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A Winning Moment: Meet the £1000 Black Card Winner at Bridal Week Harrogate

Business8-Oct-2025

Bridal Week Harrogate is always packed with style, inspiration and just a touch of magic - and this season, one lucky retailer experienced that magic in the best way possible.

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The winner of the £1,000 Black Card giveaway walked away with an incredible supplier spend to use with their chosen bridal designer. We caught up with owner Charlotte Taylor to hear about the win, the excitement and their plans for the prize.

Charlotte Taylor, The Bridal Lounge Trowbridge

Q: Congratulations on winning the Black Card! How did you feel when you found out you’d won?
A: I couldn’t believe it! Our card was scanned and then we were asked to stand in front of the wall for a photo which I assumed was just so you had a shot of everyone who entered - then a cheque got thrust into our hands and a confetti cannon went off! It felt amazing - you never think it will happen to you!
Q: Which bridal designer are you planning to spend your £1,000 supplier spend with, and why? Were there any particular pieces which sparked your interest?
A: We have chosen to spend it with Essense of Australia. We took them on a few years ago and they have been incredibly popular with our brides. We particularly love the coloured floral trend, and have a few statement pieces that we have chosen to spend the money on.
Q: How do you think your brides will react to these new dresses? Are there any common trends they are loving right now?
A: Our brides are in for a treat with the dresses we have chosen and we can’t wait for them to arrive in the new year. A common trend continues to be effortless romantic.

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Q: What general trends are you most excited about in bridal fashion this year?
A: We continue to love the vintage revival era and are excited for the modern elements that are ever developing from it.
Q: How important is Bridal Week Harrogate for you and your business?
A: It is our most important buying trip of the year! We listen to our brides all summer and hit Harrogate with a fresh bunch of ideas for our showroom, plus tonnes of exciting new concepts brought to us by our wonderful collection of designers.
Q: Apart from winning the Black Card, what’s been your highlight of the event?
A: Purchasing our 2026 prom range from Tiffany’s Prom. It’s the best collection yet and we are so excited for them to arrive in our showroom. Our prom girls love Tiffany’s and this year their choice between the gowns will not be an easy one!

Congratulations once again to The Bridal Lounge - a shining example of how Bridal Week Harrogate continues to surprise and reward the passionate retailers who make the bridal industry so special. We can’t wait to see the stunning new gowns will grace their boutique next season!

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