tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022807706381464025.post2169531141408191386..comments2023-10-18T06:16:27.636-07:00Comments on Miss Bush Bridalwear: Turning Rebellion Into MoneyMiss Bush Bridalwearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08228323548510794257noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022807706381464025.post-3498239144761533392017-08-09T03:39:22.849-07:002017-08-09T03:39:22.849-07:00Thankyou for this wondrous post, I am glad I ob...Thankyou for this wondrous post, I am glad I observed this website on yahoo.<br /><a href="http://www.bridalshopsaudiarabia.com/56-muslim-wedding-dresses" rel="nofollow">Muslim Wedding Dresses</a>Asim https://www.blogger.com/profile/00782154380266870444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022807706381464025.post-80595953475297528922012-04-23T06:33:52.826-07:002012-04-23T06:33:52.826-07:00Shucks, you guys!! But goodness Emma, what a resp...Shucks, you guys!! But goodness Emma, what a responsibility you've bestowed upon me. I'm incredibly flattered and I'll try not to let you down. :o)Janet Mohapi-Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06963995634058852502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022807706381464025.post-44378988094499552112012-04-20T12:48:56.784-07:002012-04-20T12:48:56.784-07:00Many thanks for your reply. If I were a proper jou...Many thanks for your reply. If I were a proper journalist and not a hothead this is what I would have written. <br />I have been criticised for 'attacking' the article when I was defending the right of reply and fellow retailers. I have made it clear publicly and privately that I would not interfere in anyone's choice of editorial content as long as it was legal and moral. <br />Please drop me a line and we can arrange to talk further. <br />Janet Mohapi banks is a very good moral barometer who I use frequently!Miss Bush Bridalwearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08228323548510794257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022807706381464025.post-83819567880528009222012-04-20T12:01:47.270-07:002012-04-20T12:01:47.270-07:00Whilst I would hate to lambast any platforms or th...Whilst I would hate to lambast any platforms or the subjective opinions of others, I applaud you and your integrity for shining a light on this prickliest of issues. I am a trained journalist, so when I blog I endeavour to abide by an editorial policy of parity, but common decency too. I think it all goes back to that playground rhetoric of 'If you can't think of anything nice to say, then don't say anything'. I only feature those on the blog who do this (on the whole) wonderful wedding industry proud and thus have a below-the-line edit that means those who don't meet expectations or are outrightly rude, cold or dismissive don't feature, and I leave it to the intelligence and judgement of the reader to discern why some folk may not appear on the blog. I would always try to pluck up the courage to tell someone if I felt it was more than my own neurosis and sensitivity to blame for a disappointing experience and feel that a lot of this article was centred on a self-fulfilling prophecy whereby the bride set herself up to expect a fall. If you are going to offer an expose, it should be handled with tact and diplomacy - and always giving the person to whom criticism is directed the opportunity to rectify any wrongdoing. Personally, I think taking a gang of 7 ladies with me to a trying on session is a little unfair (especially if there are more brides looking and trying on in the shop, it can be a daunting experience at the best of times)on the shop owners who have to tend to these extra guests, and probably would avoid offering a drink to the bride as she'd get seven other pleas for perfectly made cuppas!<br />Thank you Emma, for shining a light in dark places. I'd love to blog you by the way - I know the lovely Janet Mohapi Banks and trust her implicitly when she raves about you.Quintessentially Bridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04870752681598350625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022807706381464025.post-45052911186417027402012-04-18T15:25:52.094-07:002012-04-18T15:25:52.094-07:00I am a sponsor - i had no knowledge of thE ROCK N ...I am a sponsor - i had no knowledge of thE ROCK N ROLL BRIDE post prior to publication- as I think is right. However I did object to it when I felt it crossed a line into a subjective witch hunt. I find myself in an odd position. I support the blog community for their honesty but question their integrity on occasions. The lack of editorial control can lead to dangerous territory. The bigger question is how one polices Blogs - not my speciality, but I know the ethics of traditional journalism should be a starting point. I am pushing for an answer!Miss Bush Bridalwearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08228323548510794257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022807706381464025.post-63221604108097441862012-04-18T14:04:56.380-07:002012-04-18T14:04:56.380-07:00I agree wholeheartedly with this response to that ...I agree wholeheartedly with this response to that very poor blog post which in my opinion was never going to be anything but an attack, but perhaps the sponsors of the blog should vote with their feet, I noticed that Miss Bush Bridal is a sponsor though?Diana Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12967125902824332730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022807706381464025.post-63689781999430410942012-04-18T10:04:39.881-07:002012-04-18T10:04:39.881-07:00No, no baby yet :) Baby shower went well, and we a...No, no baby yet :) Baby shower went well, and we almost got her to cry - for all the right reasons, but clearly it wasn't exciting enough, no twinges or anything!! :) xxdawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17978263669919740765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022807706381464025.post-39559698613147128952012-04-18T09:36:19.517-07:002012-04-18T09:36:19.517-07:00Thanks Rachael - great to have your support. Emma ...Thanks Rachael - great to have your support. Emma xxxMiss Bush Bridalwearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08228323548510794257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022807706381464025.post-14138765233234758332012-04-18T09:01:19.059-07:002012-04-18T09:01:19.059-07:00Thank you for posting this Emma! The post you stat...Thank you for posting this Emma! The post you stated has sparked controversy, which is what they wanted. <br />I agree with everything you put in the comments and have enjoyed reading your post today.<br />Love your work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022807706381464025.post-24517207391951570492012-04-18T03:24:42.706-07:002012-04-18T03:24:42.706-07:00Well done Emma, I was horrified when I read the bl...Well done Emma, I was horrified when I read the blog. Imagine if every customer was like that, there would be no bridal shops.The White Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343556593327312456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022807706381464025.post-69554873422106828442012-04-18T03:01:00.930-07:002012-04-18T03:01:00.930-07:00Hi Charlotte - I agree! I send an FAQ document to ...Hi Charlotte - I agree! I send an FAQ document to every bride booking an appointment via email. I have tried to post it in this reply but it's too long!! I'll add it to the blog...<br />Thank you so much for your comments. I really wanted to show that wedding dress shops ought not to be hostile environments populated by dragons. If there are some complain properley and accurately. xxxMiss Bush Bridalwearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08228323548510794257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022807706381464025.post-6373560090319814962012-04-18T02:46:22.668-07:002012-04-18T02:46:22.668-07:00I have responded appropriately upon the aforementi...I have responded appropriately upon the aforementioned blog, giving my views and expressing the unfair negatives and expectations of the boutique visit that was made.<br /><br />Going forward though, perhaps this highlights a need to somehow prepare the bride for her visit - what to expect etc. and explaining anything that might sound rude if said off the cuff?<br /><br />For example:<br /><br />While all of your guests are welcome to come to the boutique, we encourage that you choose just a handful of your closest friends to come along. This causes less confusion and distraction when choosing your gown.<br /><br />Our sample sizes are 14's, during your fitting we will fit these gowns to you to . . . <br /><br />We ask that drinks and refreshments are taken away from the dresses, we hope that you appreciate due to the delicate nature of the dresses, we wish to avoid spillages.<br /><br />(Ok, so I'm not a great writer when trying to write quickly, but you get the picture hopefully)<br /><br />But this should not just be a set of rules - it should inspire some excitement too, such as . . . <br /><br />Bring along a scrapbook of your images to share with us so we can create the look you're dreaming of!<br /><br />Just an idea anyway . . . :)<br /><br />Charlotte<br />xClaudettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923678259542849112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022807706381464025.post-67938219284531666922012-04-18T01:53:07.401-07:002012-04-18T01:53:07.401-07:00Well said Miss Bush!Well said Miss Bush!TP Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10063337511824917150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022807706381464025.post-91708749325472589012012-04-18T01:49:32.071-07:002012-04-18T01:49:32.071-07:00I hate that blog and stopped following it months a...I hate that blog and stopped following it months ago when i was a bride to be and looking for inspiration. LOOK AT ME!!!! is all it seems to ever say. Well no thanks. I hope the owner of the bridal shop sues. Who on earth takes 7 people to a dress fitting. How rude.Theahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01065237026032271847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022807706381464025.post-1811760227110720902012-04-18T01:43:12.478-07:002012-04-18T01:43:12.478-07:00Thanks Dawn - i thought it might have been you tha...Thanks Dawn - i thought it might have been you that commented on the piece after your Tweet! I have no problem with exposing poor service - it does not serve the industry well. The article was poorly written and I feel that brides shouldn't be encouraged to waste time in shops to copy dresses. I hope to see you soon - any sign of bridesmaids baby yet? xxxMiss Bush Bridalwearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08228323548510794257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022807706381464025.post-68568665426910077262012-04-18T01:38:37.612-07:002012-04-18T01:38:37.612-07:00Blimey you lot - thanks for battling the complicat...Blimey you lot - thanks for battling the complicated commenting function on this to leave a message. I promise this is not a crusade or a witch hunt - I just felt really angry and depressed thinking that this could have been my business randomly selected for a kicking. I am very happy for bloggers to cover any topic but with integrity. I have supported Kat as I think her blog is a fundamentally good idea in celebrating difference. I think this article shoxed a gross error of judgement.Miss Bush Bridalwearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08228323548510794257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022807706381464025.post-71690927480235890262012-04-18T01:34:15.807-07:002012-04-18T01:34:15.807-07:00Sending you a little round of applause Emma. I hav...Sending you a little round of applause Emma. I have only met you the once, but it is obvious how hard you work, and how invested in the bridal industry you are. Hats off to anyone running a small business, going self-employed was a huge step for me, I still feel like I'm stepping, no one in my family had ever done it before, we had all, always been employees. As an employee, you can put a lot of work in, but generally you work your hours, and get paid every month, you know your income, you know what to expect. Running a business is so much more, it isn't just customer service, to be looked down upon, it is a whole other world, of trying to do a million things, and probably not getting paid for it. I will allow that people may have bad experiences, but they should also get their facts right too, and look at the whole picture, one expects good customer service, but this isn't jim'll Fix it, making dreams come true, it is also a business, where bridal shop owners can spend up to two hours per a bride, potentially for free, for no reason whatsoever. Some of those negative points in 'that' piece were so weak!dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17978263669919740765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022807706381464025.post-78597090122657006072012-04-18T01:24:41.342-07:002012-04-18T01:24:41.342-07:00I see a lot of blogger (a few, no one in particula...I see a lot of blogger (a few, no one in particular) comments on Twitter and elsewhere and have seen suppliers, brides and even sponsors derided at times, as well as it seems an increasing dash of snobbery. Have your opinion of course and expose the bad in a fair way, but using your position to be just rude at times is going to do you more harm than good. This article has gone too far, the 'bride' went in with one outcome in mind and if you go in expecting to be treated a certain way, you probably will be. Even before you get to the right of reply issue...<br />Blogs are as good as the talent they feature, turning on certain quarters isn't going to go down well. I feel, or hope, a few may be having a good think today, it's hard enough out there for suppliers already.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15956777362871990640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022807706381464025.post-65151841616788753212012-04-18T01:03:55.520-07:002012-04-18T01:03:55.520-07:00Nice work, that awful blog represents everything ...Nice work, that awful blog represents everything wrong with the wedding industry today. Its so refreshing to see such a well thought through, measured replyHughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00028154832327002014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1022807706381464025.post-64884544014282181232012-04-18T00:46:24.661-07:002012-04-18T00:46:24.661-07:00Nice work, I am really glad to be 1 of several vis...Nice work, I am really glad to be 1 of several visitants on this awful site : DKeirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07776317324840112493noreply@blogger.com