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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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