written by on 12/08/2009
We first met the staff from the wedding shop at the National wedding show in London. They were lovely. My daughter tried on a dress, it was the first dress she had ever tried on. It looked amazing. She tried on several others but that dress just called out to her. We had to buy it. The staff from the wedding shop offered to look after it but my daughter wouldn't part with it. We carried it on the underground and by train all the way home. We were advised to go to the shop in Colchester a few months later for any adjustments. They were amazing, so helpful and when we went back in May the dress was perfect and they matched it with a perfect veil.
The staff couldn't have been more considerate, they made the whole experience so special and they looked after that precious wedding dress until last week when we picked it up all pressed and ready to go. I was amazed that they still remembered us from the National Wedding show in London 18 months previously and said "that dress was always the one". What a special service. my daughter looked beautiful and we had the most amazing wedding day. I would highly recommend The Wedding Shop.
written by jeffporter on 23/07/2009
I/We had hunted around looking for suits for our wedding. We'd tried the usual places, Moss Bro, Debenhams, youngs etc. To be honest I found the quality of the suits to be either poor or service to be pretty poor.
I did like the look of the Cameron Ross suits (no not the Highland Wear).
One of the best points of the renting the Cameron Ross suits is that since our wedding party were located Colchester, Warwick and Chester (+1 in New Zealand) was that we could get fitted in our local Cameron Ross stockist, then we could all pick up/try on the suits 10 days before. Which was great for the guy coming from New Zealand. Moss Bro etc only let us have the suits a few days before, and I could just imagine there being problems that would be stressful to solve at the late stage. Thankfully with the CR suits they were all perfect! no missing shoes or cuff links or bits.
Another major plus point I have to mention is the suit sizes. My bro/best man is big boy (tall not fat), and trying to find a suit to fit a 6.10 volleyball player is not easy!! Last thing we wanted was to have him looking like 16 year own in his first suit with the trousers up around his ankles and the cuffs 1/2 way up his arms! CR did provided extra length trousers and bigger jacket which were a perfect fit.
The service at The Wedding Shop was great, it was nice to be separate from the brides and have our own space. I have to say the suits were one of the least stressful parts of the wedding. Plus the prices was pretty good (you know how wedding can get expensive, espically when we needed 6 suits)
P.S. Wifey if you are reading this I'm sorry about stepping on your dress!
written by on 22/06/2009
Excellent product and service! I really do have everyone at The Wedding Shop, Colchester to thank for helping me choose my absolutely beautiful wedding dress.
1. The range of dresses - obviously I loved my dress, that is why I chose it! But the shop had so many I loved and could easily have worn on my wedding day. The thing that struck me most was the range they had, they stocked all the big names and designers. Most of what you'd see in the wedding magazines, Jenny Peckham, Essence, Benjamin Roberts, La Sposa etc. were all in there and I found the range and choice just as good if not better than the London stores.
2. The experience - I loved the atmosphere of the shop, everytime I went in whether it was to choose a dress (I went in several times to try on dresses!) or have my fittings I always had plenty of room and privacy, my mum and friends were made very welcome and there are plenty of accessories to try on with the dresses: veils, shoes, tiaras, handbags. The shop also stock really handy wedding essentials like white umbrellas, stockings, honeymoon wear etc.
What is great about this place is that they do all the alterations in-house and all the ladies know a great deal about seamtressing. I choose a dress that needed a lot of alteration and they explained everything to me very well and instllled such faith in me. The work they did on the dress was genius and impecable. I felt much better not having my dress sent away for alteration by someone who had never even seen it on me.
3. The staff - this is what really shone for me. The service I received was second to none, The Wedding Shop staff really were the 'dream team'. Always friendly, smiling, helpful and on hand to give excellent advice...they never tired of my indecision. I enjoyed my fittings so much because of the fun I'd have with the staff. Although they meet excited brides everyday of their working lives they treated me like the only one and seemed genuinely interested in my wedding.
I know this sounds too good to be true but I am a genuine customer with no ties to this shop...genuinely my experience of The Wedding Shop was perfect.
Thanks to everyone there
written by on 28/05/2009
I had a fantastic experience with The Wedding Shop in Colchester. I had been to one other shop and The Wedding Shop outshone it completely. I felt really special, was allowed to try on what I wanted and a member of staff was really lovely - she gave great advice, it didn't feel at all salesy but was helpful and practical. My mum and dad came with me the first time and they both loved the whole experience and they came again for the first fitting along with both my sisters - and they didn't mind a jot there were so many of us. I can honestly say that all three of my visits to the Wedding Shop were a really special part of my wedding preparations and the staff member got teary eyed on my final fitting day. As another reviewer said, they see brides-to-be day in day out so it's amazing that they retain the enthusiasm for each bride but it does feel absolutely genuine - I think all the people working there love what they do and it shows. I would recommend every bride-to-be to visit The Wedding Shop (and the shop next door does great mother of the bride outfits).
written by on 28/04/2009
These people obviously care about their business and client and it shows!
The Wedding Shop in Colchester was the first wedding shop I went to and absolutely nothing was too much trouble.
Despite having, no doubt, hundreds of potential brides come through their doors they always remember you and go out of their way to make you feel the most special person they have seen that day.
Not having visited any other shop I cannot say wether this is normal service but I very much doubt it. This shop was recommended to me and I would most definately recommend to other brides to be Absolutely marvelous.
written by katerbasti on 18/10/2008
I was looking for something very special, a red dress with sleeves. I never even once heard the words 'not possible', everyone tried to find a solution for all my ideas. In the end my dress was exactly what I had had in mind, the colour of the shoes and bag matched the dress and the shop even made a matching cravatte and hanky for my husband to be!
They sometimes open on Sundays just for dress fittings - very helpful when you work and live a bit further away. I went for the fittings with my two bridesmaids who got their dresses from the shop as well (one of them had also bought her wedding dress there) and it always felt like a little party.
The staff is very friendly and make you feel special. Whenever you phone or show up they know who you are.
All in all absolutely recommendable. My other bridesmaid is getting married next year and we will certainly come back and chose a dress for her.
written by on 20/09/2008
A great personal service from The Wedding Shop, they remembered my name every time (even if I turned up without an appointment). They were more than helpful and I have no hesitation in recommending them. I had a beautiful unique dress, and they made up my daughters dress from her own drawings. Thanks to everyone at The Wedding Shop.
written by samanthafricker on 02/09/2008
I had the most wonderful wedding day in August 2004 and the centrepiece of that day was definitely my wedding dress! The staff put me at ease the minute I walked through the door and showed me a selection of the loveliest dresses I had ever seen. My search had taken me up to London several times and I wished I had gone to the Wedding Shop first as it would have saved a vast amount of time and money.
My Mum also found her outfit at Jitters and the assistant matched the look with the most fantastic hat. Shoes and bag were custom dyed to finish the outfit beautifully. Since my wedding day, several of my friends have used the Wedding Shop and you can definitely tell a bride who has been 'put together' by them.
written by CHallam on 30/08/2008
Having visited every bridal shop in Colchester (and Ipswich), I'd have to say that The Wedding Shop was easily the best. I got on really well with the ladies there and nothing was too much trouble for them. Thoroughly recommended!
written by shoppingsall on 26/08/2008
Shopping at The Wedding Shop in Colchester was fabulous, I was made to feel like a real princess and the experience is up there with my best moments alongside getting engaged!
I had looked through lots of glossy magazines before hand and had a rough idea of what I wanted, and one of the ladies chatted about this with me before I tried anything on. I was then encouraged to try on a wide range of styles and shapes, and given great support and advice about what suited me. They were so patient with me, and I didn't feel rushed in any way. Infact I was encouraged to try on my favourites again before making a final decision.
All the dresses were beautiful and in very good condition, and the range of designers and styles stocked is huge. If only I was Colleen and shopping for 3 dresses, because I was thoroughly spoiled for choice.
In addition to finding my perfect Jenny Packham dress, I was also guided towards a beautiful matching veil and headband that is more beautiful than anything I have ever seen! This really is a one stop shop with the range of tiaras, shoes and accessories that are on offer.
I cannot recommend this shop highly enough. I will be visiting again soon with my bridesmaids to enjoy another experience with exceptional service.
written by lisylou on 30/06/2008
What a lovely experience at The Wedding Shop, Colchester! They altered my dress slightly, as I was panicking I couldn't breathe properly in it!! They gave me advice on how to have my hair! Best of all, they didn't push me into going for a particular dress..I felt they put my needs first - rather than the commission they may get on a dress!
I will be recommending this shop to all my engaged friends!!
I'm quite sad I won't get to see the ladies anymore! Maybe I should see if they want a saturday girl!! tee hee!
written by on 18/06/2008
The whole experience at The Wedding Shop was excellent and made the journey from south London totally worthwhile. The shop is uncrowded and the dresses all in good condition (unlike many other places I have been to). Having your own private area to try on the dresses is a huge plus as is the great advice and help from all the staff. I would highly recommend to anyone.
written by on 22/05/2008
Being an "older" bride it was refreshing to still be made to feel special by the staff at The Wedding Shop. The manager offered her opinion on what may suit - after numerous outfits chosen by myself I ended up with her first suggestion !
As a result I have wonderful dresses for both myself and my bridesmaid.
Thank you The Wedding Shop, Colchester!!!!!!!!!!!
written by on 12/05/2008
I have just come back from an amazing experience at the Wedding Shop in Colchester. I found my perfect dress here and ordered it a few months ago. The staff could not be more helpful. Absolutely nothing was too much trouble! The shop does not normally open on Sundays but they decided to open specially today in order to help out us brides who work full time and live a fair distance away and therefore struggle to find the time to get there. The staff make you feel like a real princess and don't rush or hurry you in any way.
Today they fitted my dress and also fitted my bridesmaid dress for a wedding I am attending three weeks before my own. Myself, the other bride, one other bridesmaid and my Mum had the whole shop and two ladies fitting us at one point. It just felt so personal and I was so grateful that they had put themselves out so much for us.
Please visit this shop. The range of dresses is second to none - especially if you want something a little different. I wanted a beautiful dress WITH straps and my friend wanted a red dress. They had the perfect dress for both of us! The staff are also fantastic. They have made a lovely experience even lovelier!
written by on 07/05/2008
I found everything about my experience with The Wedding Shop absolutely wonderful. In terms of my dress, I wanted alterations that other dress shops said couldn't be done. Based on many years of experience, the Wedding Shop assured me it could be done. And they were right - the dress fitted my body perfectly and the alterations were spot on.
But I think its the service that is the best thing about the Wedding Shop. Every person in the shop was friendly, helpful and attentive. I was never rushed and felt it was a very personal service.
So a big thank you for making the whole wedding dress experience so wonderful!
written by on 11/01/2008
We bought 2 gorgeous bridesmaid dresses in The Wedding Shop from their fantastic selection. Having looked in lots of other shops previously and being uninspired, I discovered The wedding shop website and the stunning range of WTOO dresses. The quality of these dresses is excellent, and as they are not widely stocked in the UK so a real find.
The service in this shop was great, and advice and support regarding styles and sizing a real help. I have recommended this shop unreservedly to my friends despite being located quite a distance away in Leamington-Spa.
written by Georgina Daniels on 14/11/2007
The service was absolutely brilliant. I had been recommended by a friend and although it was quite a drive from where we lived it was well worth it. On the first trip we thought we had decided on colours but when we returned with the bridesmaids for a fitting, the bride had changed her mind re the colour. The ladies there were so helpful, we had every colour combination in swatches until after about 2 hrs we finally made a decision. Nothing was too much trouble, anyone else would have been tearing their hair out by this stage. A major THANK YOU to the staff!
written by lisajaynes on 28/11/2006
I found the staff at the wedding shop in Colchester to be extremely helpful, with excellent knowledge on style and dress fitting, to make sure I had the most perfect dress for my wedding day.
The shop offers a fantastic collection of beautiful wedding dresses, and they have extremely helpful and friendly staff, so there's no need to look anywhere else!
written by kellyporter on 16/11/2006
I'd spent ages looking around for my prefect dress. I found it in London somewhere, can't remember where I visted so many places.
In the end I found my perfect match, other than my great husband, a Toi Sposa.
I search around to see where I could get the dress at a decent price. Which it turned out to in Colcester at the WeddingShop. I know they say they don't book appointments on Saturdays, but when I phoned they were understanding that I was coming from London and made me feel welcome.
AND on the plus side their price was almost £1000 cheaper than in London. That was Harrods though.
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