The best wedding dress shops in London
You're about to get lavished with attention... pretty woman style.
The good news is: you don't have to be getting married to go wedding dress shopping!
... actually, you probably do.
So if you ARE getting married, this is where the fun begins. Forget the pressure of the "I dos"; of everyone's eyes being on you as you walk down the aisle... you must look on this as an opportunity to go shopping. An opportunity to go shopping for the most awesome dress you'll ever wear.
So assemble up your chums and prepare to be treated like a princess. You're about to get lavished with bucket-loads of attention... pretty woman style.
(Just to be clear... we're not calling you a hooker.)
Evelie
31 Chippenham Mews W9 2AN
Bride & Groom Shops
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A beautiful boutique in quiet Maida Vale, Evelie offers stunning dresses at competitive prices; a collection of new designer wedding dresses from £995-£2500. For those looking for even better value for money there are 100 sample designer wedding dresses from £800 to £1200 (original retail price up to £4000), ready to be taken away the same day!
Head here for a private, more relaxed, fun and affordable bridal experience (just £15 appointment fee) for each bride and her party of up to four guests.
Browns Bride
12 Hinde Street W1U 3BE
Bride & Groom Shops
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First of all, you need only look here if you have a significant budget. This is the offshoot of designer store Browns, and prices reflect that. If money is no object – and we’re talking anything from £3,500 to £9,000 here – then this is where you will find some of the most luxurious, exclusive dresses on the market.
Mirror Mirror
54 Penton Street N1 9PZ
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The Angel boutique Mirror Mirror is one of London’s most popular wedding boutiques. As well as stocking its own couture range, the shop stocks Cymbeline Paris, Intuzuri and Yohan Cris with prices starting at around £850.
If affordability is key for you then why not pick something up from the past. Annie’s Vintage actually supplied some of the lace that went towards Kate Middleton’s Alexander McQueen wedding dress and has a good range of vintage lace gowns starting at around £300.
Angelica Bridal is another Camden Passage wedding boutique and another shop that holds regular sample sales. The beautiful store has prices that begin at around £750 but if you don’t mind an ex-display outfit then prices can be considerably cheaper.
Selfridges
400 Oxford Street W1C 1JS
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Not everybody wants to go fluffy and white for the big day and that’s fine. Elegant eveningwear can look equally as stylish and although the designer labels in Selfridges are pricey, it’s your wedding dress! Choosing from labels like Christopher Kane and Erdem will offer a contemporary look that can be worn again.
What a name and what a selection of wedding dresses. Located in Kingly Court on the side of Carnaby Street this is the place for dresses that ooze character. Set up by former film costume supervisors if you’re after a one-off then Fur Coat No Knickers should be number one on your list.
Temperley means class and when you’re getting pure, unadulterated British class, you pay for it. With stores in Mayfair and Notting Hill the boutiques offer private appointments in attractive, relaxed settings. Bespoke or ready-to-wear, prices start at around £1,300. If it’s a designer label you want, you can do no wrong with Temperley.
