Venger Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Heard a few girly-girls talking about how many bridal shops closing down. Bridal shop becomes third to close in matter of weeks Mar 22, 2014 http://www.mancheste...s-third-6861997 Two bridal shops close suddenly 20 March 2014 http://www.sheffield...denly-1-6510622 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
righttoleech Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Why waste money on wedding dresses better give it to a BTL slumlord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wurzel Of Highbridge Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Most likely because you can buy most of the stuff online & shops like Debinhams sell wedding dresses which are good value. Later this year/ early next year I will be once again be a part-time wedding DJ, so I hope that market is still stable. Judging by the price of good second hand DJ equipment it looks like the DJ's are still raking it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
200p Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Why waste money on wedding dresses better give it to a BTL slumlord. Agreed, as it can be put to work in buying more BTLs, rather on some more dresses for the shop stock. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Bear Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Most likely because you can buy most of the stuff online & shops like Debinhams sell wedding dresses which are good value. I noticed the other day that the local BHS now has a big bridal dept, inc. bridesmaids' dresses from about age 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juvenal Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Can we draw a veil over this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stop The Ride Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Can we draw a veil over this thread? Aisle be the judge of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juvenal Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Aisle be the judge of that. That remark got a poor reception.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sancho Panza Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 (edited) Heard a few girly-girls talking about how many bridal shops closing down. Bridal shop becomes third to close in matter of weeks Mar 22, 2014 http://www.mancheste...s-third-6861997 Two bridal shops close suddenly 20 March 2014 http://www.sheffield...denly-1-6510622 Noticed this happening in the midlands too.Apparently,the ladies are all heading to a factory in Hinckley,Leics,where the dresses cost £300 and are excellent value. Think it might be this place http://weddingdress-factoryoutlet.co.uk/locations/the-midlands.php Edited April 24, 2014 by Sancho Panza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy T Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 £50 made to measure in India (ebay) apparently, but, come on, the bride to be doesn't give a monkeys what it costs, they want that £800-1000+ dress in the window, regardless whether it's paid for by parents, partner or plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juvenal Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Oxfam have 11 retail bridal outlets around the country, and are also online. They sell donated dresses and catwalk/end of line dresses given by big stores. Around 40% or less of the price of a new dress. Altruistic brides have been known to buy their dress from Oxfam, wear it on the big day, then donate it back to raise further money for the charity. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/bridal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Knimbies who say No Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Oxfam have 11 retail bridal outlets around the country, and are also online. They sell donated dresses and catwalk/end of line dresses given by big stores. Around 40% or less of the price of a new dress. Altruistic brides have been known to buy their dress from Oxfam, wear it on the big day, then donate it back to raise further money for the charity. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/bridal Charidee shops muscling in here after doing likewise to bookshops. Free stock, low business rates, low staff costs. These other places don't stand a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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