After last week’s blog we’ve had a number of enquiries and questions about Blue Ribbon Petticoats…

Blue Ribbon Petticoats are a range of beautiful petticoats which we have designed in-house at Richard Designs and which we handmake ourselves near Cambridge, England.

As you can see from our petticoat gallery, the range we offer now supports all of the popular wedding dress shapes in the market place. From the very simple BR1, to the massive BR16, short petticoats are available (a BR15) and so are fish-tale style petticoats (BR6, BR11 and BR21).

Lots of people ask us how Blue Ribbon Petticoats got their name; the answer is simple. When crafting this range, we wanted every petticoat to be elegant and feminine, which is why we use the best quality tulle, ribbon and lace. The name derives from the small blue ribbon which is hand sewn on every petticoat once it is finished; this is great for your something blue! Blue ribbon is also a symbolic term to describe something of high quality.

If you weren’t thinking of having a petticoat, take another look at Blue Ribbon Petticoats; you will be surprised by how beautiful they are. You’ve spent ages picking the perfect dress, now it deserves the perfect petticoat! Our petticoats will keep the perfect shape of your dress and the hidden hoop around your ankles will ensure you walk elegantly down the aisle.

Blue Ribbon Petticoats are now stocked in shops throughout the UK and US. Call 0845 456 8662 or email inof@richarddesigns.co.uk to find your nearest UK stockist or call 888 UK VEILS (888 858 3451) for your nearest US stockist.

In this week’s blog we reveal some brand new petticoat designs, which are sure to complement this season’s new wedding dress shapes.

Blue Ribbon Petticoats were launched in 2008 with the wearer’s needs first and foremost in our minds. These modern petticoats are both attractive and comfortable. Since launching the range we’ve had great success with lots of positive feedback from our customers. Following on from this feedback we have also created several new distinctive designs, three of which you can see below and in our petticoat shop window.

Our BR18 is unique, with one and a half hoops – giving it a full shape, with an extra train at the back.

This BR20 is a full two-hooped petticoat, which is proving very popular with brides who want a full Hollywood-style dress. We also have an even bigger petticoat with 8 layers of tulle, a BR16.

The BR21 above really stole the show at BBEH, a beautiful fish-tale style petticoat with a train for those in-season wedding gowns. It has a hoop at the bottom for keeping the dress away from your ankles – making walking in your wedding dress much easier and more elegant.

All of our Blue Ribbon Petticoats are available in sizes 8 – 28, with a powernet waist for comfort. We also do an optional velcro waist fitting at no extra charge, which is proving especially popular in larger sizes.

Ivory, white, antique white (off-white), black, pale gold, red, fuchsia, pale pink, pale blue, turquoise and purple are all colours we offer for our petticoats – no matter which style you pick, there is no extra charge for changing the colour to suit you. So you can have the perfect petticoat for your dress, without the stress!

If you are interested in our petticoats or would like more information on what we can do for you, please call us on (01353) 661600 or 0845 456 8662. You can also email info@richarddesigns.co.uk or leave a question below – we have an excellent team who can answer any queries you might have.

Enquiries are welcome from both trade customers and brides – we will point brides in the direction of a bridal shop to purchase their petticoat – so you can get the best possible service and can be sure you have the perfect petticoat for your special day.