Dress is perfect for bride’s special day
ST Ann’s Hospice’s Bridal and Vintage Store in Stockport is boasting many wedding dresses donated to them by wedding boutiques and local people wishing to give their dress a new lease of life.
Alexandra Hodges got married on February 18 and wore a dress she’d bought from the shop last year.
Alexandra said: “I tried on lots of dresses in different boutiques across the country, but I hadn’t found the exact one I was looking for. I didn’t have a specific dress design in mind, I just wanted to see what dress was right for me.
“I had a few dresses that I was considering when trying them on at the shop, but then at the last minute a beautiful Justin Alexander dress was pulled out, specifically for me to try, and I remember so vividly how I couldn’t stop looking at myself in it! It was the one!”
St Ann’s Hospice runs their Stockport shop with a dedicated specialist bridal department on the second floor which has the latest styles on offer for great value for money.
All of their dresses at the shop are for sale, with hundreds of dresses available that have only been worn once or are brand new.
Many are donated by bridal boutiques at the end of the season, so they are all great value for a fraction of the price you’d pay elsewhere.
“My dress was in such brilliant condition; it had never been worn before and was only £300 – a tenth of the price I was looking at paying elsewhere. I didn’t originally have a budget for my dress, but with so many styles I was completely spoilt for choice at the Stockport shop and made it even better that the dress I fell in love with was a bargain,” said Alexandra.
Jules Lamb, acting manager at the Bridal and Vintage store, says: “We know people love to recycle and be more environmentally conscious, so we love to support this to make sure our brides get dresses that are in excellent condition and are pre-loved.
“The money paid for each dress is so important in donating to and supporting St Ann’s Hospice which helps many people in Greater Manchester with end-of-life care.”
There are appointments for fittings all day from Tuesday to Saturday, with the shop also catering for mother of the bride and bridesmaids, accessories to match and a recommended seamstress just down the road.
Alexandra added: “I’m honestly so grateful and feel incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to wear such an amazing dress from your lovely shop. My experience was nothing short of brilliant!”
To see more updates about the dresses and accessories in store, please visit their Facebook page SAH Bridal Stockport or call 01612220576 to make an appointment at the Bridal Boutique.