I've had better experiences in bridal boutiques…read more I'd noticed this shop a few times and as a bride to be I was keen to go in for a look around at the shoes and hair accessories. I parked up outside and was able to dander in. The door wasn't locked so there was no reason for me not to go in. Upon entering I noticed a few people at the cash desk to whom I said hello and made my way to the cabinets displaying all the bridal bits and bobs. The shop assistant excused herself from her clients and came over to me and asked if I was OK, I explained that I was just having a look at the shoes and that to which she replied that I should make an appointment as she was busy. I WAS JUST LOOKING! She then handed me a business card and told me I could make an appointment over the phone. Basically, I got the feeling that I was being asked to leave. I don't understand, I was just looking and the doors were open to the public. I get it that most bridal houses make you have an appointment but if they don't want folk walking in to look at their display cabinets they should lock the bloomin' doors. Nice hair pieces and jewellery but not a very welcoming environment. Like I always say though, maybe it was just bad timing on my part or maybe they were having a bad day or maybe the service is so personal that a stranger is not even allowed within earshot of each bride to be - I dunno. I'll get my accessories from somewhere else.

I visited this boutique with my friend who is getting married and have to say it was a very…read morepleasant place to be in. The staff were very helpful and they looked after not only my friend but me aswell. The range of gowns was plentyful and the quality of them was excellent. Their prices seemed to be not out of reach for the ordinary girl and the boutique it'self was very clean and tidy. I looked at both previous reviews and couldn't understand the negative review, as Bliss have a notice on their door saying BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, which is also recommended on their website. When I'm ready for the big day I shall be paying a visist to Bliss to look for my gown as I had such a nice experience there.

Being the third daughter to get married in my family meant that picking shops to look for my…read moreperfect dress was easy. With my sister getting her dress here this place was high on my priority list.... And it did not disappoint. From the outside the shop may look bland and unassuming, perhaps not the typical wedding dress shop, but inside is a world full of excitement. With so many dresses to choose from there's something for everyone. Being a small family run business they are very protective of their wares, and you instantly get the feeling you aren't to go hoking or touch the dresses, which I know is an annoyance to some, however, I was there to be pampered and was more than happy to be waited on. This was the first shop I went to and I was treated to a wide variety of dresses to enable me to narrow down my selection and work out what suited me. And there it was... My perfect dress. On my second visit I brought my mum and sister who hadn't been with me the first time. They selected other dresses while waiting and the owner was able to tell them (a month after the first visit) what I hadn't liked about each of them. I found this touch simply overwhelming and really made me feel important - she remembered everything! This was very unlike one particular other shop who dismissed me when I said had met her three days earlier. Needless to say we all agreed on my perfect dress, and with deals done around buying the various accessories, this turned out to be incredibly reasonable. Perhaps it's because I found my dress here, perhaps I'm just biased, but this shop really was perfect. A must visit.

The wedding box was the third place I visited to look for my wedding dress and I was pleasantly…read moresurprised at the stock they hold and the helpfulness of the staff. The shop is situated down a little one-way street in Newtownards and is distinguished by a bay tree outside. The three ladies who work there are all experts in what they do and the walls are covered in photographs from happy brides and bridesmaids on the big day. Upon entering for the first time you cannot see the dresses as they are on the second and third floors. I made an appointment and when I came in on the day the girl took one look at me and said she thought she had the perfect dress for my shape. This sounds awful but I'd heard it before in other shops and I kind of dismissed it as sales patter! When we got upstairs she pulled out the dress - my dress!! I tried it on and was blown away by how right she was about the cut and shape for my figure. Elaine told me I must not settle for the first one so we tried on several more but I knew that the first one was the one. The ladies have seen me now several times as I've been in to pay off my dress in small installments, which has been a big help. They also accommodated me on short notice to come in with a baby in tow to try on a veil and my shoes with the dress. They were so helpful, the changing area was big and spacious and most importantly they were honest not just trying to sell - I highly recommend the wedding box to all brides to be!