Miss Bush Suzanne Neville Designer Day 2019 - see the photos!

Designer Day

The main point of the event, was of course, the Suzanne Neville Designer Day; a day full of private appointments with the designer herself in attendance. Throughout the day, all appointments at Miss Bush also included a personal consultation with Suzanne., allowing brides to have custom designs created, make amendments to designs and discuss all of their wedding dress ideas and dreams at length.
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The event also gave brides the opportunity to be one of the first brides in the country to see the new Flores collection - we loved showing off all of the new gowns and already see some firm favourites emerging.

Guests were greeted by a striking, overgrown arch created by Mad Lilies, full of luscious greenery and luxurious white flowers, whilst Treasure Calligraphy Studios had continued the floral illustrations from the event branding onto our mirrors.

Hairstylist Sharon Roberts and Make Up Artist Carolanne Armstrong were also in attendance, transforming our mezzanine area into 'The Beauty Balcony' as a space for brides to try hair and make up looks alongside our beautiful selection of veils and accessories.

The Wedding Present Cafe

One of the issues we've come across in the past at our Designer Days is the lack of waiting space, and places for brides and their guests to overflow to before and after their appointments. This year we came up with the perfect solution; taking over Nest Home & Cafe next door!

The Designer Day is always a super busy event here at the chapel, with back to back appointments with Suzanne throughout the day. The Wedding Present Cafe was a little wedding haven that helped us to to maintain the privacy of each appointment and the calm, peaceful atmosphere of the chapel; a special place for our brides to go and hang out before and after appointments.⁠
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Gift list company Wedding Present Co were the hosts, who planned a day of gift list & styling inspiration planned, along with delicious catering, treats and demonstrations from some our favourite wedding suppliers.⁠
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The team perfectly recreated the calm, exclusive atmosphere of their Chelsea showroom, offering a taster of the tailored, dedicated approach of their wedding list advisers throughout the day. The biggest surprise was the incredible rebrand, created by Ellie from ERA Calligraphy, complete with exterior signage to completely transform the building into The Wedding Present Cafe!

The event also boasted food and drink by Caper & Berry and floral design by Mad Lilies. Ellie from ERA Calligraphy also gave practical demonstrations and ideas of how to use this ancient craft in modern wedding design. Wedding planner was also on hand to chat wedding planning!

Party Time

After the final appointment of the Designer Day ended, whilst pre drinks took place over at The Wedding Present Cafe, the chapel was transformed from quiet, calming appointment space to hip, contemporary party space complete with mood lighting from Luminaire Events and relaxed beats from our DJ, Laura from Spin Sisters.

The highlight of the evening was an exclusive Suzanne Neville mini-documentary style film that we had made especially for the event, created by Clemintine Cusack. The film was screened live on a big screen, offering a rare peek behind the scenes at Suzanne Neville HQ, followed by a Q&A with Suzanne.

The night then finished with more of Caper & Berry's tasty cocktails and canapes, with much fun had by all at the brilliant Boomerang Booth.