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“Honestly, the best service, I couldn't fault it at all.
I was so nervous to try on dresses being a bigger girl and not having the best confidence in the world, but they were so amazing with me from start to finish. I never felt awkward or uncomfortable.
The ladies had a selection of plus size dresses waiting for me and they were so right in their suggestions (I fell in love with the first dress!)
Every fitting went smoothly, the ladies were so professional and so helpful, and it all ran so smoothly it really helped me be stress-free. The alterations were all done brilliantly.
Thank you so much for making me feel so beautiful on the day.”
Helen Mallett | June 2020
“A Family Affair have been fantastic and made me so comfortable and relaxed throughout the whole process giving them the extra added challenge of me falling pregnant after picking my wedding dress they really have been so amazing! They have made my dress so unique and special I can’t wait to wear it on my Wedding Day. Highly recommend popping in and seeing the ladies.”
Jasmine Carter | February 2020
“You are the best.... and I am so glad I came to you!”
Dale | Dec 2020
“I bought my wedding dress from A Family Affair and could not have been happier. It was the most amazing wedding dress! Made me feel a million dollars. Thank you to the fantastic service and expertise of Christine & Nicola. We had such a great time from choosing the dress, alterations to picking it up. So many compliments and my husband was totally overwhelmed.”
Lesley Eccleston | November 2019
“Alison, you're a legend!! This customer service is brilliant!”
Shi | June 2020
“Brilliant shop, two very helpful and lovely ladies. I bought my dress here and we also hired 5 suits which all looked amazing. Would definitely recommend.”
Jane Wallbank | September 2019
“When I started looking for my wedding dress, I didn’t anticipate it taking me as long as it did. When I contacted Christie, she was so kind and helpful. She made me feel so welcome and made finding my dress a happy and enjoyable experience! (Some places didn’t)
I fell in love with my Ladybird dress at first sight! I just wanted to say a massive thank you to both Christie and Nicola for all their help and kindness.”
Vicky Crawford | February 2019
“Thank you so much for all your help, patience and all round loveliness today! You made my experience of choosing my wedding dress one I will never forget - it was magical!”
Heap | June 2020

Our Gallery

Published Photoshoots

We have had the opportunity to work with some amazing suppliers, and we have been featured in numerous publications over the last few year, including Cumbria Life, North West Weddings, Brides Up North and To Have To Hold. As well as some popular bridal blogs. If you are planning a wedding, please take the time to view the photo's and watch the videos, as well as referring to the list of suppliers. They are all local companies, who also gave up there time to produce this amazing work.

Bohemian Eloped Style Wedding

As featured in: Your North West Wedding - October/November 2020 Cumbria Life Magazine To Have To Hold Your North West Wedding
Suppliers:Clare Gelderd PhotographyThe Dunes Hotel & Coast Restaurant - RoanheadMike Roberts FilmsEmma Jane EventsRobert Maddock - Humanist Weddings in the Lake DistrictFloral & Hardy UlverstonA Family Affair, Bridal Retailer & Groom's Room, Kendal
EJL Stud & LiveryThe Olde Mill BardseaThe handmade ice cream companyLucie's Cake Co.Free Range FloristryThe Silver BubbleLove & Hair Bridal

Coppermines

Suppliers are:CLARE GELDERD – PHOTOGRAPHER (ULVERSTON)www.ClareGelderdPhotography.co.uk 07967918197Instagram – claregederdweddingphotoFacebook – Clare Gelderd PhotographySITTING PRETTY – VENUE DECOR (BARROW)www.sittingprettycumbria.co.uk 07877947469Instagram – sittingpretty_cumbria Facebook - sittingprettycumbriaOLDE MILL – CATERING (BARDSEA)www.oldemillbardsea.co.uk 01229 869262Instagram – theoldemillFacebook – The Olde Mill BardseaCAKE, CONCEPT AND DÉCOR – CLARE GELDERD BLUEBELL & IVY – FLORAL WORK (ULVERSTON)www.bluebellandivy.com 01229 580004Instagram – bluebellandivy Facebook – Bluebell and IvyANNAKATE – HARPIST (WINDERMERE)www.annakatepearsonharpist.co.uk Instagram – AnnaKate Pearson Facebok – Anna Kate Pearson
A FAMILY AFFAIR – ATTIRE (KENDAL)www.family-affair.co.uk 01539 722033Instagram – a_family_affair_kendal Facebook – A Family AffairNICOLE GILMOUR – MAKE UP (BARROW)07535 875042Insatragram – nicolegilmourbeauty Facebook – Nicole Gilmour BeautyA CUT ABOVE – HAIR (HAWKSHEAD)015394 36513Instagram – acutabovehawkshead / bridalhairbyjessica Facebook – A Cut Above HawksheadFIFI DESIGNS – STATIONARY (BARROW)linktr.ee//Fifidesigns Instagram – fifidesignsuk Facebook – Fifi DesignsJUST FOR EWE – SHEEPSKINS/FAVOURS (CONISTON)www.justforewe-coniston.co.uk Instagram – justforeweconiston Facebook – Just for Ewe ConistonCW FILM PRODUCTION – VIDEOGRAPHY (BARROW)www.cwfilmproductions.co.uk Instagram – cwfilmproductions Facebook – CW Film Productions

Autumnal Styled Shoot

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Suppliers: Town Head Estate LA12 8NPContact Number: 07951 763 590 Website/E-mail: www.townheadestate.com cheryl@townheadestate.com Facebook: townheadestateInstagram: TownheadestateBusiness Name : Clare Gelderd PhotographyContact Number 07967918197Facebook - Clare Gelderd PhotographyInstagram – ClareGelderdWeddingPhotowww.ClareGelderdPhotography.co.ukBusiness Name: Mike Roberts FilmsContact Number: 01925 292406 / 07816 919969info@mikerobertsfilms.co.uk www.mikerobertsfilms.co.ukInsta Facebook weddingdayfilmsBusiness Nane: A Family Affair Bridal & Menswear Contact Number: 01539 722033 www.family-affair.co.uk Facebook: A Family Affair Bridal Retailer and Grooms Room, KendalBUSINESS NAME : Lucie's Cake Co. CONTACT NUMBER : 07891985375 WEBSITE / EMAIL: luciescakeco.co.uk luciescakeco@gmail.com FACEBOOK : Lucie's Cake Co INSTAGRAM : luciescakecoBusiness Name : Free Range Floristry Contact Number : 07887775217 Website email : www.freerangefloristry.com Info@freerangefloristry.co.uk Facebook : Free Range Floristry Instagram : FreerangefloristryBUSINESS NAME : Lydia’s Hair Studio CONTACT NUMBER : 01229584444 WEBSITE / EMAIL : lydiamyerscough.hair@gmail.com FACEBOOK : Lydia’s Hair Studio INSTAGRAM : lydiashairstudioBUSINESS NAME : The Olde Mill (Premier Outside Catering)CONTACT NUMBER : 01229 869262 WEBSITE / EMAIL : www.oldemillbardsea.co.uk FACEBOOK : The Olde Mill Bardsea INSTAGRAM : @theoldemill
BUSINESS NAME : Nicole Gilmour Beauty CONTACT NUMBER : 07535875042 WEBSITE / EMAIL : nicoleemmagilmour@gmail.com FACEBOOK : NG Beauty INSTAGRAM : nicolegilmourbeautyBUSINESS NAME : Northern Evergreen Design CONTACT NUMBER : 07962037663 WEBSITE / EMAIL : northernevergreendesign@gmail.com FACEBOOK : Northern Evergreen Design INSTAGRAM : @northernevergreendesign Business Name: EJL Stud & Livery Contact number: 07765107024 Website/email: elly_2501@hotmail.com Facebook: EJL Stud & Livery Business Name: Silver Lake Jewellery Contact Number: 07876 732467 Silverlakejewellery@gmail.com www.silverlakejewellery.co.uk Silver_Lake_Jewellery (Insta) @SilverLakeJewellery (fb)BUSINESS NAME : celebration disco CONTACT NUMBER : 07708629236/01229836480 WEBSITE www.celebrationdisco.co.uk EMAIL :hazey5@hotmail.com FACEBOOK :celebrationdisco Business Name: AnnaKate Pearson Harpist Contact Number: 07977150567Website / E-mail: www.AnnaKatePearsonHarpist.co.uk annakate@btinternet.com Facebook/Insta/Twitter @AnnaKateHarpistBusiness Name: Emma Jane Events Contact number: 07787 122647 Website / email: emmajaneevents@icloud.com Facebook: Emma Jane events Instagram: Emma Jane eventsBusiness Name: Lash LadiesFacebook: Lash Ladies
MODELS, Eleanor Lancaster, Jason Lancaster, Lilly Lancaster, Peggie Lancaster, Billy Lancaster

Three Hills Barn, Torpenhow, Wigton

Suppliers: @three_hills_barn@threehillsbarn @thrhairandbeauty @a_family_affair_kendal
@cumberlandflowerfarm @rosesandheartscarlisle @frankhamfitness https://www.instagram.com/diana.cooper.photography1/

Park House Barn, Heversham

Suppliers: @park_house_barn (venue) @velvet_cow (photography and videography) @typicaltypeuk (lighting, tables and chairs) @freerangefloristry (Florist) @lovelylending (styling props) @frankiesbakeryuk (wedding cake) @a_model_couple (models) @loveandhairbridal (hair) @rebeccahodds_tropic (make up)
@macramebycaroline (macrame) @a_family_affair_kendal (dress and suit) @desertdiamondscumbria (jewellery) @castlecrockery (crockery and glassware) @pawfectoccasions (dog wedding chaperone) @bouscandles (favours and personalised candles) @Lakesceremonies (celebrant) @weddingswithwinston (vehicle) @melrose_designs (personalised wedding stationary)

Botanical Brides

As featured in: Brides Up North
Suppliers: Concept, photography & videography - @velvet_cowModel - @sally_fletch Model couple - @kaysmithysmith & @crws_7196Venue - @rookin_house_activity_centreVenue styling - @emmajaneeventsFlorist - @freerangefloristryStationery - @white_orchid_print_and_design Hair - @claireshairlounge
Makeup - @madeupjayeWooden table items - @golden_ash_coTable settings - @lunevalleycrockeryhireWedding Manager - @weddingsbyannabelCake - @theyummypuddingcoDresses - @a_family_affair_kendalVeil - @tulleandfloJewellery - @jrobyndesigns

Silverholme Estates

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