Brides, 30 Sep 2026
What to bring to your consultation
Shoes, a strapless bra, two to four honest people and nothing else.
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The journal
Notes from the salon and the cutting table.
Planning advice, fabric guides and news from the house.
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Fabric, 8 October 2026
Lace in the heat: choosing for a Uyo wedding
Which fabrics breathe at 32 degrees.
House, 12 Sep 2026
The private suite reopens
New lighting, a longer mirror and evenings from Thursday to Saturday.
Atelier, 25 Aug 2026
Restyling your mother’s gown
How we turned a 1989 gown into a reception dress, without losing a single bead.
Planning, 9 Aug 2026
Two gowns or one
A frank guide to changing for the reception, and what it really costs.
From the salon
This season.
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Letters from the house
Once a month, never more.
New gowns, sample sale dates and planning notes.
Thank you, friend.
The next letter arrives at the start of the month. Demo only: nothing was sent.
Sample sale
Twice a year.
In February and August we sell our try on samples at up to 50% off, cleaned and repaired. Sizes 8 to 22, by appointment only. Subscribers hear first.
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