08 February 2009

E-commerce, Catwalks & Fire!

January has whizzed by and I can't believe we're in February already. Saturdays continue to be the busiest day and we're open some Sundays so make sure you ring for an appointment.

The website is going from strength to strength and I must say a huge thank you to all the brides who have given me such a positive feedback about my blog! We have just introduced on-line sales for the mother of the bride and groom outfits in the sale section and it's being received really well. We're hoping to expand it to the rest of the occasion wear range. All the new outfits are starting to come in now and I really love the new Linea Raffaelli and as our best man is now getting married in April I think I'm going to have a hard time deciding which one to have!

We are having a fashion show just for the Mums on Sunday the 15th March at the Marks Tey Hotel. We have two show times 11am & 1.30pm. It's really good fun and it's great for the mums to have a special day that's just for them with no brides dresses or bridesmaids. After all they put such a lot of time and care into the planning of the wedding.

I have to say this week has been a bit out of the ordinary, on Monday there was snow so all of our evening and fitting appointments cancelled but then we gained some from people who had the day off due to the snow. Then on Tuesday the Chinese restaurant across the road caught fire! There were fire engines everywhere and I have to say they did a brilliant job and put it out within minutes. Before you ask I didn't see any hunky firemen but then I am happily married so obviously wasn't looking!

Nicola Garton
www.theweddingshop.co.uk