Events & Press

Designer sample sale for the month of February.

Selected bridal gowns will be selling for 50% of their original price.

Its that time girls to get your dream dress for half the price.

All gowns size 10-12

*Our fully trained seamstress will be able to alter the dress to your personal requirements

Appointments are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

*Alterations charges will apply subject to a consultation with the seamstress

Exclusive & Fabulous Ian Stuart Designer Weekend

Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th October - Strictly by appointment

View the whole 2012 'Killer Queen' collection in our award winning bridal boutique.

This collection of bridal gowns is simply breathtaking.

Innovation and originality in bridal design is what keeps Ian Stuart  winning the coveted Bridal Buyer Bridal Designer of the Year.

 Special Weekend Offer

As a thank you to our brides for this weekend only, we are giving our brides to be: 

A free professional  pre-wedding hair and make up trial

to complete your whole bridal look when you order your dress with us. How fabulous is that?

Appointments are for 1 hour duration and extremely limited so please don't miss out on this amazing opportunity.

Book now to confirm your place.

See you there. x

Jenny Packham is an award winning British designer and widely known for dressing some of Hollywood’s most famous starlets. Her lavish collection of gowns and cocktail dresses with dramatic silhouettes certainly impact any red carpet.

By releasing a bridal collection Jenny Packham gowns became an instant success. The London based fashion designer was graduated from the prestigious Central St Martin’s College of Art and her designs were featured in some of the world’s premier stores, from Harrods to Bergdorf Goodman. She has fast become one of the UK’s most regarded designers with not only creative talent, but commercial success.

"When you design for the red carpet you design for maximum impact,  when you get married its the same" Jenny Packham

Sassi Holford designs and makes classic English wedding gowns with a contemporary edge.  Exquisite lines and sumptuous fabrics echo your own personal style, and nothing is spared in the structure and detail to provide the renowned Sassi Holford cut and fit. All Sassi Holford gowns are handmade in her UK studio by her first class team of talented cutters, seamstresses and hand beaders.

Sassi Holford recently designed Autumn Kelly’s unique gown for her wedding to Peter Phillips, son of Prince Anne and grandson of the Queen. Click here to read an interview with Sassi about the creation of Autumn’s gown and how she became one of the top British Bridal Designers.

Sassi Holford gowns are absolutely gorgeous, spanning the style range from the classic bodice and full skirt to slinky vintage styles. Sassi offers both timeless shapes and unique styles with straps, corsages or high necks, so no matter what your look, there’s sure to be a Sassi gown you’ll love.

Our Sassi Holford collection will arrive mid September. We look forward to seeing you then!

Exclusive & Fabulous Ian Stuart Designer Weekend

Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th December - Strictly by appointment

View the whole 2011 Revolution Rocks collection in our award winning bridal boutique.

This collection of bridal gowns is simply stunning.

Innovation and originality in bridal design is what keeps Ian Stuart  winning the coveted Bridal Buyer Bridal Designer of the Year.

As a thank you to our brides for this weekend only, we are giving you £150 to spend on any accessory of your choice, when you order your wedding gown.

Appointments are limited so please don't miss out on this amazing opportunity.

See you there. x

We are delighted to be holding an exclusive bridal fashion show at the Rudding Park Hotel Wedding Open Day on 3rd October 2010.

This will be a unique opportunity for all brides to view the brand new 2011 collections from Ian Stuart, Cymbeline and Lusan Mandongus. Very exciting!

There will be two fashion shows on the day at 12 noon and 2 p.m. and spaces will be limited so please call Rudding Park on 01423 871350 to confirm your attendance.

You will be able to see one of the regions most stunning wedding venues and It will be a fantastic opportunity to discuss your wedding requirements with other wedding suppliers who will be exhibiting on the day.

We will be offering a fabulous £100 gift voucher to spend on accessories to all brides who buy their wedding gown from us before Christmas too... so even more reason to make a date in your bridal diary.

Its going to be an amazing day girls - see you there!

Rudding Park
Follifoot, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
HG3 1JH, England

Confirmed for Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th December 2010

Strictly by appointment, this designer weekend showcases the whole collection from the fabulous 'Revolution Rocks' 2011, along with a selection of 2010 favourites.

The appointments will be booked on a first come, first served basis, so all brides wishing to make an appointment should call us on 01423 202 029 asap to avoid disappointment

It will be an incredibly busy & fun weekend with refreshments and cup cakes being served throughout.

Inscentives will be available to make fabulous savings on the day for brides who make their wedding dress purchase.

Spread the cost special for this event:- INTEREST FREE CREDIT over 10 or 12 months! (Normal 50% deposit required)

Please note: There will be a non refundable £30 deposit for all appointments. This will be redeemable against any purchase. We are very sorry that we have to do this but we feel it is only fair to serious brides who may miss out because of no shows.

I have just been notified that as of the 31st August 2010, all Ian Stuart bridal gowns, extra fabric and accessories will have a price increase.

This increase is due to the price of silk doubling along with the poor exchange rate.

If you are thinking about purchasing an Ian Stuart bridal gown from us then please bear the deadline in mind and beat the increase!! 

If you are waiting as your wedding is not until 2011 buy now, it makes sense girls, you will effectively be getting a discount on your bridal gown if you buy it before the 31st August 2010.

Please also note that as the rate of VAT is going up in January this will push the prices of the dresses up even further.

We have had such a fabulous response to our sample sale that we now only have 3 designer wedding gowns left.

Ian Stuart - Casablance in Ivory - size 14                                           Sale price £1,200

Ian Stuart - Philomena in Taupe = size 12                                         Sale price £1,000    SOLD

La Sposa - Fanale in Deep Ivory Satin - size 12                              Sale price £   600

La Sposa - Fresa in Pale Ivory - size 12                                            Sale price £  600

Don't miss out on an absolutely stunning wedding gown at an unbeatable price.

Ian Stuart Winner

Bridal Designer of the Year 2010

 

Look at Ian's pedigree...

Ian Stuart has always had a passion for fashion, art, music and theatre. this passion was the driving force which determined his future as a bridal gown designer.

During his fashion education in london, Ian specialised in bridal & evening wear design, for which he won numerous student awards in this field. upon graduating, Ian began his training at Bellville Sassoon, one of London's finest couture houses who specialize in creating gowns for socialites and members of the Royal family. This training was invaluable to Ian and gave him the knowledge of cut, proportion, balance and wear ability within design.

Ian then went on to create bi-annual collections for leading bridal and evening wear manufacturers in London, before moving to New York to further his career, where he created bridal wear labels which were sold throughout the world.

With more than a decade of knowledge and experience behind him, the cutting edge designer decided that it was time to launch his own bridal wear brand. based in London, The Collection Designed by Ian Stuart LTD was an instant success and attracted worldwide publicity.

Ian Stuart has won numerous awards including:

2008- Bridal Buyer Awards (UK)- OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE INDUSTRY
2007- Bridal Buyer Awards (UK)- BEST BRIDAL DESIGNER & DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
2006- Bridal Buyer Awards (UK)- BEST BRIDAL DESIGNER & DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
2005- Bridal Buyer Awards (UK)- BEST BRIDAL DESIGNER & DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
2004- Bridal Buyer Awards (UK)- BEST BRIDAL DESIGNER & DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
2004- GOOD MORNING TELEVISION- THE BRIDE OF THE YEAR
(selected by viewers as the designer to dress the 2004 bride of the year)
2002- D.E.B.I (USA) (Design Excellence in the Bridal Industry)- STYLE INNOVATOR
2001- D.E.B.I (USA) (Design Excellence in the Bridal Industry)- RISING STAR
1999- brides magazine (UK)- BEST NEW DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

launching his own brand has allowed ian to concentrate on creating collections which truly reflect his passion for innovative bridal design, with out any restraints or compromise. his main objective is to provide brides to be, with a luxurious and diverse selection of shapes, colours and fabrics to reflect their own individual style

the theatrical gowns and provocative style that define the ian stuart bride are a reflection of his personal outlook on life, constantly finding inspiration from music, theatre and nightlife and absorbing elements of the culture which surrounds him this fuels his ability to create beautiful designs which appeal to brides worldwide