We are delighted to share just some of the lovely comments we receive from customers!
Thank you ladies - we are blushing!!
“I would just like to say thank you so much for your great service when I was looking for a wedding outfit for my son’s wedding. Lana was very helpful and very attentive to every detail which allowed me to buy my hat, shoes and bag to go with my outfit.
I really loved my outfit and felt so comfortable in it on the big day. I also got many compliments on how lovely it all was.
Thanks again will definitely recommend you
Lynda x “
July 2023
“ Thank you so much for your help choosing and altering Mum’s dress. We had the most perfect day and my mum looked incredible- she received lots of compliments! “
August 2022
“Greetings from Ireland! My dress was so comfortable to wear and was much admired . Thank you! “
August 2022
“Hi there , just wanted to thank you for all your help choosing my stunning dress and hat for my sons wedding on 29th July We had a fantastic day and I felt a million dollars in my beautiful outfit . Got lots of lovely compliments on the day . Thanks again- Wendy Scott”
August 2022
“Hi ladies I finally have some photos for you from our daughters wedding. Once again you advised me perfectly. I felt amazing and received lots of lovely compliments. The weather was beautiful for Vikki and George’s wedding at Lodge on Loch Lomond. Two weddings in 2 years. Hope for another occasion to visit your wonderful shop. Best wishes Jean”
July 2022
“Good evening Karen I hope yourself and all your lovely ladies are well! It’s just to thank you so much for all your help in choosing my gorgeous dress. The colour was perfect for the Portuguese sun at my daughters wedding. Thank you again ♥️”
July 2022
“ I have loved both my MOB outfits from your shop and will be back in for my niece’s wedding next year…..the outfits made me feel I was making the best of myself and helped me really enjoy two very special days to the full. “
June 2022
How lovely are our customers! Our wonderful Susan helped a lady to choose an outfit yesterday - she was so delighted with the service Susan gave that she popped in to our neighbour Williamson's My Florist and returned with these gorgeous flowers as a thank you! 💐
June 2022
“Thought I would share some photos of my beautiful daughter, Seonaid’s wedding to my new son-in-law, James at Balbirnie House on Sat 28 May. it was an amazing day… the weather was kind and allowed us to have the ceremony outside. My outfit received many compliments - thank you for your help in choosing it! Mairi 😊 .
June 2022
“Thank you so much for making me feel very special in my Mother of the Bride outfit. My daughter, Louise and Gregor’s wedding was fantastic! I genuinely got
massive compliments are really did feel glamorous in the dress and hat.”
June 2022
“Thank you all for making us look stunning for my daughter’s wedding day….Excellent service from you all 💕”
May 2022
“Hi all, here is a wee selection of photos from my daughters wedding on Saturday. We had the most wonderful day, as you will see from some of the photos it was quite breezy but warm and sunny, we were so lucky as it is very wet today. Thank you to Susan and everyone else at Patricia Forbes for the fantastic service I received and also my friend Joan. Susan knew exactly what I was looking for. My outfit was admired by so many. I’ll be back for daughter No 3 but hopefully it’s a wee while off😂 xxx”
July 2023
“Thank you Karen for all your help. We had a wonderful day on the 23rd April. The weather was amazing 😘 I would never have picked that dress but you knew what I would suit, just loved it and the colours were just perfect for the day ❤️ Thank you so much Elaine xxx”
August 2022
“Hello Karen, I would like to thank Sandra and the girls for helping me to choose my outfit for a friends daughters wedding recently at Glamis Kirk and afterwards to Kinnettles Castle. I received so many compliments about my outfit and I felt a million dollars.
August 2022
This lovely Thank You card arrived for Julie! Rest assured if you’re a bit anxious about shopping for that special occasion our wonderful team will do their best to make it fun 😁💐
July 2022
“Dear team at Patricia Forbes
You may recall that I bought a jumpsuit from you about 10 days ago. Your sales assistants were so helpful.
The occasion was a wonderful posh birthday party at Scone Palace, with candles, cocktails, fireworks, the lot. We had all been encouraged to wear a tiara. I went instead with a bow tie and top hat!
Thank you for your help. You always come through for me, whenever I have needed a posh outfit.
Suzanne”
July 2022
“A few months ago I bought an outfit for my son’s wedding. I didn’t try on many but after trying on a couple I tried on the one I finally bought. And I bought the hat and shoes and bag too! I want to tell you that my dress, hat and shoes and bag were greatly admired. I felt really good in everything and was so glad that I was encouraged to buy them all. Many thanks. “
June 2022
“Hi Karen , I had a lovely day at my son’s wedding in the Corinthian in Glasgow and my outfit was so comfy and I loved it! Thank you , Trish"
June 2022
“I was so delighted with my outfit from your shop for my niece’s wedding on 28th of May. Susan was a wonderful dresser and I really appreciated all her input.”
June 2022
"I loved my outfit, thanks for all your help. xx”
May 2022
“ With two wedding postponements , I waited a long time to wear my dress and fascinator. I absolutely loved it. Felt every inch the Mother of the Bride. So glad your shop was recommended to me. I felt a million dollars!”
May 2022
"Went in today with my mum who has dementia for a dress for her party ...Excellent staff , great experience, very helpful...I didn't catch the name of the lady who looked out and choose styles of dresses that would suit my mum, a big thank you to you ..."
June 2023
“Thank you all for helping me find the most comfortable, lovely outfit for my daughters wedding 🤗”
August 2022
“Hi Karen! As promised, a couple of pics from my daughter's recent wedding in Meldrum House. My outfit was much complimented, was very comfortable to wear and to dance in, and was just perfect for the summer / boho vibe of the wedding. Thank you so much! x”
August 2022
first class service Kathryn went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable. I left one very happy lady with a outfit for my daughters up coming wedding and also a second for my nieces wedding thanks for a great service.
July 2022
“I want everyone to see what lovely dresses your shop has! I actually came in looking for something quite plain and floaty 😂 as you can see Julie convinced me to try on pattern and as soon as I put it on, myself, the bride to be and my friend all knew it was the one for me! First shop and after trying 6 plain dresses then that one I was sorted! Thanks again and I have raved about your shop to everyone who asked on Saturday where I got it 😘”
July 2022
“ Thank you once again for all the help you gave me with my outfit for my daughters wedding on Saturday at piperdam. I received so many compliments and definitely felt every inch the mother of the bride! Thanks again, would highly recommend anyone looking for that special outfit to make Patricia Forbes their first stop!!"
July 2022
“Thought I would send you a picture of my gorgeous dress - I picked it within 20 mins of arriving at your shop. Bought it 2 weeks before lockdown so it has remained in the cupboard for over two years as my daughter lives in USA and could not get over to get married any sooner.
I picked a bold design as the groom was 6’5” and the best man 6’8” … I didn’t want to disappear!
Highly recommend your shop to anyone who is looking for that extra special outfit. Many thanks."
June 2022
“I was so delighted with my outfit from your shop for my niece’s wedding on 28th of May. Susan was a wonderful dresser and I really appreciated all her input.”
June 2022
I had so many compliments with this outfit and I absolutely loved wearing it.
I can’t thank you enough for your time and patience helping me get it right 💗
May 2022
“Thank you - wedding outfit was perfect for my son’s wedding. I got lots of compliments!”
April 2022
“Thanks ever so much for helping mum to pick out her gorgeous outfit. She looked a million dollars. Much appreciated and all the very best. We had such a lovely shopping experience xxxx”
November 2020
“Called in on Saturday whilst visiting the area and you and your staff were amazing. You were so professional, allowing me time to consider the various options and your selection of dresses was amazing as well as your attention to detail.”
April 2022
"Thank you parcel has just arrived, perfect fit and I absolutely
love 💗 it."
October 2020
“Thank you for helping me feel amazing on the day of my son’s wedding . “
April 2022
“Thank you so much Karen for making my visit today so enjoyable. Your attention to detail and wonderful selection of garments to choose from is incredible. My husband is more than delighted with my purchases.❤️🤗”
August 2020
“Just received my Joseph Ribkoff dress from you today & I'm absolutely delighted with it! Thanks for your great service 💜”
August 2020
“Hi just to let you know the dress arrived today and it’s perfect 😃. Many thanks for changing the size for me."
August 2020
"Hi Karen,
I just wanted to send you a quick email to say thank you for your assistance in helping me find an outfit for my daughter’s wedding. Everyone was lovely and very accommodating.
I have been to quite a few similar places but the service from yourself and your staff is far superior."
Febuary 2020
“You & your team made the whole process seamless, assisting Bernadette with her made to measure outfit & working with me to ensure my shoes were the right colour!! We would both definitely recommend you to our family & friends."
Bev Leithead | January 2020
"Felt a million dollars in my outfit from you. Never had so many lovely compliments! One friend said it’s the nicest outfit she has seen for a wedding ! It was at the Orroco Pier on Saturday! Thanks again for making me feel so good , loved my full outfit from earrings, necklace , handbag , shoes & dress ! Worth every penny x"
Julie Malcolm | January 2020
"We had a wonderful day & I felt a million dollars in my dress, hat, shoes & bag. My outfit made me feel so glamorous & comfortable & I am so so glad I decided to come to your shop as the whole experience was fantastic & you & your staff were so helpful.
Kind regards"
Dorothy Brown | January 2020
“So naughty, but nice at the same time. I must come in and pick my jeans up. I have to say I don’t know if it is good or bad, but all your clothes fit so well it is impossible to choose. Your boutique is one in a million, something for any and every occasion!”
November 2020
“Thank you for your help finding my perfect mother of the bride dress. It was so comfortable to wear and it brought lots of compliments. Most people presumed I had bought it when we lived in Singapore but I was happy to direct them to you in broughty ferry.
Can I also pass on my sincere thanks to your alteration service as they made this beautiful dress look good on me.”
Linda | November 2019
“Hi there,
It’s been five months since I visited the shop to choose an outfit for my step daughter’s wedding, which was last weekend. Here’s a couple of photos from the day. I loved the outfit, it was comfortable to wear and I received lots compliments on it.
Thank you for all your help and advice.
Best wishes"
Jane Clark | September 2019
"My outfit was so comfortable and it's not something I would have chosen but you and your staff were amazing so a big thank you!!Xxx"
Lynn Ward | September 2019
"We visited your shop this afternoon where our mum bought her MOB outfit! A stunning choice for my sister's wedding next year in Greece. While we were in your shop my little girl Jessica, made herself quite at home and loved your dresses. Your assistants are an absolute credit to your shop and were amazing with my mum!"
Sarah Burnett | August 2019
"We had a very wet wedding in St. Andrews last Friday, but the weather did not dampen our spirits and we had the most fantastic day. I loved my Mother of the Bride outfit and received lots of lovely compliments. The dress and Rainbow shoes were very comfortable and the complete outfit more than suited the occasion. Thank you for helping me choose the outfit and I would highly recommend your store"
Jane Lidgate | August 2019
"Thank you so much for the excellent care and help your assistant gave me on Wednesday. Nothing was too much and she was so encouraging and patient. I am delighted with my Mother of the Bride outfit for May 2020 and my daughter loved my choice. I could not have succeeded without your support"
Dot | August 2019
"Thank you so much for the wonderful service I received on Saturday, I was made to feel very special and spoiled. From someone who does not have much confidence in themself, it meant a great deal. And the dress I did end up buying looks amazing!" xx
Catriona Rennie | August 2019
"I would just like to take this opportunity to thank you for helping me find the perfect dress for my Daughter's wedding. We will highly recommend you to our family and friends and will be back in future. I felt so beautiful in my dress accompanied by my matching shoes, hat and bag. Thanks once again x"
Hazel Fleming | August 2019
"Thank you very much for your kindness and help in choosing my Mother of the Groom wedding outfit. It was an amazing experience and I truly thank you all. Such a memorable day for all the family on the 1st of June, and the sun shone on our son's special day"
Diane Wyness | July 2019
"Thank you to the team at Patricia Forbes. You were so helpful assisting me to find an outfit, in which I felt confident and at ease for a big speaking engagement with 2000 people. Your staff were terrific. Your efforts helped me stay relaxed and comfortable throughout the day"
Dr Suzanne Zeedyk | June 2019
"I would like to thank your staff for helping me pick my Mother of the Bride outfit for my daughter Jessica's wedding at Thainstone House, Aberdeenshire. They made me feel so comfortable and nothing was a bother. On the day of the wedding, I felt so elegant and sophisticated in my outfit"
Cindy | June 2019
"I felt fabulous wearing my mother of the bride dress from your shop at my daughter Kate's wedding. I also loved my shoes and bag, they were all very much admired-it was such a specail day!"
Marjorie McAuliffe | November 2018
"First shop I went to for my mother of the groom outfit, was not expecting it to be so easy and straight forward, great selection with lovely matching hats etc. The lady that helped was great and picked out a couple she thought would suit and I ended up going with one she picked, would definitely use again x"
Kim Webster | October 2018
"What a lovely friendly shopping experience in Patricia Forbes. Popped in just for a “look” and left with my complete mother of the bride outfit, dress, shoes, bag, and hat even being especially made!! Oh and necklace and alterations all in one place. Thank you ladies, just waiting on the wedding now x"
Helen James | October 2018
“Don't do dresses, don't do shopping and hate fuss. Hubby had to drag me down 8 weeks before the wedding. You couldn't have been more helpful and it was a pleasure. An hour later and I had the perfect outfit for my son's wedding in March."
Lorraine Keillor | October 2018
"Thank you again for all your help getting my outfit just right-I loved it and we all had a wonderful day, I felt amazing in my dress x"
Linda Tulleth | October 2018
"Thank you for you help with choosing my outfit. We had a brilliant day and the dress was so comfortable to wear."
Mrs Lawson | October 2018
"It was well worth the journey from Aberdeen on a snowy day in February to come to Patricia Forbes"
Debra Cheyne | September 2018
“Thank you so much for helping me feel so good on Saturday at my daughters wedding. I have encouraged so many people to come to your shop. Even though I just dropped in to take a wee look a few months ago I came out with this fabulous dress and hat. The care I got in your shop was amazing. Thank you so much.”
Susan Carroll | September 2018
"I travelled 60 miles to this wee shop as was reccommend to me. I wasn't disappointed staff were very attentive even though it was late in the day. So much choice but eventually I came home with the most fabulous and flattering outfit I could ever have imagined. Thank you all x"
Tina Jackson | August 2018
"Thanks to Karen and her team at Patricia Forbes for all their help - Best Mother of the Bride Team ever! From having no idea whatsoever re what to wear I was totally looked after by Karen and her amazing team!"
Gail Forbes | August 2018
"Thank you for making the shopping for an outfit very easy indeed - bought the 3rd one tried on, and couldn't have asked for better advice x"
Tracey Mcfee | August 2018
"Fantastic service from Karen, I knew the designer that I was looking for and she was so helpful in getting the right customisation that I was looking for. Matched hat, shoes and bag to give me the perfect Mother of the Groom outfit. So many compliments on the big day."
Fiona M Ramage | July 2018
"Absolutely loved my outfit and accessories. Wanted something a little bit different and certainly found it! Thanks Karen"
Fiona-Anne Watt | June 2018
"Thank you Karen for helping me find the right outfit for my daughters wedding. Friendly and faultless service. Great choice of modern outfits. Would definitely recommend a visit."
Debra Cheyne | Febuary 2018
"So enjoyed wearing my dress at my son's wedding and thank you Karen for helping get my accessories just right . We all had a fantastic day."
Elaine Penny | Febuary 2018
"Karen and her team were so helpful. I received so many compliments for the dress I wore at my daughter's wedding. Now looking forward to wearing the dress I purchased for my son's wedding. Kind, considerate and caring staff. Highly recommend you look here first."
Diane Kyle | January 2018
"Fabulous shopping experience with lovely staff . Thank you. X"
Frances Collie | January 2018
"Lovely shop with a wonderful collection of classy clothes."
Jacqui Conroy | Novemeber 2017
"I am absolutely delighted with Karen's assistance in helping me buy a beautiful Aideen Bodkin dress. There are not many UK stockists of this fabulous Irish designer and I had to buy on-line, which is not ideal. But Karen has been great, even sending photos of suggested hats "modelled" with the dress to complete my outfit. I couldn't have asked for more."
Rosie Paskins | September 2017
"I had a super visit to this shop on Thursday and was given an extremely helpful and professional reception. I was guided to a superb outfit which is being adapted (taken up - I am 5'2") for me on a short timescale. I came away feeling happy and confident about my choice and would like to thank the two lovely ladies who looked after me! These are special occasion prices, but for those very special days I cannot imagine anywhere more helpful."
Louise Haigh | July 2017
"I dreaded going shopping for motb until I walked into Patricia Forbes. I gave a brief description of what I liked and within minutes the dress, shoes, hat, bag and even jewellery was brought to me. I looked at nothing else as I loved my outfit and left the shop a very happy motb!"
Pauline Boyter | July 2017
"On my first visit to your boutique I was met by Julie who was absolutely fantastic. No idea what I was after for a wedding guest outfit. Nothing was too much bother, managed to get my whole outfit, including hat, shoes and bag. It was my first visit, definitely will not be my last! Thank you so much!"
Anne Webster Hart | May 2017
"Would definitely recommend to any mother of the bride or groom. Very attentive, excellent service!"
Alison Sutters | May 2017
"Thank you for laying aside the dresses for Katie and to your lovely staff for staying back last night- she instantly loved the dress and it fitted and looked perfect, we couldn't even persuade her to try any of the others on. I look forward to her wearing it for her forthcoming Graduation."
Pam Burke | May 2017
"Patricia Forbes is not just a boutique that sells top of the range clothing. Karen and her staff will give you as much time as you need to choose the right outfit for you. If you are undecided, they have the energy, the expertise and the patience to show you unlimited styles until you find that "special" outfit. They are honest in their advice and you can rest assured that on that special day (or even your every day) you will look your absolute best!"
Barbara Statham | May 2017
"Came in today to get my mum a mother of the bride outfit!!
Absolutely fantastic! Great service.
Would highly recommend!"
Elaine Riddell | April 2017
"I think your shop is a treasure trove to share!"
Judith Henderson | November 2016
"Wishing you a very Happy Christmas Karen - Thank you for selecting a fantastic range of clothing for me to choose for a special occasion or everyday wear. You and your staff are so helpful and patient and I truly appreciate the time you give me. I feel fantastic in various outfits, ready for whatever the day will bring. Christmas wishes to all your amazing staff."
Janice Rae | December 2016
"I visited the store to purchase my outfit for my son's wedding and the service from Carol was excellent, she helped me make the right choice but wasn't in the least pushy. I'd definetlyrecommend this store for a special occasion"
Carol Slater | October 2016
"I visited Patricia Forbes searching for my second mother of the groom outfit for this year. It was quite a challenge to find something different and suitable for a winter wedding. I have tried a number of places and scoured the internet without success. The ladies were lovely and very helpful. The shop has a very good selection with hats, shoes and bags to match. I ended up getting my whole outfit sorted. Thank you very much ladies."
Judith Morrison | September 2016
"An amazing shop with stunning outfits and an extremely high level of customer service. Carol made me feel like a million dollars. Thank you so much for all of your help."
Carol Nicholson | August 2016
"Just want to thank Karen and her staff and dressmaker Laura....Laura is such a bubbly lovely lady....Nothing too much trouble for PATRICIA FORBES. Certainly recommend this shop in a class of its own."
Brenda Mutch | July 2016
"Bought my outfit for my daughter's wedding today after visiting many shops. Service was excellent and the staff were so friendly and helpful, made it such a nice experience. Will be recommending to family and friends."
Lisa Burns | March 2016
"I felt fabulous! Can't thank you enough for dressing me from top to toe! Loved the sparkly accessories too xx"
Liz Paterson | October 2015