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Miss Bush is the original UK supplier of highly sought after Spanish bridal brand Jesus Peiro. One of our favourite things about Jesus Peiro is that they constantly provide the ‘something different’ that brides love without losing that classic wedding dress appeal. There are always new fabrics, cool details and of course a brilliant made to measure service! Visit our Jesus Peiro page to find out more about the latest collections, and read our report from Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week.
Suzanne Neville Amber for Ariana’s classic, timeless wedding at Harlaxton Manor in Grantham
Ariana and Jay's classic, timeless wedding took place in early October at the historic 14th century Harlaxton Manor in Grantham, Lincolnshire. The incredible venue was the starting point for the day, inspiring their simple, elegant styling.
Ariana chose Suzanne Neville's iconic Amber wedding dress, which couldn't have been more perfect for her wedding to Jay. Suzanne Neville Amber is a striking wedding dress with bold shoulders and sleek fitted silhouette looked breathtaking against the dramatic backdrop. For added impact, Ariana styled her dress with a statement veil by Nortier, worn with a sleek up-do. For the finishing touch, Ariana added glamorous Jimmy Choo heels and elegant crystal earrings. We also adored Ariana's simple lily of the valley bouquet; the soft off-white flowers and fresh green leaves complemented Amber beautifully.
Read on to find out more about Ariana's dress shopping journey at Miss Bush, and see all of the beautiful images from her wedding to Jay.
Suzanne Neville Amber wedding dress
I chose Amber by Suzanne Neville. It's an iconic dress and absolutely fell in love with its simplicity and structure. I wanted to look like a fairytale princess, but also like a modern bride and the timelessness of the design fit my vision perfectly.
I brought two of my closest friends to the appointment. Neither of them had any words when I put the dress on so I took that as the biggest sign of approval. We had seen quite a few dresses at that point and I had started to feel a bit of decision fatigue, so the fact that we all had an emotional reaction to Amber meant a lot to me.
Dress shopping was one of the first wedding planning activities I did, so at that point I didn't have the clearest image of the big day. Putting all the gorgeous dresses on not only made everything feel real, but is also made me visualise different wedding atmospheres and figure out what I liked. When I tried my dress on it was like a perfect puzzle piece and felt authentic to me, not like I was trying to recreate a Pinterest image. That moment is definitely something I'll cherish forever!
Dress Shopping
Even though everyone says not have a preconceived idea of what your dress will look like, for years I had imagined that my dress would be full lace, high-neck with long sleeves and with a fitted silhouette. However, when I tried dresses in this style, they didn't feel or look quite right which was disheartening and confusing.
I did know that I wanted a Suzanne Neville because the structure and fit of the dresses are second to none, so I went to Miss Bush.
As soon as Ben saw me he told me I NEEDED to put Amber on, even though it wasn't even on my list. I was reticent at first as I had seen it a lot on social media, but oh was he right. I completely fell in love! Ben was amazing, he took the time to listen to my concerns and helped me make Amber truly my own. I picked the couture service and we personalised the dress, it felt so fresh and young but also timeless and classy.
Jo the production manager was also amazing and made sure the dress fit like a glove! I was concerned the dress would be uncomfortable due to the sleeves and corset, but Jo managed to make it extremely comfortable while still looking snatched! I felt so good I didn't want to take it off.
Styling
One of my favourite parts about the look was my veil from Nortier! I knew I wanted something with a lot of volume to create that modern princess look and I picked a two tier simple veil. It really pulled the look together! I picked a gorgeous pair of sparkling champagne Jimmy Choo heels that matched my crystal earrings. I also wore a blue topaz ring that my dad gifted my mum on their wedding day. In the evening I changed into a pair of Jimmy Choo sneakers.
A classic, timeless wedding at Harlaxton Manor in Grantham
Our venue was the perfect fairytale setting so we tried to do it justice with our styling. We wanted the day to be timeless, so we tried to keep everything classic and simple. The venue had beautiful sky painted ceilings, and blue also happens to be my favourite colour so it was the obvious choice for our theme.
The best bits
My favourite part of the day was bringing our families, friends, and cultures together. Over half our guests flew from abroad so it was so special seeing everyone in our life in the same space, and realistically it will never happen again. Close second favourites are watching Jay tear up as I was walking down the aisle and my dad's speech.
Ariana's Advice
Very cliche- but trust the process and the professional people you've hired to help. While some people end up trying a couple dresses on and fall in love with one, there are also brides (like myself) that have to kiss a fair few frogs before finding 'the one'.
One more thing- I had read online that some couples don't spend enough time together on the day, so Jay and I had a sweetheart table, and we spent pretty much the whole time holding hands which made everything feel so relaxed.
Suppliers
Photography: Emmylou Kelly
Videographer: George Hughes Films
Hair: Mon Amie Wedding Hair
Florals: Solihull Wedding Creation
MC: Mark Greatbatch
Venue: Harlaxton Manor
Band: Tru Groove
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Throughout late summer and early Autumn we're hosting a selection of exiting bridal events, including the first Jesus Peiro designer trunk show in the UK showcasing all 85 of the 2019 Collection gowns, and our popular Suzanne Neville designer day and cocktail party, which gives brides the opportunity to meet and have a consultation with Suzanne herself! We're also hosting a Macmillan coffee morning, Eliza Jane Howell Couture designer day and a Mother of the Bride event.
Find your dress
The Miss Bush wedding dress selection reflects a taste for understatement, sharp lines, clean cut and incredible fabrics, with gowns from the legendary bridal brand Jesus Peiro, British favourites Sassi Holford and Suzanne Neville and a touch of glamour from Sottero and Midgley.
Use our dress finder tool to explore our current selection of wedding dresses, with the option to sort by designer, style, fabric, skirt style, sleeves and more!
New Designer
We're so excited about the imminent arrival of a wonderful new designer to Miss Bush - the brilliant Eliza Jane Howell.
About Us
Led by Managing Director and respected bridal industry luminary Emma Meek, the Miss Bush team is a bijou collective of compassionate, skilled, experienced and talented women, who will advise and support you throughout your dress shopping journey.
"Forget everything you know about boutiques – and that, most importantly, includes any negativity associated with ‘going wedding dress shopping’. Miss Bush is a leading example of how to do it right.
Emma and her team are just so completely on it – their whole world is bridal and they work only with some of the best designers in the world – designers who truly understand how to design for the real, modern woman.
The Miss Bush team are are passionate about making sure that every single bride who steps through their door has a positive, memorable, wonderful experience. No hard sell, just a innate desire to empower the woman, and make finding a perfect dress a wonderful trouble free experience."
~ Annabel, Love My Dress
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