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We've rounded up all the best UK boutiques so you can find the perfect place near you to find your dream dress.
London
1) Mirror Mirror – Crouch End Boutique, Angel Boutique
These beautiful London-based boutiques are the epitome of style grace. We
love the gorgeous double fronted boutique in the heart of Islington,
with a complete bridal accessories boutique next door. This experienced,
family run team have the knowledge and passion to guide you to your
perfect wedding dress. The styling is effortlessly glamorous with
vintage themes and all the gowns are made, altered or restyled in their
own London workrooms.
Key designers: Mirror Mirror Couture, Cymbeline, Gemy Maalouf, Pronovias, Yolancris, Intuzuri, Hera
Price: from £1,150
Crouch End Boutique
Mirror Mirror Crouch End, 37 Park Road, London, N8 8TE
Tel: 020 8348 2113
Angel Boutique
Mirror Mirror Angel, 56 Penton Street, London, N1 9QA
Tel: 020 7713 9022
This internationally renowned designer produces
über-luxurious gowns, and the experience the flagship store offers is
exactly what you’d expect – glamorous, chic and utterly exclusive.
Key designers: Amanda Wakeley only
Price: from £900 (ready to wear)
3. Blackburn Bridal Couture, Blackheath Village
blackburnbridal.co.uk
They sure know how to make a girl feel special at Blackburn Bridal –
from the impressive selection of beautiful gowns to the expert service,
you’ll leave feeling like a princess!
Key designers: Claire Pettibone, Jenny Packham, Stephanie Allin, Ugo Zaldi
Price: £1,200–£5,500
You’ll get that ‘kid in a sweet shop’ feeling here –
it’s full of original ’20s to ’60s bridal fashion, just waiting to be
tried on! An amazing bespoke service is also available.
Key designers: all sorts!
Price: Vintage from £500; bespoke from £2,000
If vintage glamour is your bag then Heirloom
Couture’s gowns are for you – have yours made-to-measure or choose from
their ’30s-inspired screen siren-style dresses.
Key designers: Heirloom Couture only
Price: from £3,500
Sophisticated elegance will never go out of fashion – Ms Packham’s
boutique, and her dresses, epitomise that idea. Pop down the road to the
Accessories Boutique, too.
Key designers: Jenny Packham only
Price: from £1,300–£14,000
Perhaps the ultimate one-stop bridal shop, Luella’s
combines convenience with unashamed girliness, with dress, lingerie,
shoes and accessories under one fabulous roof!
Key Designers: Shane Ryding, Charlotte Casadejus, Katja Nuutinen
Price: From £990
These contemporary boutiques both have collections from an
impressive array of top name designers - and offer brides the very best
welcoming, personal service
Key designers: Jenny Packham, Cymbeline, Augusta Jones, Mia Mia, Inbal Dror, Terry Fox, Suzanne Neville
Price: £1,000–£3,000
If you’re fretting about finding your dream dress,
then the chilled-out atmosphere inside Pronovias’ flagship UK showroom
is for you. You’ll also love the huge range of gowns.
Key designers: Pronovias only
Price: from £1,500
At Reflections Bridal Wear in Chiswick, London they
want you to feel and look exquisite on your wedding day. They
specialise in fabulous designer wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses.
They love weddings and are always on hand to help. They work closely
with professionally trained seamstresses and carry out the fitting in
their shop to ensure you are 100% happy with your gown.
Key designers: Maggie Sottero , Sottero & Midgley, Justin Alexander, Alfred Angelo
Based in Richmond London, Silhouettes want you to look and feel
exquisite on your wedding day. They specialise in fabulous designer
wedding gowns and Dessy bridesmaids dresses. Why go to them? They a
stunning range of wedding gowns, great service, the entire Dessy UK
range and they're less than 30 minutes from Central London.
Key designers: Pronovias , Anoushka G, Amanda Wyatt, Ellis, Maggie
Sottero, Sottero & Midgley, Romantic of Devon, Dessy, Paradox,
Benjamin Roberts
12. Stephanie Allin Couture, Marylebone
stephanieallin.net
Stephanie Allin is a big name, but there’s no need
to be intimidated by this store – the boutique is as girly and feminine
as the designer’s gorgeous dresses.
Key designers: Stephanie Allin only
Price: from £2,000
This surprising building conceals an unexpectedly
intimate showroom, filled with not only bridal gowns, but also
bridesmaids and Mother-of-the-Bride ideas. Ready to wear collections are
available too.
Key Designers: Temperley London only
Price: From £1,300
14. Angelica Bridal, Islington
This Beautiful Boutique is a must for all busy
London Brides! Open 7 days a week and Evening; the area is served by
numerous restaurants and cafes, perfect for a touch of relaxation after a
day of Wedding Dress shopping!
Key Designers: Raimon Bundo, Ritva Westenius, David
Fielden, Charlotte Balbier, Martina Liana, Justin Alexander, Rembo
Syltyling, Essense of Australia, WhiteOne Collection
Price: £900 to £3,000
South East
Just outside London, this boutique bridges the gap
between high-end fashion and value – perfect for trend-led, eternally
stylish frocks that are sure to wow your leading man!
Key designers: Jenny Packham, Cymbeline, Anoushka G, Suzanne Neville, Jesus Peiro, Temperley London and Tara Keely
Price: £1,200–£4,500
16. Grace, The Bridal Boutique, Westcott, Surrey
graceofwestcott.com
A unique and personal experience in the search for your dream bridal
gown and accessories, with views across the Surrey Hills, make it a day
out! We have brought UK designed and manufactured contemporary and
vintage wedding dresses and accessories to our Surrey boutique.
Key
designers : UK designers Sassi Holford, Blue, So Sassi, The Couture
Veil, Cherished Vintage & Canadian designer Paloma Blanca
Price range - £1,300 - £2,600
17. The Wedding Trousseau, Epping
The Wedding Trousseau are passionate about helping
you find the right gown to make your day unique. Specialising in
designer dresses, you'll find a wide range of elegant, romantic gowns by
internationally acclaimed designers.
Key designers: Ritva Westenius, Anasul Y, Mia Mia by Alan Hannah, Lou Lou Bridal
Price: £600–£3,000
18. White Mischief Bridal, Henfield
The bridal boutique your credit card dreams about!
An eclectic collection of Designer Wedding Dresses, sparkly bridal
accessories, Special Occasion wear including something for Mum - all
under one roof. The choice is simply amazing!
Key designers: Augusta Jones, Jenny Packham, Jesus
Peiro, Caroline Castigliano, Cymbelline, The Vintage Wedding Dress
Company, Lea Ann Belter, Lara Hannah Vintage
Price: £1,500 - £4,500
South
19. Brides of Winchester, Hampshire
This is an intimate boutique, offering brides their own personal
appointment to try on a huge range of fabulous frocks, all designed and
lovingly hand made in Britain.
Key Designers: Suzanne Neville, Sassi Holford, Chanticleer, Blue Bridalwear, Nicola Anne
Prices: Range from £1,400.00 - £3,000.00
This award-winning, appointment-only boutique has a
wide range of beautiful dresses, and brides will love the friendly,
peaceful atmosphere.
Key designers: Justin Alexander, Sincerity, Mark Lesley, Maggie Sottero, Ivory & Co, Donna Salado
Price: £600–£2,000
At Wedded Bliss, they offer a relaxed atmosphere,
friendly service and beautiful bridal wear and accessories. Visit them
at their Bridal Studio in Dibden Purlieu, Southampton where they have
'everything' a bride may need for her special day!
Key designers: Jean Fox , Sylvia Rose, Benjamin Roberts, Tia by Benjamin Roberts, Amanda Wyatt, Maggie Sottero, Justin Alexander
Price range: Up to £2,000
South West
22. Carina Baverstock Couture, Bradford on Avon
carinabcouture.com
An utterly chic and sensational luxury bridal and occasion wear
boutique near Bath, with a unique and diverse collection of
internationally respected designers. Delivering immense style and a
fresh contemporary focus on the importance of great cut and couture
detailing. By appointment.
Key designers: Suzanne Neville, Sassi Holford, Naomi Neoh, Jenny
Packham, David Fielden, Claire Pettibone, Ritva Westenius and Jessica
Charleston
Price: Just under £2,000 - £5,000
Situated near Bath, Perfect Day has been
established for over 10 years. The boutique's ethos is to provide an
enchanting bridal experience that offers high-end designers in a
friendly, unpretentious environment.
Key designers: Alan Hannah, Benjamin Roberts, Ian Stuart, Ugo Zaldi
Price: £900-£2,000
Offering the ultimate personal service, you can
have your gown customised, altered or made-to-measure on site in the
studio above the beautiful Cheltenham showroom.
Key Designers: Chanticleer, Ellis Bridal, Novia D’Art, Victoria Jane
Price: £600-£2,000
It’s luxury all the way with this lovely boutique
in Bristol – expect a dedicated service and exclusive dresses in an
intimate, elegant shop.
Key designers: Amanda Wakeley, Stephanie Allin, Suzanne Neville, Temperley London
Price: £1,800–2,500
26. Linda Gray Bridalwear, Gloucester
This multi award-winning "RBA" bridal shop is set in a stunning 'chapel' location at Westgate Retail Park Gloucester.
Beautiful, top quality, wedding dresses, exceptional customer service and sensible prices (£500 - £1500).
Key Designers: Mark Lesley, Bonny, Venus, White Rose, Mark Lesley Couture Bride, Verise, BellaDonna by Wendy Makin
Price: £500 - £1500
Get the designer experience without the limitations
– Sassi gives her brides a choice of other carefully-selected
collections as well as her own.
Key Designers: Sassi Holford, Kate Sherford, Enzoani
Price: £1,000-£2,500
Brides who visit The White Room can enjoy trying on
exquisite gowns in the luxurious ‘Mirrored Catwalk Room’ and sumptuous
‘Bridal Suite’ making the experience of choosing their wedding dress
truly memorable.
Key designers: Stewart Parvin, Ritva Westenius, Caroline Castigliano, Stephanie Allin, Jesus Peiro, Augusta Jones
Price: £1,700 - £4,200
Midlands/West Midlands
This lovely boutique oozes romance and is packed
with British talent – three-quarters of their dresses are from
home-grown designers
Key designers: Augusta Jones, Kate Sherford, Stephanie Allin, Suzanne Neville
Price: £1,400–£2,500
Conveniently situated in South Leicestershire, this
small independent boutique offers exclusive, gorgeous and affordable
bridal gowns and stunning accessories along with that all important
personal shopping experience.
Key designers: Nicola Anne, Donna Lee Designs, Donna Salado, Mia Mia by Alan Hannah, Lou Lou Bridal
Price: on application
From traditional classics to fashion forward
trends, this award winning boutique stock exquisite bridal gowns along
with beautiful bridesmaids dress from some of the best designers around.
Key designers: Sottero & Midgley, Ellis Bridals, Dessy
Price: £595–£1,695
32. Jessica Ley Brides, Worcestershirejessicaleybrides.com
At Jessica Ley Brides, they believe that a bride
deserves a truly enjoyable and memorable experience when choosing her
wedding gown, along with impartial, truthful and practical advice. You
can view a carefully selected range of dresses, chosen from the
catalogues of some of the best contemporary designers. Their spacious
shop is situated in the quiet Worcestershire countryside and is one of a
number of eclectic businesses in the refurbished barns of Craycombe
Farm.
The moment you emerge from from the spacious changing room you will
feel like a princess as you walk down the catwalk , lit by crystal
chandeliers.
Key designers: Ella Rose, Kenneth Wilson, Alexia Designs, Phoenix Gowns
East Midlands
At our beautiful and friendly bridal boutique you
will be amazing at our large selection of bridal gowns and stunning
Sorella Vita bridesmaids dresses. From vintage inspired gowns to the
very contemporary, Formal Elegance is a must for all brides.
Key designers: Ella by Essense, LouLou Bridal, Tia by Benjamin Roberts
Price: £500-£1,500
34. Courtyard Bridal Boutique, Kettering
The beautiful Courtyard Bridal Boutique is a true
family run business, relax in your own private viewing lounge with a
glass of bubbly, and make finding your perfect gown an experience to
remember.
Key designers : Ritva Westenius, Justin Alexander, Jonathan James Couture, Twobirds Bridesmaids
Price : £1,000 - £3,500
Wales
Winner of Perfect Wedding’s Best Bridal Retailer
award last year, All About Eve is something very special indeed. The
boutique offers impressive service and a selection of dresses that’s
second-to-none.
Key designers: Benjamin Roberts, Ellis, Ian Stuart, Justin Alexander
Price: £550–£3,400
So sumptuous you’ll never want to leave, this
bijoux store offers dresses from the best British designers, and prides
itself on exceptional service. They also run one of our favourite
accessories website – highsocietybride.co.uk.
Key designers: Claire Pettibone, Jenny Packham, Suzanne Neville, Temperley London
Price: £1,200–£3,000
37. White Bride, Narberth, Pembrokeshire
whitebride.net
Pembrokeshire is the last place you’d expect to
find this oasis of bridal couture, but it’s there – and full of
delicious frocks! Expect high-end names such as Jenny Packham, and
excellent service from the team.
Key Designers: Charlotte Balbier, Jenny Packham, Mia Mia, Stephanie Allin
Price: from £900
North
This award-winning business has three bridal
boutiques situated in Barrowford, Durham and Silsden. The world's
leading bridal designers are showcased in luxurious surroundings, making
the search for your dream dress a special, stress-free experience.
Key designers: Ian Stuart, Lyn Ashworth, Jenny
Packham, Benjamin Roberts, Enzoani, Blue by Enzoani, Ellis Bridals,
Essense of Australia, Annasul Y, La Sposa, Angelina Faccenda, Elie Saab,
Anoushka G, Lusan Mandongus, Pronovias, Justin Alexander, Ella, Mori
Lee
Price: £800–£4,000
As well as stocking a fantastic range of bridal
designers, Elizabeth of York have an exclusive collection of styles
created in their own workrooms, allowing brides to incorporate their own
ideas into their dream dress. A made-to-measure service is also
available.
Key designers: My Lady, Tia, Constantina, Maggio Sottero, Benjamin Roberts
Price: £1,000–£2,800
As the UK's largest My Lady stockist, Fairytale Brides have just won for the second year running County Brides best bridal shop.
Fairytale Brides are the premier wedding dress shop in Manchester,
offering superb dresses and complementary bridal wear, whilst giving
their customers the ultimate standard of customer care. Their reputation
is based upon two solid foundations.. stunning wedding dresses and
bridal wear at competitive prices and a personal service that is truly
second to none.
Key designers: Ian Stuart, My Lady, Justin Alexander, and Essense
They also have Mother of the Bride at their other boutique
fairytale-occasions.co.uk
The Frugal Bride pride themselves on offering
customers an exciting, stress-free shopping experience, whether they're
looking to spend £150 or £1,500. They also stock a wide selection of
beautiful plus-sized wedding dresses.
Key designers: Alexia Designs, Signature Plus from Private Label by G
Price: from £465
Swan Brides Boutique based in Congleton, Cheshire
offer a range of stunning wedding dresses, Mother of the Bride and Groom
outfits by Linea Raffaelli and Pifer and Mayka, bridesmaids by
Twobirds, Mark Lesley and Diane Harbridge, wedding shoes and
accessories. Swan Brides pride themselves on their fantastic service and
honest advice to help you create the perfect look for your big day.
Key designers: Diane Harbridge, Benjamin Roberts, Kathy Ireland
Price: £900–£2,000
At Wedding Belles of Otley you will find an exclusive one to one
service dedicated to helping you find the wedding dress of your dreams.
Their Yorkshire bridal boutique provides an exciting choice of
gorgeous bridalwear for the modern bride, with stunning gowns from award
winning British designers.
Key designers: Alan Hannah London, Nicola Anne England, Benjamin
Roberts Tia, Impression Bridal, Trudy Lee and Romantica of Devon.
44. The White Closet, West Didsbury, Manchester
thewhitecloset.co.uk
Vintage bridal chic has landed in Manchester – enjoy tea and cakes as you play dress up in this utterly one-off boutique.
Key designers: Charlotte Balbier, Claire Pettibone, David Fielden, Lyn Ashworth
Price: £1,000–£4,000
Scotland
This team really take time to learn about you and
your style so you can find your perfect dress – don’t be surprised if
they get to know you better than your fiancé does over
the course of your fittings!
Key designers: Augusta Jones, Benjamin Roberts, Jenny Packham, Sassi Holford
Price: £800–£5,000
This luxe flagship store (along with their Hamilton
boutique) is the only Scottish stockist of Stephanie Allin, Blue and
Complice – worth a look!
Key designers: Blue, Complice, Pronovias, Stephanie Allin
Price: From £1,000
If you don’t have a clue what you want, then check
out the mix of edgy and traditional designs available at this elegant
boutique.
Key designers: Anella Couture, Kate Sherford, Lyn Ashworth, Ritva Westenius
Price: £500-£2,000
These guys are passionate about bridal fashion –
check out the wide range of fabulous European designers you have to
choose from!
Key designers: Alan Hannah, Linea Raffaelli, Stewart Parvin, Suzanne Ermann
Price: £1,500–£4,000
Northern Ireland
Style-savvy brides won’t want to miss the only
stockist of beautiful Elizabeth Fillmore, Romona Keveza and Amanda
Wakeley dresses to be found in Northern Ireland.
Key designers: Amanda Wakeley, Elizabeth Fillmore, Novia D’Art, Romona Keveza
Price: £1,200–£5,000
Upstairs you can indulge your girly side with Bows
Bridal’s fabulously feminine gowns, while on the ground floor you’ll
find a treasure trove of must-buys to complete your look in their
dedicated accessories boutique.
Key designers: Charlotte Balbier, Marylise, Paloma Blanca, Rembo Styling
Price: from £900–£2,000
