Tricker Bridal

12/09/2026

There are last minute bespoke commissions ... and then there was Emily!

Emily had been let down and really wanted to bring the dress of her dreams to life, so she called me .... and came to see me with her sketch on 2 August. (that's the second of August 2026, not 2025!)

She'll be married in her dress today in Lossiemouth and then to Innes House

It was just less than 6 weeks - but we got there. (Mostly down to Emily's totally calm, chilled belief that all would work out.)

It's been a total pleasure to create a gown for Emily, whose words on trying the finished gown on were "You made it look just like the sketch'. And I'll miss the sound of Peppa Pig at fittings with the gorgeously delightful Phoebe,

If you'd like the dress in your imagination brought to life, check out some of my bespoke commissions on the website - https://trickerbridal.com/collections/bespoke-dress-inspiration - but do try to give me more than 6 weeks notice 😂💍

10/09/2026

Fuelling my 90s raw silk wedding dress obsession today with this rare original sample gown. Written In Silk.

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

Vintage silk heaven in the salon just now!

08/09/2026

The very last stitch.

There’s a little ritual I have when I finish a bespoke wedding dress.

Once every seam is finished, every fitting is done and I’ve finally reached the point where I really do have to stop fiddling with it, I sew in my Tricker Bridal label.

With it goes a little blue bow – because every bride needs something blue – and a tiny sewing charm.

These sewing machines are my newest ones and I absolutely love them.

It’s only a tiny detail and, once the dress is being worn, nobody else will ever see it. But I know it’s there. And the bride knows it’s there.

After weeks or months of making a dress specifically for one person, that little label is the moment it stops being something I’m making in my workroom and becomes her wedding dress.

Still my favourite bit. 🪡❤️

07/09/2026

A truly rare find. An immaculate Ian Stuart designer original complete with all her tags in pristine condition. ‘Seychelles’ is a jaw dropping show stopper and she’s available in my Ian Stuart collection now. Try on in Aberdeen or buy online with international delivery. I also have the stunning matching veil!

07/09/2026

My first shoot at Winton Castle. I think I fell in love with it then!

04/09/2026

Sometimes the dress doesn’t need to shout.

I have a real soft spot for these long, elegant column wedding dresses.

There are no enormous skirts or acres of tulle here. Instead, it’s all about the line of the dress – beautifully cut fabric following the body and falling almost uninterrupted to the floor.

And within that apparently simple formula, they can be surprisingly different.

Strapless and sweetheart with a little sparkle at the waist. A beautifully embellished neckline. Softly off-the-shoulder and draped through the waist. Or that fabulous fitted square-neck bodice with its almost corseted feel.

They remind me a little of the great Hollywood evening gowns – uncomplicated at first glance, but everything depends on getting that silhouette absolutely right.

And that's the thing about a simple wedding dress: there really is nowhere for bad cutting to hide.

For the bride who doesn't want to feel swallowed by her wedding dress, a column can be a very lovely place to start.

Although I know some of you will remain firmly Team Enormous Skirt forever…

Which are you – sleek and simple or give me ALL the skirt?

03/09/2026

Never underestimate what a bit of dressing up can do.

This is Front Row, and underneath every one of these looks is exactly the same dress.

She starts as a beautifully simple Mikado ballgown – structured corset bodice, full skirt, fabulous train. And that simplicity makes her incredibly good fun to play with.

Add a high-neck lace bolero and she becomes quite romantic. Change that for a different lace topper and she changes again. Add a belt for a little sparkle, pearls for a bit more drama, or throw on the feather cape and frankly she looks ready to marry a minor European royal.

And this is something I love showing brides in the salon.

You don't necessarily need to find a dress that already has every single thing on your wish list. Sometimes finding the right shape is the cleverer starting point.

Sleeves can be added. Necklines can change. A belt can define the waist. A topper can give you lace for the ceremony and come off for the evening. And a cape can turn a relatively simple gown into something quite spectacular.

Same dress. Lots of possibilities.

Now the difficult question: which version of Front Row gets your vote?