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A quick guide to weddings in 2022, and my predictions for the most popular trends and styles in a post-Covid world.

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Just because weddings are happening on a much small scale at the moment because of the pandemic, it doesn’t mean that they can’t be just as special. Your day can be filled with lots of personal touches and can be tailored directly to your wants and requirements with no need to cater to hundreds of guests! Here at Something Borrowed Bridal wedding dress boutique in Basildon, we believe that every wedding day should feel special, no matter its shape or size, which is why we are continuing to supply brides with a gorgeous variety of designer wedding dresses to hire, even during COVID. If you have a lockdown wedding coming up, here are a few ideas for ways to make your wedding day super special.

With the ongoing pandemic continuing to affect our lives, many couples have had to put their plans for a big wedding on hold, or let go of them altogether. Whatever you choose to do with your COVID wedding plans, there is one item that remains an essential – the need for a beautiful wedding dress! At Something Borrowed Bridal, our wedding dress hire boutique has provided countless gorgeous designer wedding dresses to many happy brides, and are continuing our efforts throughout the pandemic. The current guidelines for COVID weddings states that up to 6 guests can attend, so why not come to our Basildon wedding dress boutique and browse our selection of designer dresses available to hire for your special day.

The wait is over! Here at Something Borrowed Bridal, we are proud to have opened the doors to our brand-new garden house wedding dress boutique! Choosing a dress for your big day is such an exciting and special experience to be shared with your friends and family. Our wedding dress bridal salon offers a private space for brides to be to browse our stunning range of designer wedding dresses available to hire, which includes a dedicated trying-on area and plenty of room to enjoy a refreshment. Complete with a comfortable sofa and pink fluffy rugs, your friends and family can experience all of the fun and excitement too when choosing your wedding dress to hire. When you visit our new garden house wedding dress boutique to source your dream designer wedding dress to hire, we will ensure you receive a beautiful, personalised service with memories you can treasure forever. Sneak Peak Inside Our Garden House Bridal Salon From our Basildon wedding dress hire boutique, we have a stunning selection of various sizes, shapes and styles of designer wedding dresses, offering something for all brides to try on. Our new wedding dress boutique garden house was featured in the December 2020 issue of An Essex Wedding. “We want our brides to have a special and exciting time choosing their wedding dress. Our new exclusive bridal salon will be the perfect private space for brides to view and try on our collection of beautiful designer wedding dress for hire. Light and airy, with a sofa for guests and private changing area, all the give the bride the best possible and fun experience.”

We are absolutely over the moon that our designer wedding dress hire boutique has been featured in the May/June issue of ‘An Essex Wedding’! You can read the full issue here . If you’re looking for inspiration for your upcoming special day, An Essex Wedding showcase a plethora of beautiful dresses, hair styles, accessories and all things ‘wedding’, so it was a pleasure to be a part of their spring/summer issue. Our Basildon wedding dress hire shop features alongside some of the leading bridal boutiques in Essex, proving that hiring your wedding dress is one of the best ways to get your hands on some of the trendiest designer pieces. Get to Know Our Basildon Wedding Dress Boutique In the An Essex Wedding article, you will have the chance to learn a little more about Something Borrowed Bridal. Our wedding dress hire boutique is run by Alyson (whose interview can be found here on p.58), and she provides a little insight into our values and goals as designer wedding dress suppliers. You can read more about who we’d love to dress, what designer wedding dresses we’re loving this season, and our favourite things about working within this exciting industry. Book Your Wedding Dress Hire Consultation Today As you will read in the article, at Something Borrowed Bridal, we are dedicated to providing brides with the opportunity to find their dream designer wedding dress for a fraction of the original buying price. Choosing to hire your wedding dress means you won’t need to compromise on the designer style you’re looking for, so book your consultation with Something Borrowed Bridal wedding dress boutique in Basildon today. Please call 07802 258007, send an email to info@somethingborrowedbridal.co.uk or use our online contact form to leave us a message.

When it comes to planning your big day, as much as you want to make it unique, and personal to you, it can help to take inspiration from current trends. Taking a look at what other people are doing, and putting your own spin on it can be a super exciting prospect – you’ll be able to create a gorgeously memorable day that you, your family and your friends can all enjoy. At Something Borrowed Bridal wedding dress hire in Basildon, we have compiled a list of some of the top wedding trends for 2021. We supply a range of beautiful wedding dresses to hire, and aim to help make your special day a day to remember. Going Big Be it the décor, the cake, the wedding dress – going BIG is one of the top wedding trends going in to 2021. Perhaps you’ve had to postpone your wedding because of COVID-19, we say what better reason to go all out and make it as special as possible! We’re imagining oversized centrepieces, an extravagant floral bouquet, and king-size balloons. Whatever vibe you are going for with your special day, why not incorporate something eye-catching that will completely wow your guests! Hire Your Dress The pandemic has brought on a lot of financial uncertainty for so many people. If you’re hoping to save a bit of money when it comes to your wedding, why not hire your wedding dress? At our wedding dress boutique in Basildon, Essex, we have a beautiful range of designer wedding dresses to hire, meaning you can achieve that designer aesthetic for a fraction of the price. Not only can it save you money, hiring your wedding dress can also save storage space after your wedding, as you won’t need to keep hold of it. There are so many perks for hiring your wedding dress, and you can read more about it here . Sustainable/Eco Weddings With more and more focus on reducing plastic waste and living more sustainably, this mindset can also be applied to wedding planning. Wedding dress hire is just one of the ways you can plan your wedding more sustainably. Consider this when shopping ‘new’ for anything wedding related – are you going to use it after the big day? Can you upcycle something to achieve the same effect? Is your catering locally sourced? Are there any plastic elements that can be swapped for paper? Not only is this mindset great for the environment, as with hiring your wedding dress, you might find you save a bit of money. Grazing/Dessert Tables It is becoming more and more trendy to ditch the traditional wedding cake, and opt for a more fun and interactive dessert table. From doughnut sculpture, cheese towers, to cupcake concoctions, the classic fruit cake is stepping aside to make room for these unique dessert options. Choosing dessert foods that you can graze on will encourage guests to get up on their feet, take in the gorgeous sculpture before tucking in! Hire Your Wedding Dress in Essex Today! We hope we’ve given you a few trendy ideas to help plan your upcoming wedding. If you’re hoping to hire your wedding dress, we are more than happy to provide. Our wedding dress shop is located in Basildon, Essex, and welcome brides-to-be from all over. To book your wedding dress hire consultation, or to find out more, please call 07802 258007, send an email to info@somethingborrowedbridal.co.uk or use our online contact form to get in touch.

When it comes to planning a wedding, it can be an expensive time. You don’t want to have to compromise, because at the end of the day, its your special day. There are bound to be unexpected costs that you forget to account for, so being able to make savings everywhere you can will be a massive help. Here at Something Borrowed Bridal, we want all of our wedding dress hire customers in Essex to have the best day of their lives. We would hate to think that the costings are causing stress, which is why we have compiled a list of ways to save money where you can during the build up to the big day. Start with a budget If you begin with a set budget in mind, this is the basis for guidance when it comes to your spending, allowing you to feel in control of your wedding finances. The start making a list of all the outgoings you expect, such as venue hire, wedding dress hire, decorations, catering… the list will go on! But this allows you to split your initial budget into these categories, allowing you to see where you expect your money will be going. You should also do some research online or speak to friends that have done the whole wedding thing themselves – there will be extra costs you may not have accounted for to add to your list! We also recommend leaving a set amount of money aside as ‘back-up’, in case of emergencies. Rent instead of buying As you work through you list of wedding outgoings, are there any savings you can making by renting as opposed to buying? We can tell you… yes there is! We provide designer wedding dress hire from our Basildon, Essex boutique, and have supplied gorgeous dresses to many happy customers over the years. The average price of buying a new wedding dress is over £1300, so many brides-to-be will be looking to keep this cost down. Hiring your wedding dress as opposed to buying allows them to save money without compromising on the quality and aesthetic of your dress. Wedding dress hire has a lot of other benefits which you can read in our last blog post . There are also ways to rent your jewellery and accessories, so spend time shopping around to find the best deals. If you’d like to book a consultation to hire your designer wedding dress from our Essex based shop, get in touch . It’s who you know Once your designer wedding dress hire is ticked off, you can focus on the other outgoings. The rule of life that it’s who you know, not what you know, can be incredibly beneficial when it comes to planning your wedding and keeping those costs down. It’s amazing who your friends and family will be able to hook you up with, from wedding DJs, to food and drink vendors, to artists – utilise who you know and ask around to gather recommendations of people or businesses that may offer you special deals for being a friend (or friend of a friend!). Likewise, ask family for help with special wedding DIY, wedding invite distribution, menu planning – they want your wedding to be as special as you do, so we’re sure they’d be happy to help wherever they can! Go minimal If you’re coming to the end of your budget, highlight areas that can be minimalised. If you’re serious about keeping the cost of your wedding day down, there are many creative ways to cut corners, and eliminate the unnecessary extras. Ordering tonnes of wedding menus and stationery is a nice idea, but can be extremely costly, especially when you and your family could get creative and make them yourself! Instead of hiring a whole photobooth for your big day, why not create a prop area and distribute disposable cameras to each table? You’ll certainly get some interesting wedding snaps this way! One thing you don’t need to go minimal on though – your wedding dress! We have a full range of designer wedding dresses for hire in Basildon, so if you’re ready to come and take a look at what we have to offer, contact us today . Get in touch At Something Borrowed Bridal, we believe that every bride must find her dream dress. Our aim is to provide a gorgeous range of beautifully hand-picked designer wedding dresses, available to hire from our Basildon store, for a fraction of the cost of buying one new. Get in touch by calling 07802 258007 , email info@somethingborrowedbridal.co.uk , or use our online contact form to book your wedding dress hire appointment.