Tickled Pink

It’s our mid-summer Sale  time at Tickled Pink. Hundreds of pounds to be saved on bridal gowns and  mother of the bride fashion. Give us a call a call 0nn 01392 842234 extn 20 to check out sizes prices and bridal and fashion labels….

Talented fashion graduate Kelly Redhead, from Sheffield Hallam University has been working with the Tickled Pink Sewing and Design Team for two years and put her skills to the test by entering the annual Harrogate Bridal Trade Fair student wedding dress design competition. Amazingly she made the Top Ten from an entry field of 1500 students.  Her innovative  dress had a bodice of thin black neoprene sheet, teamed with a white skirt. Kelly didn’t win and we certainly disagreed with the judges as we thought her dress was miles ahead of the rest, both in design and especially as far as her sewing skills were concerned. A style-concious bride could have walked up the aisle in it the same day. Kelly’s not short of determination. For two years she took the train from Sheffield to nearby Hatfield Station and walked the mile to our shop. It’s one of our grumbles that too many fashion design students can’t sew well. Good luck with your career Kelly.

Wedding magazine, not quite as “posh” as Brides, or You and Your Wedding, reveal the results of their latest survey into the price of services. Wedding dress average came out at £929,  and the Groom, he came out better value-for-money at £211 for his complete attire. Dearest on the list was Reception venue & catering, £5,308, followed by £2,391 for the honeymoon,and £1,611 for the engagement ring. The vital wedding rings averaged £711 for the pair. Cheapest item – dance lessons at £24.64. Surprised them all with that first waltz.

Remember the average includes higher prices paid by London couples. There’s’ more on www.weddingmagazine.co.uk. They’re about to conduct  a new poll, with a draw for a £1400 stay at the 5-starred The Egerton House Hotel, London, www.egertonhousehotel.com 

Don’t do what one of our Tickled Pink grooms did - we found his gold wedding ring in the pocket of his hire suit and he’d  jetted off to the Caribbean, his wedding ring finger, unadorned. Wow ! Menswear manageress Tracey contacted his mum and she got a message to the honeymoon hotel. The day was saved ! Hooray. It’s always a story to tell the kids.

By the way, Tickled Pink is a past winner of  the magazine’s customer service competition.

The range of Wedding Dresses at BHS in Doncaster  really proved a big disappointment, compared with what independent bridal shops in town have to offer. Here at Tickled Pink in Hatfield we have a huge range of over 150 dresses to try on. Brides are looked after by professional and caring staff who only look after wedding needs. There are a zillion other things to choose from all under one roof – bridesmaids dresses, accessories, mum’s outfits and mens’ formal wear. Prices are pretty good too. Plus – and this is a massive plus – there is our in-house alterations service for that perfect fit. It’s a no-brainer ladies.

Easter Bank Holiday Opening Times :- Good Friday – Closed, Saturday – Open, Sunday- Closed, Easter Monday – Closed and Open again on Tuesday. Give us a call on 01302 842234 extn 20 for your Appointment. Or email  on shop@tickledpinkbridal.co.uk  By the way, Saturdays are getting pretty well booked up, in both bridal,  fashion and mens hire, so if there’s any chance of a mid-week booking, that would be wonderful. Have a great break and watch the chocolate. I’ve got a Lindt Bunny waiting for me.

Here’s a quick comment from one of our many delighted customers.

Tracey Ford  has just sent us a message on her iPad.  ”I’d just like to thank you ladies for finding my Dream Dress. The service you give is brilliant. I’ll definitely be recommending you, Thanks Again Tracey.”

Thanks for that Tracey. And Thankyou for choosing Tickled Pink .We all send our love.

We had a very busy time chatting to brides and grooms and answering a million questions. at the Doncaster Racecourse Wedding Fayre  Sunday March 17th – open 10 am to 5pm.

Sunday Night Update: Just back from the Wedding Fayre and how tumultuous it was too.  Brides and Grooms asking about everything from getting married in two weeks to two years. Plenty of spare places at venues too, as there are a lot more hotels making their facilities available for weddings.                                                This is a new Wedding Fayre to Doncaster and the organisers  Ido-Magazine.co.uk seem to know what they are doing.

Mothers of Brides and Grooms have been snapping up some wedding outfit bargains as our ladies fashion sale enters it’s second week, with all sale outfits half price , a saving of up to £450 on the dearest  creations. Despite the sprinkling of snow , road conditions on the A18 in Hatfield near Doncaster are good. Because of the flat land around us, bad weather traffic  hold-ups are rare.

Latest News - A marvellous fashion show featuring mother of the bride outfits at a “salon style” event held here at Tickled Pink in Hatfield Doncaster South Yorkshire -scheduled for Sunday February 10th with shows at 11.30 and 1.30.  Labels  to die for – Ian Stuart, John Charles, Ann Balon, Linea Rafaelli, complete with matching  hats and fascinators. Hats , by the way , from Vivien Sherriff  milliner to the stars.

Give us a call on 01302 842234 extn 20 to book your free places or email on shop@tickledpinkbridal.co.uk. Try on and make it yours on the day.