Bride Spotlight: A Beautiful Take on Something Blue

A Wedding Vision Built on Meaning 

Set within the stunning Wylam Brewery – The Palace of Arts, this wedding was rooted in sentiment from the very start. It was the first place Meghan took her now-husband when he met her family - and from that moment on, there was no question. The space, the light, the freedom to make it completely their own… it was always going to be Wylam. 

But while the venue set the scene, it was the dress that anchored everything emotionally. 

The Dress Shopping Experience at Dotty Bridal 

Meghan stated that she, like most brides “was actually very nervous about finding my dress.” 

Despite loving almost every other part of wedding planning, dress shopping felt daunting. The pressure to have that perfect moment, coupled with being self-critical, meant this was one decision she approached with caution. 

She researched carefully - and that’s how she found Dotty Bridal. 

From the moment she arrived, those nerves began to soften. 

“Jo was my expert on the day, and I wish I hadn’t been so nervous. She was incredible - kind, patient, and a massive cheerleader. The vibe on the day was impeccable.” 

Listening was key. Understanding how she wanted to feel, not just how she wanted to look. Creating a space that felt calm, unrushed, and personal. 

“It felt more like trying dresses on in the comfort of my own home. My mum, sister and I could not have been more well looked after.” 

And then - the dress. 

Staying True to Your Style 

From the very beginning, there was one detail that shaped everything: Blue shoes. 

Those shoes became the heart of the wedding colour palette, and the dress needed to let them shine. Minimalist by nature, she knew lace and sparkle weren’t for her. Instead, she was drawn to clean lines, timeless structure, and understated elegance with an edge - inspired by a Vivienne Westwood silhouette she’d loved for years. 

She tried different styles (because we always encourage it), but her instinct never wavered. 

“I love this question because I did! I went for exactly what I thought I would have wanted.” 

And when the right dress was zipped up? 

“I cried. When that dress was on, I felt so beautiful - and that isn’t something you feel all the time. I thought, wow, this is the dress I want to marry my partner in.” 

Saying Yes 

Saying yes brought excitement, relief, and the sense that everything was finally falling into place. 

“It felt like such a significant part of the wedding process. I also thought… how am I going to keep this from my partner for the next year?!” 

(We promise, you always manage somehow.) 

With expert alterations, the dress became perfectly hers - ready for the day she’d been imagining. 

The Wedding Day Moments That Matter 

From the moment her dad saw her in the dress - a memory she wishes she could bottle forever - to walking down the aisle and seeing her husband’s emotional reaction, the dress carried meaning far beyond fabric. 

“It wasn’t just about showing him the beautiful dress. It felt like the culmination of all the moments we’ve shared as father and daughter.” 

Surrounded by friends, family, and joy, it truly was - in her words - the best day of our lives. 

Her Advice for Future Dotty Brides 

✨ Don’t pressure yourself to find the dress straight away 

✨ Be open, but trust your gut - it’s usually right 

✨ Take the right people with you (less can be more) 

✨ Let it be a process, not a performance 

Meghan's Suppliers:

Venue: Wylam Brewery - The Palace of Arts  

Photographer: @stephenbeecroft

Florist: @floralquarterweddings

Makeup: @annamcclenmakeup  ⠀

Hair: @karascotthair

Decorations: @victoriaspaperie

Dress: @dottybridal Noelle by The Dotty Collection & Molly Holdsworth did the alterations

A Final Word from Us 

Stories like this are exactly why we do what we do. Creating a space where brides feel safe, listened to, celebrated, and completely themselves is at the heart of Dotty Bridal. 

Thank you for trusting us with such a meaningful part of your journey - and for reminding us that sometimes, when you know… you really do know. 

Something blue never looked so good. 💙 

Love from,

Team Dotty xxx