Happy New Year – I hope you’re well!! I’ve finally had some of my official pics back if you want a little looksie I’ve tried to include ones that show the dress from different angles…

The whole day was completely amazing and I can’t begin to tell you the compliments I had on the dress - I honestly felt a million dollars being a Mooshki bride (the nervous rash didn’t even put in an appearence – yey)!!

Let me know what you think anyway…

Katie xxx

Hope you are well and being kept busy!!
Sorry it has taken so long to get these to you… went on extended honeymoon!! It is a hard life!!

Just wanted to say a massive thank you for the gorgeous dress!!! It was everything i dreamed of and everyone was blown away by it – as well as being a little surprised!!!
It was exactly the fun, cute dress I had imagined for our Alice in Wonderland theme  and it was amazing to see it in reality.
You and your extended team are extremely talented and I would recommend you to anyone!!

Amy x x x x

15th January – Emirates Stadium Durham County Cricket Club

22nd January – Quayside Exchange – Sunderland

5th February – Beamish Hall

12th February – Bridal Gathering Stadium of Light

18th February – Northumbria Hotel Jesmond

19th February – Hilton Hotel Gateshead – Great North Wedding Show

26th February – Wynyard Hall

4th March – Ramside Hall Super Show Case

1st April – Seaham Hall

15th April – Bridal Gathering Newcastle United Football Stadium

There is so much to talk about this month its hard to squeeze it all in ! This month we are featuring one of our brides from the summer Andrea and her bridesmaids, offering you FREE hair and make up trials and also the chance to win a dream honeymoon and star on TV !
So, to our Real Bride Feature….Andrea came to visit us way back when and was very specific about what she wanted. She is a solicitor and used to being in control of every tiny detail. She had tried on so many dresses and had never found one that hit the mark. We knew her dress was going to look spectacular after our initial discussion.

“I found Mooshki via a friend who works in the wedding industry who highly recommended them.
I had real trouble trying to find the perfect dress off the peg and after trying 45 dresses and 12 bridal shops over 9 months I knew the only way to get exactly what I dreamed of would be to have my bespoke dress personally designed and created to my brief.”

“The process of designing the dress was amazing, seeing sketches evolve and having the control to make changes to ensure I got exactly what I wanted was perfect. Choosing the materials was really fun and although the anticipation of waiting for it to be made and seeing the finished article was stressful, it was worth every minute when it arrived.”

“I don’t think the team at Mooshki could have done any more to make my experience any more special. They were practically on call 24/7 during the design process and once the dress arrived I was welcome at all times of day or night for fittings. Overall the whole process seemed to be just as important to them as it was to me and that’s what makes for excellent service.”

Andrea and her 4 bridesmaids were fabulous although when they were all in together for fittings it made for quite a party at Mooshki HQ thats for sure.
Her gown was a satin dress with a gorgeous custom made lace overlay, slightly padded shoulders and lightly beaded with pearls.
Her bridesmaids gowns were an adaptation of our sage green wedding dress and they were made in deep purple which was the main colour of the wedding. It made for a fabulous contrast and each of the girls looked amazing. The dress suited every shape of the different bridesmaids and it now is one of our favourite dresses.
We wish Andrea and her husband all the happiness in the world and thought you looked amazing on the day.
Photography was supplied by the fabulous Lee Scullion. For more details please visit his site on www.leescullion.com

Love the Mooshki Team
x

London Designer Days – book your consultation right here !

We have had such a surge for appointments coming from brides in the South East and London area recently, so much so that we have finally managed to squeeze in some designer days for those who cannot make it to us for a consultation in the North East.
This is a fabulous opportunity for a FREE consultation and you will be meeting face to face with our designer Olivia Wright (seen below and all over our website as she is also our model !)…… and all you need to do is bring along your ideas of how you want to look on your big day.
Some brides know exactly what they want, some know what they don’t want and others have scrap books filled with ideas and enough to make 15 gowns. All our brides have an exciting time designing their dress with Olivia as she is fun and quirky and has some amazing fresh ideas to make you stand out from the crowd.

It is on a first come first served basis and we have the following slots available.

Wednesday 9th November – FULL
Thursday 10th November – FULL
Friday 11th November – FULL
Saturday 12th November
14.30 – Free
17.30 – Free
Sunday 13th November
17.30 – Free
Monday 14th November
11.30 – FREE
14.40 – FREE
17.30 – FREE
To book any of these slots please email us at bridal@houseofmooshki.com or contact us on 0191 5260772 or 0771 444 6155.

FREE Bridal Hair and Make Up Trial

Every bride needs hair and make up for their wedding day however most don’t get to see their completed look until the actual wedding day. This can lead to some last minute disasters and alterations needed if the look you are going for doesn’t quite work with your dress.
Here at Mooshki, we try to alleviate those issues before they even have a chance to happen. Having our very own in-house stylist, Lisa Jones is able to work with our brides from day 1 to help create the look they are trying to achieve for their big day. All you need to do is turn up to your trial with ideas of what you want to look like.

We have set aside a few days purely for your FREE BRIDAL HAIR AND MAKE UP TRIAL. The dates are below and it is on a first come first served basis.
15th November 2011 – 0900 am, 1100 am, 1300 pm, 1500pm
16th November 2011 – 0900 am, 1100 am, 1300 am, 1500 pm
22nd November 2011 – 0900am, 1100am, 1300pm, 1500pm
23rd November 2011 – 0900am, 1100am, 1300pm, 1500pm
29th November 2011 – 0900am, 1100am, 1300pm, 1500pm
30th November 2011 – 0900am, 1100am, 1300pm, 1500pm
If you want to book an appointment to access a FREE trial then contact bridal@houseofmooshki.com or telephone 0771 444 6155 with the time slot you would like. Obviously if that time is already taken then we will offer you the next best available time to you.

And last but certainly not least…. Sky Living’s Four Weddings is back and they are looking for brides just like you !

FOR YOUR FREE NO OBLIGATION CONSULTATION TO MAKE YOUR DREAM WEDDING DRESS CONTACT US NOW ON BRIDAL@HOUSEOFMOOSHKI.COM OR TELEPHONE 0191 5260772 OR 0771 444 6155

Love it!

Thanks Vikki and House of Mooshki xx

Thanks to both you and Olivia for getting back to me so fast! I have been so excited all day so to receive the sketches tonight was a wonderful surprise!

I love what Olivia has sent me so far, I think you have both really understood what I wanted.
I love the lace samples attached and also the broach detail on the other picture attached! Very excited and cant wait to see more!

Thank you both very much for your help so far!

Look forward to hearing from you soon,

Thanks!!

I would like to commend you for your professional way of dealing with brides, particularly me. As expected, I was very nervous and agitated about my dress, but you completely blew my mind away with your kindness and polite nature, someone seeing us chat would think that we were old friends.

The whole step of choosing a dress, offering your kind pieces of advise through to the dress delivery were indeed remarkable. I am usually hard to please, but I found that I could not find a single fault with the dress especially when the timeline was short. The dress turned out absolutely gorgeous, more than I even expected and the price was affordable.

Thank you Vikki for making me feel like a princess.

The dress and cape are beyond what I could have imagined and I have a VERY fertile imagination. I’m amazed. I’m stunned. I’m beyond happy and I’m very VERY grateful to you and Olivia and Kathryn. I know it sounds quite cheesy and cliché and you’ve heard it before, but you really do make people’s dreams come true. I’ve told you before that because of who I am the dress finding and trying on was something I was dreading. It’s supposed to be the best part for a bride isn’t it? I was quite convinced that I was never going to find anything that was going to be ME.

I was convinced that I would have to settle for something that wasn’t really going to be MY perfect wedding dress. I was right. I wasn’t ever going to find it. It didn’t exist. Thanks to you I didn’t find it but had it created for me. How am I ever supposed to make sure that you know exactly what you’ve done for me? You’ve given me exactly what I never thought possible and what I always should have had…the perfect dress for me, in every way. It’s stunning. It’s me. It’s worth every penny and nobody else on this planet is going to have it.

I would just like to say a big massive THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!, the tears are gone for now, but only for a little while till I see her in it Sorry for all the stress we gave you and thanks for providing demi with her dream dress, it is better than we could of ever imagined.

Really looking forward to monday

xxx

So what’s the next steps in regards to pricing?

Thanks so much!

BEAUTIFUL, AMAZING, STUNNING!

Thank you it is truely stunning…..I can’t stop smiling hehehe

Thank you so much this is THE dress – I’m 100% in love with it! I wouldn’t change another thing on it so now I just need to sort out choosing the lace pattern and paying you my deposit (or am I forgetting anything else)?! Just let me know when’s best with you for me to do this and I’ll get it sorted.

Thanks again,

OH MY GOODNESS!!! I LOVE them all!!! I think I know my faves but gonna email it to my mum and best friend and get some opinions… will be in touch asap!!

Lots of love,

Thank you so much for sending this- it’s so quick! I’m so overwhelmed- I think I might cry! The sketches, the description- it’s wonderful. The description of it fits exactly with what I’ve had in my head. Thank you!

I had a great time at the consultation yesterday- it was so much fun to talk about my dress & plan something unique. I think it’s going to be brilliant working with you & I’m so glad we found Mooshki. I’m sorry this is so cheesy- I think I’m a bit emotional!

What’s our next step from here? I wish the wedding was sooner- a year is far too long to wait for this dress!

Again, thank you so much

She had found us through making the dress for Victoria Thornton in London and came with very specific ideas of how she wanted to look. At first she had enough ideas to make 15 dresses and we whittled it down. The brief was specific horror hammer / swedish milk maid mixed with moroccan, indian and celtic embroidery to the dress and cape. We collaberated with the fabulous Kathryn Russell for the embroidery work as she truly is a master. She hand made the lace trim in authentic metalic 60′s thread and even tracked down vintage 60′s beads to add into the mix.

Her email below describes her moment on first seeing her dress photos which are features now on our site.
“The dress and cape are beyond what I could have imagined and I have a VERY fertile imagination. I’m amazed. I’m stunned. I’m beyond happy and I’m very VERY grateful to you and Olivia and Kathryn. I know it sounds quite cheesy and cliché and you’ve heard it before, but you really do make people’s dreams come true.

I’ve told you before that because of who I am the dress finding and trying on was something I was dreading. It’s supposed to be the best part for a bride isn’t it? I was quite convinced that I was never going to find anything that was going to be ME. I was convinced that I would have to settle for something that wasn’t really going to be MY perfect wedding dress. I was right. I wasn’t ever going to find it. It didn’t exist. Thanks to you I didn’t find it but had it created for me. How am I ever supposed to make sure that you know exactly what you’ve done for me? You’ve given me exactly what I never thought possible and what I always should have had…the perfect dress for me, in every way. It’s stunning. It’s me. It’s worth every penny and nobody else on this planet is going to have it.”

She met with our designer Olivia in London to talk through the finer details of her ideal gown. In Claire’s own words…

“The dress was bold but simple, with some delicate touches – and seeing the pictures, I realised that white is also a colour! So bright, beautiful. It was a white/ ivory gown made of duchess satin. There was lace around the V-front and V-back (which as you’ll see in the pics, was often caught in the breeze!) and a beautiful back made of tiers of lace, topped with a brooch.

However, the dress played a part in a much bigger day, which was just one of the wonderful things I ever hope to experience. It was simple and honest and us. I can’t express how grateful I was to win this amazing amazing gift.

She had seen our short ostrich feather dress and had taken inspiration from that to create her own vision. Susan was married in New Zealand last Christmas and wow did she look stunning.

It wasn’t until I went to meet my photographer Helen Russell, that I saw the dress I had had been dreaming of. She had recently been involved in a photo shoot for Mooshki and had a picture of their designer Olivia wearing the signature Ostrich feather dress.

This was my dress !!! …. It was the perfect length and the feathers and underskirt made it exactly the style I’d been searching for.

She told me that it was by a company who made bespoke dresses and my heart sank as I thought there was no way that I could get a bespoke dress with my budget, but when she told me the prices started at £800 so I thought I’d get in touch.

I emailed Vikki and she was in touch straight away with an appointment for me to go for a consultation and the kind of things she’d want to talk about. I got a few images from magazines and the internet of dresses I liked and went along.

We talked for ages about what I wanted-I literally could have had anything. Olivia would draw the sketches based on Vikki’s notes and the dream dress would be mine. I loved the Ostrich feather dress though and luckily Vikki had it hanging up-so I tried it on!

We decided to change a few details so it was more suited to my shape and the sketches were emailed to me in a few days. It was so easy. I got the perfect dress and it was less than I would pay in any shop!

I was so impressed with the service that I advised a friend of mine to give it a go. She has her wedding next year and I can’t wait to see what her dress looks like!

My Mam even decided to have her Mother of the Bride dress made. She wore the most stunning King Fisher Blue dress and got loads of compliments. Again, we’d been shopping for her and could find nothing that was right. She got a dress that fit her perfectly, was exactly what she wanted and was far less than anything she’d seen in a store.

When my dress arrived, Vikki and her Mum, Nana Mooshki went to every effort to make sure the finished item was perfect.

I loved wearing my dress on my wedding day….it was such a fun dress and fit in perfectly with my theme and the feel of the venue. I’m refusing to put it away ! ..-it’s still hanging up on display and I’m trying to think of a reason to wear it again!!

Love it!

Thanks Vikki and House of Mooshki xx

I first came across Nadia when I received a frantic telephone call from her sister in late June when she had been seriously let down by her wedding dress designer. The following day, I received another telephone call from her even more frantic fiance who was trying to describe a dress that Nadia was looking for. To get some sense out of the situation I said..” please, just get Nadia to contact me herself !! Then at least we can get a true understanding of what she is looking for and we will try our best to help her.

”

It was 6 weeks before my wedding and the dress maker I had been working with had let me down badly. I didn’t even have any material! I was in denial that I was without a dress with so little time left.

Luckily my fiance and sister took the lead and both of them started researching wedding dress makers and found the House of Mooshki website and made inquiries on my behalf.

When I finally pulled myself together I got in touch with Vicky at House of Mooshki who was lovely- so understanding of my situation. She was very accommodating and agreed to meet me the following Sunday with a selection of dresses for me to try so she could begin making me a dress straight away.

I couldn’t believe it when she said that at a push they could make a dress for me within 6 weeks- most places take months! Luck was on my side that Sunday as Vikki brought my favourite House of Mooshki dress I’d seen on their website which happened to fit me perfectly.

After trying on different gowns, I kept returning to the swan lake inspired dress time after time and Vikki agreed to sell me the original dress so I didn’t even need to get a one made in the end as time was not our friend.

It had only ever been worn by the model and designer Olivia in the Mooshki photoshoot and was brand new. I’d always wanted a unique, one-off wedding dress and this was the only dress of that design which had been made so I still got my wish!

I couldn’t believe it when she said that at a push they could make a dress for me within 6 weeks- most places take months! Luck was on my side that Sunday as Vikki brought my favourite House of Mooshki dress I’d seen on their website which happened to fit me perfectly.

After trying on different gowns, I kept returning to the swan lake inspired dress time after time and Vikki agreed to sell me the original dress so I didn’t even need to get a one made in the end as time was not our friend.

It had only ever been worn by the model and designer Olivia in the Mooshki photoshoot and was brand new. I’d always wanted a unique, one-off wedding dress and this was the only dress of that design which had been made so I still got my wish!

My wedding day was perfect. It took place on the banks of the lake Bolsena in Italy. A beautiful setting with sunshine and clear skies surrounded by our close family and friends and of course- my perfect dress! Thank you House of Mooshki. You saved the day. I would definately recommend you to any brides looking for something unique created by lovely, reliable people who deliver great results!

“

As we discussed her ideal gown..I was so pleased to hear that she was going with the fishtail / mermaid style that would so suit her frame and body structure. She opted for a pleated fishtail gown in a heavy ivory satin with a design twist to the shoulder. This feature was built to hide a tattoo she had in the centre of her back.

You have to admit she looks super stunning in her dress and had the most fantastic day. Her hair and make up was also done by our in house stylist Lisa Jones.

She contacted us one crazy afternoon and quickly described the kind of dress she was after down the phone. She was breathless, high as a kite and nervous all rolled into one. Everywhere she had tried could not help her. We soon had our designer Olivia Wright designing feverishly to get this perfect dress done for Gemma quick sharp. Our manufacturing team were on standby to turn the dress around in less than 2 weeks which is not an easy task when you are making a dress from scratch.

The very next Victoria contacted us…only problem was…House of Mooshki were on location on a photo shoot at the gorgeous grounds of Lambton Castle in County Durham. Sat on a soggy piece of grass with extraordinary views over the castle grounds Victoria and I had a very rushed 10 minute consultation over the telephone between dress changes. The brief was actually quite simple. Victoria had in her head that her ideal dress was a 1960′s plain shift dress with an inbuilt lace overcoat.

Victoria has searched most of London’s vintage shops but not being the same shape as most women were in the 60′s was struggling to get one that fit which is disheartening when all you want is to have the dress of your dreams for your big day. That discussion took place at around 12.30pm on the 18th August !

We jumped straight into action, between takes as our head designer Olivia Wright is also the model and face of House of Mooshki…we sat…we discussed…

Olivia was also on a train by to London herself at 7pm that evening……. She had sat on the train and developed the sketches which turned out to be Victoria’s ideal dress ! We had taken all the key elements that Victoria had wanted in her dress but also offered a few modern day touches like a built in corset and also made the dress from a bridal satin to give it a more wedding feel. By midnight they were in my dropbox ….by 7am the following day we had emailed the designs to Victoria. I think she was at this point a tiny bit thrilled that we had managed from a 10 minute phone call been able to see her dress exactly how she had wanted it to be and developed.

Our fabulous manufacturer Alex wasted no time in putting the dress into production…even before any payments had been authorised. What can I say the rest is history. By mid September the dress had not only been designed but actually delivered to the bride who was over the moon that finally her dream wedding dress had arrived and fit her perfectly. She could now relax in time for her day.

We wish you all the happiness in the world Victoria…

Love

The House of Mooshki Team.

Nana Mooshki will be gracing the fabulous Seaham Hall hotel

and our new comer Paula Bennett will be at the Assembly Rooms in Newcastle.

Please come and pop along if you are out and about.

11th September – Ramside Hall, County Durham

25th September – Assembly Rooms, Newcastle (attended by our new recruit Paula Bennett)

25th September – Durham County Cricket Club, Chester-le-Street (attended by Nana Mooshki)

25th September – Seaham Hall, County Durham (attended by Vikki and Lisa Jones)

2nd October – Wynyard Hall

23rd October – Hilton Gateshead

30th October – Bridal Gathering Newcastle United Football Club

13th November – Bridal Gathering Rainton Meadows Arena

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

The tight fitted bodice moves out into a 1950′s full circle skirt.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

The gown is pleated to one side of the waist with a soft cowl neckline with handkerchief straps with bead work on shoulders

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

ITS HERE….FINALLY !!!

Its the dress design of the year and the one everyone has been waiting to see. Who is the designer ? what will she go for ? … all these questions have been whispered about for months leading up to today….and its finally here….

DIDNT SHE LOOK FABULOUS.

We had Olivia on standby glued to the TV perched waiting for Kate Middleton to emerge from her car…ready to bring you the Mooshki version of the most talked about dress this year..infact probably this decade.

SLEEVES…..

I see sleeves featuring heavily this coming year which we love here at House of Mooshki and which have already featured in our cute Grace Kelly inspired gown and a return to simple understated regal elegance.

Johnny, my hubby to be forced himself to get ready as he really wasn’t excited at the prospect of me running around with brochures, leaflets and cakes samples hanging from my mits. But he came along with a smile never the less.

When we arrived at Bridal Gathering, I could see stalls of sparkly things, flowers, dresses, dresses, dresses. I couldn’t wait to have a look around.

The first stand that really grabbed my eye from walking in the door was what looked to me to be very expensive. I thought to myself ‘let’s by pass that one….looks a bit out of my budget’ But as I walked past I couldn’t help but stare in amazement at the dresses that the models were wearing…..I had never seen a wedding dress like that. How different….JUST WHAT I WANT!

So I was introduced to Olivia Wright, the designer for Mooshki. Wow, as soon as I started to tell her my ideas she knew exactly what I wanted, her passion for what she does shone through and I could tell I could trust my wedding dress in her hands.

After the wedding fayre I told everyone who came into contact with me that I had found my dress maker. And before long Vikki from Mooshki was in touch.

I went along to see Vikki, with my mam and my maid of honour and we got cracking with the ideas of what my ideal dress would be like. Vikki told me that she would give my ideas to Olivia and see what she could come up with and email me with the designs. And there, when my emails were next opened, was my dress….MY DRESS! Like nothing I have seen before….Mine, and as beautiful as I had always imagined.

As I would like to decrease in size, width wise, Mooshki will not be taking my measurements until next year but I am one happy Bridezilla knowing that my dress is going to be just perfect.

Thank you Mooshki x x ☺

Our gorgeous bride Zara

This has to be one of the most stunning gowns we have ever designed. I fell in love with this dress the moment it was complete. Truly magnificent dress with an out of this world 4 meter long train … just to add a touch of drama. This dress has become a firm favourite with some of our brides who all have amended it slightly to give it their own individual twist. Some by adding roses to the bodice, some removing them completely and some brides even ordering it in black.

The dress has a tight fitted bodice with a ruffle across the arms to give an off the shoulder detail. The back of the bodice sees a lace up detail which adds to the “Gone with The Wind” look. The skirt is made up of 3 layers of taffeta leading into that magnificent train. We have a pleated tulle detailing at the front of the dress underneath the pick ups highlighted with handmade taffeta roses.

A dress worthy of any castle surroundings to give a true princess style wedding. Remember, all of our dresses can be amended to suit your individual requirements and we never make the same dress twice. You will be walking down the aisle in a truly unique couture gown designed specifically for you.

For your personal FREE no obligation consultation to begin the wonderful process of designing your dream wedding gown please do not hesitate to contact us at bridal@houseofmooshki.com or telephone 0191 5260772

“WOW! these are so SO amazing, I love them both! and I can’t believe how quickly you and Olivia got them back to me. They are absolutely perfect.”

“ Hi Vikki, wow i love it, its so exciting to see it on paper. It is exactly how i wanted it and the dress overall is how I’ve pictured it in my head! i still cant believe how quickly Olivia and yourself have produced this for me, am so impressed, thank you “

“ Hi ya, Ok after looking at the amendments I have 3 words for you
BEAUTIFUL, AMAZING, STUNNING!
Thank you it is truely stunning…..I can’t stop smiling hehehe

………and last but certainly not least is a fabulous lady called Susan, who was married over the Christmas period in New Zealand. Her request was for a fun short dress and she had taken inspiration from our short ostrich feather gown. The dress was nothing short of stunning…(infact if the truth be known…we didnt want to hand it over…it turned out so gorgeous we wanted to keep it here at Mooshki !! .. but hand it over we did and Susan had the most fabulous day.

Check out the wonderful Joanna Walker’s blog page which featured Susan and Nick’s big day

http://joannawalkerphotography.blogspot.com/2011/01/susan-and-nicks-wedding-ransom-wines.html

ps…we did advise her to trim her skirt. It had travelled thousands of miles in a bag for her big day and with it being made of ostrich feathers it was only natural that they were going to be a few out of line after such an eventful journey but didn’t it look amazing !!

Book your FREE NO OBLIGATION consultation and

• receive a bucks fizz reception or vintage afternoon tea for you and your bridal party
• £50 off voucher towards the cost of your BESPOKE DESIGNED WEDDING DRESS
• FREE HAIR AND MAKE UP TRIAL by our in house stylist LISA JONES.

February, probably the most romantic month of the year. Winter is trying to subside…well … ish… and the spring flowers are trying to push through the frosts. Valentines Day is here and we wanted to offer all our beautiful brides some  special offers.

Have you got your dream wedding gown yet?

Do you have a picture in your head of how you see yourself walking down the aisle but are unable to find what you are looking for?

If this is you, then look no further. House of Mooshki are here to help. We are a dedicated wedding dress design company and we have created some fantastic offers for this romantic time of year. These offers are exclusive to Mooshki Brides and subscribers to our newsletter. All you have to do is to print your £50 wedding voucher below and redeem it against your dream wedding dress. For a FREE NO OBLIGATION consultation with our design team contact us now at House of Mooshki or telephone 0191 5260772 or telephone Vikki on her personal mobile 0771 444 6155. Weekend and evening appointments available but must be booked quickly as they are our most popular times.

The House of Mooshki team hope you all have the most romantic of Valentine’s Day’s.

x

The skirt is layers of tulle over a satin underskirt for added volume. The dress is a modern knee length or tea length wedding gown which inspires brides of today looking for a modern vintage twist to their day.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

The gown itself has a ruched bodice which criss cross pleats which enhances the waist and small pleated layers of capped sleeves. The skirt is plain and simple straight with a medium train. Simplicity at its best. The dress still has an inbuilt bodice inside for added support. This dress never stops drawing attention.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

A satin bodice with a sweetheart neckline. Swarovski crystals follow the shape of the bodice. The skirt is a mass of tulle layers interspersed with real ostrich feather boas.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

19th February – Debenhams Sunderland 9am – 5pm

20th February – Hilton Hotel Gateshead 12pm – 4pm

26th February – Centre for Life Newcastle 12pm – 4pm

27th February – Wynyard Hall 10am – 4pm

26th / 27th March – Nissan Sunderland

10th April – Bridal Gathering Newcastle United.

17th April – Otterburn Hall

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support.

A white satin bodice with a sweetheart neckline design to compliment any figure. Has a tulle pin tuck overlay with a few swarovski crystals scattered across the top of the bodice. The skirt is a mixture of layers of white taffeta and while tulle in alternate layers to create a tutu effect. The rear of the dress has a lace up detail.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

The dress consists of a satin dress made from ivory silk bridal satin. The bodice has a vintage lace overlay with off the shoulder detail moving into 3/4 length sleeves. The lace has a light scattering of  small clear crystal beads and sequins to allow for a light shimmer and to catch the light as you move. The skirt is currently a tea length tulle but can be amended to suit any shape.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support. We specialise in vintage designs through to punk and gothic

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support. We specialise in vintage designs through to punk and gothic

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support. We specialise in vintage designs through to punk and gothic

Dress has a tight fitted bodice with off the shoulder ruffle. Full skirt with layers of tulle underneath for added volume and a 4 meter long train which can be made to any length to suit individual needs.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

All the wedding dresses made by House of Mooshki are unique to each individual bride. They are custom made and made to measure therefore no two dresses are ever the same and each bridal gown will fit like a glove. Each design we develop is based on our brides individual specifications. We have a range of over 80 colours to choose from covering everything from white to black wedding gowns. Your design can be developed from a huge array of stunning fabrics from satin, organza to chiffon and silk. All of our dresses come with an inbuilt corset/bra for added support and we specialise in the design of vintage inspired wedding gowns through to punk and gothic.

We decided to be a little different from the norm by having all our dresses in live mannequins so we had our very own model search…and what fantastic beauties applied too. All the girls turned up on the day fresh faced with curlers in their hair…even me and Olivia (pictures of which can be seen on facebook). Not the most glamourous look in the world but a girls gotta do what a girls gotta do !

Backstage was mayhem. Our make up artist Lisa Jones had her work cut out that morning. 7 models, 2 small bridesmaids, 3 stand staff all to look gorgeous before 12pm. She worked absolutely wonders and the models truly stood out amongst the crowd. We drew in the crowds and at one point felt quite mobbed.

The stand looked amazing and Ian my beloved from Rufus designed the stand for me with fantastic pop up banners covered in some of our best photography from Red Boat Photography and Helen Russell. The compliments were coming thick and fast which was a relief I must say when you are the new guy on the block. We even had a visit from the very gorgeous Annabel from lovemydress who I must say is just simply stunning.

Wanting to be a little different brides had the opportunity to have their dress designed on the day by our head designer Olivia Wright. She did a fantastic job and I know a few brides actually took the opportunity to develop the dream gown.

The day was a huge success with everyone working exceptionally hard. The girls looked amazing in our gowns and Kathryn Russell headpieces (please contact us for details of those).

Jessica looking stunning in our Gold Taffeta ball gown style wedding gown with head designer Olivia Wright

All the backstage pictures can be found on our facebook page for Mooshki Bridal.

If you would like to know more about what we can do to help you achieve your dream bespoke designed gown then please contact us at bridal@houseofmooshki.com for details. We look forward to hearing from you all.

The very next Victoria contacted us…only problem was…House of Mooshki were on location on a photo shoot at the gorgeous grounds of Lambton Castle in County Durham. Sat on a soggy piece of grass with extraordinary views over the castle grounds Victoria and I had a very rushed 10 minute consultation over the telephone between dress changes. The brief was actually quite simple. Victoria had in her head that her ideal dress was a 1960′s plain shift dress with an inbuilt lace overcoat.

Victoria has searched most of London’s vintage shops but not being the same shape as most women were in the 60′s was struggling to get one that fit which is disheartening when all you want is to have the dress of your dreams for your big day. That discussion took place at around 12.30pm on the 18th August !

We jumped straight into action, between takes as our head designer Olivia Wright is also the model and face of House of Mooshki…we sat…we discussed…

Olivia was also on a train by to London herself at 7pm that evening……. She had sat on the train and developed the sketches which turned out to be Victoria’s ideal dress ! We had taken all the key elements that Victoria had wanted in her dress but also offered a few modern day touches like a built in corset and also made the dress from a bridal satin to give it a more wedding feel. By midnight they were in my dropbox ….by 7am the following day we had emailed the designs to Victoria. I think she was at this point a tiny bit thrilled that we had managed from a 10 minute phone call been able to see her dress exactly how she had wanted it to be and developed.

Our fabulous manufacturer Alex wasted no time in putting the dress into production…even before any payments had been authorised. What can I say the rest is history. By mid September the dress had not only been designed but actually delivered to the bride who was over the moon that finally her dream wedding dress had arrived and fit her perfectly. She could now relax in time for her day.

We wish you all the happiness in the world Victoria…

Love

The House of Mooshki Team.