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A Heads Up: New Designer Parlour Millinery

September 19th, 2011 | Brides Up North Wedding Blog

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Melissa Dawson of Parlour Millinery is delighted to have been shortlisted in the Best Local Designer Category in the Leeds Retail Awards this year.  Today, she showcases her fashion forward Autumn/Winter 2011 collection on the wedding blog.

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Brides Up North Wedding Blog: Parlour Millinery

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Melissa says:  I have been passionate about textiles since I was a child and have always enjoyed designing and creating. Whilst doing my A Levels in textiles after having my family, I discovered millinery. My final exam piece was to make a celebratory headpiece and I chose to reproduce the cloche that my great grandmother wore for her wedding in 1926.  I studied at the Leeds College of Art and Design and gained an HNC in millinery.

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My designs are a fusion of vintage and offbeat styling. I put my heart and soul in to each piece that I create.  I only use luxurious materials and make every piece by hand.

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These designs are from my A/W collection, and can be ordered in different colour ways to suit the client. The prices for this collection range from £50 to £250.

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Brides Up North Wedding Blog: Parlour Millinery.

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You can find Parlour Millinery designs exclusively on Damselle Tiaras website, or alternatively at Birds Yard in Leeds.

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To vote for Parlour Millinery visit Leeds Retail Awards.  Voting closes on 26th September and the award ceremony will be held on 2nd October 2011. 

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Melissa will be debuting her Autumn/ Winter collection at the Leeds Fashion Show this year.  For more information click here

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  – Images © 2011 Damselle Tiaras/ Parlour Millinery

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Online Treasure Trove: Supplier Showcase – Euphoria Boutique

July 7th, 2011 | Brides Up North Wedding Blog

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Euphoria’s online boutique is like Cinderella’s dressing up box, full of twinkly things, bejewelled shoes and pretty bridal accessories.  This wedding blogger could get lost for hours.  Before I dive in, lets chat to the founder of Euphoria Boutique, Teneale, about her online treasure trove. 

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How did Euphoria Boutique begin? What is your story?

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My previous background in business administration and quality/contracts management in the public sector has given me a whole host of skills to utilise in my business today, from business planning to money and service management. Being a creative and busy mum of three young children, my priorities changed and my children needed me at home more. I left after 10 years of service to set up Euphoria, working around nursery, nap time and school. It hasn’t been easy but I have enjoyed every minute of building Euphoria Boutique to what it has become today. “Euphoria” symbolised the happy transition in my life.

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What jewellery products and bridal accessories are available from Euphoria Boutique?

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A wide range of bridal headwear, dyeable wedding shoes, jewellery and bridal party accessories. We are accessory specialists, so we leave the gown to the bridal shops! Along with our own Euphoria brand we are also stockist to many major designers and brands. We offer our customers a wide choice of products with a good range of prices. We will help brides stay within their budget and offer any advice necessary. We want all our customers to have a positive and memorable experience with us.

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Do you design and make any of the jewellery or bridal accessories on your site?

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We have our own Euphoria brand, in which I create many of the designs and have two designers working with us for our bespoke service. We also have the facility to crystalize and customise shoes and can even put your wedding date on the sole of your shoes! We also sell some manufactured pieces to enable us to cover all budgets but the majority of wedding accessories are handmade.

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Which Euphoria product is your favourite and why?

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I am in love with the Fable dreams handmade wedding hair accessories – Hollywood meets fairytale. She is a very talented designer and a pleasure to work with. Also new to Euphoria Boutique we have launched “Weddington” boots, perfect for good old british weather, winter weddings and outdoor weddings. They are brilliant for the whole wedding party and make fantastic quirky photos.

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Can you create bespoke bridal accessories?

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Yes we can. We offer free consultations and advise our brides on the best way to make their dream a reality. We work with all materials, crystals and fabrics and have no boundaries when it comes to design. We are currently in the process of designing some green polka dot wedding shoes for a bride having a vintage wedding tea party.

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What celebrity would you like to see in a Euphoria product and why?

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I would loved to have seen Kate Moss wearing the Weddington Boots for her three day festival wedding in July! I also think she would look fabulous in some of our bohemian floral wedding headwear with birdcage veil.

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Which products are your best sellers?

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With the current wedding hair updo, our bun wrap is extremely popular. Adorned with crystals and pearls, this wedding hair accessory is so versatile and flexible as it can be worn as either as a tiara or bun wrap. It’s beautiful and only £75. We have also seen an increase in demand for gold wedding jewellery and accessories this season. Our vintage wedding jewellery set is very popular at the minute. It also has a matching tiara. The whole set including tiara can be purchased for £150 and is also available on a silver finish. Our wedding dress sashes have had quite a lot of publicity this last month and have also featured in bridal magazines. There are many designs available and brides may customise their own design. From Grecian, vintage to art deco designs.

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Can you buy all your products online?

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Yes, but as well as purchasing online, our clients may also visit us by appointment, in our boutique in Silver Street, Stockton on Tees. Quite often local brides pick their wedding accessories online then come into the boutique to see if they look right with their dress and colour scheme. We will also do home appointments and bridal evenings upon request.

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Are you married? What Euphoria Boutique products would you choose for your own wedding day?

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I would love to have got married overseas on a Caribbean island. I would have loved a beach wedding, Grecian style chiffon dress, sun-kissed tan and floral accessories. Possibly wedding flip flops and one of our handmade wedding dress sashes.  In the evening I would wear the Benjamin Adams Swarovski crystal Electra shoes as they are so glamorous and lots of sparkle.

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What Euphoria Boutique products would you recommend for a Bride on a budget?

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I would recommend one of our wedding combs. They start at £35 and are beautiful. I particularly love the ivory pearl and crystal comb for £35. It is very light therefore versatile for different hair types and hairstyles. They are also popular for bridesmaids.

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What pieces would you recommend as bridesmaid’s gifts?

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I think the wedding wellies are a brilliant idea. Especially as they can be worn after the wedding (especially in this typical British Weather). Our Swarovski crystal teardrop wedding jewellery set is priced at £38. This set comes beautifully wrapped with a personalised message card. It is also available in a range of different colours, chain lengths and clip or pierced ears.

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Can you give Brides Up North an idea on price?

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We cover all budgets and price ranges and work closely with our brides to ensure we are offering them products within their set budget. We do discounts for multiple purchases and have exclusive discount offers on our Facebook page (search for Euphoria).

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How about a discount for wedding blog readers?

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We will offer a 15% discount to Brides Up North readers.  Quote BUN15 at checkout.

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How can Brides Up North get in touch with you/ find out more?

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You can email us at enquiries@euphoriashop.co.uk. Or arrange an appointment to see us in our showroom on Silver Street, Stockton on Tees. Contact us on 01642 607194. We have secure online shopping with all major cards and Paypal accepted.

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We would love you to follow us on twitter – @euphoriashop

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Anything else that Brides Up North should know?

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We also offer prom dresses for hire or purchase and include accessories in our packages. We stock Scarlett Evenings prom wear and Alyce Designs and a beautiful collection of prom footwear. We offer an ‘everything but the gown’ service and will do our best to source all brides requests. We are a very approachable and friendly team and love working with our brides. All budgets welcome. We will always give best advice and have a professional approach to our work.

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You Wear it Well! A peek at the Exclusive Joel Alexander Launch Show

March 25th, 2011 | Brides Up North Wedding Blog

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Brides Up North Featured Supplier Joel Alexander of Quills Millinery only went and launched his debut collection this weekend at Auckland Castle.  Brides Up North was blown away. 

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Here is a peek at the beautiful millinery on show from a FROW seat…

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Joel Alexander

Japp by Joel Alexander

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By Vivien Sheriff

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Lemon & Lime by Joel Alexander

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Alice by Joel Alexander

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and, but of course, Kate by Joel Alexander!

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OMG!  Has Ms Middleton seen that?!!  How fabulous can you get!

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(As a side note, my mother is also called Kate and I am kind of glad she didn’t get her hands on this up-stager for my wedding day!)

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Got a special event coming up? (Of course you do!) Get yourself to Joel’s showroom near Darlington and top off your outfit perfectly.  Get him while you can – this man is going to be in BIG demand very soon!

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Joel also stocks divine bridal headwear by Vivien Sheriff and Polly Alexander.

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WINNERS! Really Really Gorgeous Giveaway: Rosie Willett Designs

February 19th, 2011 | Brides Up North Wedding Blog

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Thank you to all you lovely Brides Up North readers who took part in the Really Really Gorgeous Giveaway from Rosie Willett Designs.

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To see more of Rosie’s work, click here to read her Eye Candy interview.  Beautiful!

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And now the moment you have all been waiting for, drawn at random, the winners!

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1ST PRIZE: One headpiece from any of the six collections on the Rosie Willett Designs website

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  • Sophie

    February 14, 2011 | I first saw these in my dress shop and fell in love with them there and then, I always attempt to “accidently” walk out the shop wearing one but unfortunately they always notice the rather large flower on my head :(

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    5 RUNNER UP PRIZES: A Swarovski Crystal AB & Ivory Pearl bracelet

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  • Charlotte

    February 12, 2011 | I would like to win one of these beautiful pieces as my boyfriend doesn’t buy me jewellery because he doesn’t “understand” it. I’m not sure what there is to understand. (I’m also not a bride to be but surely still deserve a treat?!)Xx

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  • Joelle

    February 18, 2011 | I would absolutely love to win something beautiful for my best friend Gemma to wear as her “something new” on her wedding day (and then I would be the best bridesmaid ever!) x

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  • Kat Dray

    February 18, 2011 | I would LOVE to win because I need to start planning my wedding but have no idea where to start – these gorgeous pieces would certainly help me get inspired!

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  • deborah

    February 18, 2011 | i think these designs will definatley (sic) compliment my wedding and look lush!!!!!

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  • Jane

    February 16, 2011 | Oh my god I love the Clara! I would love to win a headdress or a bracelet to wear on my wedding day.

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    Sophie, Charlotte, Joelle, Kat, Deborah and Jane please contact Brides Up North to claim your fabulous prizes!  Good on you girls!

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    Didn’t win but still WANT?  Check out the Rosie Willett Designs website to place your order with Rosie.

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    Really Really Gorgeous Giveaway: Rosie Willett Designs

    February 18th, 2011 | Brides Up North Wedding Blog

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    !! COMPETITION CLOSES TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT !!

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    Sometimes I do a giveaway on the blog that makes me wish I wasn’t writing the blog, just reading it.  This is one of those times.

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    Brides Up North Featured Supplier and uber talented bridal headwear designer, Rosie Willett Designs, has offered to give away, not one, not two, but six fabulous prizes.

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    Scroll down or click here to see today’s earlier post showcasing some of this lovely lady’s amazing designer pieces.

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    What’s up for grabs?

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    1ST PRIZE: One headpiece from any of the six collections on the Rosie Willett Designs website

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    5 RUNNER UP PRIZES: A Swarovski Crystal AB & Ivory Pearl bracelet

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    All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is comment on this post telling Brides Up North why you would like to win using the big pink button below, and sign up for my free newsletter* in the box at top right.

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    That’s it.  Tres simple.  And one of Rosie’s amazing designs could be winging its way to you!

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    Rosie Willett Designs Olga

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    The competition will close at midnight on Friday 18 February 2011.  Winners will be drawn at random.

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    *All you will get is my free newsletter, no nasties.  See my terms and conditions and privacy policy.  I will NEVER sell your email address and Brides Up North HATES spam.

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