Lovely Job with Miss Bush (missbushbridal)
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| 17 Mar 2025 | 27 - Wedding dress sample sales and the effect of geo politics on bridal manufacturing | 00:39:51 | |
A very industry focused episode today - however we hope some of our brides will still find this topic interesting! The episode covers why we have sample sales, investing in brand new stock every year and how bridal retailers can keep on top of their wedding dress sample inventory. Emma also discusses a LinkedIn post from American bridal brand Justin Alexander's CEO & Creative Director Justin Warshaw about the trade tariffs affecting businesses in the US (click here) and how geo politics influence the rest of the bridal industry. We also discuss knowing where your dress is made, who has made it, and the importance of artisan craftsmanship in bridal. ABOUT THE PODCAST This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. GET INVOLVED Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. | |||
| 26 Feb 2025 | Introducing Lovely Job: Live - you're invited! | 00:03:48 | |
Miss Bush presents an in-person version of the Lovely Job podcast, solving all of your Bridesmaid and Mother of the Bride worries. In this mini trailer, Emma and Leah talk through the event and how to get tickets. | |||
| 17 Feb 2025 | 23 - When things go wrong: contracts, complaints and ghosting your wedding suppliers | 00:56:44 | |
A serious but important subject on the podcast today - what happens when things go wrong during wedding dress shopping? Emma delves deep into the topic, discussing contracts and making part payment, how to deal with complaints and giving feedback, and why you shouldn't ghost your wedding suppliers. ABOUT THE PODCAST This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. GET INVOLVED Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. | |||
| 11 Nov 2024 | 9 - Answering your questions, standard size, made to measure or toile fitting, and travelling to the ceremony | 00:52:21 | |
Emma had lots of questions from brides after our Suzanne Neville Designer Day at the weekend, so we talk through these for the majority of the episode, covering fabrics, colours, sizing and fitting options. Ever wondered what the difference is between Standard Size, Made to Measure and Toile Fitting? Listen on to find out! There's also a helpful segment about travelling to the ceremony - should you travel in your Dad's vintage jaguar or opt for a more practical form of transport? Emma goes through the problems that could arise, and how to address this sensitively. This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk. | |||
| 31 Mar 2025 | 29 - Lovely Job: Live! Q&A - Bridesmaids and Mother of the Bride with Maids to Measure & Suzannah London | 00:58:42 | |
This episode of the Lovely Job podcast was recorded at our Lovely Job: Live Bridesmaids and Mother of the Bride styling event. Featuring special guests Sinclair from Maids to Measure, and Sarah and Virginia from Suzannah London. Emma, Sinclair, Sarah and Virginia answered questions from the audience, covering outfit ideas, styling advice and more. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the video version and see all of the dresses and outfits mentioned: click here. ABOUT THE PODCAST This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. GET INVOLVED Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. | |||
| 27 Jan 2025 | 20 - Content creation day musings, business marketing advice, what to do with your dress after you’re married. | 00:47:49 | |
In Episode 20, we look back at the Miss Bush content creation day last week, talking over the challenges and successes from the day, and giving listeners a preview of some of the topics we covered. We then moved on to more serious conversations, discussing the companies that have closed their doors recently, and what they could be doing differently when it comes to marketing their business. What else can you do other than posting on Instagram, and when you do post on Instagram, is it providing a service for your brides? Finally, we answer a listener question, responding to a bride who asked what you should do with the dress after you're married. ABOUT THE PODCAST This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. GET INVOLVED Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk. | |||
| 14 Oct 2024 | 5 - Emotional support for brides, work-life balance and what happens after a shoot | 00:50:29 | |
In the fifth episode of Lovely Job, Emma and Leah discuss the 12 hour editorial shoot last week and what happens to the images after. Emma also talks about her nurturing role as a bridal stylists and how she brides emotionally at bridal appointments. The discussion also focuses on finding work-life balance, grief and the passing of time. This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk. | |||
| 24 Mar 2025 | 28 - How brides have changed in 35 years, wedding day dress care tips, working with your seamstress | 00:58:53 | |
In this episode we answer questions sent in by our followers. We start off with Emma discussing how brides have changed in the 35 years Miss Bush has been trading, looking at the effects of social media, and the anxiety this can create for brides to be. Emma also talks through all of her tips and advice for caring for your dress on the wedding day, from the moment you collect it from your boutique until you make your way down the aisle. Finally, Emma gives advice for brides to get the best experience when working with a seamstress - we'll cover this in more detail in a future episode! ABOUT THE PODCAST This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. GET INVOLVED Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. | |||
| 23 Dec 2024 | 15 - It's Christmas! Parties, prep, last minute shopping and our charity Christmas card | 00:34:21 | |
Our Christmas episode of the podcast! At just under 35 minutes it's the perfect accompaniment to peeling potatoes, wrapping gifts or whilst doing some last minute shopping! We have shifted into festive mode this week, so there's not a huge amount of wedding content - this is a fun, chatty episode for those of you who like listening in to our weekly catch ups! We talk about what went on at the Christmas party last week (fueled by two-for-one Christmas margaritas!) prepping for Christmas dinner (with a fab smashed broccoli recipe!) and Emma's last minute Christmas shopping. There are also details for our chosen charities for our 2024 Christmas card, featuring Maggie's, The John King Brain Tumour Foundation and The Elizabeth Foundation. This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk.
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| 06 Jan 2025 | 17 - Bridal business goals for 2025, sharing real brides, Golden Globes fashion, bridal anxiety | 00:51:52 | |
We went into our first episode of the year without a plan, knowing we'd have lots to catch up on! We started off with a post Christmas chat and catch up, followed by our goals for Miss Bush for 2025 which feature some helpful tips for fellow business owners. This also covered sharing more our real brides, the submission process and why this is so important - please listen to this if you're a Miss Bush bride! Emma also shared her Golden Globes observations including *that* flower wall - find out what gross thing she compared it to! We also touch on what movies and books we've been enjoying - should we start a Miss Bush book club? Finally Emma shares some tips for bridal anxiety, with styling inspiration for 'Pretty Gothic' brides. This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk. | |||
| 07 Apr 2025 | 30 - The Lovely Marshy - an interview with Emma and her husband on his 60th birthday | 00:40:24 | |
A lovely, heartwarming episode today, as we interview Emma's husband, The Lovely Marshy! Find out more about Marshy's role at Miss Bush, his thoughts on being a part of a bridal family business, find out how he and Emma first met and some pearls of wisdom about married life. A must listen for anyone who wants to get to know Team Bush a little better. ABOUT THE PODCAST This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. GET INVOLVED Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. | |||
| 18 Nov 2024 | 10 - How to help a bride who doesn’t know what she likes, iconic wedding dresses & Instagram for business | 00:53:24 | |
What happens when a bride doesn't know what she likes? Emma and Leah talk through the Miss Bush pre appointment process and the importance of getting to know brides better before they even arrive at Miss Bush for an appointment. For businesses, Leah discusses the importance of a varied marketing strategy, and why you shouldn't put all of your eggs into one business basket. Finally, Emma discusses some iconic wedding dresses including Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton, and what she would change about them. This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk. | |||
| 28 Oct 2024 | 7 - Why we dislike our arms, showrooming, and how to be a lovely bride | 00:50:07 | |
Why do we hate our arms so much? In this episode, Emma and Leah talk arms - why brides have a problem with them when dress shopping, and what you can do to feel more comfortable. Emma also discusses 'Showrooming' (when brides are visiting 10+ boutiques) and cancelling appointments, with tips for brides to help us to help them. At the end of the episode we also ask what makes/made you nervous about dress shopping? We'd love to hear from brides about this before our next episode, so that we can reassure and help bust some bridal shopping myths! Email hello@missbush.co.uk with your thoughts. This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk. | |||
| 02 Dec 2024 | 12 - To follow trends or stay timeless, bridal trends for 2025 and Emma's best and worst bridal appointment | 00:44:43 | |
In Episode 12 of the podcast, we start off by responding to some feedback about our comments in the previous episode regarding sample wedding dress shopping. Emma also answers the question; "what are the trends for 2025 brides? And can you advise whether to incorporate the trends or stay timeless?" In a fun segment, Emma also tells us about her worst and best bridal appointments. Listen to find out which celebrity she embarrassed herself in front of! This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk. | |||
| 20 Jan 2025 | 19 - Giving out dress prices, social media marketing news, going off your wedding dress and vow renewal dresses | 00:49:56 | |
We've crammed a lot of content into this weeks episode! Emma discusses her weekend, including her experience visiting a wedding fair for the first time in many years, and going to see an Oasis tribute act. Leah then talks us through the latest social media marketing news, covering the new Instagram grid and TikTok being banned in the US. We then move on to dress pricing, and why we can't just give out set prices for dresses or publish individual prices for every dress on our website. Emma also gives advice for brides who may have chosen and loved their dress when they tried it in the shop, but find themselves questioning their choice afterwards. We were also asked about vow renewal dresses - do we do them, and would Emma have one? This also includes more wisdom from Emma as she reflects on aging and self-confidence. ABOUT THE PODCAST This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. GET INVOLVED Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk. | |||
| 06 Oct 2024 | 4 - When your loved ones don't like your wedding dress, new bridal fashion and celebrity weddings | 00:41:52 | |
In this episode, Emma and Leah talk about the incredible new Suzanne Neville and Sophie et Voila dresses to arrive at the chapel this week. We also answer our first listener question - what to do if your friends and family don't like your wedding dress. There are also discussions about celebrity weddings, and how we go about planning for an editorial shoot. This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk. | |||
| 30 Dec 2024 | 16 - Review of the year, accessory advice, tips and timings for 2025 brides | 00:42:58 | |
In the final episode of 2024, we review our highlights from the year, both business and personal, featuring our favourite shoots, collaborations and events. Things are starting to get real for our 2025 brides, who will be able to say they're getting married this year in a few days time! We answer their submitted questions about accessories - how to style a statement sleeve, and incorporating family heirlooms and jewellery into your look. Finding suppliers can be overwhelming, so you'll also find tips for finding the right ones for your wedding. Finally, we cover timings for the year ahead - when to book your bridal appointment based on your wedding date. This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk. | |||
| 17 Sep 2024 | 1 - Bridal sizing and inclusivity, short dresses, sustainability and moving to Southsea | 00:59:30 | |
The very first episode of the new Lovely Job podcast by Miss Bush. This one hour episode covers lovely things that have happened this week (brides in the shop and on the blog, VMAs fashion, Emma's new life in Southsea) and discussions about bridal sizing, inclusivity, short dresses and sustainability. This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk. | |||
| 10 Feb 2025 | 22 - Wedding shoes, Valentine's content and influencer weddings | 00:51:52 | |
Episode 22 begins with a discussion all about Valentine's Day and the start of a full week of romantic bridal fashion content coming up on our feeds this week, which we kicked off this morning with our Charlotte Cornelius Jewels and Gusbourne Wine giveaway! We talk more about our partnership with Gusbourne, and Emma's trip to the vineyard last Summer. We then move on to discussing influencer weddings - what it's like to get married in the public eye and when parts of your wedding are commercialised. Finally, we discuss a much requested topic from our listeners - bridal shoes! Emma shares some of her favourite brands including Freya Rose, Rainbow Club and Harriet Wilde as well as sharing some tips and ideas to help you choose your wedding day footwear. ABOUT THE PODCAST This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. GET INVOLVED Find out more about Miss Bush athttps://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. | |||
| 30 Sep 2024 | 3 - The truth about bridal order times | 00:40:48 | |
Want to know the truth about bridal order times? Emma goes into detail about the process and what you should consider when ordering your wedding dress, along with discussions about Emma's new community in Southsea, new partnerships, planning an editorial shoot and new arrivals from Sophie et Voila and Jesus Peiro. This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk. | |||
| 29 Jan 2025 | Guest Episode 2 - Nina Lewis, Miss Bush real bride on wedding planning and dress shopping | 00:55:14 | |
Introducing our first Miss Bush bride on the podcast, talented illustrator Nina Lewis. Emma and Leah chat with Nina about her and Adam's plans for her Kew Gardens Cambridge Cottage wedding and her wedding dress shopping experiences so far. Emma and Nina discuss the complexities of wedding planning around family dynamics, and Nina tells us all about the disappointing first wedding dress appointment that lead her to Miss Bush instead. Emma also gives Nina advice for adding accessories to a dress made from more delicate fabrics. ABOUT THE PODCAST This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. GET INVOLVED Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk. | |||
| 09 Dec 2024 | 13 - Who to bring to your wedding dress appointment, and toxic pre-wedding fitness advice | 00:45:34 | |
In this episode we discuss who you should bring to your wedding dress appointment; who to avoid, the pros and cons, and whether you even need to bring anyone at all! Emma also touches on a toxic pre-wedding fitness account that keeps showing up on our Instagram feeds, and why this is damaging for brides to be. Finally, we also share some behind the scenes chat from the chapel this week, and very briefly mention Winter Mother of the Bride style. More on that another time! This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk. | |||
| 10 Mar 2025 | 26 - Dress shopping around pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding | 00:46:08 | |
TRIGGER WARNING: pregnancy, birth, fertility, breastfeeding, miscarriage, loss In today's episode, Emma shares her advice and wisdom with brides who may be planning weddings around pregnancy. This covers a range of situations - from unexpected pregnancy during the planning process, undergoing fertility treatment, or when planning a wedding for after giving birth. We also discuss breastfeeding and how our changing bodies post birth can affect your dress shopping experience. ABOUT THE PODCAST This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. GET INVOLVED Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. | |||
| 04 Dec 2024 | Guest Episode 1 - Marion Mathews, Agent for Jesus Peiro in the UK & Ireland | 00:44:17 | |
We're very excited to share our very first Guest Episode on the Lovely Job podcast! Introducing the lovely Marion Mathews, agent for bridal brand Jesus Peiro in the UK & Ireland. With a relationship spanning over 17 years, Marion and Emma go way back, and in this episode they reminisce about how they met, discuss the inner workings of Jesus Peiro and what makes the company so special, as well as Marion's experiences as a bridal shop owner and agent. This episode was recorded from Barcelona, where Emma and Marion were staying for the Jesus Peiro 2026 bridal preview. Without giving too much away, they share their highlights from the new selection of dresses. To conclude, Marion gives her tips and advice for bridal retail businesses and brides to be. This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk. | |||
| 23 Sep 2024 | 2 - How we choose models for a shoot, Emma's YouTube trolls and copying bridal designs | 00:54:09 | |
This week Emma and Leah chat about casting models for a shoot, what Emma has been up to in Southsea, Emma's iPhone drama, reacting to mean comments on YouTube and bridal copying. This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk. | |||
| 24 Feb 2025 | 24 - Trade relationships, 2026 bridal trends, Lovely Job: Live. | 00:51:33 | |
Emma discusses her relationships within the trade, covering the different organisations, groups she has been in (and kicked out of!) and the importance of creating a support network along with fellow retailers in the bridal industry. Emma and Leah also reminisce about their experience launching and managing Luxe Bride, a former organisation created for bridal retailers. The conversation also touches on 2026 trends, discussing New York and Barcelona bridal weeks, and how politics can have an impact on bridal fashion. More to come on this next episode, which will feature Miss Bush bridal stylist, Ben. Finally, we introduce a new in-person event, coming soon to the chapel! Lovely Job: Live, covering Bridesmaids and Mother of the Bride style will take place in March. Details to follow! ABOUT THE PODCAST This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. GET INVOLVED Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. | |||
| 21 Oct 2024 | 6 - Wedding weather tips & advice, cultural importance of weddings and Instagram etiquette | 00:50:55 | |
In this episode, Emma and Leah discuss the cultural importance of weddings, as well as offering valuable tips and advice for UK brides managing the Great British Weather. For businesses, Leah also discusses the etiquette around Instagram's new 'Collaboration' feature - should businesses ask before requesting access? This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk. | |||
| 03 Mar 2025 | 25 - Meet Ben: Miss Bush stylist and bridal designer at Nortier | 00:48:28 | |
Time to meet some more of Team Bush! This week, we're introducing our wonderful Ben. If you've been in to Miss Bush and had an appointment with Ben, you'll know what a brilliant stylist he is and how lovely and easy he is to talk to! What you might not also know, is that Ben is one half our in-house bridal brand, Nortier, as well as running our dedicated Outlet. Emma and Ben also touch on some of their inspirations, and their trend predictions for 2026 brides. Listen on to find out more about Ben's background, meeting Emma, his role at Miss Bush and the Miss Bush Outlet, as well as his experiences as the designer at Nortier. ABOUT THE PODCAST This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. GET INVOLVED Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. | |||
| 13 Jan 2025 | 18 - Who is Miss Bush? Our 37 year history, trends over the years + Emma’s thoughts on aging | 00:50:22 | |
We begin episode 18 with a history of Miss Bush, going back to where it all began in 1988. Who started the business, how and when did Emma get involved, and the answer to the age old question... who was Miss Bush? Next we go into enduring trends that have been around since the beginning, and what Emma would like to see returning to the wedding industry. Finally we discuss movies Nosferatu and The Substance, with Emma discussing Demi Moore's incredible performance in the latter and her thoughts on aging. ABOUT THE PODCAST This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. GET INVOLVED Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk. | |||
| 04 Nov 2024 | 8 - Dress shopping nerves, stockist vs flagship, and bridal vocabulary | 00:50:01 | |
The bulk of this episode discusses what makes brides nervous during wedding dress shopping - from body confidence issues, family politics and the 'Pretty Woman' shop assistant trope. Leah also reflects on her elopement following her 10th anniversary last week. Towards the end of the episode, Emma discusses the difference between buying a dress direct from a designer's own flagship boutique and buying a dress from a stockist. We also touch on how to use the correct terminology and vocabulary to express what you like and feedback what you don't when shopping for your wedding dress. This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk. | |||
| 03 Feb 2025 | 21 - Bridesmaids Special (Part 1) | 01:02:10 | |
A special one hour episode all about a much requested topic - BRIDESMAIDS! We regularly get asked questions about this subject but have always said we needed to do a dedicated episode - it turns out we're going to need more than one! In Part 1 we cover whether you should even have bridesmaids, who you should choose, setting budgets, and what you should dress them in. We also delve into the history of bridesmaids, the traditional roles that they play and how this has changed over the years, and how you can honour and respect the individual identities of the friends that you choose to have beside you on your wedding day. ABOUT THE PODCAST This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. GET INVOLVED Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. | |||
| 16 Dec 2024 | 14 - Photography in wedding dress appointments | 00:54:19 | |
In Episode 14 we cover the controversial topic of photography in wedding dress appointments. 10 years ago, we stopped allowing photographs completely, and Emma discusses why this was so important and why guests taking their own photos can be so damaging - for both the bride and the boutique. Things have changed over recent years, with Emma now offering mini content creation sessions at appointments, which comes with its own pros and cons. Towards the end of the episode we also briefly cover photos that boutique owners take themselves - are 'say yes to the dress' photos beneficial for your boutique, and should you be wearing your own dresses to take a quick snap to fill a space on your grid? This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk. | |||
| 25 Nov 2024 | 11 - Finding a bridal bargain, mother/daughter politics & the right hairstyle for your wedding dress neckline | 00:55:10 | |
This week, we cover the best way to find a bridal bargain - from sample sales and re-loved shops, to private buying and charity shops! Emma also tackles the subject of Mother / Daughter politics - what happens when you love your dress, but your Mum doesn't and is providing a financial contribution? We also touch on the best bridal hairstyles for different necklines, and why the up-do needs to make a comeback! This must be a lovely job... Go behind the scenes of bridal boutique Miss Bush with Emma Marshall, Managing Director and Marketing Manager Leah Spicer-Pownall. Located in a converted Victorian chapel in Surrey, Miss Bush is one of the UK's longest established bridal boutiques, dressing brides since 1988. Find out more about Miss Bush at https://www.missbush.co.uk/ and follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/missbushbridal/ for the latest news. Have a question or would like to feature on the Podcast? Email hello@missbush.co.uk. | |||