ABOUT US
Headed up by our founder and lead bridal stylist Hayley Hoyle, we’re a team of warm, relatable and down-to-earth women who will make your wedding dress shopping experience fun, relaxed and super special!
The service our bridal team provides to every bride that walks through our door is unparalleled and goes far beyond what you might expect.
We build trusted relationships with our brides, starting from the very first point of contact, so you quickly feel at ease in sharing your plans, wishes, personal style and any pre-wedding niggles with us.
We’re all professionals in our field with combined fashion, styling and retail experience but with various personalities, which means we can connect with every bride that visits.
We are real, honest women, so we can easily resonate with any body hang-ups you might have and provide empowering styling advice that will instil comfort and boost confidence.
We have vast experience in styling women and in-depth knowledge of our designer dress collections, so we can guide you through the dress shopping process, making it highly enjoyable and stress-free.
We can provide custom alteration suggestions to our gowns, such as sleeves, dramatic trains, neckline tweaks or bespoke bridal jackets to achieve your unique big-day vision.
Our team includes our expert in-house seamstresses who will ensure your gown is the perfect fit for your figure whilst making any custom modifications along the way.
Above all else, you can rely on us to be your personal stylists, agony aunts and all-round cheerleaders from initial enquiry to dress collection…and beyond!
Sound like your kind of people? Read on to hear a little more on each of our lovely bridal team.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Hayley
Founder
How long ago did you open the boutique?
We opened the doors for the first time on 12th April 2009, so over 14 years ago!
What’s the thing you love most about your job?
I always find that such a hard question as I genuinely love so many parts about my job. Highlights for me are just being part of that very special moment when our brides choose their gowns and knowing how incredible they are going to look and feel on the day. Selecting and buying our collection is always a joy too. I love fashion so getting to stock our boutique full of gorgeous dresses is a dream! I am also very privileged to have the most incredible team around me, there’s never a dull moment and most of all we have THE best time together.
Current favourite dress?
I can’t possibly choose just one! I LOVE Suzanne Neville Molly at the moment and I love the sheer Drama of Amalfia by Milla Nova
How would your colleagues describe you?
Kind and generous but if I am honest probably also a little bit of a diva :-
Your top tip for wedding dress shopping?
Share ideas with us before your appointment, we love chatting with you and always reach out to our brides on Whatsapp before, to introduce your stylist. Sharing info with us in those initial stages allows us to really tailor your appointment so you get the most out of your time with us!
Leanne
Client Experience & Boutique Manager
10 years this year!
What’s the thing you love most about your job?
I feel so privileged to be a part of a brides special moment when they realise they have found their dress. You can see it in their eyes and I feel very lucky to be a part of that. I also love our buying trips! Getting together as a team to choose our collections is always a lot of fun.
Current favourite dress?
I have 2! Caroline Castigliano Symphony or Bloomsbury by Suzanne Neville
How would your colleagues describe you?
Always the joker and lots of fun!
Your top tip for wedding dress shopping?
Decide on a dress that makes you feel the very best version of you!
Jeanette
Bridal Stylist & Hayleys Mum
Since the very first day we opened 14 years ago
What’s the thing you love most about your job?
I love working with our brides to create their perfect gown. Stocking lots of great designers who can make lots of customisations means we really are able to bring a bride’s ideas to life. Customising a gown so it’s unique to a bride is really special.
Current favourite dress?
Jesus Peiro 2326 (Known to us as Esther) I love how stylish it is while remaining classic and simple.
How would your colleagues describe you?
Mum to all, Technophobe, and excellent tea maker
Your top tip for wedding dress shopping?
Trust us! We do this all day, every day. We really are great at what we do and have so much knowledge. You’re in really safe hands.
Arnya
Bridal Stylist & Fittings Coordinator
9 years
What is the thing you love most about your job?
I enjoy working with a passionate team and I LOVE wedding dresses and really enjoy chatting to brides about all of their wedding prep. I have to hear all the details and then offer my own advice on suppliers, colour schemes, flowers etc to help them plan their day. I’m really nosey…in a good way!
Current Favourite Dress?
I love Abigail by Suzanne Neville. I’m a sucker for a sleek off the shoulder neckline, I think it’s effortlessly sexy
How would your colleagues describe you?
Funny, always hungry and always talking
Your top tip for wedding dress shopping?
Don’t leave your dress till the last minute. the sooner you do it the more options you will have, and it makes planning the other elements of your day so much easier when you know what you are wearing.
Jenn
Bridal Stylist
How long have you worked at The Harrogate Wedding Lounge?
I joined the team in March 2021
What is the thing you love most about your job?
The moment when my bride has found her dress, everyone in the room can feel the excitement! It’s so lovely to see the look on her face as she appears from the curtain.
Current favourite dress?
Definitely Sassi Holford Iris in the multi coloured fabric. it’s just so pretty.
How would your colleagues describe you?
Calm and Caring
Your top tip for wedding dress shopping?
Make sure when shopping for your dress you have all the people you need to make your decision but not half of the wedding. The fewer people who see your dress the bigger the impact on the day, but when you find it and you get your moment you will want to share that moment with all of your special people.
Sana
Seamstress
7 years!
What’s the thing you love most about your job?
Getting to be creative every day.
Current Favourite Dress?
Excelsior by Suzanne Neville! it’s so sparkly and has so much wow factor
How would your colleagues describe you?
Loud, Bubbly & Bonkers
Your top tip for wedding dress shopping?
Try not to overthink things either while shopping or during the fitting process, be kind to yourself and trust the process.
Hayley (even spelt the same!)
Seamstress
How long have you worked for The Harrogate Wedding Lounge?
I joined the team in April 2022
What’s the thing you love the most about your job?
Working with such a great bunch of women and being around good people!
Current favourite dress?
Tribute by Caroline Castigliano, it’s dramatic yet simple and I love the puff sleeves
How would your colleagues describe you?
Perfectionist & Master Jacket Maker,
Your top tip for wedding dress shopping?
Choose something that reflects your personality
The Styling Team
The Fittings Team
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29 Park Parade,
Harrogate, North Yorkshire,
HG1 5AG