Entering these Awards is the very definition of punching above my weight. I suspect all the main UK wedding blogs will poll thousands of more votes than I will and I have snowball’s chance in hell of getting through to the next round.
Why put myself through when losing is the most likely outcome?
Firstly, someone nominated us. Someone enjoys reading the blog which I find very comforting, so for the anonymous proposer I feel obliged to make a valiant stand.
Secondly, I actually love my blog and if I didn’t work in the shop, and have hundreds of brides and thousands of appointments annually I would be quite happy murmuring, ranting & rejoicing by the keyboard daily.
Thirdly, Leah Spicer. For Leah I want to make this effort. Ever since this powerhouse of a designer and IT expert took control of Miss Bush’s online output I think we look as smart as a well cut dress. Almost weekly I am surprised by a new feature or innovation that has been added to the blog. Recently this has included being able to sort posts by dress designer, wedding style, location, colour and photographer. There are easier to access categories along the top, larger images and improved ad spaces for sponsors and recommended suppliers. Who knows how to do this kind of digital alchemy? Certainly not me… Yes there are bigger wedding blogs but none of them are run by anyone that has ever done a days work in the wedding industry proper. What Leah has allowed me to do is access the same technology of the big wedding blogs that I so ardently admire and bring a truly expert opinion.
Trade friends reading the blog will recognise a unique voice and perspective that comes from 20 years at the coal face of bridal wear. A fearless voice unafraid to tackle issues, failings and shortcomings in our industry.
Miss Bush brides will recognise our personality, sense of humour and utter devotion to our brides before, during and after the process of buying a dress.
Hopefully strangers to Miss Bush will find gorgeous inspirational images, and can engage with my story and those of our brides.
As a final footnote to this, and a thought to consider, blogging is revolutionary, evolutionary, rebellious, liberating and sometimes just great fun. Finding a voice, getting read and building a readership feels empowering. There is no waiting and hoping that a media channel whether print, online or on air will pick up your story, you can just get on and write it. For these reasons I ask you to vote Bush…
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Emma Meek, MD of Miss Bush
Miss Bush is Surrey’s leading designer bridal shop
