Next on our most popular cities list is Cambridge. We take a look at what’s been going on in the town this month…

Cocktail Hour:
Ta Bouche

During the day Ta Bouche is a quaint eatery where you can grab a quick bite, but by night it turns into a popular cocktail bar often full to the brim of friendly locals. Match your cocktails to your dress with our colourful evening dresses to hire in Cambridge. Carven’s Two Tone Drape Dress is flirty and fun whilst our Acne Mallory Draped Dress will make your stand out in the crowd.

Feeling peckish:
The Olive Grove

Newly opened Greek restaurant The Olive Grove sits in the heart of Cambridge and serves traditional Greek food with artisan twists. A family run business, it even has a party menu full of scrumptious delights. Hire one of our occasion dresses for your night at The Olive Grove, try our Marc by Marc Jacobs Lida Stripe Dress or our Schumacher Sorbet Dress.

Lets go punting:
Boat Tours

Whether this is your first visit or your 100^th visit, when you travel to Cambridge you need to have a go on the punting boats. Take an evening trip and hire evening gowns in Cambridge for your night. Try our Butter by Nadia dress for a more casual evening look or try our Gorgeous Couture Harlow Maxi Dress for a sleek silhouette.

Glasgow, Manchester, Essex and Edinburgh are the most popular destinations for dress hire this month at Girl Meets Dress so we’ve decided to take you through the best rentals for each. We start with our most popular city, Glasgow.

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Manchester
Essex
Edinburgh

What’s going on in Glasgow?

Hitting the Town:
The Buff Club

Hosting events 7 nights a week from 11pm-3am, The Buff Club is a night out not to be missed. When it’s a night out with the girls you need to look the part with our fabulous party dresses to rent in Glasgow. Our Stella McCartney Pleated Stretch Dress is ideal for turning heads whilst our Alice and Olivia Bown Metallic Dress will flatter any figure. Don’t worry about any drink spillage on your night out either – we take care of all the dry cleaning!

Dining out:
GMD Loves Number 16

Number 16 is a cosy, friendly eatery in the heart of Glasgow’s west end. For such a quaint restaurant you’ll be needing to look exceptionally special – whether you’re renting an evening dress for a first date or dinner with the girls, Girl Meets Dress have got your Glasgow dresses covered. Look sleek in our Marc by Marc Jacobs Toni Perforated dress or add a splash of colour to your night with our Acne Adelle Tape dress. We’ve got lots of great cocktail dresses all available with next day delivery anywhere in the UK!

Performances to Remember:
Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

Right in the heart of Glasgow is the Royal Concert Hall, famous for hosting spectacular nights featuring everything from orchestras to exhibitions. We have so many evening dresses for hire in Glasgow so you’re spoilt for choice – from our Nicole Miller Kate Lace dress to Carven Tweed Dress. We’ve even got some great evening maxi dresses to hire from a range of designers including Gorgeous Couture and Erdem.

We didn’t want to leave our other top cities out…

Best things to do in Manchester

Paint the Town Red:
Tiger Tiger

Known in the UK as one of the best nightclubs around, Tiger Tiger should be visited whenever you’re in Manchester. Boasting several different dance rooms and a restaurant, the club is guaranteed good night out. For a truly great party dress try the Halston Heritage red prom dress or our Nicole Miller evening dresses – remember, you can rent 3 at a time and get a refund on the ones you don’t wear!

Dinner Date:
Michael Caines

Double Michelin star holder Michael Caines has created arguably one of Manchester’s best restaurants. From truffles to a specially selected wine list (and champagne bar) this eatery is a truly exclusive night out. We’ve got some great ladies evening dress hires, including Ariella evening gowns and our Issa Crow Over Dress.

Fancy a laugh:
Comedy Store

Launched in 2000, the Comedy Store is situated in the heart of Manchester. A laughter-factory which is no stranger to big names, this theatre-style auditorium is a popular comedy venue amongst Mancuians. Perfect if you’re looking to do something a little different with your night. Ignore the Manchester dress shops and head over to Girl Meets Dress to rent some night out dresses like our Alice and Olivia Lurex Dotted Dress and our Opening Ceremony Intarsia Knit Dress.

Party it up in Essex

Heading out:
Evoke

If you’re going out in Essex you know it’s got to be an amazing night. Evoke nightclub – who’s capacity is a massive 1100 – has had a £2.5 million redevelopment and is open four nights a week. It even has an ice bar! Dress the part with our party prom dresses to hire in Essex – try our Forever Unique Deana Dress or our Ariella Emerald Gown. Remember we’ll deliver the dress to you – at your home, at your office, wherever you want it!

Nice Grub:
The Rare Cow

The Rare Cow – also known as “Home of Great Steak” – is a restaurant committed to providing the finest in British beef. With an unusual interior not often associated with steak houses (leather chairs and white walls) this restaurant will get meat lovers tongues wagging. Hire evening gowns in Essex for your special night out – try our Erdem Reese Print Dress or our Butter by Nadia Sapphire Jersey Dress.

Intimate Performance:
The Headgate Theatre

This quaint theatre plays host to a range of performance genres including drama, comedy and musicals. The building, which is steeped in history, provides an intimate setting for some memorable shows. Hire an evening dress for your night out like our Alice and Olivia Lora Metallic Dress or Gorgeous Couture Cara Swarowski Dress.

Meanwhile up north in Edinburgh

Girl Night Out:
Liquid Room

For over 17 years Liquid Room has been a leading venue for gigs and clubs in Edinburgh. Covering everything from Country to Dubstep and boasting names such as Dizzee Rascal and Calvin Harris, Liquid Room promises to be a good night out. Hire a party prom dress in Edinburgh and be the envy of all your friends in our Alice and Olivia Olympia Embellished Dress or hire an evening dress like our McQ by Alexander McQueen Digitally Printed Dress.

Grab a bite:
The Magnum

If you’re looking for traditionally Scottish dining then look no further. The Magnum, a short walk away from Edinburgh’s city centre, serves classic Scottish dishes alongside fresh seasonal game and seafood. Hire evening dresses in Edinburgh and dazzled in our Dolce and Gabbana Striped Dress or stun in a LBD like our Gorgeous Couture Ariela Dress. We provide a pre-paid postage label for you to return the dress when you’ve worn it! Completely hassle free.

Outdoor Activity:
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Performing in Edinburgh Castle, the 2013 Tattoo features awe-inspiring variety from the four corners of the globe. It’s truly bagpipes-galore with a whole host of dancers and bands playing in kilts. Although a coat may be required (hopefully not raincoats) hire an evening dress and feel glamourous whilst you watch the Tattoo perform. Hire our Carven Twisted Stretch Dress or our Rag & Bone Niki Flared Dress.

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Princess Diana was undoubtedly a style icon during the 80’s. GMD takes a look back at her famous choices. 

Last week the first movie poster for the highly anticipated film Diana was revealed. The movie, staring Naomi Watts, is due to be released in September and has already obtained a substantial fan base surrounding it.  The first trailer was released last month and shows Watts portraying Princess Diana throughout her lifetime, from her ventures to Anglora to being hounded by the paparazzi.

Sure to be a highly moving film, Girl Meets Dress take a look back at some of Princess Diana’s best fashion choices and why she is regarded as one of the most stylish royal women.

The Style: One Shoulder

1983 – It was the UK premier of James Bond film Octopussy and Princess Diana chose to wear a beautiful one shoulder gown covered in silver bugle beads, teamed with a silver clutch bag and matching silver shoes. Get the look with Gorgeous Couture’s Bailey Maxi Blush dress, available to rent from Girl Meets Dress for £69.

The Style: Cut Out

1985 – Designed by Bruce Oldfield, Princess Diana wore this silver pleated gown to a benefit fashion show. Always known to take risks, the dress had a cut out back revealing Diana’s rebellious side. We’ve got two stunning open back dresses for you to choose from to get Princess Diana’s look; Acne’s Adelle Tape Dress available to rent for £49 and Alice + Olivia’s Lanie Open Back Dress available to hire from £69.

The Style: Strapless

1987 – Worn to the Cannes Film Festival, this dress emcompassed elegance with classic draping. The chiffon material allowed Diana to glide over the red carpet, capturing everyone’s attention. Ariella Couture have developed a stunning range of evening gowns, available to rent from £59. Two examples, which both intergrate Princess Diana’s baby blue colour scheme are Ariella Couture’s Catherine Gown and their Selena Gown.

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