Dressplace is my longed-for dream come true. More than twenty years ago I was planning my dream wedding to the love of my life, just like any other bride, until I realised that without some long lost relative bequeathing me a fortune, I was destined to forgo the dream wedding dress. Fortunately, I found a quaint little wedding dress agency, where I was able to purchase my fabulous once worn gown, which fulfilled all my desires and made me feel like the most beautiful bride in the world. In the words of Dorothy Parker, “Where’s the man could ease a heart like a satin gown?”
Several year's later, whilst accompanying my three daughters in their search for the wedding dress of their dreams, I discovered that the whole bridal experience could be very expensive and extremely stressful. Gowns costing half a year's salary and mother of the bride outfits very few and far between. After all that stress, not withstanding a wonderful wedding day, where are the beautiful gowns now? Collecting dust on top of the wardrobe!
After many more disappointing and frustrating shopping days, searching for affordable, quality dresses, for various special occasions, I decided to open my own dress agency. A place where fabulous new and once worn dresses, for any special occasion, can be bought or sold at reasonable prices. A friendly place where you can feel special, where you can feel beautiful, whatever your age or dress size. A place where you will receive excellent, reliable service and value for money, where you will feel pampered and important.
A place where you can take the worry out of buying and selling. A place with real dresses, worn by real women, at affordable prices. Myself and my team of ladies, Lynda, Linda, Barbara and Jan offer you a free personal stylist service. Lots of ladies visit us with no idea what they should wear, or what colours and styles would suit them best. As you can see from the testimonials we receive, we certainly get it right, and we are known for our honesty and patience. Your image is important to us and we are proud to make it part of our daily routine.
I look forward to seeing you in my shop soon.
Helen Dickson
Owner
Hi Helen, I just wanted to say a big thank you for helping me find my perfect dress for my big day and also for being so lovely and accommodating (your colleague too). Me and mum really enjoyed our time with you all. You never made me feel rushed, you made me feel very welcome. I just felt so comfortable with you all, like I have known you years and I think that's really important, I wish I had known about your shop before I had encountered the rude and uninterested staff in other shops. I will certainly recommend your business and I am so happy that it's been a success for you. Haley Williams, 16 April, 2011.
Helen, Thank you so much for looking after me and steering me in the right direction! Your boutique is a credit to you. Xanthe Bott from Nottinghamshire, 09 April, 2011.
Helen, Just wanted to say a very big THANK YOU for the cheque. I hope your business goes from strength to strength and hope that my dress has found a loving home. Carolyn Clark from Bolton, 31 March, 2011.
I was extremely happy with the service we received so I will be recommending it to other people. Carla Doughty, 23 February, 2011.
Helen, I just heard from Sarah that she received a cheque from you the sale of her dress and I just wanted to thank you for finding a good home for it. We are both delighted and are very grateful to you. Many thanks indeed, kind regards and best wishes to you in your business. Catherine Gaskin, 07 February, 2011.
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