Sneak peek of our new Sottero & Midgley collection, which will be arriving January 2021!
Email hello@mellecloche.com to be put on the waiting list for a January appointment and to be kept up to date with our Trunk Show.
New Designer Alert!
Lynsey & David
This beautiful Autumnal wedding at Kinkell Byre is making us crave those crisp Scottish sunny days.
Lynsey wore the Blake dress by Badgley Mischka and teamed it with our Martinique veil.
The day was captured perfectly by Harper Scott Photography and you can read more about this beautiful wedding over on We Fell in Love Blog.
IMPORTANT FAQ'S REGARDING COVID-19
We’re so excited to finally be given the green light to open in July and we can’t wait to meet all the brides that have been waiting patiently to find their dream dress!
As you can imagine we have made significant changes to how we will be working so that we can keep all our brides and staff safe and healthy - we have listed below some FAQ’s that cover our new way of working, but please do not hesitate to contact us for clarity on anything here.
HOW DO I KNOW YOUR BOUTIQUE IS SAFE AND CLEAN?
We are doing everything we can to ensure the safety of our staff and clients.
We now leave 45 minutes between each appointment in order to sanitise and clean our changing area and dresses. All dresses that have been tried on are fully steam cleaned before being replaced onto the rails. To ensure we are able to do this, brides and their guest are asked to arrive ON TIME and not early as the boutique will only be ready at the start of your appointment.
We will continue to review this and look at new ways to maximise the safety of everybody in the boutique. Our brides and guests must also assume a level of personal safety and responsibility, and decide when an appointment feels right for them.
HOW MANY GUESTS CAN I BRING TO MY APPOINTMENT?
We ask that you bring a maximum of two guests to your appointment, although one is preferred. There are no exceptions to this and we also ask that you do not bring children to any appointments until further notice.
WHAT IF I WANT OTHER PEOPLE TO SEE MY DRESS?
We understand that for a lot of brides bringing lots of friends and family is a big part of choosing their dress, so we have a dedicated Facebook Portal for streaming video of your appointment—which enables your guests to be involved and to give opinions and swoon over your faves.
ARE YOU STILL DOING A REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT?
Yes, we still charge a £30 refundable appointment fee as normal but will extend this to all our appointments and not just weekends. Once you book your appointment we will call you within a few days to confirm your details and take your deposit over the phone. As before, your appointment will not be confirmed unless your deposit has been paid.
CAN I MAKE A FEW APPOINTMENTS SO I CAN BRING DIFFERENT GUESTS WITH ME?
You are more than welcome to come back and try on a favourite dress with another guest, however we will charge a £20 second appointment fee—this is because we have a huge waiting list of brides and limited staff. Your £20 will be taken off the price of your dress should you go ahead.
ARE YOU STILL DOING VIB APPOINTMENTS?
Unfortunately we aren’t able to do midweek VIB appointments at the moment as we can’t offer food and drink facilities in the store. However all our appointments are now private so there won’t be any other brides in while you’re trying on dresses.
ARE WE ALLOWED TO TOUCH THE DRESSES?
The bride and her guest can browse the dresses with a stylist while maintaining physical distancing. You will then let your stylist know which dresses you want to try on without touching hangers or fabric.
DO I HAVE TO WEAR A MASK?
Yes. Masks are mandatory for brides in locations where no physical distancing is possible, like the changing area, however you may take the mask off once you are able to be 2 meters from your stylist and guests. You are welcome to bring your own mask but we also have masks available in the boutique which you can purchase with a small donation to our favourite charity.
HOW CAN I GET THE MOST OUT OF MY APPOINTMENT?
We highly recommend browsing our social media pages and website. Having an idea of dresses and inspirations for your appointment will be a huge help to your stylist and to you. Please also read the guide prices we have on each designers page on our website, so you can be sure we fit within your budget.
AM I STILL ABLE TO BUY A SAMPLE SALE DRESS?
Yes, we still have a fabulous selection of ex-sample dresses available at a heavily reduced cost. However, as we are currently only using the ground-floor and there is no public access to our sample room, your stylist will bring samples in your size for you to try. If you are only interested in sample dresses because of short timescales or if you have a smaller budget, then please let us know at the time of booking and we will select dresses and sizes just for you.
ARE WE ABLE TO USE THE TOILET?
The toilet in our store is currently prioritised for staff, so we ask that it is only used by customers in an absolute emergency.
AM I ABLE TO TRY ON ACCESSORIES DURING MY APPOINTMENT?
Yes, you can still try on veils and headpieces during your appointment and your stylist can select them for you. However, due to limited staff we won’t be offering accessories appointments until next month. All accessories will be sanitised after use.
ARE YOU STILL DOING BRIDESMAID APPOINTMENTS?
As of 1st August we will be open for Bridesmaid appointments. We are asking that there are no more than 4 in total in the bridesmaids party - this includes the bride. We will be constantly reviewing this and hope to be able to allow more people in the near future when things are more relaxed.
ARE DRESSES TAKING LONGER TO ARRIVE?
We’re continuously working and communicating with our designers on lead times. We appreciate that for some brides their timescales may be a little shorter due to the lockdown period, however designers are aware of this and are trying their best to work to shorter wear dates where possible.
Providing your wedding date when booking your appointment allows us to make you aware of what is possible.
Please let us know if theres is anything we haven’t covered or if you would like more clarity. We hope you understand and appreciate all the precautions we’re putting in place to make it a safe environment and also a special and enjoyable experience when choosing your dress.
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Katrina & Malcolm
Katrina and Malcolm married at the beautiful Achnagairn Estate in Inverness just before lockdown.
As you can see the Scottish weather made an appearance but it didn’t stop them having an amazing day.
Katrina wore the Arleigh dress by Sottero & Midgley which is a beautiful talin crepe fabric featuring long sleeves and an illusion open back accented in beading and Swarovski crystals
Images by Steven Gallagher Photography
A little update...
Firstly we hope you’re all keeping safe and healthy and staying home if you can.
We’re starting to see an increase in enquiries coming in and wanted to let everyone know that we’re still unsure of when we’ll be back in action. We’re following the Scottish Government guidelines and won’t be opening until it’s safe to do so but it does have us thinking about what that will look like, when we do.
Part of the experience of buying your dress with us is the emotional connection. The relaxed appointments, laughs, tears and hugs are all part of our everyday life at Melle Cloche and without that, will it be the same?
We still want you all to have a great experience but safely, so we’re currently making plans of what changes we’ll be making moving forward.
In the meantime we have an appointment waitlist so you can now email us your name, wedding date and contact details and we’ll call you once we have a reopening date.
In the meantime stay safe and keep dreaming and planning.
Love
Jacs & Lisa
xxx
Louisa & Scott
Louisa & Scott got married on Hogmanay at one of our favourite Glasgow venues, WEST On The Green.
Louise chose a beautiful two-piece dress by Eddy K, which was a soft beaded lace top with illuison and ivory buttons and a plain soft tulle skirt. She accessorised it perfectly with a bespoke flower crown by Sophie & Luna.
The whole day was captured by the very talented and Melle Cloche fave Inbetween Days Photography and you can see more of Louisa & Scott’s wedding over on their blog.
Huge thank you to Louisa & Scott for letting us share your fabulous day.
COVID-19 UPDATE
With concerns over COVID-19 we want to reassure all our brides that we are still open for business and all orders are unaffected.
However we have made a few short-term changes to ensure a healthy and safe environment for our staff and brides - please read the following;
To limit the amount of people in the store at once we will make all bridal appointments private. This means bridal parties will be in the boutique alone and no other brides will be trying on at the same time.
We will have one member of staff on at each appointment, meaning you will only come into contact with one other person when visiting.
All appointments will be subject to a refundable £30 deposit - this can be taken over the phone.
All customers are kindly asked not to show up early for your appointment so we can limit the amount of people in the shop and also clean after each appointment.
All brides will be asked to limit the amount of people they bring with them to an appointment - we suggest 2 to 3 people max.
All visitors will be asked to wash their hands when they arrive and leave (staff will also be doing this).
We ask you not to visit the boutique if you or anyone you have been in contact with has travelled to a high risk area in the past few weeks.
We will be opening the store for appointments and fittings only and will remain closed to the public at all other times.
We ask everyone to familiarise yourself with the latest from NHS Scotland and do not visit the boutique if you are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in contact with anyone that is displaying symptoms.
As a business we will be continuing to take the advice given by NHS Scotland and along with monitoring our own health will be continually hand washing and cleaning and disinfecting the boutique and changing areas after appointments.
We will inform of any changes as and when they happen and hopefully normal business will resume soon.
Please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email for more information.
Thanks for your co-operation and we look forward to seeing you at Melle Cloche soon.
Love Jacs & Lisa
X x x
P.s Wash your paws.
Katie & Jack
We’re so excited to share with you the stunning wedding of Katie and Jack who got married at Dalduff Farm last year. The Scottish sun came out in full force for this gorgeous rustic wedding and doesn’t Katie look an absolute dream.
Katie is wearing the Maxwell Rose by Sottero and Midgley and is paired with our simple Phoenix full length veil.
More images of this beautiful wedding can be found over on the blog of the very talented Claire Basiuk
Thank you so much to Katie & Jack and Claire for sharing these beautiful images.
Photographer - Claire Basiuk
Flowers - Cherry Blossom
Venue - Dalduff Farm
Dress - Sottero & MIdgley
Veil - Phoenix
New Designer Alert!
We’re so excited to introduce you to our latest accessory designer Arianna.
Arianna is the designer handmade collection of respected bridal accessories company Linzi Jay creating whimsical & ethereal bridal accessories that are designed for the bride who wants individuality.
From design conception to manufacture & quality control, the entire process happens in the UK, with their in house designer available to work with brides on a bespoke service and adding any tweaks or changes you may have to their designs.
Arianna’s in house designers keep an eye on fashion trends and the latest styles and silhouettes coming through Bridal Fashion week while still making it wearable for a classic bride.
You can make a styling appointment here or call the store on 0141 237 4423.
DECEMBER OPENING HOURS
TUES 4th DECEMBER - SAT 7th DECEMBER - 10am to 5pm
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TUESDAY 10th DECEMBER - 10am to 5pm
WEDNESDAY 11th DECEMBER - 10am to 1pm
(Staff Christmas Lunch)
THURSDAY 12th DECEMBER - 10am to 3pm
FRIDAY 13th DECEMBER - 10am to 3pm
SATURDAY 14th DECEMBER - CLOSED
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TUESDAY 17th DECEMBER - 11am to 3pm
WEDNESDAY 18th DECEMBER - 10am to 2pm
THURSDAY 19th DECEMBER - 10am to 3pm
FRIDAY 20th DECEMBER - 10am - 3pm
SATURDAY 21st DECEMBER - 12am to 2pm
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WE WILL BE CLOSED FROM SUNDAY 22nd DECEMBER AND WILL NOT
RE-OPEN UNTIL TUESDAY 7TH JANUARY AT 10AM
Everything's Peachy!
Check out the gorgeous wedding of Kirsten & Colin who got married at Pratis Barn in Fife in September.
Kirstin chose our Rewritten dresses for her bridesmaids in the beautiful coral colour and added the most beautiful pops of coral throughout the decor.
Kirstin’s bridesmaids opted for individual dresses from our Rewritten collection that reflected their personal style including the Florence dress, Berlin dress and Soho jumpsuit.
Thanks to Kirstin and Colin for sharing your beautiful day and to The Gibsons for these amazing images.
Photography - The Gibsons
Venue - Pratis Barn
Happy Halloween
HEY GIRLS, WE HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT!
As of 1st November we are introducing a £30 refundable deposit for all our Saturday appointments.
Let us explain why;
Most bridal boutiques don’t quite operate the same as other shops. Unlike a high street stores or a Wed2Be you can’t just pop in, browse and take your dress away that day.
When you come along to your appointment at a luxury independent store like ours you have a dedicated stylist with you at all times, exclusive use of an area of the boutique and guaranteed one to one attention for up to 2 hours.
Now imagine your lovely stylist waiting patiently to greet you for your two hour appointment and no-one turns up? Sadly this is a regular occurrence and as much as people intend to phone to cancel, many don’t. As a small family business, this has a huge impact on us and also affects other brides that haven’t been able to book an appointment because it’s already taken.
So we’ve decided to follow suit with a few other luxury Scottish bridal boutiques and charge a small refundable deposit. The £30 deposit will be fully refunded to you after your appointment or providing you cancel or reschedule within at least 48 hours’ notice.
We hope the brides that see the value in this will want to come along and see our beautiful gowns and experience our relaxed and friendly boutique.
Love
Lisa & Jacs x
Jenny & James
Our beautiful bride Jenny got married to James at the breathtaking Chateau de Villeclare in rural France.
Chateau de Villeclare is situated on the Domaine Villeclare which is an active winery and orchard farm and as you can see from these beautiful images, the perfect wedding venue.
Jenny came to the boutique last year with her Mum and sister who both flew over from her hometown in Ireland to help her find the dress.
Jenny looked amazing in so many styles but fell in love with the Suzanne Rose dress by Sottero and Midgley.
The Suzanne Rose is a unique dress with laser-cut lace over textured netting and viva jersey lining and cute cap sleeved trimmed with lace.
Jenny finished off her look with a simple plain two-tier veil by Joyce Jackson and we think her hair and makeup is stunning and perfect for her dress.
Jenny chose our sage green Ghost dress in the styles Taylor and Sylvia for both her beautiful sisters.
Thank you so much to Inbetween Days Photography for these incredible images and for Jenny and James for sharing your beautiful wedding with us all.
Sottero & Midgley Curve Collection
Check out our events page for more information on the Sottero & MIdgley curve collection which is available to try on at Melle Cloche for a limited time only.
Aire Barcelona
We can’t wait for the rest of the Aire Barcelona gowns to arrive in-store but this one has just came in and it’s called Egan and isn’t it a beaut.
Call or email to book in and try on this stunning dress!
A Glasgow Photoshoot
We collaborated on a photoshoot this month with some fabulous pals/suppliers (all detailed below) at West Brewery in Glasgow.
The sun came out for a few hours and shone through the large industrial windows and Lena got some amazing shots. So glad I decided to take along some of our beaded wedding dresses as the beads and sequence looked fabulous in the light.
All dresses are detailed below and of course all dresses and accessories are available to try on in our Merchant City boutique by making an appointment HERE.
Gillian is wearing the Eddy K Fabiola dress is champagne (available in Ivory)
Lori is wearing the Sottero & Midgley Grady dress.
Hannah is wearing the Rosa Clara Vega dress in Pewter (available in all Ivory)
Gillian is wearing the Rosa Clara Katarina dress in pale gold (also available in Ivory)
Lori is wearing the Rosa Clara Kanisha dress in Natural.
Hannah is wearing the Eddy K Ella dress in Ivory,
Huge thank you to our lovely Models Gillian, Lori and Hannah who were fantastic on the day especially since it was Lori and Hannah’s first ever photohoot! They all posed for hours without a single complaint and looked absolutely beautiful in our dresses.
We all know that hair and makeup are one of the most important parts of a photoshoot (and your wedding day) and Leigh Blaney and Gillian Cleminson of Pin Up Hair are absolutely amazing at what they do. I’ve worked with both of these ladies before and they’re talented, professional and great fun - what more could you want on your wedding day!
The very lovely Lena Sabala was the photographer on this shoot and Lena’s work is just amazing, you should check out her portfolio of work HERE.
Thanks again to West on the Green for the use of their beautiful event space.
Faux flowers by Floral Menagerie
Kendra & Lorraine
We have been bursting at the seams to share these images with you all!
Not only is it a belter of a wedding with two brides (which means two dresses-yay!!) but it’s also the wedding of our very own Kendra - who is the weekend stylist here, at Melle Cloche!
Kendra married Lorraine at the end of last year after bringing their wedding forward by a full year - they decided to cancel their original venue and suppliers and organised the wedding in about 6 months.
They realised they wanted a relaxed, fun day with their closest family and friends and that’s exactly what they got!
Kendra came up with the idea of doing their dress reveal at the shop as they didn’t want to do it in a cramped hotel room or at home. Our downstairs private bridal area was the perfect place to do a reveal - the large changing room can be spit into two so we had a bride on each side, champagne on ice and lots of fun!
It was such a magical day for us all and so lovely to share such a special moment.
Now for the dresses…
Kendra (left) chose a stunning champagne coloured two-piece from the Amelie collection by Sottero and Midgley - the beaded spaghetti strap top and simple tulle skirt were just the perfect pair. She finished her look off with the Intrique veil, gold accessories and fabulous leopard print Jimmy Choos!
Lorraine (right) opted for the breathtaking Raquelle dress from the Grayson collection by Sottero and Midgley. The Raquelle dress is a chic crepe fishtail with serious wow factor. Lorraine kept her look simple with silver accessories and ivory heels.
Both brides then took to the streets of Glasgow with the amazing David Grant Simpson and spent a couple of hours with each other before their early evening ceremony.
Their intimate ceremony was officiated by both Susan and Geri Douglas-Scott, the first gay couple to legally marry in Scotland. They then celebrated into the wee small hours with their closest family and friends.
We can vouch for a fantastic night and a few sore heads the next day!
Kendra and Lorraine’s beautiful bridesmaid Lynn wore the Claudia dress in Emerald Green.
Suppliers;
Photographer - David Grant Simpson
Venue - Gin 71
Celebrants - Susan and Gerrie Douglas-Scott
Flowers - Mud Urban Flowers
Hair & Makeup - Petra
Cake - Liggys
Invitations - Skinny Malink
Brides Dresses, bridesmaid dress and accessories all by Melle Cloche.
Rewritten Collection - 2019
We’re so excited to tell you that the latest styles from bridesmaid brand Rewritten have finally arrived in-store!
The Rewritten brand launched in 2016 with friends Katie Arnott and Frances Cookson, who, frustrated by the choice of bridesmaid dresses out there, decided to create their own - lucky us!
The Rewritten collection is for girls that are looking for a more simple and effortless style so a bit less formal than most bridesmaid dresses out there.
Here’s our favourite picks from the new collection…
THE BERLIN DRESS
Say hi to the Berlin dress, a floor length dress with a square neckline, adjustable bow tie straps and subtle side split. Just a little bit fitted at the waist for a flattering look, the Berlin is one hell of a sophisticated dress with a column silhouette skirt, centre back zip and shoulder ties that can be worn in a multitude of ways.
Price - £140
The Soho Jumpsuit
One of our most exciting launches for 2019, the Soho Jumpsuit offers the ultimate in modern bridesmaids dressing. Featuring flowing wide leg palazzo trousers, darted waist detail, back of the neck key hole design, bow neck tie and finished with a flattering waist sash tie. You are sure to be the most stylish one at the party in this dream of a jumpsuit, those wide legs provide just the same amount of swishiness on the dancefloor as any dress.
Can we also just alert you to the fact this comes in Ivory - hello hen night outfit!
Price - £170
The Sydney Dress
Crafted in the most sumptuous of satins, the Sydney dress is a floor length bias cut camisole dress featuring a cross back and detachable waist sash tie detail. A plunging low back and v neck make for one hell of a beautiful dress. Single layered throughout and lined at the bust, wear with a heel and some attitude and you will be the star of the party.
Price - £140
The Prague Dress
The Prague is a real showstopper of a dress. Featuring a double layered crepe bias cut camisole dress with a lighter than air long sleeved chiffon bias cut overlay dress we defy you not to feel utterly glamorous when you put this on. Finished with soft neck tie detail and delicate button cuffs, this open back wonder is the ideal piece to take you from day to night.
Price - £250
So what’s different about this collection to the last?
Well there’s still that effortless chic style that Rewritten do so well but with a bit more sophistication thrown in this time. Less boho vibes with a more contemporary feel to the overall collection. The added details like side splits and low sexy backs give the styles a more grown-up feel and gives many options to wear the dresses to something fancy again after the wedding day is long gone - win, win!
We especially love the use of fabrics that Rewritten have incorporated into this collection, like crepe, chiffon and satin. (stay tuned for a a beaut of a velvet number arriving soon too!)
Their new colours will be a welcome addition to brides who have loved the Rewritten style in the past but not found the colour they’ve had their heart set on, so we’re so pleased to see that they’re now offering a wider choice and there’s definitely a colour in there to suit everyone.
If you want your best gals to try on this beautiful collection then book your appointment here