New Radio Advert!

Hi Everyone,

Lots of things going on at Mrs Jones Bridal Boutique at the moment including...... a new radio advert!!

It aired this morning for the first time and will run for approx 9 weeks! We decided to run a campaign to promote awareness in the area - news is spreading in Newbury that we are here - but I still get people coming in who only 'stumbled across' us and didn't know we were new!

I was a little hesitant in radio advertising - I had visions of some really cheesy jingles but hopefully we've avoided that and the ad is pitched at the right level!

Listen out for the ad on Newbury Sound from today - I am really interested in your comments!

Have a listen by clicking on the below - I have added a few pics to the audio below - just for fun (and to enable me to embed it in the blog!)

Mrs Jones x

New Designer News!

Hi everyone,

I am extremely pleased to announce that as from next month we will be taking a new Designer... and that Designer is the very talented and fantastic... Alan Hannah.

'Alan Hannah' the label was established in 1988 by Alan Hannah who started out by designing and supplying accessories to retailers. In 1990 Alan was joined by his future wife Marguerite who became Creative Director and Designer of a new bridal wear range, while Alan focused on Sales and Marketing.

The label went from strength to strength with stockists opened all over the UK and in the rest of the world. Soon Alan Hannah was at the forefront of bridal fashion with a string of awards including designer of the year for Marguerite on several occasions.

Today, as always, all Alan Hannah gowns are designed and made in London - it is important to Alan and Marguerite to retain the independence and quality of the label and therefore they have invested in modern production and training techniques to enable them to continue making the gowns in the UK and their new North London HQ was opened by HRH The Princess Royal in 2010.

Alan Hannah gowns are hand crafted using the finest materials. Beautiful silks, organza and slipper satins are the signature style and as every dress is individually made for you, you can even make changes to the designs to create your dream dress. Alan Hannah dresses do carry a premium and prices start at £1900-£3000+

The dresses are being made as we speak and delivery is due shortly. We are taking bookings to try these fab dresses on from November onwards..

If you are interested in finding out more or want to be the first to try the dresses on, please call on 01635 35113 or email me laura@mrsjonesbridal.co.uk

For full details on this fantastic designer visit www.alanhannah.co.uk
Mrs Jones x

Savannah

Seville (I think this is my fav!)

Sienna

Melita

Vienna

Sally in Charlotte Balbier 'Alice'

Hi everyone

Just back from BBEH ( a trade only bridal exhibition in Harrogate). Was a good show - lots and lots of lace (the Kate factor!) and very tiring but was great to see (and buy!) some new dressses from the 2012 collections. These will be hitting the shop in the next few months so will keep you posted on all my lovely new dresses!

I came back to a lovely email in my inbox from the mum of one of my brides. Her daughter Sally got married to Stuart on Saturday 10th September in Charlotte Balbier 'Alice' and looked fantastic - as I knew she would! The weather held out well for them at Newbury Manor. Jane sent me this fantastic picture while Sally enjoys the Greek sun on honeymoon!

Congratulations again Sally - totally stunning. The dress looked fab, your bouquet complimented perfectly and I loved your hairband (a fab piece from Tantrums and Tiaras!)

See you all when you get back!

Mrs Jones x
Alice is by Charlotte Balbier and available to try instore
http://www.mrsjonesbridal.co.uk/charlottebalbiercoll.html#nogo

Accessory Evening 29th September 2011

Hi everyone,

Following a very successful Accessory Evening back in May, we are running another one at the end of the month! As before, the very talented Kelly from Tantrums and Tiaras will be with us to showcase her new collection of sparkly hair pieces and jewellery.

We will be serving bubbles (of course) and we will have special promotions on the night to include shoes..

Entrance is free but spaces are limited so please book you place by phoning 01635 35113, email laura@mrsjonesbridal.co.uk or call into the shop.

The evening will take place on Thursday 29th September 6-8.30 pm and we will also have with us Lydia from 'Mascara' who was a big hit last time giving girls inspiration and ideas for hair to go with Kelly's fabulous pieces!

I look forward to seeing you there

Mrs Jones x

2 year Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Jones!

Nope, the shop is not even 1 yet.... It's Mr Jones and I who are celebrating our 2 year wedding anniversary on Sunday 4th September!

It's kind of how my journey began (well quite a few months before when searching for my wedding dress!).

I don't want to bore you for hours with lots of pics (I can do that to Mr Jones on Sunday and I will be making him watch the wedding video again!) but I thought I might add a couple of my favourite pictures to the blog (especially as lots of my brides always ask to see pics!).

As a treat, Mr Jones is taking me for lunch where we got married at Washbourne Court Hotel, in Lower Slaughter, Cotswolds and I can't wait!

Hope you like the pics and I haven't bored you too much!

Congratulations Mr Jones - love you lots. x

A beautiful Mrs Jones Bride - Kate Pink in 'Davenport'

Hi everyone,

This week, sees us showing off another stunning Mrs Jones Bride.

Kate Pink (now Whiteway) married Matt on 28th July at a beautiful country house in Somerset. Kate wore a Blue by Enzoani gown called Davenport. I love this dress's simplicity as it is a statement dress but without all the glitz and Kate looked stunning in it - she didn't want anything over the top or fussy and I think it really suits her. We teamed it up with a simple ribbon edge veil and small pearl tiara which is all it needed to enhance Kate's natural beauty!

Thanks to Kate for sending the pictures -I particularly love the black and white picture below - so gorgeous and very happy! The weather looked fantastic and a truly memorable day.

Thanks also to Kate, for her lovely card and comments. x

Congratulations Matt and Kate. You both look stunning and very happy! Enjoy married life and bringing up beautiful baby Eden.

Mrs Jones x

Pictures courtesy of Matt Sweeting Photography http://www.mattsweeting.co.uk
For more information on Blue by Enzoani and 'Davenport' visit http://www.mrsjonesbridal.co.uk/blue.html

A Beautiful Mrs Jones Bride!

Hi everyone,

I thought I would publish some pictures of some very special Mrs Jones Brides as I have loved keeping in touch with them to find out all about their day.

The first is Donna Conn (now Timms) a totally gorgeous girl who married Darren on 16th July 2011.

She got married in a Benjamin Roberts '930' dress which looked absolutely stunning on her! We teamed it with a scalloped vintage style veil and sparkly tiara and she looked fabulous! She even had the same wedding jewellery as me! I really enjoyed getting to know Donna and her mum and they are welcome back in for a cuppa anytime!

After a church wedding in Thatcham they had a fabulous reception at The Regency Hotel and despite the earlier rain, the sun shone down just as she was leaving to go to the church!

Donna kindly sent me these pictures to share and some lovely words of thanks..

'I just wanted to say thank you so much for all your help. You were always so welcoming and helpful and I just loved visiting your shop. Thank you for making my wedding dress shopping the experience I had always dreamed of.

Our wedding was amazing, I absolutely loved it and was such a poser. We were even very lucky with the weather and it stopped raining an hour before I was due to leave. I loved wearing my dress so much and wish I could wear it again. (I am planning on watching TV in it at home) '

Thanks for your lovely words Donna and congratulations to you and Darren. Enjoy married life!

Mrs Jones x

To find out more about Benjamin Roberts and the 930 dress click on the link below : http://www.mrsjonesbridal.co.uk/benjaminroberts.html