An exciting new bridal, prom and evening wear store comes to a beautiful barn, just south of Launceston, in Lawhitton.

Conveniently nestled on the Cornwall / Devon border, The Dress Barn is a best friend run business who pride themselves on finding the perfect dress, whatever the occasion. The new store opened its doors for the first time on Saturday November 2 with Rt Hon Johnny Mercer cutting the ribbon for his wife’s new business.

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Rt Hon Johnny Mercer cutting the ribbon for his wife’s new business. (The Dress Barn )

The luxurious Dress Barn is yours to enjoy Monday to Saturday to browse and try dresses on. Bring friends or family to enjoy relaxing sofas with refreshments. Appointments are available during the week, as well as evenings and Sundays to receive that personal one-to-one service for a truly magical experience.

Offering a full range of brand new and worn-once dresses, with colours and styles to suit all sizes and budgets; an in-house fitting service, and a sell back option to support a sustainable fashion industry with the benefit of some money back in your pocket. Along with free on-site parking, what's not to love?!

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The store carries a range of prom, evening and bridal wear. (The Dress Barn )

Owner and Director Jackie Radford said: “We are so excited to be starting this new venture together. We have put in so much hard work to get this business off the ground that watching it grow, whilst helping prom girls and brides find their dream dresses, has already lived up to our vision of this magical adventure.”

Owner and Director Felicity Mercer said: “After almost 10 years of working with Johnny in Parliament, I feel like now is the right time for me to go back to my roots, as I originally trained as a wedding planner. Being a part of making a wedding or a prom special is an honour and I’m already loving every moment. We have had an amazing first week; already being singled out by the nationwide Weddings & Honeymoons magazine, so I couldn’t be happier.”

Former MP for Plymouth and Veterans Minister, Rt Hon Johnny Mercer said: “I am really proud of Jackie and Felicity taking a leap of faith and backing themselves. They were a formidable team working in my office and I have no doubt that this is going to be a huge success. My wife Felicity has been a huge part of my career journey and I’m really excited for her to be following her dreams too.”

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The Dress Barn. (The Dress Barn )

Find Us: Suite 1, Sheers Barton Barns, Lawhitton, Launceston PL15 9NJ

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Website: www.dress-barn.co.uk / Tel: 07881935061 / Email: [email protected] / Instagram: fcmdressbarn / Facebook: The Dress Barn