If you’re a mature bride - perhaps marrying for the first or second time -  and feeling that pang of doubt, please know this: you are not alone. Buying a wedding dress is a journey - one that can be daunting, especially when you don’t fit the glossy-magazine mould.

The team at Frances Day Bridal truly understand. They celebrate every kind of love story and every kind of woman. Their kindness, expertise, and empathy make the experience not just about finding a dress, but about rediscovering confidence and joy.

This time of year always brings an element of reflection and one that I feel extra compelled to share in this moment. Gratitude has been a bit of ‘fashionable’ word of late and one that I want to pour all over this post….

Well, we are all still on cloud 9 from last Friday’s Suzanne Neville Designer Day. Thirteen lucky brides were able to finalise their dream wedding gowns with Suzanne, it was a day for the memories for sure.

Laura has written us a gorgeous account of her Suzanne Neville Designer Day dreams becoming a reality as she married Thomas earlier this year. Welcome to the Frances Day Bridal Alumni Laura - we adore you. 

Despite having moved to our current location nearly 3 years ago, Google likes to pop its pin at our old home on King Street. Having tried numerous times to report and move said pin, we are now led to believe this is all controlled by, you guessed it … Artificial Intelligence (insert eye roll emoji here). When visiting us for your appointment, please cast your eye over the illustrated map that is provided, directing you to our beautiful home in The Old Courthouse.

Hi, I’m Emma Hinds…ahem, Emma Stieger-White, I mean. Yes, I’m still getting used to having a new name! A new identity of sorts! I got married on 22nd June 2024 in a stunning Jesus Peiro dress from the impeccable, Frances Day Bridal. I am still comprehending how seismic the whole experience of getting married was; from the waves of love received from friends and family, to the high we were riding weeks after tying the knot.

News from HQ: Stephanie Allin
Stephanie is putting down the sketch pad and pins to enjoy a well deserved retirement with her family 🤍

Has anyone been waiting too long for a proposal? Well today you’re encouraged to take it into your own hands girls because it’s ‘Ladies Privilege’ also known as ‘Bachelor’s Day’ and most simply - the 29th February and it only comes around once every 4 years!

Tis the season to get engaged which often brings around the question, ‘When should I start dress shopping?’

Did you hear… Frances Day Bridal is currently playing host to the insanely gorgeous New Zealand brand Hera Couture. The collection from director and creative genius that is Katie Yeung, marries together timeless style and exquisite craftsmanship.