your reasons for starting a shop are similar to my own, but more from a design perspective! I have a very unique look on gowns and I'm tired of seeing the same design in every store.
I would really like to open a shop. I live in a relatively large town/city but our only bridal shop has recently shut down which is why I would love to start one.
@@LouiseperrybridalUk Thank you so much! The information was very helpful indeed. though I was wondering on whether you thought it would be wise to open a store that has next to no competition? A few videos I have seen have stated that having other bridal shops close by would be good for business as a lot of brides like to make a day of dress shopping and like to go to more than one store, but with where I live, there isn't anything close at all (I know this through my own bridal shopping experience) In fact the closest bridal shop requires me to travel 4-5 hours. would this be a problem?
I can sympathise as it is not easy in the beginning. You might want to try joining a Facebook group for bridal shop owners? That helped me in the early days. Good luck with your new business x
Hello Louise. I found this video so informative. Thank you I am in the process of building my business plan. I live in South Wales. I am looking to stock 50 dresses on start up. You menriin not making any money in the first 3 years. Do you mean that you shoukd make enough money for running the shop in the coming year but just not make any profut or literally not even making enough money to run the business for the 12 months going forward. Thank you. Cant wait for your reply.
Starting your bridal shop what was your first plan stock like eg..the AMT of dresses u started with and what is the average size dresses yo select and size to start up with and also do u sell bridesmaid what was your stock at first
Hi Alvina, I started with around 30 dresses but then built up my stock as I went along to around 70 dresses. I only do wedding dresses as I have a small shop so I don't do bridesmaids. Sizes I have approximately one third of dresses in sizes 8 - 12, one third sizes 14 - 18 and one third sizes 20 - 26. This is something I've changed a bit over the years to reflect my market. I hope that helps, and thanks for commenting on my video! If you want to find out more about stock I have a new video coming up, about choosing your stock. :)
Hi Louise, thank you for the video. I have a couple of questions that I hope you can answer. I am in the US and was thinking about starting my bridal shop/boutique. However, my business mentor told me that it's probably not the best idea to start a bridal boutique given that people are getting married less and it's a shrinking industry. This really discouraged me. I was wondering if that is a real issue in the industry? Is this the wrong time to go into the bridal boutique industry? Also, in my city we have a lot of big name bridal stores and it seems like there are every kind of bridal store you can imagine. So, I'm not sure where my boutique would fit in. Additionally, I don't have any wedding industry experience. How should I go about learning the industry and learning to be a consultant for a bride? How did you become a bridal dress expert per se? I thought about calling local bridal shop owners, but wasn't sure if they would be open to sharing because I would be future competition. Does that make sense? Your reply would be much appreciated.
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your reasons for starting a shop are similar to my own, but more from a design perspective! I have a very unique look on gowns and I'm tired of seeing the same design in every store.
Great Video & Educational Advice.
I've been in the Bridal Business for over 20 years & your advice & video is spot on. ❤❤
I enjoy the video gave me an insight of my clients and affordability of wedding dresses
I’d really love to own a bridal shop and this is so helpful thank you
Wishing you much success! You are so lovely!
This is such a good sharing.. I'm doing the research right now and I found you. Subscribing to youuuu 😉
Hey! Are you thinking about starting a bridal store? Are you in the uk
Glad it was helpful! :)
How I wish my wedding shop looks like yours.I have small shop in the Philippines too just q simple one.❤
Thank you for sharing this helpful info. Can you offer some advice for independent bridal designers who want to get into shops?
Thank you for sharing
I would really like to open a shop. I live in a relatively large town/city but our only bridal shop has recently shut down which is why I would love to start one.
I hope you found the information in the video helpful Vicky. Good luck with your venture x
@@LouiseperrybridalUk Thank you so much! The information was very helpful indeed. though I was wondering on whether you thought it would be wise to open a store that has next to no competition? A few videos I have seen have stated that having other bridal shops close by would be good for business as a lot of brides like to make a day of dress shopping and like to go to more than one store, but with where I live, there isn't anything close at all (I know this through my own bridal shopping experience) In fact the closest bridal shop requires me to travel 4-5 hours. would this be a problem?
thanks for the helpful tips
What do you do with your end of season unsold sample dresses?
Nice one. Thanks for sharing
Thank you 🤗 Really helpful 👏
Good video. Great info.👍🏼
Thank you for sharing!
Thanks I have just started but not easy
I can sympathise as it is not easy in the beginning. You might want to try joining a Facebook group for bridal shop owners? That helped me in the early days. Good luck with your new business x
@@LouiseperrybridalUk thanks
Me to and I bought small sizes and I'm very angry with myself
Yes, the first few years, not months, not weeks, are always the hardest…
How to connect with the designer or any bridal dress outlets
Thank you so much 💝
Hello Louise. I found this video so informative. Thank you I am in the process of building my business plan. I live in South Wales. I am looking to stock 50 dresses on start up. You menriin not making any money in the first 3 years. Do you mean that you shoukd make enough money for running the shop in the coming year but just not make any profut or literally not even making enough money to run the business for the 12 months going forward. Thank you. Cant wait for your reply.
Starting your bridal shop what was your first plan stock like eg..the AMT of dresses u started with and what is the average size dresses yo select and size to start up with and also do u sell bridesmaid what was your stock at first
Hi Alvina, I started with around 30 dresses but then built up my stock as I went along to around 70 dresses. I only do wedding dresses as I have a small shop so I don't do bridesmaids. Sizes I have approximately one third of dresses in sizes 8 - 12, one third sizes 14 - 18 and one third sizes 20 - 26. This is something I've changed a bit over the years to reflect my market. I hope that helps, and thanks for commenting on my video! If you want to find out more about stock I have a new video coming up, about choosing your stock. :)
Hi Louise, thank you for the video. I have a couple of questions that I hope you can answer. I am in the US and was thinking about starting my bridal shop/boutique. However, my business mentor told me that it's probably not the best idea to start a bridal boutique given that people are getting married less and it's a shrinking industry. This really discouraged me. I was wondering if that is a real issue in the industry? Is this the wrong time to go into the bridal boutique industry? Also, in my city we have a lot of big name bridal stores and it seems like there are every kind of bridal store you can imagine. So, I'm not sure where my boutique would fit in. Additionally, I don't have any wedding industry experience. How should I go about learning the industry and learning to be a consultant for a bride? How did you become a bridal dress expert per se? I thought about calling local bridal shop owners, but wasn't sure if they would be open to sharing because I would be future competition. Does that make sense? Your reply would be much appreciated.
Did you open the boutique? Interesting to know about your experience. I opened my little store 3.5 years ago..
@@eve70ish Hi I didn't. I still think about it. Congrats on opening your store.
How did you select your supplier
Do you have your own brand? And what make yours different from others?
I offer bespoke in the shop but don't have my own collection as such, it is mostly collections from other designers.
Hello! Thank you! I would like to know how many dresses you start selling at the begining per month?
At the start I was selling around two or three dresses per month but it cycles depending on the year :)
Which size category we have to buy ??
How do fashion designers get chosen to be put into stores?
Hi Cheyara, normally they present their collections at the bridal trade fairs and I will find them there :)
@@LouiseperrybridalUkpls where do u base??
How can I get customers worldwide
Pls I have some questions for u.
Hi Louise , thank you for your advice. I'm kindly asking for your email address, l would like to find out more from you. Thank you again.
This is helpful.. can I have your email address ma'am?