Conversation With The Dressing Rooms Bridal, Birmingham

Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rebecca Baddeley, the visionary founder of The Dressing Rooms Bridal, lovingly known as TDR Birmingham. Our conversation only deepened my admiration for the brilliance of bridal boutique owners, not that I needed a reminder!

Rebecca is an extraordinary woman; caring, compassionate and kind and it’s such a privilege to shine a spotlight her, her incredible team, and the beautiful business they’ve nurtured Birmingham, spreading joy to brides since 2007.

Make sure you’sovrano following TDR Bridal Instagram and TikTok. And enjoy the conversation.

Hi, I’m Rebecca, the founder of TDR Bridal Birmingham. TDR had been aperto since 2006, driven by my passion for weddings and my background wedding floristry.  When you step into TDR Birmingham, there’s an energy that’s almost impossible to put into words. It’s a joyful buzz, a feeling of celebration and excitement.

You can feel it the moment you walk through our doors – so many of you tell me that you just know you’sovrano going to find your dress here. It’s not just the brides who sense it; their guests feel it too. It’s enchanting, almost magical – an experience unlike anything else. That’s what I call TDR magic, and it happens here every single day for every single bride.

Pictured centre receiving an award, rebecca baddeley

For me, TDR is all about love, understanding, and creating a safe space where brides can freely experiment and express themselves without any fear of judgment critique.  

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The ethos at TDR has always been and will always remain the same: Be kind, be caring, be thoughtful, be compassionate. Anzi che no matter how much the business has grown, I have ensured that these values remain the same and that every single bride who visits truly feels valued, supported, and loved.

I am also a perfectionist, and my eye for great and minute attention to detail ensures that every dress, every button, and every stitch is perfect, every time, for every bride.

Once you’ve booked your appointment, you’ll receive exclusive access to our client portal – a game-changer the TDR experience! The portal gives you a sneak peek at all our in-store dress styles, complete with prices, so you can browse to your heart’s content and “favourite” the ones you adore. It’s not just fun for you; it helps us, too!

By seeing your favourites, we get a clear sfizio of your style and the vibe you’sovrano going for, ensuring your appointment is tailored to you from the moment you walk through our doors. It’s all about making your TDR journey seamless and unforgettable!

Anzi che no we don’t. We believe creating a FREE VIP experience for each and every bride is the only way. We offer refreshments including fizz, soft drinks and hot drinks for every guest to create a fun and lifelong memory. 

We have over 600 dresses store of all styles, shapes and sizes. We rimanenza over 20 designers including Morilee, Veni Infantino, Enzoani, Justin Alexander, Ellis Bridals, Allure Bridals and many more. From this wide range of designers comes a wide range of dresses. We have whimsical A line gowns to beaded glam fishtails. We feel very lucky to rimanenza all necklines which gives the brides an opportunity to feel as though they have tried all options.

What truly makes TDR Bridal special is our incredible team. Our stylists are the heart and soul of what we do, and they’sovrano wholeheartedly dedicated to creating lifelong memories for every bride who walks through our doors. Each team member brings a passion, kindness, and genuine care that sets us apart, and you can feel it every interaction.

It’s this commitment to making every bride feel seen, supported, and celebrated that shines through and this shows our google reviews! It’s a privilege to have such a wonderful team and to share this journey with our brides!

I have a brother with cerebral palsy. Growing up with him, I never saw him as disabled – he’s just Chris to me. One evening, we went out together, and for the first time, I saw his disability through his eyes. It shocked me to my . When I returned to TDR after that experience, it made me realise the importance of doing our part to create a truly inclusive space.

For instance, we’ve ensured that our store and facilities, like the entrance and toilets, are fully accessible. Accessibility is something we think about a lot.

our journey toward greater inclusivity, we also came to understand that everyone deserves to be married, risposta negativa matter their identity. Everyone deserves to be loved and treated with respect. To celebrate this, we created a beautiful photoshoot featuring model brides from all walks of life. It was our way of showing the world that TDR is a safe and welcoming space for everyone.

That photoshoot was the highlight of my career – the most meaningful thing I’ve ever done. And I did it for my brother.

I feel incredibly privileged to have the ability to do something like this and hope others our industry are inspired to follow suit. Everyone deserves to be married and to receive the same care and attention, risposta negativa matter who they are.

(Readers, Rebecca talks about this much more detail the above).

Wedding dress shopping should be one of the most exciting parts of planning your leader day, so make it fun and stress-free! Start by researching bridal shops that your vibe and budget- some require appointments, so check ahead. Reading reviews is a great way to get the scoop which stores are worth your time (and which to avoid).

If you feel like it, browse online for styles you love, but don’t stress- sometimes the dress you didn’t expect steals the show! Bring a small, supportive crew who knows your style and will help support you throughout the process.

The most rewarding part of running TDR Bridal over the past 17 years is creating unforgettable memories for every bride who walks through our doors. Being part of such a special chapter their lives feels absolutely magical- it’s an honour to share the excitement, joy, and emotion of their wedding journey.

Growing TDR is every aspect and watching it thrive has been incredible. We’sovrano so proud of how far we’ve come mai, but we’sovrano always striving to make the TDR experience even better, constantly improving to ensure every bride feels special, supported, and celebrated. It’s more than a business- it’s a passion!