Meet #TeamVEB
Hi everyone, Victoria here! Thank you for taking time to get to know TeamVEB! Here is just a little insight in each of us! As a team, we take huge pride in making our bride’s experience a positive one and we all look forward to meeting you in the boutique soon!
Victoria
It has always been my dream to open this boutique. The dream became a reality and to this day, I still have to pinch myself when I walk through the door every morning. My passion for weddings began as a bridesmaid, aged 7, but my obsession with bridal design developed in my teens. During these years I would sneak in to a bridal shop in Bluewater and just stare at the satin and sparkle, without realising this would be my future endeavours. Before opening the boutique, I managed and worked in bridal shops, but felt frustration when the emphasis wasn’t on the bridal experience….before I knew it, Victoria Elaine Bridal was born!
As the Director, my responsibilities are varied, but you will see me popping my head in to appointments- don’t be alarmed, I just love getting involved! Usually, I am found at the desk placing your orders or arranging the next exciting event for the boutique to host.
During my spare time, I am either entertaining my tearaway pug cross dogs or being creative (due to my previous experience as an art teacher). I am also partial to a glass of prosecco and a catch up with my friends!
Favourite gown in the boutique: Too difficult! A toss up between Markle by Hayley Paige and Darcey by Eddy K Couture!
Favourite part of my job: Seeing the photos of our #vebride’s wedding day, knowing that we played a small part in making it special.
Favourite dress: It has to be anything from the Disney Fairy Tale Wedding collection, but specifically the Cinderella from the 2020 collection. It just melts my heart!
Amy
Amy is one of our original TeamVEB members, having worked at the boutique since October 2018. It is likely your appointment will be hosted by Amy. Having worked in several bridal boutiques previously, she has a vast knowledge of the bridal market and trends , but Amy’s passion lies in ensuring her brides have a magical experience when visiting our boutique. Often named in our 5* customer reviews, brides love her friendly, no pressure attitude to appointments.
As well as appointments, Amy will also be the team member to book in your fittings and take you through the alteration process with our seamstress, Jane.
During her time away from the boutique, Amy is mummy to her two children and makes sure she finds the time to unwind over a glass of gin with friends.
Favourite gown in the boutique: Ariel by Ellis Bridals has been my favourite since opening, but Marsden by Hayley Paige is also a contender for my favourite!
Favourite part of my job: I love meeting all of my brides and most importantly seeing happy tears when they find ‘the one’.
Favourite dress: Marsden by Hayley Paige is such a show stopper! It’s definitely a must-try for all our brides!
Bethany
Bethany is one of our bridal stylists, who joined the team in 2021. Having previously worked in the wedding industry, Bethany has plenty of experience when planning weddings so will offer an empathetic ear while finding assisting you to find the dress of your dreams. A true romantic at heart, Bethany’s passion lies in finding that one dress that gives brides ‘the feeling’ and will work with you until you feel it!
When not hosting appointments, Bethany is a social media Queen and often collating content together for our many platforms!
Bethany became a mummy during the lockdowns so is now enjoying getting out and about with her young son and fiancé and exploring the world as a family!
Favourite Dress: Darcy by Eddy K- I just love how feminine it is and how the train twinkles.
Favourite part of the job: When we see the happy tears! I have literally met you an hour ago, but I get sucked in to the moment and want to cry happy tears too!
Jenna
Jenna joined #TeamVEB in 2021, returning to work after having her three sons! As one of our bridal stylists, Jenna hosts appointments with our brides and is passionate about finding her ladies the perfect dress for them! Coming from a ‘fashion forecasting’ background, Jenna keeps up to date with trends and her strength lies in styling your bridal style to tie in with your wedding theme! Jenna is the stylist for you if you need some styling advice or are unsure about which styles would suit your body shape!
As well as appointments, Jenna works with Victoria to design our elaborate window displays. Having worked in visual merchandising, she has an eye for detail!
When not working at Victoria Elaine Bridal or looking after her football infatuated sons, Jenna loves to socialise with friends or spend quality time with her family.
Favourite gown: It has to be Delilah by Eddy K as it reminds me of my own wedding dress and the train is to die for!
Favourite part of the job: When the bride says Yes and you know you have played a part in making that special memory.
Ellie
Ellie is our support during our busy weekend shifts. Our stylists could not provide the outstanding service we do without Ellie raying behind us and supporting our wonderful customers!
Having just completed her exams, Ellie dreams of working within the fashion world and is already skilled with a needle and thread as she has experience in making clothes and textile pieces. You may even spot her shadowing and supporting our seamstress, Jane from time to time!
When not working, Ellie is part of the Hazlitt Youth theatre group and loves dancing! You may even see her perform in our local theatre from time to time!
Favourite dress: Belle from the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings 2020 collection. It’s just so elegant.
Favourite part of the job: I just love seeing the brides wearing different dresses and seeing how they look on each individual!
As well as appointments, Jenna works with Victoria to design our elaborate window displays. Having worked in visual merchandising, she has an eye for detail!
When not working at Victoria Elaine Bridal or looking after her football infatuated sons, Jenna loves to socialise with friends or spend quality time with her family.
Favourite gown: It has to be Delilah by Eddy K as it reminds me of my own wedding dress and the train is to die for!
Favourite part of the job: When the bride says Yes and you know you have played a part in making that special memory.
Jane- Seamstress
Jane is a freelance bridal seamstress with over 25 years experience in the business! A talented seamstress is always a busy one, and Jane is certainly that! As well as working from Victoria Elaine Bridal with our #vebrides, she also works with another boutique as well as hosting private appointments from her home studio. You will meet Jane in your first alterations fitting, who will then work on your gown and make it fit perfectly to your form.
When Jane isn’t working, she loves nothing more than spending time with her family and animals which includes dogs and horses.
