It’s no secret that Rock n Roll brides love short, 1950s style prom wedding dresses. In fact I often think it is probably the style I’d wear if I was getting married again. Not only are they super duper flattering to nearly every body shape, but the short style gives some much needed sass to a wedding day ensemble!
When my friends at True Bride, who have just launched a fifties-inspired range, got in touch to ask if I’d like to give away one of the dresses from their brand new Brighton Belle collection, after sobbing a little that I couldn’t be the one to win it, I jumped at the chance!
True Bride have been around since 2005. Set up by designer Nicki Flynn who has over twenty years of experience in the industry, she launched the brand with just a very a small collection of bride and bridesmaid dresses… and she’s been unstoppable ever since! Fast-forward ten years and the brand now houses five gorgeous collections.
Based in Brighton, True Bride are stocked in over 250 boutiques, some as far flung as Australia! They are inspired by everything from high fashion to street style, and they adore using new and exciting lace and bead work. Each collection they release brings something new.
“We offer stylish wedding gowns with vintage inspired details and traditional elements”, they told me. “Our prices range from £799 – £1599 and we also offer bridesmaid gowns in over 50 colours!”
“Our latest and most exciting new collection in Brighton Belle. Dedicated to tea-length styles with a retro feel, they are both wearable and affordable, with prices starting at £499. The dresses feature details from the 1950s like satin collars, sheer sleeves and circular skirts (perfect for dancing in). Every gown is designed and cut to flatter, using high quality fabrics and finishes.”
Win A ‘Bonnie’ Dress!
One very lucky Rock n Roll Bride reader will win this utterly stunning Bonnie dress. An Ivory beaded Guipure Lace gown, with sheer sleeves and a full fifties style skirt. It has a zip up back with button trim and a dramatic sheer back. This dress is worth over £795.
To enter simply email lydia@truebride.co.uk, telling her how you’d style the dress if you won. Extra points will be given for creativity so if you want to create a moodboard, start a Pinterest board or send over sketches, you can!
You have two weeks to enter, until midnight (GMT) on Wednesday 27th January and you must be getting married after May 2016 to qualify. Please remember to include your wedding date in your email entry.
GOOD LUCK!
Ts & Cs
♥ One Rock n Roll Bride reader will win the Bonnie dress from True Bride (available from UK size 6 to 36). Winner will need to get themselves to their nearest stockist of the Brighton Belle collection (selected by True Bride) to be measured and fitted. Prize does not include travel or any accommodation costs.
♥ Any alteration costs must be covered by the winner.
♥ Prize must be claimed within six months and the winner will need to order their dress a minimum of 16 weeks before their wedding.
♥ Closing date for entries is 27/01/2016. The winner will be chosen by True Bride and will be emailed after that date.
♥ Winner’s wedding must be taking place after 31st May 2016. Please include your wedding date in your email entry.
♥ Contest is open to readers in the UK. If you are under 18, you must be accompanied by an adult for your fittings.
♥ Only 1 entry per email address.
♥ If for any reason the advertised prizes are unavailable, True Bride reserves the right at their absolute discretion to substitute a similar prize of equivalent or greater value. None of the prizes may be exchanged or transferred and no cash alternative will be offered.
♥ By entering the draw, you hereby warrant that all information submitted by you is true, current and complete.
♥ Liability cannot be accepted for entries which are lost in transit or not received due to technical difficulties.
♥ True Bride’s decision and any decision taken by the promoter is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
♥ By entering the competition you agree to be added to True Bride’s mailing list to occasionally be contacted with marketing materials. If you do not wish to be added to this list, please make it clear in your email entry. You can also unsubscribe at any time. Your contact details will not be shared with any third party.
♥ No purchase necessary.