On the instructions of my dress maker I was told to avoid any fancy lingerie for under my wedding…read moredress - she said instead 'Get yourself a good, sturdy flesh coloured job to hold yourself in' I took her word for it and got just that out of Debenhams but am now freaking out that that particular bra might not be 'the one' for the honeymoon - if ye know what I mean - nudge nudge, wink wink! Roxbury and McQueen is the only Lingerie shop I have been in that really feels exclusive. The underwear is all displayed beautifully and the girl who works there is so helpful. I had a look at the bridal basques and bras and the like but they are way over my price range. She does have little frilly satin knickers for sale which can have anything you want stitched on the bum - They take a few weeks and cost £69.00 with Mrs whatever or £59 if it's 'just married' on the bottom. I might splash out on these. The shop also sells really cool tights with designs and print on them, I have never seen these around Belfast before and will be sure to be telling my cool mate who would love them. I really liked my experience in this shop and I wish I could afford some of the lovely bits, don't get me wrong they are not extortionate by any means just over my budget. If you are looking for nice friendly service, a lovely boutique feeling and a gorgeous underwear set then go here.

I called in to this much talked about bridal boutique to pick up some ideas for my mum. As she is…read moregoing to be a mother of the bride very soon I wanted to get an idea of the range of sizes, colours and styles stocked here. The staff were friendly enough and they pointed out the new range and told me that there were bargains to be found in the older stock. Everything is just displayed together with all sizes on one rail. I would have found it easier of the dresses were arranged either in colour, style, designer or size. The lady informed me that we would not need an appointment and that they get new stock in all the time. I will call in here with my mum very soon and have another look - there is an order time of several months on some dresses so I would advise you call early if you are more particular. The dresses were lovely and staff pleasant. I will be back.

We went here to choose a wedding dress for my best pal, and we definitely experienced a better…read morequality of service at other bridal shops that day and the rest of that week. When choosing my own dress, I also went to other less 'sophisticated' places and were treated better and given more time and space to choose. We were ushered into the private dressing area, with the most gorgeous array of gowns lined up along the wall. The girl helping us was doing her best, but she was quite young and I didn't get the sense that she was confident enough to make suggestions and that she didn't read my friends personality - which I think good salespeople should be pros at. She didn't pick up on the fact that my friend was quite unsure of what she wanted, and was hoping for some suggestions. What I really didn't like was the order that we were only allowed to try on a certain number of gowns....I was really shocked. I had heard that some boutiques do that, but I wasn't expecting it here as the whole look of the place is very professional and glamorous. To be told you only have so many chances to find 'that dress' is very limiting and kind of bursts your bubble. I think anyone who is serious about finding thier dress will know if they've hit the end of the road, and they are hardly going to try on 20+ dresses are they? In other establishments we were offered tea and coffee, soft drinks and even champagne while we waited, but there was nothing like that here, and there was a real sense of a production line, with the next group of brides and bridesmaids waiting hot on your heels to get in. Gorgeous dresses, gorgeous shop. Could do better.

Protocol is a formal clothes hire shop in Queens Street in Belfast. They rent out formal wear from…read moreweddings suits to tuxedos for special occasions. I have used these guys for several formals I have attended throughout school and university. I never really have any idea what I'm looking for when I go into these type of places which is why it's good to have staff that know what they are talking about and can help you make the right choices, so you don't show up looking like an a ejit! The staff knew why I was there so they just went around kitting me out with all the things I needed. The rental price is a little expensive and god help you if you dare return your tux late or with a stain on it, but that's part of their business I suppose. Great place with great suits for any special occasion.o

Protocol is a formal clothing hire shop. You can rent out classy clothing for brides, bridesmaids,…read morecommunions, formals, evening wear. They also have a wide range of menswear for hire. If you need to get a tux in a hurry, this is your place guys! The place seems to be very popular with brides and their bridesmaids. I have heard that the staff provide excellent service and tailoring. If you go to Protocol, you are guaranteed quality.