Choosing your dream wedding dress is undeniably one of the most exciting parts of getting married and here's where London boutique owners and their teams can help you choose the perfect gown.
Your local London wedding dress boutique will typically stock a range of wedding dresses from both UK and international designers to suit your fashion style and budget. You will also receive expert knowledge and guidance on how to select complementing accessories for your big day including tiaras, veils, shoes and more.
It’s advisable to book a one-to-one appointment with a boutique so that you have time to view the collections on offer and try on any wedding gowns that you think might be the one!
Do take time to research styles that will flatter your figure, however, keep an open mind on suggestions that an advisor may make and benefit from their experience and knowledge of dressing London based brides-to-be.
Here’s some great wedding boutiques and shops in the Capital, whom you might want to get in touch with...
Don't forget to mention Your London Wedding magazine when contacting wedding dress boutiques.
The Wedding Wardrobe was established with the intention of making every bride-to-be’s dreams and hopes fulfilled when it came to her ideal bridal style. In our boutique, you will experience one-to-one appointments in the luxury of your own bridal changing suite and a range of hand selected gowns from leading bridal designers.
David’s Bridal commences ‘everything must go’ closing down sale
Bridal store chain, David's Bridal has confirmed that all UK stores are launching a closing down sale, with dramatic reductions across wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses and more. Following its administration announcement last month, David's Bridal is closing all four of it's UK stores, with all stock discounted. David's Bridal's extensive closing down sale will commence with at least 40% off everything in-store.
Posted: 26 May 2023
Bespoke bridalwear with atelier in East Greenwich
The philosophy behind dressmaker Coral Turner's couture ready-to-wear collection is the creation of timeless pieces that you'll want to wear again and again, outdoing fashion trends and each being the only one handmade. This ideology has now been extended to include bespoke non-traditional bridal wear for those brides wanting something different. The allure, made-to- measure garments can be worn long after the festivities of your special day. Fabrics of distinction and quality, the artisan craft of couture sewing and attention to detail are a pre-exquisite for this work.
Posted: 18 October 2022
Tips on keeping your wedding dress safe pre- and post-wedding
While everyone has their own budget for the big day, nobody can deny weddings are an expensive business, with a total average bill hovering around £20,000-£30,000. The dress is likely to account for over £1,000 of this – and could cost much more if it's a designer number.
When asked, 86% of brides-to-be who haven't yet purchased their dress didn't know that it might be protected under their home insurance policy! comparethemarket.com has shared some helpful things to consider ahead of bringing home the special dress.
Posted: 31 July 2022
How to choose the perfect shade of white or cream - Tips from Colour Me Beautiful
When searching for your wedding dress, you'd be forgiven for thinking it's an easy task just deciding between white and cream! However, although wedding dresses have traditionally been white or cream, these colours come in many different shades and you need to ensure that if you're going for white or cream, that you'll be choosing the most flattering shade for you. In order to help you, Cliff Bashforth, MD of style consultants Colour Me Beautiful, has shared his top tips with County Wedding Magazines.
Posted: 15 July 2022
Nicola Peltz’s wedding gown inspires brides-to-be
Analysis of Google search data reveals that online searches for 'square neck wedding dress' exploded 1,556% on the 9th of April, just hours after Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham married at her family's estate in Palm Beach, Florida. A new finding by fabric experts Dalston Mill Fabrics reveals that online interest for 'square neck wedding dress' skyrocketed sixteen times the average volume in the first few hours after the couple tied the knot, an unprecedented spike in the public searching to mirror the bride's elegant custom-made Valentino gown.
Posted: 11 April 2022
London's Sanyukta Shrestha unveils her 2022 collection
Leading sustainable luxury wedding dress designer, Sanyukta Shrestha unveils her 2022, ready to wed vegan bridal collection, The Vegan Dream. Inspired by Narnia's whimsical world, this collection is a celebration of love between humans, the Earth and animals, a bridal look that effortlessly fits into any woman's sustainable wardrobe and provides her with options to reuse after the wedding. The collection is created without any animal products and features 23 handmade ethical vegan wedding dresses. Every piece is thoughtfully created for style-savvy brides of every shape and size. From stylish fashion-forward shirt dresses and smart wedding suits to floaty elegant dresses and dramatic princess gowns, each piece is named after Narnia related characters like Aslan, Namsi, Faun, Caspian and Telmar as a tribute to the inspiration.
Posted: 28 February 2022
How to style your outfit for weddings this winter
Renowned high street footwear brand Clarks, analysed search volume data to reveal what wedding outfit colours the nation are searching for the most this winter. Blue wedding outfits came out on top, followed by black, pink, red and green! What's more, Clarks spoke to Lindsay from Lindsay Punch Styling to give her top tips on what shoes to pair with our upcoming wedding outfits, from styles to different colours. Read on for advice on winter wedding styling...
Posted: 24 December 2021
Curves to Couture: Wedding dress shopping in London
Here at Your London Wedding magazine, we believe that searching for your wedding dress (or separates combo) has to be one of the most exciting parts of the wedding planning process - who doesn't love shopping right? To help you on your way, we get the lowdown from three London-based designers and boutiques about shopping for your dream dress and what to look out for in 2022 when it comes to trends and shopping for your body shape...
Posted: 21 September 2021
New collection from London-based designer Olwen Bourke
Your London Wedding loves the dreamy new Kerala Collection from London-based designer Olwen Bourke. This ethereal range of bridal gowns was inspired by the designer's trip to south India and draws influences from the lush flora and fauna. Perfect for the contemporary bride, you can expect delicate embroidered flowers, sweeping tulle skirts and breathtaking botanical designs. Not looking for traditional white or ivory? You'll find other beautifully soft shades here too. "Hints of colour add personality to the gowns," Olwen says. "It means that they can be worn again after the big day." With an artisanal approach, each gown is handmade to order. The cloths are cut at a small, family-run workshop in India, before being cut, sewn and handfinished at Olwen's North London studio. Olwen tells us, "I love to incorporate personal emblems or secret messages into the embroidery or lining, so that each dress is an original work of art."Olwen knows a thing or two about showstopping dresses, having designed custom gowns for Strictly Come Dancing, red-carpet events and evening wear ranges for fashion houses in London and Paris. She also collaborates with Monsoon on its bridal and bridesmaid range.
Posted: 16 September 2021
We adore the new Kerala Collection from bridal designer Olwen Bourke
We are so in love with the dreamy new Kerala Collection from London-based bridal designer Olwen Bourke. This ethereal range of bridal gowns was inspired by the designer's trip to south India and draws influences from the lush flora and fauna found there. Perfect for the contemporary bride, you can expect delicate embroidered flowers, sweeping tulle skirts and breathtaking botanical designs. Not looking for traditional white or ivory? You'll find other beautifully soft shades here too.
Posted: 1 July 2021
