FAQ's
Most frequent questions and answers
Yes, it is always advisable to book an appointment to view and try on our wedding gowns. We sometimes need to close the shop for another brides fitting so if you have not booked an appointment in advance we may not be able to see you.
We normally allow about 2 hrs for trying on wedding dresses. If you think that you will require a longer appointment we can certainly arrange this on a weekday. As Saturdays and Sundays are very popular a longer appointment is unlikely to be possible on weekends.
Most brides find that it is quite helpful to bring close friends or family with them to there appointment of
Course you are welcome to attend on your own.
Yes of course we love welcoming all the family but sometimes a lengthy appointment can be boring for children we do suggest maybe a dress reveal instead where they can see the dresses picked and feel included in this way.
Comfortable, flesh coloured or pale underwear is advisable and a strapless bra is always good but not essential. You are welcome to bring your own shoes and accessories but we also have lots of styles available to try in store. The main thing we do ask is that you wear a minimal amount of make-up to protect the dresses.
We try to accommodate for all budgets and have dresses that range from £1000 to £1500. It’s a really good idea to have a budget in mind before you start shopping and to let us know when booking your appointment so that we can help you find the perfect dress.
The majority of our dresses in stock range from UK size 4-32 but we can order dresses in all sizes.
Most wedding dresses take approximately 9 months to be made and delivered we would recommend to start looking a few months before this as shopping for your dress early means that there is plenty of time for fittings. If you’re working towards a date which is much closer than this don’t panic as some dresses can be ordered on a rush delivery and we also sell a range of wedding gowns off the peg.
Yes, if you have ordered your wedding gown from our boutique our in house alterationist will be happy to do all of your fittings in store.
Alternatively we can also recommend an independent seamstress that you can visit at your convenience.
With our designers gowns the wedding gown is ordered in a standard size closest to your measurements and then any alterations that are needed are charged as extra at your first fitting. The cost varies depending upon the extent and nature of the alterations required.
Once ordered we are happy to look after our bride’s wedding dress right up to their wedding day. It will be packed up into a dress bag or travel box for you to collect whenever is most convenient. We also offer a range of storage boxes for after the big day
We can offer a dry cleaning service for your wedding gown.