TDR Bridal Birmingham

Author: Emma

Custard Factory Photo Shoot with Pollen Floral Joy

We were so excited to be working with such a FABULOUS team for our photoshoot at the custard factory.

Judith, from Pollen Floral Joy contacted us and asked if we would like to be involved in an upcoming shoot she had at Fazeley Studio’s in Digbeth and of course…we said yes!!!

Judith’s vision sounded AMAZING, she wanted a minimalistic look to ensure her creations, such as her floral archway, really stood out. We are AMAZED with the outcome of this shoot and want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone involved! The results look AMAZING!

For any brides out there looking for a florist to make their visions become a reality on their wedding day…Pollen Floral Joy is THE lady to go to! Extremely talented, so friendly and AMAZING ideas.

Dress Designers: Mikaella Bridal, Justin Alexander
Flowers: Pollen Floral Joy
Photographer: Timothy James Photography
Makeup: Helena Shakespeare
Hair Stylist: Nicola Honey Artistry
Model: Louise Blakemore

27/11/2018
The Mill Barns Wedding Venue – Dream Team Supplier

Hi Ladies,
Hope you are all ok!!

We have some VERY exciting news…

we are now officially the VERY FIRST Dream Team Bridalwear Supplier for The Mill Barns!! WOW!!!

We are SO excited to be working with this AMAZING wedding venue!!!!!

I am sure a lot of you will have heard AMAZING things about this venue, and we promise, you are not wrong! This venue is THE most AMAZING place to get married!!!!! The Dressing Room, The Mill Stone Barn, The Mill Wheel Barn, The Mill Pond Barn, The Mill Walkway, The Waterfront Terrace, The Garden Terrace, The Grounds, EVERYTHING! This is THE perfect venue for you to have your dream wedding, all in a friendly, relaxed environment.

We were honoured to be involved in a VERY exciting shoot last December at The Mill Barns, and the final photos were beautiful!

Venue: The Mill Barns
Makeup Artist: Michelle G Makeup Artist
Photographer: Amy Woodward-Taylor
Wedding Stylist: Jam Jar Wedding and Events

We have been chatting to our TDR Brides and SO many of them cannot wait for their dream wedding at The Mill Barns. We have SO many of our gorgeous TDR Brides getting married in the next few years at this amazing venue: Abi Riley, Cally Johnson, Amanda Jordan, Dani Hughes, Victoria Radio and many many more!!!!

TDR Brides at The Mill Barns

Our TDR Bride and Groom, Stephanie and Paul, recently got married at The Mill Barns and their photos are INCREDIBLE! We know this venue make our dresses look even more amazing, and WOW! This was the perfect example.

We were also amazed at Stephanie’s kind words…

“Hi Ladies,
Here are some of the photos from Paul and my wedding at the wonderful Mill Barns on 8.4.18.

From the moment I walked into TDR I felt welcome, not just a customer, but part of the family. Gail was and still is my superstar. Nothing was too much trouble. I pulled a few dresses out but it was Gail who found my dream dress. Every visit to TDR was a pleasure. The day I came to pick up my dress was overwhelming, can’t believe I now have to say good bye to you ladies. I will be forever grateful for everything that you did. From finding the dress, shoes and veil to my fittings. TDR you rock!!!

Steph xxxx”

…just one example of the ‘Dream Team’ at work again! 😍

Keep an eye out for exciting updates as we continue to work closely with the amazing venue, we are SO excited and hope you all are too!!

Speak to you soon!

Rebecca and the TDR Team xxxxx

05/07/2018
Favourite Wedding Dresses – Staff Picks

So…We decided to ask the staff of TDR Bridal what their favourite gown was, and with almost 400 dresses in store, this was a very tricky one!

First up is Rebecca – Director 💗💓💘💖 Rebecca has chosen this beautiful couture Eddy K gown….voted as ‘dress of the year’ by Eddy K themselves 😱👌🏼 From the sparkle on the skirt to its sweetheart neckline this dress is everything you need for the #perfect true princess ball gown 💗👰🏽💍 After having worked in the bridal industry for 11 years mos it really takes something to WOW Rebecca, but as soon as she laid eyes on this gown…she fell completely in love 😍😍😍😍

Rebecca

Rebecca’s favourite dress

Next up is our lovely Gail, otherwise known as ‘Auntie Gail’ or fairy god mother 💗 Gail has chosen this BEAUTIFUL Justin Alexander Signature gown. She says it’s really ‘one of a kind’ and definitely makes for a statement on your wedding day! We all ADORE this dress 💗✨💗

Gail

Gail’s favourite dress

Next up is Sarah 💗💓💖💘 Sarah has chosen another Justin Alexander signature gown and wow this one really is a #beauty!!!😍😍😍😍 We ADORE the detail to this couture gown and believe it is truly like no other 😱😱 love love love 💗💗💗

Sarah

Sarah’s favourite dress

Next up is Julie 💗💓💖💘 Julie has chosen the A M A Z I N G Sottero and Midgley gown – Allen 😍😍😍😍 We are ridiculously in love with this dress and Julie says this is her favourite dress of ALL TIME!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 We think this is a fabulous choice 👌🏼😍

Julie

Julie’s favourite dress

Next up is Boo 💗💓💖💘 Boo has chosen this GORGEOUS Enzoani gown, she says it ‘HAS to be an enzoani gown, they are absolutely out of this world’…we ADORE the detailing on this gorgeous fit and flare 🙌🏼✨And we are loving blush coloured wedding gowns at the moment 😍😍😍love love love!!!💋

Boo

Boo’s favourite dress

Next up is Jackie 💗💓💖💘 Jackie has chosen the beautiful Sottero and Midgley gown – Ireland…such a popular gown here at TDR and we ALL KNOW that this is Jackie’s fave 😍😍😍 The shape of this dress is unreal and is SO flattering!👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

Jackie

Jackie’s favourite dress

Next up is Della 💗💓💖💘 Della has chosen a gorgeous fishtail by Ronald Joyce, this is a brand new gown in store and is a real WOW!!!!! The shaping on this gown is out of this world!!! Perfect for any bride wanting to show off their curvaceous figure.

Della

Della’s favourite dress

Next up is Natalie 💗💓💖💘 Natalie has chosen this BEAUTIFUL Mori Lee sleeved lace gown….The detail is unreal and this is SUCH a popular gown here at TDR!!!!! Perfect for any bride wanting to show off her collar bones 😍😍😍

Natalie

Natalie’s favourite dress

20/04/2018
Retailer Bridalwear Association Member

We are proud members of the RBA – Retailer Bridalwear Association of which there are only 100 stores nationwide to have qualified for the much sought after RBA membership!

What does this mean for you?

This, for you, means you have your dress insured, for free!

A shop who qualifies to become members of the RBA means they are within ‘an elite collection of top bridal stores’.

What the RBA say ‘Buying a Wedding Dress from an RBA Shop means…..

Shops have been closely inspected, are professionals, they are financially sound, Health and Safety compliant and only deal with genuine reputable dress designers, they are insured and most importantly…. they will look after you in the most special, competent and professional way that every bride deserves.

20/04/2018
Most Frequently Asked Questions at TDR Bridal

Do you do walk ins or is it appointment only?

If there is a fitting room free, then yes, definitely during the week! You are always welcome, we love being able to help all of our brides. Weekends however are so busy, we get booked up so quickly and as we would NEVER want to turn you away and will always get you into our beautiful gowns if we have time, we do recommend you always BOOK AN APPOINTMENT. You can do this through our website, through social media, on email or just give us a call! We are ALWAYS available!!!!!

What sizes do you carry?

We have almost 400 wedding gowns in store and the sizes range from a size 8 to size 30.

What if I plan to lose weight?

Completely fine!!! Most brides are, so do not stress. Depending on designer delivery dates and how close your wedding is, you can always defer from measuring. This means you have those few extra months to be nearer to the size you will be a couple of weeks before your wedding. However, once you are measured and the dress is ordered in the size nearest to you, this does not mean you have to stop losing weight! Your fittings with the seamstress will not be until 6 weeks before your wedding and a dress can be taken in up to 3 dress sizes without causing a problem, and trust us, our seamstress is AMAZING!!! So, do not stress, you are in safe hands and rest assured your wedding dress will fit you perfectly on your wedding day.

When is the best time to start looking for my bridal gown?

It is never too early to start looking for your bridal gown, usually the first thing you organise for your wedding are your venue and wedding gown! The rest should fall into place after these two are ticked off your list (ish). A wedding gown will take 6 – 9 months to come into store depending on designer delivery dates. But you also must include time for deferring measurements and alterations after your dress arrives in store. So, to avoid any extra added stress to your wedding planning, if you allow from 8 – 12 months before your wedding, you will be fine.

We also would recommend that when you start looking for your wedding gown, always be prepared to buy within 3 – 4 weeks. This is purely to avoid disappointment, designers will give bridal boutiques 3 – 4 weeks’ notice if a dress is to be discontinued, so if you find a gown that you love and return to store in 4 months’ time, the dress may not still be there. So,

How long does it take for a dress to be ordered?

Delivery dates vary between designers, but it will usually take 6 – 9 months for your dress to arrive in store.

Who do I bring with me?

You are welcome to bring whoever you like with you, but we recommend maximum 3 – 4 people but usually 2 – 3, being your nearest and dearest. We also recommend that the people you bring with you are people whose opinion you value deeply as otherwise it can become extremely confusing and distressing for you and can in turn, affect the decision you make.

What happens after ordering?

Once your dress has been ordered and you have been measured, you leave the rest to us. Your dress will arrive in store within 6 – 9 months (sometimes earlier, sometimes later) and we will call you within half an hour of your dress arriving in store. After this call, you must book an appointment to come into store within 2 weeks to try the gown on and check it all over, after this you need to book your fittings. Your first fitting will be 6 weeks before your wedding and our seamstress usually works on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday but will fit you in wherever suits you, we are very flexible! You will then have your first fitting and the seamstress will advise you as to when your second fit will be which is usually 2 weeks before your wedding.

What do I bring to my fittings?

For your fitting with the seamstress, which is usually 6 weeks before the wedding, you will need the shoes you will be wearing on the day and a bra (if you need one). The seamstress will usually either sew bra cups into your wedding gown or if you prefer, you can bring one of your own bra’s that you feel comfortable in and she will cut this up and sew this into your wedding gown instead.

Do you have parking?

Yes, we have parking at the front and the back of the shop.

What else to I need to know?

All you need to know is that we are very VERY normal. We are open 7 days a week and 3 late nights as we know you need to save your holiday hours for your honeymoon and other wedding plans. We are child friendly, we welcome children in the boutique by providing a toy box in each changing area. We have been retailing now for 11 years and we have NEVER let a bride down, we have won numerous awards, including customer service awards, showing that our brides are our world and they ALWAYS come first!!!!

We look forward to meeting you very soon, Book Now to become a TDR Bride !!!

Lots of Love
The TDR Team Xxxxxxxxx

13/04/2018
Proposal Story – Christina from Shrewsbury

Christina Johnson from Shrewsbury, who said yes on 21^st November 2016

As many of you may already know, once you are a TDR Bride, you join our family! We have our private Facebook group for TDR BRIDES ONLY, we chat every single day, we laugh, we cry and most importantly we support each other along every single step of the way and it is just beautiful!

So, to get to know our brides and their fiancé’s a little more, we asked them to share their proposal story and many of them, so kindly did! And WOW…we were definitely brought to tears with some of these stories, they are absolutely beautiful and we would LOVE to share them with you!

Christina’s Proposal Story…

It was Sunday September 11th 2016 and we was in Church Stretton having some lunch. Owen hardly ate anything but I thought it was because he was bit hung over from the night before! He then said we’re going for a walk to Carding Mill Valley and I remember moaning because I didn’t have the right footwear on as it was bit muddy along the hills and stream. Luckily he had my wellington boots ready in the car!

I know why now! It felt like a long walk to the top where he said there was a little waterfall and I had to keep stopping as I was getting tired 😂 we got to the top and I was taking photos and he turned to me next to the waterfall, grabbed both my hands and I just knew. I knew he was going to ask me and I cried so much! He said lovely words to me and then got on one knee and said my full name whilst asking me to marry him ❤️😍

Thank you SO much to each and every one of our brides for sharing your beautiful stories with us. We have absolutely loved reading them and we are SO excited to continue with you on this magical journey from Miss to Mrs 💓💓💓

If you’re a TDR Bride and would love to have your proposal story also shared on our blog, then please email us here…we would LOVE to hear from you!

26/03/2018
Choosing The Right Shoes

Firstly…Our advice would be…COMFORT!

You want to enjoy yourself on your wedding day, you want to have fun, be on the dancefloor all night and not worry about finding those blister plasters! So just MUST be comfy!!!!!

So, as many of our brides may already know, here at TDR we are SHOEAHOLICS!!!!!!!!!! So trust us…we really have done our shopping around!!

We recommend…

Charlotte Mills

Luxury bridal shoes where fine details are checked, checked and double checked and made for the most GORGEOUS (and comfy) shoes for your wedding day!

TDR Bridal Collection

We have our very own shoes in store available to buy for your wedding day, we also use these shoes as samples for our brides to use when trying on wedding gowns and the feedback we ALWAYS receive is ….“WOW, these are SO comfy!!! I NEED!!!!”

Here’s some of our recommendations with our dresses…

23/03/2018
What to Expect From Enzoani 2019 Wedding Dress Collection

SNEAK PEEK ALERT

Enzoani seem to keep getting better and better and WOW we are SO excited to order these BRAND NEW gowns into store!!!!!!!!!!………

These gowns will be in store around October 2018 so watch this space ladies!!!!!!

23/03/2018
Proposal Story – Katie from Staffordshire

Katie Challinor from Staffordshire, who said yes on Sunday 28^th May 2017

As many of you may already know, once you are a TDR Bride, you join our family! We have our private Facebook group for TDR BRIDES ONLY, we chat every single day, we laugh, we cry and most importantly we support each other along every single step of the way and it is just beautiful!

So, to get to know our brides and their fiancé’s a little more, we asked them to share their proposal story and many of them, so kindly did! And WOW…we were definitely brought to tears with some of these stories, they are absolutely beautiful and we would LOVE to share them with you!

Katie’s Proposal Story…

My partner bought me a trip to Prague for my birthday in September 2016. We were waiting on completion of our new home which got put back to the 16th December and we flew to Prague the next day, so we were both a bit apprehensive that we could do it all in one weekend and before Christmas came. We headed off on the 17th.

The city was amazing, definitely recommend it to anyone especially at Christmas time. It was just magical.  On the Saturday night we were doing a bit of exploring and I saw a beautiful jewellery shop … of course as ladies do…I was automatically drawn to it with boyfriend in hand. I made a comment pointing to a ring that I hope one day I’ll get one of those, we had been together for seven years. He reassured me that he would but not just yet as we’d only just moved in and there was a lot of money to pay out etc.

So on the Sunday off we went on a walking tour of Prague with a guide and a small group of other people of different nationalities. The day turned out to be a bit dreary but the tour was brilliant. We headed up to Prague castle and the tour guide explained that there were some security checks first before we could go inside. So we got in the very long queue for only then my partner to decide he wanted a picture infront of the gates. I told him we could get one after because we’ll lose our place in the queue but no he was very insistent. So after being the stubborn person that I am I gave in and walked up to the castle gates. I turned round and the next minute he’s on one knee with this stunning ring in his hand. I didn’t listen to a word he said because I was so overwhelmed and all I could hear were people clapping and cheering. We then had to rejoin the tour for another 10 minutes which obviously went over my head.

The funny thing was this wasn’t his plan at all ..He set it up with my Dad to do it at a particular time so my Dad was at home with my Mum because she was unaware of everything but because of the security checks he didn’t daren’t risk it in case I saw the ring he’d been hiding all day in his pocket of the jacket.

How I didn’t click in that he kept moving me to his right side all day and wouldn’t fasten his coat up because it wasn’t stylish yet it was blooming freezing but really it was because you’d see the outline of a box if he did! I was over the moon. Fortunately two American tourists took a picture off us too so we’ve got the actual moment captured.

Thank you SO much to each and every one of our brides for sharing your beautiful stories with us. We have absolutely loved reading them and we are SO excited to continue with you on this magical journey from Miss to Mrs 💓💓💓

If you’re a TDR Bride and would love to have your proposal story also shared on our blog, then please email us here…we would LOVE to hear from you!

19/03/2018
Proposal Story – Amy from Stourbridge

Amy Nicholls from Stourbridge

As many of you may already know, once you are a TDR Bride, you join our family! We have our private Facebook group for TDR BRIDES ONLY, we chat every single day, we laugh, we cry and most importantly we support each other along every single step of the way and it is just beautiful!

So, to get to know our brides and their fiancé’s a little more, we asked them to share their proposal story and many of them, so kindly did! And WOW…we were definitely brought to tears with some of these stories, they are absolutely beautiful and we would LOVE to share them with you!

Amy’s Proposal Story…

We had just celebrated our year anniversary in Blackpool…for the weekend… nothing no ring…one week later was my partners dads anniversary so after work we went to the grave to lay some flowers but Dave was faffing in the car…one minute he says there’s people coming 🙄 hurry up Dave… so we got out and lay the flowers and the rubbish was blowing away he said pick that up…I said no…you do it. I then turned around and there he was on one knee…will you marry me? My instant reply was get up! 😂 so he asked me again will you marry me…I said yes of course I will  But please get up!

At the time I was about 12 weeks pregnant suffering from hyperemesis so he popped the ring on my finger to me gagging not trying to be sick! But I wouldn’t of wanted to do anything different he asked my dads permission and he wanted his dad to be there too!! 5 years later we have two beautiful boys! And will be getting married in August! I know our wedding day will be wonderful but sad that his dad won’t be there but I’ll know he would be there in spirit

Thank you SO much to each and every one of our brides for sharing your beautiful stories with us. We have absolutely loved reading them and we are SO excited to continue with you on this magical journey from Miss to Mrs 💓💓💓

If you’re a TDR Bride and would love to have your proposal story also shared on our blog, then please email us here…we would LOVE to hear from you!

Amy & Dave got married in Stourbridge, Amy chose her dress from TDR Bridal, Stourbridge’s premier bridal boutique. If you’re getting married in Stourbridge please check out our recommendations on Stourbridge Jewellers, Wedding Venues & Reception venues.

12/03/2018