Awards

Society Brides were pleased to win two major national awards in the bridalwear industry for 2003 at the Bridal Buyer award ceremony at the Majestic Hotel in Harrogate. This has become the top award ceremony in the industry with most of the top professionals in the British bridalwear world in attendance. The ceremony was hosted by T.V. personality Stuart Hall.

Society Brides were awarded the coveted:

' Best New Retailer 2003'

They were also pleased to receive the award for:

'Best Shop Design 2003'

What the organisers said about the Best New Retailer category winner: "In a category that was inundated with a high standard of entries, Society Brides was a huge hit with the panel of judges...Society Brides' stylish store is very spacious and appeals to the discerning bride offering a serious alternative to London stores"

What they said about the Best Shop Design category winner: "Another very competitive category, but Society Brides was the hands-down winner with its spacious, uncluttered interior, beautiful lighting and even a lounge area for friends and relatives to relax in whilst waiting to view dresses!"

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In 2004 they were voted amongst the finalists in the national awards for bridalwear retailers 'Best Window Design'.

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P.A.C.T. Top Retail 'Easy Navigation Website' Award 2006

Other Awards & Items of Interest

Back in her native South Africa our chief designer Michèle Keffen won the title 'Young Designer of the Year' in 1999. This led to her being offered a design position with fashion giants Versace that she turned down in order to marry british photographer David Keffen and to work in the UK.

Michèle & David were recently asked to speak at the Drapers Global Fashion Sourcing Summit meeting held at London's Waldorf Hotel.

Society Brides In the Media

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