Visited Blue and Sixpence today with my daughter. Ali was very welcoming and it was refreshing that my daughter as a plus size bride could try dresses on that actually fit and not held together with expanders. Megan found a lovely dress at a very reasonable price. Thanks Ali xx
Blue & Sixpence Bridal's reply:
Hello, Paula and Megan.
Thank you for leaving me such a lovely review. It's so important to me to have the best and biggest selection of off the rack, designer wedding gowns in the North West. My Brides deserve the very best!
I just love that you came to see me from your friend Hayley's recommendation - word of mouth is definitely the best form of advertising!
Congratulations once again, and remember to send me a few wedding photos!
All my love,
"Auntie" Ali "Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle!"
PS. Photos show just some of our amazing gowns, but NOT the Bride's! x
Joanna H. Getting married on 16/06/2025
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Don't make the same mistake!
Ultimately the fault lies with the way Hitched works. I booked an appointment with Ali as she showed as a stockest of all my favourite gowns. In reality she isn't a stockest. None of the dresses I'd gone for or designers was actually there nor could she get hold of any. Ali did explain why she is showing as a stockest on these gowns which was if she had one (x designer dress) once she'd show and look on Hitched as if she is a full stockest of that designer. When actually she might not have any.
I found Ali a little to familiar thats boarding being rude .I dont like the 5 dress rule, its just not enough to find the one! I thought the changing room was a good size. However the mirrors are too small and you struggle to see the back if the dress. I'd definitely recommend wall mounted wall to wall mirrors this would also provide more room.
Ali has a passion to make every ladies day affordable! She really does try to provide a large selection of dress on a limited budget. There wasn't much in my size in the style I was after but that's just me and dosnt reflect on what she is or isn't offering.
Because Ali isn't a stockest but an end of season buyer 'n' seller she unfortunately can't order dresses in different sizes (other then one new designer that she is now a stockest of).
I personally didn't have the experience I was expecting or find my dress. But I just wasn't the right customer for Alis special store. Mainly because of Hitched bad set up, not Alis. It's completely unfair on Ali and myself that Hitched pointed me to her store. Ultimately it wasted both our times and led to a poor experience.
Ali has an excellent store for ladies that are on tight budgets, open minded and on a tight time schedule. She is determined you can have a beautiful dress within your budget. I'd definitely recommend calling her prior to booking.
Blue & Sixpence Bridal's reply:
Hello Joanna
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a comprehensive review. It's always good to receive feedback from our customers, so that we can make our boutique even better.
Yes, the Hitched algorithm is flawed - we know this and so do they. Unfortunately, as gowns, collections and store offers change constantly, it can only respond with the DESIGNERS not the individual gowns. We wish it was different, but hey-ho!
We're VERY clear about what we offer - we are proud that we offer affordable, sustainable, size-inclusive designer wedding gowns. Typically, our Brides save 50%+ against purchasing a made-to-order gown. By including our new, exclusive, made-to-order collection, we feel that we have a fantastic offer of both off-the-peg and couture gowns. We now have around 600 gowns in store, most typical bridal boutiques will stock around 100.
Unlike most other bridal boutiques, we do not charge for our 90 minute appointments, and as you're not getting married for another 2 and a half years, trying on 5 gowns at this stage is plenty. You are only at the beginning of your gown shopping journey - trying on too many at this stage would not be helpful, and we explained that and you agreed.
As a recently-established business, we started small to make sure that we could thrive. Winning three national awards since opening in April 2021, helping 250 Brides - yes, now it's time to look for bigger premises. Finding the ideal location, premises, fixtures and fittings is hard, but when there is only you in the business, it's even harder, but I am trying!
Do come and see us again nearer the time of your wedding - we'll be in our new location with even more fantasic gowns then!
Kind regards
Ali
Kerry C. Getting married on 23/11/2024
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Absolutely Amazing Ali - AAA
Ali was so kind during my appointment, made me feel totally at ease, we laughed and joked the whole way through and she gave me time to view the dresses and make choices, explained everything I needed. Zipped me up, dressed and undressed me and was helpful with telling me which dresses she recommended and why. I bought my dress here!! I also bought a beautiful veil that Ali made herself!
Blue & Sixpence Bridal's reply:
Hello, there, Kerry!
I'm so happy that you had a tremendously positive experience with us at Blue & Sixpence Bridal! It's so important to me to make sure that I can help my Brides relax and enjoy their shopping experience.
That dress and veil combo - WOW!
Thank you for choosing Blue & Sixpence, and I'm thrilled to be a small part of your wedding story.
Much love,
"Auntie" Ali - "wiggle, wiggle, wiggle!"
Please note that any images shown are NOT of the Bride's actual gown - that would just be mean! x
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Emily B. Getting married on 19/10/2024
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Dream Come True
Could not have asked for a better experience. Ali was knowledgeable, helpful, supportive and welcoming. She guided me through the entire process and explained everything so I knew I was in safe hands. Highly recommend to anyone looking for their perfect wedding gown. I ended up leaving with everything I needed and couldn’t be happier. Can’t wait to wear my dress when i walk down the aisle!!!
Thank you so so much!
Blue & Sixpence Bridal's reply:
Hi there, Emily!
I'm so very glad that you had a lovely time with us yesterday afternoon. You look SENSATIONAL in your gown, and I can't wait to see your wedding photos!
Thank you for taking the time to leave me a review, I know just how busy you are with just a few weeks until your wedding. Have a most wonderful wedding day!
All my love,
"Auntie" Ali - "Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle!" xx
PS> Gowns shown are NOT the Bride's choice, we'll leave the big reveal to her!
Helen Getting married on 17/08/2024
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Fab fab fab
I visited Ali with my mum. Its my second time round and Ali made sure this dress was the total.opposite of my first. Ali made me feel totally at ease and allowed me to keep trying on different dresses! She has great eye for what is right and what will suit you. Fab experience, thanks Ali 😊
Blue & Sixpence Bridal's reply:
Hi Helen and Carol
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, we always appreciate it, we know how busy our Brides are!
Listening to our Brides is absolutely central to everything we do - we want to make sure that everyone has a lovely time, feels relaxed, comfortable and confident with their choice. Congratulations once again, and thank you for allowing me and our Work Experience student to be a part of your wedding journey.
All my love, Ali xx
PS - images shown are NOT of the Bride's choice - we don't rain on your parade!!!!
Megan Getting married on 11/08/2024
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Stress free experience
I went into the appointment not knowing what I wanted and ended up leaving with a dress I love thanks to Ali. She made me feel very comfortable during the appointment, especially as a plus size bride.
Blue & Sixpence Bridal's reply:
Hi Megan
It was so lovely to meet you, your Mum and sister today! I'm even more thrilled that I was recommended to you by your friend Hayley - reputation is everything, and word of mouth is always the best advertising.
Congratulations on joining our Sixpencer's family - you're in very good company! Your wedding will be here before you know it - don't forget to send me a photo for our Blue & Sixpence Wall of Fame!
All my love to you all,
"Auntie" Ali - "Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle!" xx
PS> Photos are of our fabulous frocks - the Bride's is a secret, though!
Miss B. Getting married on 10/08/2024
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Amazing service
Ali was incredible and really put me at ease. Thanks to ger I found the perfect dress
Blue & Sixpence Bridal's reply:
Hello Miss B!
I just LOVE the choice of gown you made! It was a true pleasure to help you find your gown, and I'm looking forward to seeing you again on Sunday as part of our first ever Blue & Sixpence Focus Group! Your reviews and opinions are so helpful for other Brides, thank you!
Much love,
Ali xx
Stephanie H. Getting married on 31/07/2024
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Warm and welcoming
If you're looking for a personal and friendly bridal appointment, I'd recommend Blue & Sixpence. Ali took the time to sit with me and understand more about the wedding and what I wanted - and didn't want - in a dress. She explained how she operates (as it's not the same as most other bridal places) and was really knowledgeable and understanding. I actually felt relaxed and I hate even trying on a t-shirt let alone a wedding dress! Thanks Ali for all your help.
Blue & Sixpence Bridal's reply:
Hi Stephanie
I love how you described your experience with us! It's so very important to us to make sure that every Bride gets a fun, friendly, relaxed shopping experience to help her find the most important gown she'll ever wear!
Thank you for being a totally awesome Bride, and for your glowing review! We'll see you when it's time to come and collect your sensational gown.
Much love, "Auntie" Ali - "wiggle, wiggle, wiggle!"xxx
P.S. These pics are just to show you some of our fab gowns in store - we'd never reveal the Bride's choice, just so you know! x
Kate Getting married on 31/07/2024
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Magnificently magical
Absolutely amazing experience with Ali+the lovely Layla today, I felt like a queen. I've left with my dress, veil and tiara chosen, the veil and tiara are absolutely stunning and handmade by Ali. And my dress oh my, I am in love.. I highly recommend Blue & Sixpence and cannot wait to return to collect my gown.
Blue & Sixpence Bridal's reply:
Hello Kate
Congratulations, lovely, you look ah.maz.ing! I can't wait to see your wedding photos!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a reply. Layla was thrilled to be able to help you - you're her first Bride! She's now back in school following her week's work experience, but I'll pass on your review to her.
Much love,
Ali and Layla xx
PS. Photos for fun - we never post the Bride's choice!
Michelle Getting married on 25/07/2024
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Best experience ever!!
Wow wow wow!! Me being the bride to be and not a very confident person i booked an appointment with ali very apprehensive as i had had bad bridal experiences previously but i can hand on heart say this was the best experience ever! Ali was so welcoming and from the very start she put me at ease. The whole time she was just focused on me! She helped me in and out of dresses, gave me guidance on what she thought was good for me and not so good, never rushed a thing and gave me plenty of time to try dresses on. I was starting to think i would never find a dress and guess what i did!! I said YES to my DRESS 😁 all with the help from ali. I would most definitely recommend ali to everybody! If you dont have a blue & sixpence experience then you are missing out. Thank you so much ali for helping me find my perfect dress ❤️ x
Blue & Sixpence Bridal's reply:
Hello Michelle and your Team Bride.
I am so glad that I was able to restore your confidence so that you could say "I found my gown" with Blue & Sixpence.
Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of your wedding journey - I'm excited to see your photos!
