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New trade price for our most popular petticoat!

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013

Good news for all petticoat stockists! We have reduced the price of our most popular petticoat BR1 to ensure we remain competitive, and we are maintaining our low postage charges.

Petticoat with Frill BR1

Popular petticoats are kept in stock so are available for next day delivery at no extra charge. All petticoats are available in a range of colours, including Antique White, Ivory and White, and all sizes, including bespoke sizes.

Other styles in the range include a pleated fishtail with train, a V-waist large petticoat and tea-length petticoats. All shapes and styles are catered for in the collection.

Fishtail Petticoat with Train BR21

If you are a Richard Designs stockist, you can order your reduced price petticoats now, just give us a call on 01353 661600 or email info@richard-designs.com, or make an appointment with a rep to see the quality up-close.

If you are a bride and are interested in trying on one of our petticoats, or would like some advice on shapes, see How to Buy.

Michelle & Jack’s Winter Wonderland Wedding

Tuesday, January 15th, 2013

Congratulations to our bride Michelle and her new husband Jack! The couple were married on 14th December in a sponsored ceremony. Instead of spending thousands on a wedding, the couple chose to ask wedding suppliers for donations from the flowers to the dress, and instead donated the money they would have spent to Keech Hospice.

Michelle & Jack's Wedding

We were pleased to be approached by Michelle to supply her wedding veil, tiara and petticoat which she coordinated perfectly with her dress!

Michelle wore:

Silver crystal side tiara TR1025A Silver diamante side tiara TR1025A
NV106 Lace Veil NIEVE lace appliqué veil NV106
Flared Petticoat BR8 Flared petticoat BR8

Here’s Michelle’s description of the day:

The day was absolutely amazing even though it was one of the wettest days on records!

My dress was from Fairytale Weddings in Towcester and it made me feel like a princess! It had diamantees on the hip and lots of tuelle layers, so when chosing the veil from Richard Designs I picked out one with the matching detail. Everybody commented on how beautiful my veil was as the diamantees on the veil glistened under the light. When choosing my headdress it was a really hard choice as Richard Designs has so many to choose from! I sat down with my hairdresser Jenny Buckland and as I was going for a sixties look and feel we decided on something very chunky and also with diamantes to match with the dress. Everybody commented on how amazing my accessories were and it made me feel very special!

Michelle & Jack's Wedding

The church service was magical, it had been decorated for Christmas by the Duchess of Bedford so there were huge garlands and a 20ft Christmas tree from the Woburn Estate and lots of candles and the Reverend Steve Nuth just made the service – he was calming, warm and funny! We had a choir singing Christmas Carols and also a pianist which really made it very special – we exited the church to Mariah Carey “All I Want For Christmas is You” which had everyone cheering and clapping!

A double decker red London Bus from Aroute2hire then took all the guests back to the reception which was held at Plum Park in Towcester. On arrival guests drunk mulled wine and Jacks specially made hot toddy to the background of the pianist playing Christmas songs.

The marquee looked amazing as we had Candelabras from The Blossom Shop on every table decorated with red and white roses and over 250 candles making the atmosphere very Christmassy and magical.

Guests had traditional roast dinner including beef, salmon and chicken with all the trimmings including yorkshire pudding and stuffing! Desert was our beautiful chocolate wedding cake by Gardners Bakery, which looked so stunning we didn’t want to cut it! Helen had decorated the cake in red sugar flowers identical to those in my bouquet.

Michelle & Jack's Wedding

As well as the fudge favors, flip books and chocolate vodka I think the two stand out features for us were the photobooth by Photobooth Mania as the guests loved it and it was nice they had something special to take home and remember the day and also the fireworks to Take That Never Forget by Dynamic Fireworks – it just topped off what was already a wonderful day!

It was a great day and the best part was marrying my best friend!

Michelle & Jack's Wedding

And her husband Jack’s:

Michelle looked absolutely stunning, her dress made her look like a real-life princess, when I turned and look up the aisle she took my breath away. Not only was her dress and veil stunning her hair and makeup was perfect, she looked like a movie star – especially her diamond tiara which sparkled in the candel-lit church. The day was special because it was organised to perfection and for that I have to thank Michelle as she put in a great deal of hard work to make sure it was the best day of our lives. Michelle got up and did a speech which brought the house down as well as a lot of laughs there was also not a dry eye in the house! It was the best day of my life as I am now married to the woman I love.

Michelle & Jack's Wedding

Thanks so much to Michelle and Jack for sharing their special day with us. You can see more in their wedding video:

If you are a Richard Designs bride and would like to share your wedding day, just submit details and pictures for consideration to louise@richarddesigns.co.uk

Thank you for visiting us in the US this Autumn

Tuesday, October 30th, 2012

We are back from New York Bridal Week and the National Bridal Market Chicago where we had a wonderful time!

Richard Designs at Chicago Bridal Market

Richard Designs at Chicago Bridal Market

It was great to see all of our stockists that have supported us since our launch in the US ten years ago, as well as those who we had not met before. The reaction to our collection was outstanding and we brought news of a great show back to our colleagues in the UK.

We can’t wait for our stockists to receive their new samples and for brides to start discovering our veils, tiaras, jewellery and slips.

Here is a taster of what you can expect to see arriving in US stores over the next couple of months:

Pearl & Crystal Side Tiara TR1466A

Pearl & Crystal Side Tiara TR1466A

Lace Applique Wedding Veil C409B

Lace Applique Wedding Veil C409B

Fishtail Petticoat BR11

Fishtail Petticoat BR11

Bridal Flower Comb TR1159A

Bridal Flower Comb TR1159A

Beaded Bridal Belt 003

Beaded Bridal Belt 003

Many stores have already started receiving their orders. If you have any questions you can contact us Toll-free on 888 UK VEILS (858 3457) or email maria@richarddesigns.co.uk

If you are a bride and would like to see our wedding veils, tiaras or petticoats close-up just contact us for details of your local stockist.

Visit M30 for all your petticoats and shrugs

Wednesday, March 7th, 2012

As we continue our tour of the RD stands at BBEH, today we focus on Blue Ribbon, with a special announcement at the end of this post…

Blue Ribbon has a new home for this Harrogate show as we have moved to stand M30. M30 is next-door to our previous stand so you shouldn’t miss us!

On our new stand we will have more room for Blue Ribbon shrugs alongside our petticoats. Since their launch at last September’s BBEH, the shrug collection has been hugely popular, so of course we have some new styles to show you this time!

New shapes include the capelet, a full-collared bridal jacket, and a delicate Juliet-style pleated sleeve. We have combined these new shapes with stunning new fabrics including faux fur and spotted tulle!

Blue Ribbon are known for attention to detail, and the shrugs are no different. With brooch detailing, embellished beading, and crystal and lace edges there are some real eye-catching designs.

Designer Illustration Shrug SH2

Of course we cannot forget the petticoats, Blue Ribbon’s signature line. With the widest range of shapes available, from fishtail to bustle, and the highest quality British manufacturing, Blue Ribbon petticoats are truly special.

Fishtail Petticoat BR 11

And last but not least, we are pleased to announce that we will have available on stand M30 our very special Blue Ribbon Pins. We are aiming to raise £20,000 for Breakthrough Breast Cancer in the next 12 months through the sale of these bridal pins, and we would love your help.

Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a wonderful charity working for a cause close to many of our hearts and we think that together we can truly make a difference. Please help us by purchasing a pack of 15 of these pins (we will give you all the marketing material you need) and making them available to your brides. £1 per pin sold will go straight to Breakthrough Breast Cancer. For more specific information, please come to stand M30 at the British Bridal Exhibition, where we will also have some examples of the pins for you to see.

Blue Ribbon Pins

We hope that you will support us in this important cause.

For more information on the British Bridal Exhibition see their website www.bbeh.co.uk

Bestselling Bridal Fascinators, Jewelry, Shrugs and Petticoats at the National Bridal Market, Chicago 2011

Friday, October 14th, 2011

Did you miss the recap of the bestselling Veils and Tiaras from the National Bridal Market, Chicago? See it here.

As promised, we are back today revealing the most popular bridal fascinators, jewelry, shrugs and petticoats from our visit to the Chicago show last month. Even more orders have gone out this week to our new and existing customers and we hope that you like the new samples. Of course if you have any questions or feedback, Maria is always available on the phone (888 858 3457 toll-free) or email (maria@richarddesigns.co.uk) for a chat.

Now for the bestsellers…

Bridal Fascinators

Fascinator style F224 oozes sophistication and class. Simple yet striking the feather and filigree detail that sits on the side is finished off perfectly with a delicate birdcage veil.

F224 Ivory Fascinator

The FQ40 has been popular for several seasons, so it was no wonder people snapped it up at the Bridal Market. Delicate feathers and complementing crystals make this a classic style for brides and mother of the bride.

FQ40 Pebble Fascinator

The F225 is a really sweet style. The spotted tulle bird cage veil would work really well with a 50s style dress and the glitzy disc and bouncy flowers make this a fun piece to wear. Of course this style, as with all of the fascinators, can be made in different colours for different occasions.

F225 Ivory Fascinator with birdcage veil

Like the F224, the F227 is small and easy to wear. The striking silver detail on the base works well with many current gowns and the feather flower is also on-trend.

F227 Bridal Fascinator

Jewelry

The P583 necklace, earring and bracelet set is part of the Victorian Inspired collection, and combines many of the key influences of the era. Laces, cameos, sequins, filigrees and buttons have been layered by our designers and then finished off with a twist of pearl and crystal strands.

Victorian Inspired Bridal Necklace P583

The P538 jewelry set was released in March this year, and caters for the bride who wants to make a statement with her jewelry. Elaborate twists of various sized pearls and crystals make up this set.

P538 Silver Ivory Jewelry Set

P584 is similar to the P583 but is simpler and makes a feature of the Swarovski pearls at the neckline. The necklace ties together with a soft silver ribbon for an extra touch of texture and glamour.

Victorian Inspired Necklace P584

The cuff bracelet P575B is a simple way to make a statement at your wedding. The magnetic clasp means it is easy to dress your brides in the shop as it simply snaps shut – no fiddling required!

Bridal Cuff Bracelet P575B

Blue Ribbon Petticoats & Shrugs

The Bridal Market was the first time we showed our range of Blue Ribbon Petticoats & Shrugs to our US customers and we are pleased to say that you all loved them! Their femininity, high quality finish and sensitive design means they were a real hit!

The fishtail petticoat BR11 not only has three layers of net but also incorporates one hoop to make it easy to walk on your wedding day.

Fishtail Petticoat BR 11

The simplest style, the a-line BR1 has two hoops and a frill, and will work with many dresses.

A-line Petticoat BR1

BR8 is a stunning style perfect for gowns that are shaped at the hips and flare at the hem. It also has a hoop to keep the net away from your legs.

Flared Petticoat BR8

The most popular shrug at the Bridal Market was the SH1-9 which is a short sleeved style with fine tulle, flowers and diamante. This shrug can be made in a wide selection of colours to match any gown.

Tulle Shrug SH1-9

Tulle Shrug SH1-9 Detail

All Blue Ribbon petticoats and shrugs come with a small blue bow sewn into the design for your ‘something blue’!

See more Shrugs in our new shrug gallery.

Of course the new belt range was just as popular in the US as it was at our UK show. See the bestsellers here and the full range in our wedding belt gallery.

If you are a bridal wear retailer in the US and would like more information about our accessories, call Maria on 888 858 3457 or email maria@richarddesigns.co.uk

All of the above styles are also available in the UK, Europe and Scandanavia. For more information, brochures or an appointment with our company representatives contact Jennifer on 01353 661600 or email info@richarddesigns.co.uk.

If you are a bride and would like to wear Richard Designs at your wedding, please see our How to Buy page.

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