden area was like a little oasis the flowers were just beautiful and I thought the idea to have a mannequin dressed in one of her fabulous gowns outside was a fantastic idea. The dress and jewellery that the mannequin addorned just looked stunning in the daylight and made all the beauitful detail sparkle delecately in the sunlight.

If only we had a garden to recreate this idea!! It really was beautiful, here are a few pictures......

Fabulously floral dresses at White Gallery!

2010-07-07T02:30:00.000-07:00

In the lounge area of the gallery we stumbled across these beautifully ornate dresses, the dresses themselves were beautiful but the detailing really was quite amazing.

The detail was made entirely of flowers, it really was quite spectacular and I have never seen anything like this before, I can only imagine just how long this took to create, I couldn't resist taking a few sneaky pics, I apologise for my photo taking skills in advance, but here they are anyway! Enjoy!

Just beautiful shoes......

2010-07-06T02:47:00.000-07:00

At the white Gallery in May we stumbled across the very beautiful shoe company Rachel Simpson shoes, as soon as we saw these shoes we just knew they would be perfect to stock in our boutique! Here is a sneak preview of a couple of the shoes we will stocking here in Autumn!

The White Gallery!

2010-05-18T05:08:00.001-07:00

I'm very excited for this weekend as I will be on my way to London to the fabulous new 'White Gallery' this is a new brand new buying fair for designer wedding boutiques all over the world!

This is being held at the beautiful Saatchi gallery and will house the most exquisite designers the bridal world offers.

All our favourite wedding dress designers will be there, I can't wait to see all their exciting new collections and most importantly buy from them!
So the boutique will be closed Monday/Tuesday but if you need to get intouch with us just leave a message on our answerphone and we'll get back to you on Wednesday!

Congratulations to Ian Stuart - Best British bridal designer 2010!

2010-05-12T05:06:00.000-07:00

With more than a decade in the industry, the great British designer of exquisite Bridal couture has won the Best British Bridal Designer of the Year Award not once but an astonishing 5 times and was further honoured with a prestigious award for his ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Industry!'

Collection after collection, his couture designs are striking and never fail to impress; rich and diverse they can be described using a whole variety of words: style, sophistication, elegance, chic, glamour, drama and fantasy! We are so pleased we stock such a professional and beautiful designer in our store!

I can't tell you how excited we are to view his new collection in London in a couple of weeks time!!

Just to wet your appetite here is a selection of only a few of his gowns which we stock in our boutique.....Enjoy!

The new fashion that is......'The Bridal look'

2010-04-14T08:37:00.000-07:00

After watching various celebrity events on television and reading several fashion magazines over the last few months, I really have noticed a growing trend.......The bridal look, soft ivorys and nudes seem to be playing a huge part in this seasons catwalk collections. One designer house in particular who's collection we hold whom seems to have played a huge part in all of this is Jenny Packham.

Her floaty silks and luxurious chiffon gowns seem to be huge on every celebrities wish list.

Her styles have been adorned by various Celebrities over the last few months, here is a few pictures I have come across for you all to enjoy!

Miley Cyrus in Jenny Packham -Annual Academy awards 2010

Jennifer Westfeldt in Jenny Packham-Vanity fair Oscar party 2010.

Felicity Huffman in Jenny Packham-Golden globe awards 2010.

Welcome to our new blog!

2010-04-12T08:40:00.000-07:00

We thought we would start with our first post by introducing ourselves to you by letting you have a sneak peak into our beautiful bridal showroom.

The showroom is packed wall to wall with beautiful designer bridal gowns, some of the labels you will find inside are Ian stuart, Jenny Packham, Alan Hannah, Lusan Mandongus, Pronovias, Dizzie Lizzie and My Lady.

We also have the most stunning accessories by Jenny Packham, Halo & co, Katzi, Liza, Benjamin Adams, Rainbow club and Blossom, plus many other beautiful designs.