Happy middle-of-the-working-week Wednesday to you all! I’m really very happy to be sharing a special exclusive with you this lunch time. When the charming and fun duo behind Kitty & Dulcie sent us details of their new low cost bridal wear collection, there was a lot of delighted cooing among team Love My Dress. You see, one of our main passions behind running this blog, is that we get to inspire our readers with all manner of beautiful bridal wear. In so doing however, we’re always acutely aware that not every bride has a generous budget to spend on their wedding dress.
It’s really important to use that we don’t make the reader with a smaller wedding budget feel excluded (hello DIY weddings!). And so it’s a hand-on heart genuine delight this lunch time, to be sharing details of these pretty and hugely affordable wedding dresses with you today. Please, allow me to introduce you to Kitty & Dulcie’s new ‘Village Affair’ collection…
Created by Kirstie Taylor (founder of ‘Flo & Percy‘ – the hugely successful luxury bridal accessories brand) and Shelley Carter-Bright, Kitty & Dulcie is a name you definitely need to know about, if you’re looking for a well designed, on-trend gown but more importantly, well priced wedding dress. Their range of fresh and feminine gowns and bridal accessories are all under £400. Yes, you read that right.
“We set up Kitty & Dulcie back in 2011 when we noticed there was a huge gap in the market for beautiful wedding dresses at affordable prices. More than three years further on and with a plethora of happy brides behind us, we’ve proven that you really don’t need to break the bank to look a million dollars on your big day.”
Photography Copyright (c) 2015, Kerrie Mitchell for Kitty & Dulcie
Now, should a money-saving wedding dress with a touch of vintage allure be on your wishlist, then Kitty & Dulcie’s new ‘Village Affair’ collection is probably going to be the perfect option for you. Not only is there a great selection of lengths and styles to choose from, the fabrics are also first-rate and the workmanship is beyond fabulous. A complete winning combination in my book.
“We share your love of vintage glamour,” says Shelley. “We love the 1950s and cinched in waists and full skirts with maximum twirl capacity are firm favourites. But, above all, it’s our brides that constantly inspire us with their questions and feedback about how they felt in our gowns. It’s not just about the look, it’s about the comfort and confidence a dress can provide”.
“Our ‘Jasmine’s Secret’ bridal bown (pictured above) costs just £395, and comprises sheer beaded lace sleeves and bodice with a satin waistband and the softest chiffon skirt, which falls gracefully into subtle pleats. The lightly padded bust has a built-in support strap and the V-shape back of the dress has an invisible zip.”
The cost of these gowns might seem unbelievable, right? Wondering why these pretty dresses are so affordable? Worried you’ll be buying something sub-standard? Think again and let us let you in on the marvellous facts…
“We pride ourselves in the quality of our dresses, and are able to supply to our clients at such great value, as we don’t have the overheads of a shop. We are supplying them direct from the manufacturer with no middleman. This cuts out a huge chunk of expense and we love that we can pass on this saving to our brides.
Our dresses can only be purchased online, through our site, but we have made sure that the dresses can be easily altered. We suggest all our clients use a professional and recommended seamstress to alter their dresses – pick up a yellow pages or look up yell.com and we’re pretty sure you”ll find one very close by.”
“Our ‘Sweet Audrey’ tea-length bridal gown (pictured above), £350, exudes elegance and sophistication, combining ivory satin and layers of full-circle, swirl inducing petticoats. The front of the panelled bodice is lightly padded and boned whilst the back sports dainty faux satin buttons, which cover an invisible zip.
Our pretty ‘Summer Rose’ bridal gown, priced just £345, is an intricate, ivory lace, knee-length gown that radiates feminine chic. A bust support strap inside the bodice ensures maximum comfort and allows the beauty of the sheer lace to shine out. Fastens at the back with an invisible zip.”
“The ‘Betty Blossom’ bridal gown (pictured below), just £395, is a jaw-dropping head turner with major swoon-factor. The ivory beaded, panelled bodice has built-in bust support and the lace-beaded, full-circle skirt covers numerous layers of soft tulle and petticoats.”
Can I also highlight the brand new ‘Dorothy Dream’ bridesmaid dress? This fabulous little frock could be the ideal choice for your maids, because they can choose from one of fifteen colours (see below), enjoy Kitty & Dulcie’s legendary personal service and receive their gown in double quick time – all for just £40. I’m not a bridesmaid myself but I’m still very tempted to order a couple ahead of lovely lazy summer days.
“Our ‘Dorothy Dream’ bridesmaids dress costs an incredible £40, and is available in 15 different colours. This feminine, necktie halter dress with full circle skirt is made from soft stretch 95% cotton. The polka-dot dress comes with two belts including a spotty and satin version. Kirstie fashioned one of the belts into an eye-catching bow hair accessory, which was then clipped into our model’s hair.”
“Betty’s Bolero, a one size ivory lace beaded jacket priced at just £40, perfectly matches our Betty Blossom dress but can be worn with other sleeveless bridal gowns. Super chic, super pretty, super-lightweight.”
Kitty & Dulcie gowns are available solely online and you’ll receive the same help and attention from the team as if you’d walked into a shop. Ask as many questions as you like and receive their guidance on correctly measuring yourself before you place your order – they’re always happy to help. Once you’ve ordered your gowns or accessories, they’ll usually be with you in five days (if they’re in stock), wherever in the world you are.
Gowns are also delivered with a padded satin hanger and a pretty breathable garment-hanging bag to keep them in perfect condition.
Comfort, confidence, style and a wonderful price tag? Oh Kitty & Dulcie, I think we’ve fallen for you!
You can find out more about Kitty & Dulcie and browse their collections on their website – kittyanddulcie.com or keep up to date on their blog. If you’ve got any questions, just get in touch with the team via [email protected]. You can also connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest or go behind the scenes via Vimeo and YouTube.
Love, Tamryn x
Photography – Kerrie Mitchell
Hair & Make-up – Jo Adams
Videography – Natasha Stanbridge
Model – Eleanor Corcoran
With thanks to Kitty & Dulcie’s friends in Stock village, Essex – Stock Florist, The Hoop and Greenwoods Hotel
Tamryn Settle View all Tamryn's articles
Self-confessed wedding addict Tamryn spends her days in her Berkshire studio writing about all things beautiful and romantic with her black Labrador for company.
