The French Wedding Show Issue 1 | Page 19

When to order your dress? Essentially, the sooner you place your order the better, as this will eliminate any unnecessary stress. 6-8 months covers the whole process from ordering to alterations, and we strongly advise you to adhere to this. In certain circumstances, we can place a rush order with certain designers up to four months before the wedding, but this incurs an extra charge and increased stress levels! Fittings take place two months before your wedding date. Our late night appointments are on a Thursday, giving all our working brides extra time to come and see us. What to expect from fittings appointments? Approximately two months before your wedding date, your dress will be delivered to The Mews. We will invite you to come in for a first fitting, where we can alter the hemline depending on the height of your heels and also make any other alterations where measurements may have changed. This will be particularly important if you’ve been on a bridal diet and your size may have fluctuated in the six months since you were measured. After our seamstresses have worked on your alterations, you’ll be invited back in for a final fitting. We will then keep your gown safe at The Mews, steam or press it as appropriate and have it ready for collection during the week before your wedding. We look forward to welcoming you to The Mews and being part of you bridal experience! Contact: Lauren Crispin and Gail Crispin The Mews Emporium Tel: +44 (0)11 7973 8784 / +44 (0) 78 0877 9539 Email: [email protected] Website: www.themewsclifton.co.uk Facebook Page: The Mews Bridal Gowns Of Clifton Village Location: London 17