Shannon was heartbroken when her wedding dress was stolen two weeks before the ceremony.
But then she met the ‘angels in disguise’ at Scope’s Bridal Floor in Bridport and everything changed.
In the guest book Shannon wrote to shop manager Sonia Hallett and volunteer Nicky Cullis: “What you do changes lives in ways you may not always see.
“Not only did you help me find a dress, you gave me back a piece of my wedding dream.
“I can’t thank you enough for stepping in when everything felt lost. You helped restore not just my wedding dress, but my excitement for the day. Your kindness and generosity turned a stressful situation into something truly special. I’ll always be grateful for the kindness from Sonia and Nicky – they are angels in disguise.”
Nicky said: “I started volunteering at Scope in 2018.
“When the Bridal Floor was launched in 2021, Sonia encouraged me to exclusively run the service. I jumped at the chance and I’m so glad I did because I can’t give it up.
“I absolutely love it.
“There are many reasons why I love helping customers to look their very best on their big day.
“The main one is always seeing the sparkle in their eyes and their body language change when they’ve put on the right dress. It sometimes brings a tear my eyes, I’m so happy. That’s when I know I’ve done a good job.
“Since we launched, word of mouth has travelled far. One bride to be from South Africa was visiting family over here and wasn’t planning to get her dress in the UK but came in with her mother to try on a few and get a feel for what would suit her.
“As it happened. she found the right dress and was so pleased her mother could be part of the whole experience. It was a very special moment.
“But I’ll never forget bride to be, Shannon. Two weeks before her wedding, her dress was stolen.
“She heard about the Bridal Floor and contacted us via Facebook.
“Although it was very short notice, we created a special appointment for her and she found her perfect outfit. I think we’ll always remember the look of relief and joy on her face.”
Wedding dresses at Scope Bridal Floor
Looking for a wedding dress without the designer price tag? Scope’s bridal floor is a collection of carefully curated pre-loved and new gowns waiting to be discovered – all at exceptional prices.
Every dress purchased with Scope does more than make wedding dreams come true – it also helps raise vital funds for the charity, supporting disabled people in creating an equal future.
Planning what to wear as a wedding guest? Discover Scope’s beautiful Wedding Party Collection. They have something for everyone. As well as bridal gowns, you can browse groom’s outfits, bridesmaids’ dresses, mother of the bride and mother of the groom outfits, plus inspiration for flower girls.
Whether you’re looking for preloved treasures, brand-new styles, or stunning pieces donated by leading bridal retailers, you’ll find incredible quality at amazing prices and help support sustainable fashion.
Scope has helped over 5,000 brides find their dream wedding dress. The bridal floor offers a warm, personal bridal experience.
One happy bride, Dani, said: “I loved the experience we had with Nicky too: I got to try on lots of dresses in all different styles, so despite all the dresses being preloved, I still got the experience that you might get in a full price bridal shop.
“Just brilliant! Nicky made the experience feel so special. I’d highly recommend choosing to buy your wedding dress from Scope Bridal Floor.”
The Bridal Floor is by appointment only. Call 01308 421313 or message their Facebook page.
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