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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
“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
“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

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 Photography
The Dunes Hotel & Coast Restaurant - Roanhead
Mike Roberts Films
Emma Jane Events
Robert Maddock - Humanist Weddings in the Lake District
Floral & Hardy Ulverston
A Family Affair, Bridal Retailer & Groom's Room, Kendal
EJL Stud & Livery
The Olde Mill Bardsea
The handmade ice cream company
Lucie's Cake Co.
Free Range Floristry
The Silver Bubble
Love & Hair Bridal

Coppermines

Suppliers are:
CLARE GELDERD – PHOTOGRAPHER (ULVERSTON)
www.ClareGelderdPhotography.co.uk 07967918197
Instagram – claregederdweddingphoto
Facebook – Clare Gelderd Photography
SITTING PRETTY – VENUE DECOR (BARROW)
www.sittingprettycumbria.co.uk 07877947469
Instagram – sittingpretty_cumbria Facebook - sittingprettycumbria
OLDE MILL – CATERING (BARDSEA)
www.oldemillbardsea.co.uk 01229 869262
Instagram – theoldemill
Facebook – The Olde Mill Bardsea
CAKE, CONCEPT AND DÉCOR – CLARE GELDERD BLUEBELL & IVY – FLORAL WORK (ULVERSTON)
www.bluebellandivy.com 01229 580004
Instagram – bluebellandivy Facebook – Bluebell and Ivy
ANNAKATE – HARPIST (WINDERMERE)
www.annakatepearsonharpist.co.uk Instagram – AnnaKate Pearson Facebok – Anna Kate Pearson

A FAMILY AFFAIR – ATTIRE (KENDAL)
www.family-affair.co.uk 01539 722033
Instagram – a_family_affair_kendal Facebook – A Family Affair
NICOLE GILMOUR – MAKE UP (BARROW)
07535 875042
Insatragram – nicolegilmourbeauty Facebook – Nicole Gilmour Beauty
A CUT ABOVE – HAIR (HAWKSHEAD)
015394 36513
Instagram – acutabovehawkshead / bridalhairbyjessica Facebook – A Cut Above Hawkshead
FIFI DESIGNS – STATIONARY (BARROW)
linktr.ee//Fifidesigns Instagram – fifidesignsuk Facebook – Fifi Designs
JUST FOR EWE – SHEEPSKINS/FAVOURS (CONISTON)
www.justforewe-coniston.co.uk Instagram – justforeweconiston Facebook – Just for Ewe Coniston
CW FILM PRODUCTION – VIDEOGRAPHY (BARROW)
www.cwfilmproductions.co.uk Instagram – cwfilmproductions Facebook – CW Film Productions

Autumnal Styled Shoot

Featured in: .........................
Suppliers: Town Head Estate LA12 8NP
Contact Number: 07951 763 590
Website/E-mail: www.townheadestate.com cheryl@townheadestate.com
Facebook: townheadestate
Instagram: Townheadestate
Business Name : Clare Gelderd Photography
Contact Number 07967918197
Facebook - Clare Gelderd Photography
Instagram – ClareGelderdWeddingPhoto
www.ClareGelderdPhotography.co.uk
Business Name: Mike Roberts Films
Contact Number: 01925 292406 / 07816 919969
info@mikerobertsfilms.co.uk www.mikerobertsfilms.co.uk
Insta
Facebook weddingdayfilms
Business Nane: A Family Affair Bridal & Menswear
Contact Number: 01539 722033
www.family-affair.co.uk
Facebook: A Family Affair Bridal Retailer and Grooms Room, Kendal
BUSINESS NAME : Lucie's Cake Co.
CONTACT NUMBER : 07891985375
WEBSITE / EMAIL: luciescakeco.co.uk luciescakeco@gmail.com
FACEBOOK : Lucie's Cake Co
INSTAGRAM : luciescakeco
Business Name : Free Range Floristry
Contact Number : 07887775217
Website email : www.freerangefloristry.com Info@freerangefloristry.co.uk
Facebook : Free Range Floristry
Instagram : Freerangefloristry
BUSINESS NAME : Lydia’s Hair Studio
CONTACT NUMBER : 01229584444
WEBSITE / EMAIL : lydiamyerscough.hair@gmail.com
FACEBOOK : Lydia’s Hair Studio
INSTAGRAM : lydiashairstudio
BUSINESS 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 : nicolegilmourbeauty
BUSINESS 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: 07977150567
Website / E-mail: www.AnnaKatePearsonHarpist.co.uk annakate@btinternet.com Facebook/Insta/Twitter @AnnaKateHarpist
Business Name: Emma Jane Events
Contact number: 07787 122647
Website / email: emmajaneevents@icloud.com
Facebook: Emma Jane events
Instagram: Emma Jane events
Business Name: Lash Ladies
Facebook: 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

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_cow
Model - @sally_fletch
Model couple - @kaysmithysmith & @crws_7196
Venue - @rookin_house_activity_centre
Venue styling - @emmajaneevents
Florist - @freerangefloristry
Stationery - @white_orchid_print_and_design Hair - @claireshairlounge
Makeup - @madeupjaye
Wooden table items - @golden_ash_co
Table settings - @lunevalleycrockeryhire
Wedding Manager - @weddingsbyannabel
Cake - @theyummypuddingco
Dresses - @a_family_affair_kendal
Veil - @tulleandflo
Jewellery - @jrobyndesigns

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