Stunning Stephanie | A real Halfpenny London bride
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Stunning Stephanie | A real Halfpenny London bride

"Halfpenny was the only place I came to! I was certain it was where I wanted to get my dress from.  I had my first fitting with Kate and it was lovely because she told me the details of the dresses. I told her the style I was after and she helped pull some options. I didn’t feel rushed or that I was just another person being shipped through, I felt like it mattered.

I loved the Josephine dress when I tried it on because of the lace sleeves (something I was after) and the vintage feel to the dress. I didn’t want anything too full in the skirt because we got married in Santorini and I was aware of having to travel with it - plus that isn’t really my style. My Mum and bridesmaids were with me and I could see on their faces it was the right one!  When I put it on on my wedding day I knew it was right because I couldn’t imagine wearing any another design."

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Gorgeous Natalie | A real Halfpenny London bride
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Gorgeous Natalie | A real Halfpenny London bride

"Halfpenny was the first store I visited whilst dress shopping. After shopping around at a few other stores I came back to Halfpenny and found my dress. I loved the store and the beautiful location in Woburn walk. I loved the décor of the shop with all the beautiful details including the music playing.  The team were very welcoming and made the experience very memorable. I had a couple of alterations appointments and it was clear that it was as important for the team and well as myself to get the dress just right.

I originally tried the Lydia dress in blush as I was convinced I didn’t want white but it’s funny how your ideas change!  You just know when you put it on when it’s the one! I think my mum and I both shed a tear or two at that moment." 

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Gorgeous Thea | A real Halfpenny London bride
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Gorgeous Thea | A real Halfpenny London bride

“A mutual friend introduced me to Kate as he knew she would be the perfect choice. He was right – the minute I walked into her beautiful showroom in Bloomsbury and met her I knew she would create the most incredible dress. Her designs have that perfect blend of vintage style, femininity and glamour, and she has an innate feel for what you want and what will look good on you. I also loved how all of her pieces are made by hand in her studio underneath the showroom; she has the most wonderful team working for her and it is very special being able to meet the people who are actually putting your dress together. I’ve since worked with her on two of her shoots, and it was such a treat being able to wear all of her dresses!

Kate designed a bespoke dress for me based on some rough ideas I had about how it should feel on and how it should move. I knew I wanted there to be movement in the skirt so that it would be good for dancing, and nothing too restrictive so I felt free and comfortable throughout the day. She designed a slip dress with a very full skirt in a pale champagne silk, with two layers of tulle added from the waist down.  She then made a wonderfully sparkly hand-beaded lace top in gold with elbow length sleeves and an open back, which could be worn on top. I loved how this gave the dress two different looks: super glam and more simple. It moved beautifully, and the full skirt was so much fun to dance and twirl in!”

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Gorgeous Sarah | A real Halfpenny London bride
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Gorgeous Sarah | A real Halfpenny London bride

“I wore a mini-dress for our civil ceremony so I wanted to take the opportunity to wear a big, show-stopping dress but I still wanted to feel like me and stay true to my own style.  I went to the first appointment at Halfpenny with my friend Caroline.  I loved all the dresses but when I tried on the Esme and Caroline said I looked “like an adult ballerina”, I was sold.

Esme is made from the most beautiful fabric and the top layer is floral embroidered organza which was unlike anything I’d ever seen before.  I loved the fitted bodice, the low back and the amazing organza train which the sun shone through beautifully on the day.  I added spaghetti straps and a little belt to highlight the waist.  It was absolutely perfect.”

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Beautiful Lucy | A real Halfpenny London bride
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Beautiful Lucy | A real Halfpenny London bride

"I had presumed two things about wedding dress shopping – one, that it might be intimidating, and two, that people in wedding dress shops would just tell you you look good in everything… But I was wrong on both counts!

Halfpenny London is the most relaxing and lovely place. And although I wanted to try on every single dress, Jean was amazingly helpful and helped me see very quickly which styles suited me. It could have been quite overwhelming, but she was wonderful."

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