Bridal Blog
Exclusive preview of the Maggie Sottero Fall 2013 collection
15/05/2013Exclusive to Poppy, your chance to select from the Fall 2013 Maggie Sottero collection which will not be widely available until October later this year. Be the first to wear a 2014 season dress even before the year is out! Be greeted by a glass of bubbly and prepare to be dazzled by this incredible collection. Places are limited so be sure to book your appointment soon....
In-house Prom Exhibition starts this Thursday 21st February
16/02/2013We are hosting an in-house prom trunk show event courtesy of Mori Lee this Thursday 21st through to Sunday 24th February. We will have over 50 styles from their current range for girls to try on and select their preferred colour and nearest size.
Jenny Packham designer days 25th & 26th January
25/01/2013To future brides.........an exclusive invitation to attend our Jenny Packham Designer Days - today and tomorrow! If you love the Jenny Packham range and have already tried but remain undecided or you are yet to endeavour, then now is your opportunity to select from her fantastic 2013 collection and all under one roof!
The 2013 prom season is upon us & is every bit as glamorous!
06/11/2012Simple soft chiffon 'A'-lines with little or no beading through to voluminous ruffled ball gowns with bead encrusted bodices and of course everything in between will be adorning our glorious prom display that is soon to take over Poppy Bridal, Darlington!
Ian Stuart 'Supernova Bridal Collection' 2013
08/09/2012Here's a first glimpse at this glorious Ian Stuart Bridal collection soon to be arriving at Poppy, Darlington. Now ordained official stockists for the area, we are beyond excited, to be receiving this beautiful array of silk satin, taffeta, tulle, gazar and lace gowns. A stunning portrait of shapes, cuts and colours to feist ones eyes upon!
Tantalisingly beautiful Jenny Packham creations arriving soon....
09/08/2012The utterly more gorgeous in real life 'Mimosa' dress from the 2013 Jenny Packham Bride collection soon to cross our threshold. We truly cannot wait....in fact now in possession of all the pics, we are about to self combust!
New official Ian Stuart stockist!
26/06/2012Eager anticipation doesn't even cover it! Having been invited to his recent catwalk launch of the Supernova 2013 collection, we came out buzzing! Soon to be adorning our rails, an exquisite and inspirational collection incorporating silk taffetas, satins and organzas. Trademark floral embellisments, ivorys and a palette of soft muted pastels......
New Bridesmaid Collection - Alvina Valenta by JLM Couture
01/05/2012Soon to arrive, our brand new Alvina Valenta bridesmaid range from JLM Couture. A beautifully romantic collection of stylish bridesmaid and occasion wear. Perfectly suited to compliment a Jenny Packham or Amanda Wakeley bridal gown.
Amanda Wakeley Sposa Designer Trunk Show
27/03/2012This Saturday 31st March! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to view the complete Amanda Wakeley Collection at our beautiful bridal boutique. The latest Amanda Wakeley Sposa collection embodies the true essence of Amanda's signature style; luxurious fabrication, contemporary silhouette and impeccable cut. Come and find the wedding dress of your dreams and take advantage of the 10% discount offered on all sales from the day.
Maggie Sottero Curvaceous Bride Designer Weekend
10/03/2012On Saturday 17th & Sunday the 18th March, we are hosting an exclusive Maggie Sottero designer weekend for the curvaceous bride. We will have a bounty of beautiful, highly desirable Maggie Sottero wedding dresses in sizes that you can actually try on, feel great in and look fabulous in too......... sizes 16 to 32, beautifully corseted gowns from one of the leaders in bridal design.
Darlington Weddings Bridal Fayre tomorrow, Sunday 19th February
18/02/2012Come & visit our stand at the Darlington Weddings Bridal Fayre tomorrow, Sunday 19th February at the sumptuous Redworth Hall Hotel.
Pronovias & Manuel Mota at their best.....
24/11/2011Incredible dresses from the Pronovias & Manuel Mota 2012 bridal collection are arriving into our boutique as I speak
British Designer Tobi Hannah now in store
07/11/2011At just 25 years of age, this British Designer is taking the world by storm. Her collection of intricately detailed short wedding dresses & tea length wedding dresses is satisfying the hunger of a huge market of modern women who want fashionable pieces that are timeless.
Lost emails misery....
02/11/2011Apologies to anyone who has sent an email in the last 3 weeks and are still awaiting a reply. We have inadvertantly deleted a whole folder containing these emails and they are unretrievable.
Winter wedding photoshoot continued
08/10/2011Another beautiful image courtesy of Stan Seaton photography showcasing the stunning 'Dalia' dress from the Jenny Packham 2012 collection.
'Winter wedding' photoshoot at Rockliffe Hall
05/10/2011Images by Stan Seaton Photography. Venue Rockliffe Hall Gowns by Poppy Bridal featuring Jenny Packham 2012, Maggie Sottero & Tobi Hannah. Hair by Hooker & Young Styling by Julia Braime from Brides Up North
Wedding of Amy Rogers (nee Kirkbride)
31/08/2011Congratulations to one of our beautiful brides who tied the knot on the 6th August and has sent in a lovely testimonial along with a couple of snapshots of the big day!
Maggie Sottero 2012 Wedding Dresses
22/08/2011The first few dresses from the 2012 collection by Maggie Sottero have started to arrive in to Poppy and are gorgeous with a capital 'G'!
Exclusive Discount Offer from Bliss Gifts to all Poppy Bridal Fans
13/08/2011Exclusive to all Poppy Bridal fans and up to the end of September 2011, Bliss Gifts is offering a superb 20% discount off any wedding album, guest book or bridal accessory in their collection. Go to http://www.giftsatbliss.co.uk/wedding.asp
Bridal Gowns at a Cheaper Price
30/07/2011For one week only, your chance to order a brand new wedding dress at a cheaper price. 10% off all current & new season collections. We are a UK based bridal wear boutique, established for nearly 30 years.
