Bridal Appointment Information

BOOKING

We like to give every new bride our time and dedication to finding them their dream dress, so we ask that you book an appointment, especially Saturdays.  We do welcome brides to come and browse but ask you to be patient if all our staff members are busy with other brides.  Please let us know if you are unable to make an appointment, especially Saturdays.  Our appointments are an hour long so please be aware if you are late this may mean you miss valuable dressing up time.  Its best to remain open minded when trying on dresses, try on something you wouldn’t think that suits you, this can often change your mind on what style to go for.

WHO CAN I BRING?

Trying on dresses is an exciting experience and we welcome you to bring any family and friends you choose to share this with.  For little ones we have a basket full of games and toys to keep them entertained and there is a changing mat available.

UNDIES

The question of ‘undies’ often comes up.  When being helped into dresses, it might spare any blushes if you remember not to wear that skimpy thong with a cheeky slogan like ‘hello big boy’ for your appointment.  We suggest nude tones, bra straps can often be tucked in when trying on strapless dresses.

GETTING HERE

Our address for your sat nav is Chequettes Hall, Church Street, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7AN.  If you need further help finding us the phone number is 01579 384468.  We are happy to help.  Our property is surrounded by a free, off road car park.  Then we are upstairs.

EATING OUT

Often brides like to make a day of dress shopping and we often get asked where is nice for lunch, dinner or cakes.

Engine House

• Address: Compton Park, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 8EA
• Phone: 01579 386859
• Hours:
  • Saturday: 9am-10pm
  • Sunday: 9am-5pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9am–4pm
  • Wednesday: 9am–4pm
  • Thursday: 9am–4pm
  • Friday: 9am–10pm

Springer Spaniel

• Address: The Springer Spaniel, Treburley, Nr Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9NS
• Phone: 01579 370424
• Hours:
  • Saturday: All Day
  • Sunday: All Day
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12noon–3pm
  • Wednesday: 12noon–3pm
  • Thursday: 12noon–3pm
  • Friday: All Day

Cardinals Hatt

• Address: A388, Saltash, PL12 6PJ
• Phone: 01752 845888
• Hours:
  • Friday: 7–10am, 12–9pm
  • Saturday : 8–11am, 12–9pmSunday: 8–11am, 12–7pm
  • Monday: 7–10am, 12–9pm
  • Tuesday: 7–10am, 12–9pm
  • Wednesday: 7–10am, 12–9pm
  • Thursday: 7–10am, 12–9pm

SERVICES

We do offer some extra services to brides who would like the optional extras.  See if any of the below are of interest to you.

Free Storage

All dresses and accessories which have been bought with us can be stored with us at no additional charge right up until the day before the wedding if you wish.   Your purchases will be secured and fully insured.  We just ask that you give us a weeks notice before you collect to give us time to check and steam your dress thoroughly and that all items be paid for in full before they leave the premises.

Dressing on the day

Quite often friends and family are overwhelmed by corset dresses or complicated fastenings and dread helping you into your gown on your big day.  Don’t panic we offer a service whereby a member of staff will come to you to help you into your dress and bridesmaids or suits if necessary.  There is charge for this service of £20 plus 50p per mile from the shop to travel to.

Dress Cleaning

Whether you are planning to keep your dress or sell it after your big day you will need to get it cleaned asap.  We recommend a company called the Plymouth Wedding Dress Cleaning Company who have completive prices and offer free delivery and collection from Launceston to Ivy Bridge.

Payment Plans

We offer all our brides to be the opportunity to spread the cost of the most important dress that they will ever wear!

We do not carry out a credit check…all you have to do is leave plenty of time to find your dress, the earlier you find The One the more you can spread the cost! We recommend to have your 50% deposit paid no later than 8 months in advance of your wedding date, this gives us enough time to measure you and get the dress ordered, at this point you can then choose to continue with regular payments until your gorgeous dress arrives or pay the final balance once the dress arrives…the choice is yours 😀

Get the ball rolling as soon as possible to take advantage of this facility, book your appointment now!

Alterations

We no longer provide an inhouse alterations service.  Instead we can give you names and numbers of seamstresses who are willing to meet you at home or come into store to undertake any alterations to your gown you may require.  The reason we have this new system is that you don’t have to stick to our opening hours and you can shop around for the best price and service.  Ask a member of staff for details of seamstresses local to you.