Gemma Rowley's, Wedding Day

Tell us about your wedding day.

We got married at Breadsall Priory, a venue that felt timeless and romantic from the moment we arrived. The setting created the perfect backdrop for our day and everything came together so beautifully. Our photographer, Photos by Michael, captured every special moment effortlessly, and the flowers by Sarah’s Floral Studio added the most stunning finishing touch. The whole day felt relaxed, emotional, and unforgettable from start to finish.

Which wedding dress did you get married in?

I got married in an fit and flare dress by Stella York called Poppy. It was a beautiful lace gown with delicate straps and a plunging neckline, I even added off the shoulder straps to make myself feel more confident and like me! It was everything I had imagined for my wedding day.

How was your bridal experience with us?

I am really happy with my experience at wedding belles. They are warm and welcoming and make you feel at ease straight away. I was worried from previous experiences at other retailers because they had limited dresses for curvy women like myself which were outdated and for much older brides. At wedding belles they have a wide range of stylish dresses in a range of sizes for all ages, shapes and sizes. I found my dream dress, managed to get it in a different colour as I wanted ivory and also added extra fabric to create a Bardot style as I was anxious about showing my arms. I also had a beautiful cathedral length veil. It all came together beautifully thanks to the help of the lovely ladies at wedding belles.

How did you know it was the one?

I found my dream dress, managed to get it in a different colour as I wanted ivory and also added extra fabric to create a Bardot style as I was anxious about showing my arms. I also had a beautiful cathedral length veil. It all came together beautifully.

Bride wearing the Stella York Poppy fit and flare wedding dress with lace and sparkle details at Bre