‘A Slice of London’ at Miss Bush Bridal with Temperley London and Peggy Porschen + 10% Reader Discount

 

** Miss Bush Bridal Wear are offering Love My Dress readers a 10% discount on dresses from their Temperley range until the end of September **

 

You might think that someone who isn't actually in the market for a wedding dress would soon get bored of visiting the same bridal wear boutique. Not me.

Love My Dress Wedding Blog – Photography Copyright (c) 2012, Juliet McKee

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Perhaps it's because the sun has shined each time I've made the journey to Miss Bush in Ripley, Surrey. Or maybe it's that they've always plied me with exquisite cocktails by Shaken and Stirred. Either way, I never tire of the place…

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

There's something quite magical about stepping into the store, with its low ceilings and exposed beams. It almost feels as if the building is permanently charged with the excitement and joy of the fledgling brides that cross its threshold on a daily basis…

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

My most recent visit to Surrey saw Miss Bush team up with two hugely iconic British brands, Temperley London and Peggy Porschen, to welcome the former to the boutique…

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Not only did the evening provide an opportunity to mingle with some of my favourite people in the wedding industry, we were also party to an array of visual treats. Once again, the inimitable Emma Meek, director of Miss Bush, had triumphed at selecting the very best suppliers with which to fill and furnish her boutique…

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

* Franky and Photographer Juliet McKee

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

* Louise Beukes of B.Loved

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

* Emma Meek, owner of Miss Bush Bridal

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

* Anna and Bean

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

* Leah of Golden Apple Designs, Emma, the Wedding Reporter and Franky

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

The ground floor had been adorned with opulent autumnal flora and fauna. The talented florist Bloomin'gayles had carefully woven foliage in rich brown and russet hues around the building's old beams and an ornate mirror at the head of what would later become the catwalk for the evening. The scene before me was akin to some kind of woodland wedding wonderland, a secret glen in which you might recite your vows…

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

To the left of the entrance, nestled behind a mannequin clothed in layers of tulle, stood an enticing display of sweets and chocolate provided by Creative Candy. We feasted on chunks of vanilla fudge and delicious bon bons all evening. The attention to detail was evident as guests carefully filled the striped paper bags that matched the colour scheme running throughout the ground floor.

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

In turn, the richness of the room's styling and its many gilded flourishes perfectly evoked the bronze detailing of Temperley's 'Goddess' gown…

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk


Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

As I travelled the narrow staircase to the first floor, the deep Autumnal colours gave way to soft, sugary pinks…

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

My eyes darted around the main room. On one side hung shimmering gowns in shades of blush and ivory. The opposite wall was lined with tables that overflowed with pretty feminine details. An expertly styled tablescape by Couvert was flawlessly offset by the work of Fairynuff Flowers. A pretty glass cake stand brimmed with an abundance of blooms, and I fell in love with dahlias all over again.

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

At the centre of the room, Porschen's cakes provided a feast for the eyes, while expertly illustrated artwork by Leah Spicer Creative
captured the very essence of British style that was so central to the
evening's celebration. As I nibbled on cake samples and admired the hand
thrown pottery by Rainbow Celebrations
{which, by the way, would make utterly wonderful wedding favours}, I
couldn't help but lose myself in the fantastical world created by the Miss Bush team. I would imagine some of your wedding daydreams might look a little like the boutique did that night.

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Temperley gowns are luxurious – stunning even – and the embellishments divine. The collection on offer at Miss Bush caters for a range of tastes. Soft, bohemian silhouettes in fluid silks are countered by more structured dresses with lace detailing that skims the body, but all offer the same timeless elegance and ethereal feel that has become the signature Temperley style. Coupled with the immaculate service and eye for detail that Miss Bush are famed for, you have what can only be described as an ideal bridal wear experience.

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

Miss Bush Bridal, Surrey Wedding Venue - www.missbush.co.uk

If I haven't already succeeded in persuading you Miss Bush is worth a visit, the boutique is offering all Love My Dress readers a 10% discount on the Temperley range until the end of September. To make an appointment please email [email protected] or ring 01483 222815.

Run, don't walk, to Surrey ladies, and tell them Franky sent you 😉

Are you a fan of Temperley London? You can find more from Temperley London Bridal on Love My Dress here.

Franky

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Photographer – Juliet Mckee Photography
Dresses – Temperley London via Miss Bush Bridal Wear 
Jewellery – Eclectic Mix
Flowers – Bloomin'gayles and Fairynuff Flowers

Cake – Peggy Porschen
Hair Stylist – Wonderful Hair by Sharon Roberts
Makeup Artist – Carolanne Armstrong
Detail/Decor – Illustrated artwork by Leah Spicer Creative, pottery by Rainbow Celebrations, tablescape by Couvert Bespoke Event Hire, candy buffet by Creative Candy
, cocktails provided by Shaken and Stirred.

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