March started off with such great intentions. Riding the success of our opening my mother and I were finding feet, sharpening our tools and managing our ever-growing appointment schedule. Its been a great learning curve appointment after appointment, from solo bridesmaids to the whole bridal squad. We’ve steered our way through each appointment with great success, learning the needs and wants of each and every Bride and her Maids. On 8th March we had our first sale, a lovely group of ladies who knew what they wanted and with our help were able to find it at Confetti Bridesmaid. We marked this event with a glass of champagne and a toast to the success we waited to come. I never proclaimed to know what I was doing but it felt like it was all coming together.
Businesswill always have its ups and downs, on Friday 13th we temporallyclosed the doors due to the COVID-19 virus. Having only been open for 4 weeksthis was an unprecedented set back. No one could have prepared themselves forhaving to close their business, but I do believe this time will only make uscome back fighting. Weddings may have been postponed but they have not beencancelled and I believe a wedding will be the perfect celebration onceisolation has been lifted.
During thistime, I am trying to turn each negative into a positive. The break from the dayto day running of the store has allowed me to build up my social media presence,work on a window display and research new brands to add. Listening to ourcustomers we have realized there are some areas we can grow into.
Keep Safe
Love Zara x