Testimonials

“Susan was absolutely wonderful. She gave me 100% attention and always made me feel
very special. I would highly recommend Parham Brides to anybody getting married or part
bridal party. The shop was always extremely clean and inviting. Susan altered my dress to
perfection.”“An incredibly beautiful and tranquil boutique. A space where every bride is treated in a special and unique way. Susan is one in a million her time, advice, knowledge and taste are
beyond anything I could have imagined. She goes out of her way to help, listen and offer her
thoughts. She is calm friendly, welcoming and makes not only the bride but family feel
incredibly special. Every item in her boutique is stunning and displayed perfectly from the
exquisite dresses to sparkling headpieces.” Cam MacPherson

“Parham House Brides is a beautifully presented shop with great history and poise. Susan
was brimming with expertise, and I was completely confident to take her advice, which was
invaluable. She knew exactly what gowns, veils and shoes would suit me, and had a wide
range of beautiful wedding dresses for all shapes and sizes in a variety of styles – all
designed and made to measure. I will always remember fondly my trips to her little
boutique in the serene village of Dunster.” Hattie Gaunt

“I visited Parham House Brides after recommendations from several friends. My whole
experience with Susan and Parham House Brides was incredible, Susan was amazing! She
knew exactly what suited and what didn’t, she was honest and kind and nothing was to much
of a problem even when I changed my mind over my dress! My Suzanne Neville dress was so
beautiful and Susan helped give me the wedding day of my dreams, all of her dresses are
outstanding and individual.” Joanna Down

“Susan is incredibly friendly and professional. I had time to peruse and never felt rushed.
Susan was sincere and honest in her approach which I truly valued. I visited several
boutiques around the country before Parham House Brides and none of them came close to
the level of service and knowledge Susan provided me with. Susan personally altered my
dress and the bridesmaid’s dresses (which I also purchased from PHB) perfectly. With her
keen eye for detail I felt very confident and extremely happy” Holly York

“being a mature bride Susan made me feel at ease and helped and encouraged me
every step of the way. I felt like a goddess.Susan made me look and feel beautiful.She was
professional and showed great passion in her work. Nothing was too much trouble.You even
felt a friendship build and genuine emotion shared. A class act who I will recommend to all
and a angel in disguise.” Jane Hamblin

“Susan was brilliant and very knowledgeable. She went over and above and exceeded myexpectations. Every stage of the process was made easy and the whole experience was
enjoyable for myself, mother of the bride and the bridesmaids” Rose Whorlow

“Susan was great, she instantly makes you feel at ease and offers fabulous styling advice, I
wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Parham Brides to anyone.” Abby Swaffield

“Susan was fantastic throughout the whole process – she was very accommodating in
regards to my limited availability, she made us feel welcome from the start, she was
incredibly professional and gave invaluable advice, not just about the dress but about many
aspects of the wedding that I hadn’t previously considered. She has a wonderful eye for
detail and produced the most amazing outcome – I couldn’t have been happier with my dress
and the fantastic service from Parham House Brides.” Gemma Wells

“In my eyes,Susan is the best bridal retailer not only in South West but worldwide. She is a
very hard working,warm, professional and caring person. She does everything for her brides
to make them to look amazing on their special day. As soon as you open Susan’s bridal shop
door you will get the warmest welcome. She puts her heart into her job. The dress she designed for my wedding was breathtaking, that’s proof how good she is at her job” Lucia March

“The experience was calming and enjoyable. I have never enjoyed clothes shopping or
wearing dresses but my visit was made relaxing it made me feel so happy and
comfortable. Susan looked after me like I was her daughter. My mother and bridesmaids
were made coffee and herbal tea when we arrived in the shop. When I changed my mind
about the shoes it was not a problem and another pair was ordered with no hesition. My
dress was perfect and made me feel beutiful. I wish I could wear my dress again” Jenny Harrison

“I walked into Parham House Brides with a few ideas for my dress but was not overly sure.
Within a few minute of meeting me, Susan had suggested a dress she would like me to try
on. She then said to go and pick a few with my mum. We were sold on her choice. She has a
natural ability to meet someone and pick them their perfect dress. Whenever we went for
appointments she was lovely and made the whole process easy and enjoyable and has the
ability to put the most anxious brides at ease.” Jennifer Rawson

“Loved my experience at Parham Brides and will/have been recommending many people to
visit. All the dresses are beautiful and Susan is lovely and welcoming. Susan made me very
comfortable. I also purchased all of my accessories here which I was over the moon with.
Susan also went out of her way to start the alterations quickly to save us another journey to
Dunster which was very kind of her. Such a beautiful shop.” Gemma Walton

“If I could give more than 10 points I would. Susan Hinckley is passionate
about making sure she dresses a bride to absolute perfection. Her welcoming, stylish and
sharp eye for detail is a talent that made me as a ’bride to be’ totally at ease. I knew I was in
good hands! Lisa Coath

Susan is the most lovely and kind hearted lady and made me feel so welcome and
comfortable. She made the choosing of my wedding dress a amazing experience in itself.
She has a eye for detail. I can’t have imagined getting my dress from anywhere else and is a
complete gem of a place to have in the middle of a little village in Somerset. I still miss my
meeting with Susan now and often pop in to see her even after my wedding. That sums up
how special Susan and her shop is.” Stephanie Simpson – Kidner

“Susan is an expect,and helps you with everything from the dress shoes, accessories and
even hairstyle which suits you. She knows how to find what you want and crafts it into
something amazing and unique.” Georgiana Olivier

“Susan gave me lots of time, reassurance and advice. Her attention to detail is exceptional
and she treats you like a princess! She is very welcoming, warm and inviting. You can trust
her opinion 100%. She’s lovely and very dedicated to you as a bride and to her job.” Francesca Allen

“Susan was amazing! My sister got her wedding dress from Parham House Brides so I knew
what to expect, but at the end of the experience I felt like Susan had gone above and beyond
even those expectations. I sent her flowers on my wedding day to say thank you.” Lucy Studly

“I can’t talk more highly of Susan at Parham House Brides. She was helpful, caring,
knowledgable, honest and genuinely wonderful! She made me, my bridemaids and mother
feel special and cared for everytime we visited the shop for fittings and alterations. We are
all very thankful for her help, support and advice!” Georgina Snell

“Choosing a wedding dress is a daunting experience and Susan made the process of finding
my perfect dress so easy. But it wasn’t just about the dress, Susan seems to instinctively
know how to accessorise. She gave me so much invaluable advise to ensure all he details of
my wedding complimented me and the dress. She is exceptionally talented at what she does
and I am so grateful to have had her support throughout the lead up to my wedding. I would
recommend Parham House to any future brides.” Katherine Nias

“Parham House Brides is a really beautiful bridal shop and Susan is amazing at what she
does! I went into other bridal shops while looking for my wedding dress and no other shop
came close to Parham House Brides! The very personal service Susan gave was wonderful
and unlike any other bridal shop I experienced. Susan ensured I had the shop to myself at
every appointment which made me feel extremely special and relaxed, and she always gave
me her undivided attention. She showed a real enthusiasm for her work and her attention to
detail was wonderful. She also took the time to show an interest in my wedding day as a
whole and welcomed my family into her shop, (for both mine and my sister’s wedding),
understanding what it meant for me to have them share my experience. It was very
important to me to have Susan’s professional opinion on advising me on the type of dress
that would suit me. Susan has a natural talent for this and also of how to accessorise it,
taking the trouble to try different veils on with the dress as well as shoes, and even handed
me a bouquet to see how it would look! She was very attentive and made the whole process
a complete joy, allowing me to see the dress I tried on from different angles and talking me
through different options. Susan displays a fabulous choice of dresses and everything about
Parham House oozes taste and quality. I absolutely loved the dress I tried on there and had
to have it! I would recommend Parham House Brides wholeheartedly. ” Rebecca Gregory