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Children of Beslan – please don’t forget them.

Children of Beslan – please don’t forget them.

As lots of us sent our children off to school yesterday, and waited anxiously for their return, I couldn’t help but think about the children of Beslan.  It is 6 years ago since the horrific siege ended there, with the loss of at least 334 hostages  including 186 children. Approximately  783 were injured including...
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Savvy Cinderella’s Guide to Lace-up / Corset Wedding Dresses

Savvy Cinderella’s Guide to Lace-up / Corset Wedding Dresses

We get a lot of worried Mums and Bridesmaids calling, asking for advice on lacing up the wedding dress on the big day.  So I thought we would put together an easy to follow guide, for anyone worrying about how to do it correctly, and stress free. As with any preparation, the key starting...
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Savvy Cinderella, Shoes to Dye for.

Savvy Cinderella, Shoes to Dye for.

I was contacted earlier this week by a lady called Rachael, who is an independent shoe dyer, with over 20 years experience.  She dyes any make of bridal shoe, including some High Street brands.  Lots of bridal shoes companies do provide this service, but more and more are moving away from dyeing, preferring to...
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Savvy Cinderella recommends The Best Bridal Treats

Savvy Cinderella recommends The Best Bridal Treats

The Best Bridal Treats The lovely people from Wahanda will have you looking good and feeling fine in no time at all.  After the busy week I have had, and an even busier weekend ahead, I may have to book myself in, it sounds perfect! You’ve spent many, many months, weeks, days and endless...
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Mooi – Beautiful flowers in any Language

Mooi –  Beautiful flowers in any Language

At Savvy Cinderella I am very lucky to meet lots of lovely people, from all walks of life. Many of my clients have businesses that are useful to other brides to be, or they recommend other suppliers to me because of the excellent service they have received. That means when I recommend  a supplier,...
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Lets Dance!

Lets Dance!

I was talking to my  lovely client Rachel a few weeks ago about the first dance of the wedding, and she was asking if I knew of anyone who would teach a couple with absolutely no dancing experience, how to get through it in one piece.  I didn’t know of anyone then, but I...
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Pre-Wedding Pampering? Get married whilst you are there.

Pre-Wedding Pampering? Get married whilst you are there.

The lovely Lucy from the Spa Company has sent me details of the perfect get away.  Sounds perfect. Only a 4 hour flight away, the Spanish island of Gran Canaria, enjoys a microclimate averaging 24 degrees all year round and boasts some of the best spas in Europe, at an affordable price. Brides to be that want a...
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Let there be Love & Cake – lots of it please!

Let there be Love & Cake – lots of it please!

Savvy Cinderella is back to work now, after our short closure for our own wedding celebrations.  Last week we flew to Bergen, before taking a ferry north, to a lovely village on the edge of one of the most beautiful Fjords I have ever seen.  We were there to celebrate the marriage of our...
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Welcome Lewis Jake – a honeymoon baby!

I have just received the most lovely news that one of my brilliant clients from last year, has just had a baby boy.  9 months from the date of the wedding! Well done Jo, I couldn’t be happier for you.  Your little lad is gorgeous, and is so lucky to come into the world...
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Flowers, Cake, Chocolate & Goran – My favorite things!

Flowers, Cake, Chocolate & Goran – My favorite things!

It has been another busy week here, and a record day today for collections for wedding dresses, with brides traveling not just across the country, but across the world to get married.  I always like to see the pictures of the weddings that take place, and Dyll and I really enjoy seeing the outcome...
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ASAP – Update

ASAP – Update

It was a very busy week last week with press and radio interviews for the Savvy Cinderella/ASAP dress appeal. The local press excelled themselves, and did a full front page coverage of the story, for which I am very grateful. I hoped  we would get a mention somewhere in the paper, but front page...
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House of Couture Wedding Dress Size 10 – Savvy Cinderella Bargain

House of Couture Wedding Dress Size 10 – Savvy Cinderella Bargain

I have a beautiful House of Couture wedding dress in store. Brand new, in champagne taffeta, it is a standard size 10 with no adjustments  The veil is champagne with swarovski crystals and would cost in excess of £200.00, but is included in the sale.  The dress has a lovely lace-up back, with detachable flower...
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Be Savvy Cinderella’s – Health and Beauty treats from £10.00

Be Savvy Cinderella’s – Health and Beauty treats from £10.00

It has been such a busy time here at Savvy Towers, I have permanent tropical frizz hair caused by constant steaming of the dresses, getting them ready for the busiest time of the year for weddings.  The weather has been fabulous, but my hair and beauty regime have taken a battering with the heat...
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Don’t fake it on your wedding day.

What a brilliant time to get married in the UK.  An English Summer, complete with heatwave and heavy showers,  fantastic food, including locally produced strawberries, and home made wine. You can’t beat a Great British Wedding. Guests always look stunning during the summer months, keen to show off their summer tans, the ladies arrive...
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Having A Party – Invite ITV – PARTY WARS!

Having A Party – Invite ITV – PARTY WARS!

The lovely people from ITV have contacted me again, regarding another show they are making, and would like any Savvy Cinderella’s celebrating a birthday to take part.  Along the same lines as Four Weddings, which has been hugely successful, the concept for this sister show is called PARTY WARS and is for anyone celebrating...
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The Cerise & Patience Veils, By Elizabeth Dickens, a Savvy Cinderella Special!

The Cerise & Patience Veils,  By Elizabeth Dickens, a Savvy Cinderella Special!

I have been speaking to Alan, owner of Elizabeth Dickens veils, about what he would recommend as a perfect veil, with sparkle.  We get lots of requests for veils to match dresses, and ‘with sparkle’ is often the number one description.    As usual, Alan has come up trumps.  He had lots of suggestions...
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Savvy Cinderella Football 0 – Armed Forces 302

Savvy Cinderella Football 0 –  Armed Forces 302

It is a busy time during the summer months for everyone in the wedding industry. Although the wedding industry is now busy all year round, May – August is still a very popular time to get married. I haven’t had time to watch Wimbledon – although I may record a match to cure my...
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Last minute Bride & Happy Fathers Day

It has been so crazy here, with last minute weddings to attend to, as well as the ones planned with lots of time.  The record for the most last minute wedding goes to a lady from somewhere in South London, who called me for the very first time this morning, wanting a wedding dress...
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Savvy Cinderella Recommended Hair Salon

It has been such a busy time recently, that I have completely overlooked the state of my hair.  With steaming dresses ready to go out, and the recent heatwave, my hair looks like I have had a week in the Tropics, with that nasty ‘Frizzy’ that too much time on a hot tropical beach...
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The Ultimate in formal Mens Hire @ Savvy Cinderella

The Ultimate in formal Mens Hire @ Savvy Cinderella

I have certainly been kept busy here at Savvy Towers, with the launch of our new Savvy’s Ultimate Men’s hire service, Prom season, and of course what has seemed like the busiest wedding period ever.  What has surprised me is the number of brides choosing to get married  in record breaking time, many having...
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Radio 2 – How Savvy Cinderella started in 2008!

Since my 3 minute slot on the Jeremy Vine Show, talking about my start up business,  my life and business have changed beyond belief.  I have been contacted by people from all over the country, with messages of support & good luck, as well as a genuine interest in what I am doing.  PR...
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Shoes – my most treasured possession..

I love my shoes, they are my number one, all time favourite item. A friend once asked at a dinner party, if there was a fire, what would I save. Not wanting to look shallow, I said of course I would save my children, husband and cats first, and then the one item I...
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Wedding Dresses – preconceived ideas.

Wedding Dresses – preconceived ideas.

We have had a really busy few weeks here at Savvy Towers(!) – with lots of brides to be looking for the perfect dress, a bargain dream dress, or accessories.   Often brides come with a set idea of what they want, and then find out the perfect dress for them is nothing like...
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What a girl needs!

What to bring: When you come to try on your wedding dress or bridesmaid dress, their are two essentials that you need.  A really good fitting bra, preferably strapless, and a really good friend who you know will be honest with you.  All too often I see a friend or relative of the bride...
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Savvy Cinderella & The Wedding Girl – What a team!

Savvy Cinderella & The Wedding Girl – What a team!

Check out our ‘Find me my Dress’ pages – we have just had news in of this amazing dress by Benjamin Roberts.  Brand New, never even tried  on,  this dress is a bargain for the right bride.  It cost £2000, and is advertised at £1750, but exclusively for Savvy Cinderella and Wedding Girl SOS...
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Fun Week – Fun Wedding

It has been another really great couple of weeks, with some lovely brides coming to see me here at Savvy Studio’s and a beautiful wedding taking place last Saturday, which I had the pleasure of going too.  The best thing about everyone is that they have all been great fun, and are really enjoying...
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A-ha A Wedding!

Our family is growing!  Our son Kieren told us yesterday that in less than 3 week’s he will be marrying his Norwegian beauty Marte in Gibraltar -!  Three Weeks – loads of time to prepare! Very wise to choose neutral territory for the wedding, and a beautiful setting for the ceremony.   Kieren, we...
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China Crisis- Part2

Once again we have seen so many girls who have got their wedding dresses from China, after seeing lovely pictures  on the internet and being assured of sizing, who now face the last minute panic of getting a wedding dress.  Dyl and I call it the China Crisis. One girl I saw had waited...
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Zombie- litus.

When Nick and I first got married, I dreamt of buying an old run down cottage (not too run down as I am not insane  - just one that requires a good hoover and a luxury bathroom fitted before we moved in)  but he wasn’t keen.  Over the years we have moved about a...
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Day Off- thank you Charles.

I am having a day off today.  I had planed to tackle the mountain of ironing that has been building up before base camp is set up by the Sherpa’s,  but the sun is finally shining, and it is too nice to spend inside.  So I have decided to do some gardening.  This involves...
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Footloose Wedding

A lot of brides to be have been talking about the Jill and Kevin wedding on You Tube this past few weeks.  Most of the mothers have said they would have been less than thrilled to see their daughter dance down the aisle, whilst the best man backflips his way to the alter, accompanied...
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Free Veil and Tiara Offer – Until 31st October 2009

Free Veil and Tiara Offer – Until 31st October 2009

Whether you buy or hire your wedding dress, we have a lovely selection of veils and tiaras also available to buy or hire.  But until 31st October 2009, any wedding dress purchased from our Romantica of Devon range,  comes with a free veil or tiara  of your choice from our wide selection (combined value not...
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Calmly does it.

Crazy morning!!!  I helped a wedding party get ready this morning – 4 bridesmaids, 1 bride,  lace-up dresses – and nails too!  I am just waiting for my afternoon appointments to begin, before we go off to celebrate our own family union tonight at an excellent Indian restaurant in St Ives. It always takes...
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CONGRATULATIONS KIEREN & MARTE

Today Kieren and Marte tied the knot!   I am officially the happiest mum on the planet – yet again!   My brilliant son has married his beautiful Marte, and I am so excited.  It all took place at the Governors Office in Gibraltar this morning.   On Friday evening I helped Marte get...
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The Modern Woman’s Guide to the Birds & Bees!

When Nick and I first married, my new mother-in-law was very mindful of being seen as interfering, so if she saw something that she didn’t agree with, rather than come out and say it, she would say she ‘read about xxx in her little book, and it suggested I do yyyy”  ’it says so...
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Savvy Cinders Loves Zeta – Now in store!

Savvy Cinders Loves Zeta – Now in store!

We took delivery of our new season dresses from Romantica – and as usual they are all gorgeous.  But one in particular caught my eye  -  a dream dress, at a fabulous price – THE ZETA! It has all the elegance of the Della, which is one of our most popular dresses, because of...
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Wizard Wording!

Wizard Wording!

My Father and Father-In-Law are both sticklers for correct use of our English language.  My Father has recently threatened to give me punctuation lessons (if they are as successful as the driving lessons in 1983 Dad,  I think I will give it a miss – he ordered me out of the car before we...
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How to be a ….

This was sent to me, so I thought I would share it, HOW TO BE A GRACIOUS  B*TCH Jennifer’s wedding day was fast approaching. Nothing could dampen her excitement….. not even her parent’s nasty divorce… Her mother had found the PERFECT dress to wear and would be the bestdressed mother of the bride ever! A...
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Rebuilding Trust with B.T – can I do it?

My problematic relationship with B.T has struggled on – there have been tears, and tantrums – mainly mine, well all mine if I am honest.  I have felt lied to, betrayed and totally let down. The commitment I made has seemed to be all one way – I listen to the promises, I believed...
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Savvy Cinders Loves the Antoinette by Romantica

Savvy Cinders Loves the Antoinette by Romantica

We had the most beautiful bride in recently, who chose the Antoinette dress by Romantica. She looked stunning in it, and it gave her the most beautiful hourglass figure.  I have to say this dress can enhance what you already have –  and this lovely lady had the most fabulous figure to start with....
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The Harrogate Show and another Savvy Cinderella.

I am just back from the Harrogate Bridal show, and it was excellent.  I have made some brilliant contacts, who have got some fabulous items for any bride.  We have some hand made fascinators, with a choice of feather colours, or the feathers can be dyed to match your outfit.  The company who make...
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Selling my wedding dress – Savvy Cinderella tips

I get contacted all the time with people wanting to sell their wedding dress.  I don’t buy second hand wedding dresses - but if you have one that you want to sell, I am happy to advertise it on my website free of charge, or keep it in store to see if we can...
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Mother of the Bride

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE OR GROOM? There has been a lot of press recently on Mothers and Mothers in Law, of the Bride.  With our own Princess Michael of Kent, getting the most written about her for trying to out do her daughter in law to be.   Sophia Loren came in for a...
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Design Fault?

I have been listening to the reports from London fashion week, in particular the discussions on using larger model.   All Walks Beyond The Catwalk, shows models of all ages and all sizes wearing clothes from many designers.   Mark Fast used three models, Hayley, Laura and Gwyneth all beautiful girls in sizes 12-14.   All...
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Elizabeth Dickens Veils at Great Prices – Order now! Weddings & Confirmations

Elizabeth Dickens Veils at Great Prices – Order now! Weddings & Confirmations

Great Veils at Great Prices! Save ££’s with Savvy Cinderella!  Secure online ordering. Elizabeth Dickens are well known for their high quality veils, for weddings and confirmations. Alan & Nina Dicks, the owners are very professional and highly skilled at what they do.  So I am really pleased that Savvy Cinderella is able to...
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Competition for Wedding Dress & Bespoke Tiaras – Update

Competition for Wedding Dress & Bespoke Tiaras –  Update

I was talking to Sharon from Betty Bridal today about our competition.  Sharon is one of the Judges along with Alan Dicks from Elizabeth Dickens, and Sally Waddington owner of Romantica and Claire Young from Elegant Venues (and TV fame).   The level of the entries has been outstanding, and the judging is going...
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Savvy Cinders Loves Mexico by Romantica

Savvy Cinders Loves Mexico by Romantica

The Mexico is such a beautiful wedding dress.  You can’t quite see the detail of it in the pictures, but it is simply stunning.  I saw it on the Catwalk at Harrogate, and it looked so beautiful.  It gives you the fairytale wedding dress feel, without the associated ‘meringue’.    The organza overlay is...
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Thank you notes.

In amongst the bills and the junk mail this morning was a thank you card and a photograph.   It was sent by a beautiful girl who married in the summer, and chose her dress from Savvy Cinderella.  I wasn’t expecting anything, other than the bills, so the postal workers strike isn’t a devastating...
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The Fens – On the News!

The Fens are looking at their absolute best this morning.  The sky is blue, the autumnal sun is sitting  low on the fields, and although slightly chilly, it’s worth it just to be able to see everything this area has to offer, without having to move a muscle. People say how dull The Fens...
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Flower girls?

Flower girls?

Up until now I have avoided having flower girl dresses as part of our range.  Many of the Romantica dresses come in child and teen sizes which start at age 10, and many have matching child dresses, or dresses which compliment the adult dress.  It is a tricky one mixing adults with smaller bridesmaids,...
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Double Dipping!

I have been speaking to a lovely lady who has a started a business hiring Chocolate Fountains.  Can there be a more perfect job in the world?  I doubt it very much. What heaven to prepare a glorious fountain of shiny warm chocolate, have lots of lovely dipping things ready and waiting, and to...
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Choosing your wedding dress

Choosing your wedding dress

Choosing your wedding dress should be fun, exciting and it should make you feel great. I think it is important for you to have an open mind when looking through magazines and websites for that perfect dress. These sources help you gather as much information as you can before you start shopping. You can...
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A Bad case of pins and Needles!

It has been a terrible week!   It started off badly last Monday, when my broadband was disconnected – luckily for me Luke at BT was on hand, and found the culprit.  I requested that whoever is responsible was hung by their ankles over the M25 – or the Mumbai expressway but Luke said...
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Outrageous Wedding Dress / Unusual love stories!

We sometimes get contacted by people looking for REAL brides, or true life stories for magazines and TV Shows. Today I was contacted by the TV production company Endemol, who are looking for and OUTRAGEOUS BRIDE for the program Snog Marry, Avoid.  If you fit the bill and want to appear on TV –...
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Wedding Dresses for Sale: Reductions from Savvy Cinderella

Wedding Dresses for Sale: Reductions from Savvy Cinderella

Check out the FIND ME MY DRESS/FIND MY DRESS A BRIDE pages.  The dresses for sale are what we call ‘NLR”S.   NO LONGER REQUIRED! These are brand new wedding dresses purchased for a wedding that will now no longer be taking place.  This can be due to a number of reasons, some happy...
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A minute for Madeleine

Watch the video- A minute for Madeleine Today the McCann Family and CEOP have launched a minute long video for missing Madeleine, with the intention of getting as many people to view it around the world as possible, in the hopes that someone will be able to have information that will reunite this little...
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Congratulations Oohlio & his Bride2B.

On Saturday 7th November 2009, the sound of gentle sobbing and hearts breaking will be heard all over the Fens, as our own very beautiful Enrique look-a-like Anth, will be marrying his lovely lady Julia.  We call him ‘oohlio iglasi ass’ – as he is a dead ringer for Enrique – I know we...
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Flowers – the thought really does count.

I love to get flowers.  No one ever expects to get them, even for special occasions you never really think anyone will remember, but I love the feeling you get when beautiful fresh flowers arrive at your door.  Since starting Savvy Cinderella, I have received more flowers than ever before, and I love it....
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The Wedding Mafia

I was listening to a debate on whether there is such a thing as ‘The Mummy Mafia”.  This is referring to a self titled  ’elite’ group of mums at the school playground who have the power to welcome you into their group, or to banish you to the lonely corners of the grounds, usually...
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Help Me Find a Dress! – Perfect Days Episode 25

I want to help a particular bride I know find her perfect dress.  But I need help.  If anyone is a fan of Perfect Days on Wedding TV – can you help me?  Any help gratefully received on this one. Dear Sue, I saw a lovely dress but I cannot find the designer/make. I...
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Family Christmas

We are going to see The Christmas Carol.  I love the story, my favourite films are the original black and white version with Alistair Sims, and The Muppets Christmas Carol with Michael Caine,  but who knows, they could be knocked off the top spot by Mr Carey’s efforts.   I love Christmas, having had...
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Sparkle Bridesmaids at Littlewoods.com

I have just found beautiful little bridesmaid/flower girl dresses at Littlewoods.com    They are the Free Spirit Sparkle dresses, from age 5 – 16.  Starting price is £54.00 These are ideal if you have bridesmaids of differing ages, and from all parts of the country.  We at Savvy Cinderella know how difficult it is...
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Facebook Savvy

We have just joined Facebook as a group  click on Facebook/Savvy Cinderella and become a member of our group.  We want to have any tips etc you may have for saving money on your wedding day. Photos of great dresses, colour combinations and ideas for receptions are all very welcome. This is a new...
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What happens after your wedding day – Dress Ideas from Savvy Cinderella

What happens after your wedding day – Dress Ideas from Savvy Cinderella

When brides2b come to see us at Savvy Cinderella,  they often choose to hire their wedding dress because they don’t know what they would do with it after the wedding.  It is a big dilemma, when will you ever spend so much money on one item of clothing, which is to be worn on...
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Black – The new White?

Black – The new White?

There has been much talk recently on the current trend to have wedding dresses in black.  These can look stunning, and the popular move to have black and white as your theme for the wedding day, is very striking.  Although, very hard to police!  Some guests are not going to stick to the dress...
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Happy Birthday Mum

Happy Birthday Mum

Personal note: Happy Birthday Mum,  we all hope you have a great day.  I hope you know we all love you and are very proud of you. –  I found this old picture of Tramp – hope you like it. Enjoy the ‘Dogs Dinner’ tonight  -  (I really hope it is better than it...
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The Canterbury, Eleni & Zeta by Romantica – Sexy and Elegant Fishtails

The Canterbury, Eleni & Zeta by Romantica – Sexy and Elegant Fishtails

I was looking through some of my favourite wedding dresses recently, and came across the Canterbury by Romantica.  It is so beautiful, combining the elegance of the fishtail with the lace overlay, and the lace-up back.  It is one of those dresses that gives you the perfect hour glass figure, without it looking as...
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The Amy – Savvy Cinderella’s favourite Veil by Elizabeth Dickens

I have been with a bride today who has chosen The Zeta as her wedding dress.  The lace-up back version of the dress has crystals encrusted down the full length of the lace-up, but the B2b wanted a bit extra sparkle, but didn’t want to lose the detail of the back.  We tried on...
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Christmas Wishes / Angel on the edge?

It is snowing, and making everywhere look very festive.  The Fens are looking pretty spectacular today, and I am surrounded by miles and miles of flat, brilliant white snow, and the sun is shining gently: listening to the weather forecast I think my bride ‘SJ’  is going to get her wedding day wish of...
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Congratulations from Savvy Cinderella – you are getting married.

Christmas day seems to be a very good day to get engaged, and we have already started making appointments for the New Year for the newly engaged to come and view dresses.  If you are thinking about making an appointment,  call or email me, and we can arrange a time to suit, or just...
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Competition – Final Day – and a big, big thank you!!!

It is the final day of the competition, and the entries have been incredible, I have had a look a some of them this morning, and I am in tears of either sadness or laughter.  Some have been so simple, elegant  and to the point, and others show someone has put so much effort...
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Happy 2010 – It is going to be a good one!

Happy 2010 – It is going to be a good one!

Happy New Year Everyone.  I  have a really good feeling about 2010 – it is going to be a good one.  Waking up on 1st of January 2010 was magical here in the Fens – the snow had fallen quite heavily during the night, and everywhere looked clean and fresh, and of course, pure...
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Shoes – Savvy Cinderella says you’ve got to have Faith!

Shoes – Savvy Cinderella says you’ve got to have Faith!

The super lovely people at Faith have sent me over a preview of their Bridal Collection, which will be in their stores from mid January.  So, get on your snow boots, and get ready to hit the shops to ensure you get your wedding shoes in plenty of time for your big day.  Shoes...
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Unwanted Wedding Dresses – Wanted ASAP – Please donate

Unwanted Wedding Dresses – Wanted ASAP – Please donate

A wonderful lady called Abi, called Savvy Cinderella asking about donations of used and unwanted wedding dresses. She works with a charity called www.asap-africa.org.uk.   This is a wonderful charity, and Abi is a lady passionate about these people.  Please have a look at the email she has sent me below, outlining what she...
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Four Weddings – Get on Living TV

Four Weddings – Get on Living TV

I have just had an email from Living TV’s producer of Four Weddings, Richard Whalley   If you are getting married soon, why not get in touch with me, or him – how much better than a normal wedding video, having your own TV episode!  I know lots of my brides2b watch this show,...
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Flowergirls, Prom Princesses, Savvy Cinderella’s & Bad Boys

I am so excited as today we have just had delivered our own range of Savvy Cinderella Flowergirl dresses, as well as our own bridal gowns and prom dresses.  This is only a small collection for now, but is of such good quality, at a very good price, and what is more, is easily...
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A life well led.

I was very privileged to be able to attend a funeral this week of my lovely Uncle Jack. Privileged isn’t a word that is often used for funerals, but I really mean this, because I am so proud to be a part of this wonderful man’s life, and so lucky to be able  to...
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Infidelity – Everybody Hurts.

I have been listening to the discussions about the England Captain and the mistress, and his recent attempts to gag the press from releasing details of his alleged affair.  Apparently he tried to take out a Super Injunction to protect  his family, as well as his financial interests.  Oh dear, £150K a week obviously...
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Paul McKenna Rocks!

Just a quickie today, but I wanted to tell everyone that Paul McKenna is a living legend.  Contrary to popular opinion (ha), I am a nightmare in bed.  I lie awake for hours, and often moan to my husband that I can’t sleep –  his reply often ranges from  an angry ‘No sh** Sherlock’...
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Wedding Joke of the Week

A young couple wanted to get married at the local  church, the vicar told them, ‘We have a special requirement for new member couples. You must abstain from sex  for one whole month.’ The couple agreed, but  after two-and-a-half weeks returned to the Church. When the vicar ushered them into his office, the bride2be was...
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Congratulations to Claire from Savvy Cinderella

I wanted to say a big CONGRATULATIONS to the beautiful Claire ‘O’ who is getting married this weekend.  She and her mum have been such good fun to work with, and I know they are going to all have a wonderful wedding day, and Claire and her lucky husband will have a long and...
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Abi, Me and the BBC! – Savvy Cinderella on TV?

It has been a fun day today, combined with TV horror.  Abi from ASAP called in to collect the donated dresses, and my ex hire dresses, which will be going off to Zambia on an evening flight on Friday.  She is such a lively, bubbly fun lady, and full of passion about her charity...
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East Cambs DC – working together to improve our quality of life/banging your head against a brick wall!

East Cambs DC – working together to improve our quality of life/banging your head against a brick wall!

It has been a busy weekend, I saw lots of lovely brides and even more fabulous bridesmaids, and the week is set to be even busier.  It has been a welcome relief to work, as last week was a very stressful one for my family, and unfortunately things don’t look like they will be...
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HRT v’s ECDC

My fight with a Local Council planning department continues.  A request to have a meeting with the Planning Officer concerned has been ignored, with a brush off that tells me to go to the Ombudsmen.  No proof of a letter has been forwarded, no meeting agreed to talk about the situation. Not much evidence...
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All is fabulous at No 7. Top Make-up advice.

I had a brilliant weekend off, my first for so long, I wasn’t sure I would remember how to have fun.  But I did.  Lady GaGa was excellent, weird and wonderful, and so hard working.  I haven’t seen an artist work so hard on stage for such a long time, 2 hours of eccentric...
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Cupcakes – A perfect thank you.

Cupcakes – A perfect thank you.

It was my wedding anniversary yesterday, and half way through through the day a delivery arrived.  I was with a beautiful bride2be choosing her dress, who was saying she felt like a princess in the dress she had chosen.   I saw the delivery lady, who handed me a box of the most perfect...
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Ashley is a Savvy Cinderella winner!

Savvy Cinderella competition winner Ashley Moore visited us today, and chose her wedding dress from the Romantica of Devon collection.  I can’t give anything away until after her wedding, but the dress she has chosen is so elegant and sophisticated,  and Ashley still manages to look completely at ease and natural in it. It...
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East Cambs DC – Atention to deital?

Monday morning is my time to catch up with things after the weekend, and Dyll and I meet up to discuss the dress alterations for the coming week.  Dyll is super efficient, so this morning our planned meeting  didn’t take long, so I took the opportunity to visit my parents and in-laws.  They live...
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Harrogate – the place to be

Harrogate – the place to be

The Bridal Exhibition at Harrogate was excellent this year.  I really enjoyed myself, and had a wonderful time looking at the catwalk shows, looking at the new ideas for hair and shoes, as well as more ‘boring’ things like steamers!  Who would have thought I could get excited about the new generation steam cleaners,...
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Veil of the Month (March) – Elizabeth Dickens, Chardonnay 72″ £90.00

Veil of the Month (March)  – Elizabeth Dickens, Chardonnay 72″ £90.00

April is fast approaching, and I am thinking of the veil of the Month.   Has anyone any suggestions as to what Elizabeth Dickens Veil they would like to see at a special price next month.  The Chardonnay has been the veil for March, at £90.00 for a 72″.  Saving £20.00 on our usual...
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Elizabeth Dickens Veils. Online ordering at www.savvycinderella.co.uk

Elizabeth Dickens Veils. Online ordering at www.savvycinderella.co.uk

Elizabeth Dickens Veils are now online and ready to order at www.savvycinderella.co.uk. We have great prices, and are able to give you the peace of mind that your veil is coming directly from Elizabeth Dickens, made to order, made to perfection, right here in the heart of Cambridgeshire.  If we haven’t the veil you...
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The Elizabeth Veil from Elizabeth Dickens – Savvy Cinderella’s Veil of the Month for April

The Elizabeth Veil from Elizabeth Dickens  – Savvy Cinderella’s Veil of the Month for April

Thank you for your suggestions for the veil of the month. I have decided to go with the Elizabeth for April, as it seems to be a very popular veil this year. Each Month we will feature a veil by Elizabeth Dickens which we think you may be interested to see. If you would...
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Its a nice day for a red wedding – A true Savvy Cinderella

It is the end of another week here at Savvy Towers, in the heart of the Cambridgeshire Fens. (Our week finishes on Sunday, and starts again on Monday.)   We started off the week with one of the most loveliest brides I have ever met,Helen who came with her best friend.  Helen moved to...
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Marathons, Hot Chocolate and Criminal Behaviour

Marathons, Hot Chocolate and Criminal Behaviour

It is disappointing news, I know, but I have decided not to run in this years London marathon.  Training hasn’t gone as well as planned, with work commitments and family life, I have only managed to put in 7 minutes of training in the past 6 months.  And if I am being perfectly honest,...
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Savvy Cinderella – Having Kittens

A few years ago when we first moved to Manea, we discussed the idea of getting a cat.  I am not a cat lover, so wasn’t keen, but I am definitely not a mouse lover, so a cat seemed a sensible approach to keep these other fenland residents away.   We gave it some...
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Bargain Wedding dress – Savvy Cinderella

Bargain Wedding dress – Savvy Cinderella

We have a dress for sale from a lady called Sarah.  It has been used, but is still beautiful and in perfect condition.  It is suitable for a petite bride, and is a size 8.  Sarah would like offers around £100.00 but is willing to take any reasonable offer. The bodice detail is beautiful...
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Teachers – Good ones are true Artists.

Whilst preparing wedding dresses for collection, I was listening to a radio discussion about how teachers can have both a positive and negative effect on children, which can stay with them throughout adult life.  Lots of very unhappy and traumatised callers were describing how an incident of abuse of power/bullying/thoughtlessness has had a lasting...
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Savvy Cinderella – All About You

Today I saw one of my favourite brides, Zoe, who has been an absolute joy to work with, so much so, I am almost sad to see the wedding day arrive, as it means our time together has come to an end.  She is such a lovely, serene bride, who is  one  of those...
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Alfred Angelo 1151 at Savvy Cinderella – Bargain NOW SOLD

Alfred Angelo 1151 at Savvy Cinderella – Bargain NOW SOLD

We are getting a lot of calls from people wanting dresses last minute, because brides have been let down by the supplier – mainly from internet sites from China.  We have our Find Me My Dress/Find My Dress a Bride pages, which I hope has been useful, putting brides in touch with others who...
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