15 of the Best Wedding Dress Shops in Essex
Find the wedding dress of your dreams in one of Essex's beautiful shops. We've picked bridal boutiques to suit a range of styles and budgets, bringing you the best designers from around the world.
When it comes to wedding dress shops, Essex is the place to be.
We've found an excellent selection of bridal boutiques catering to a range of styles, whether you want classic elegance, showstopping glamour or a cool boho look. Before you make your appointments, however, do some homework. While it's good to turn up with an open mind, it does help to have some idea of what makes you feel good.
The easiest way to start thinking about wedding dresses is to asses your style by looking at your existing wardrobe. Which dresses do you wear for a confidence boost? Which outfits do you own that make you feel fantastic? What do these looks have in common? And make sure you're very clear on how much of your wedding budget is allocated to your dress - and remember to factor in alterations. The last thing you want is to fall in love with a dress that's totally out of your price range.
With an idea of your bridal style and budget in mind, all that remains is to pick some boutiques from our Essex wedding dress shops edit, and get ready for the most enjoyable shopping trip you'll ever have!
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1. Turner and Pennell
Turner & Pennell stock a carefully curated range of wedding dresses that cover every style from contemporary romance to red carpet-worthy glamour. They also have veils, tiaras, belts and shoes so you can easily finish your bridal look, as well as bridesmaids' dresses.
Key Designers: White One, Art Couture, Nicole Spose, La Sposa, Christina Wu Love
Price Range: £650-£1,900
Address: 75b Eastwood Road, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 7JN
2. The Wedding Shop
This Colchester bridal boutique stocks some very impressive wedding dress designers, with sample dresses running from size 8-28. They also stock leading names in mother-of-the-bride and bridesmaid fashion, including Ghost and Pronovias.
Key Designers: Caroline Castigliano, Essense of Australia, Pronovias, Jenny Packham, Suzanne Neville, Jesus Peiro
Price Range: Enquire with boutique
Address: 4 High Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1DA
3. Bellissima Weddings
This award-winning Chelmsford boutique has customer service at the heart of their experience. As well as beautiful gowns, they offer a wide range of bridal accessories, from stoles to corsets, as well as bespoke veils.
Key Designers: Enzoani, Ellis Bridals, Justin Alexander, Maggie Sottero, Stella York, Élysée
Price Range: £1,000-£3,000
Address: 22 Market Square, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex CM3 5XA
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4. The White Wedding House
Located on a private country estate in Brentford, The White Wedding House is ideal for brides looking for a luxe shopping experience. The team source wedding dresses from catwalk shows around the world, and they've chosen some real fashion-insider styles.
Key Designers: Cymbeline, Alessandra Rinaudo, Olvi's, Zavana Bridal, Capri Sposa
Price Range: £400-£4,000
Address: Hou Hatch, Weald Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 5QU
5. Serena Bridal
Serena Bridal offers a rather lovely VIP Bridal Package, which allows you to take over the boutique for three hours and enjoy some champagne - the fee is deducted from the price of the wedding dress if you order on the night.
Key Designers: Sophia Tolli, Ronald Joyce, Romantica, Victoria Jane
Price Range: £599-£2,000
Address: Kingsview House Kingsview Court, Hodgson Way, Wickford SS11 8YF
6. Grace & Lace
Family-run Grace and Lace actually have two wedding dress shops, one in Colchester and one in Chelmsford. Each stocks some excellent designers, with a good balance of classic styles and catwalk-inspired looks.
Key Designers: Lusan Mandongus, Maggie Sottero, Rebecca Ingram, Snow by Annasul Y
Price Range: Enquire with boutique
Address: 46 St. Botolphs Street, Colchester, Essex CO2 7EB & 2 Can Bridge Way, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 0WP
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7. Amorae Bridal
Located in Ongar, this Essex bridal boutique offers a good range of designers. Appointments are one-on-one, with each bride having exclusive use of the shop.
Key Designers: Morilee, Allure, Kenneth Winston, La Sposa, San Patrick
Price Range: Enquire with boutique
Address: 123 High St, Chipping Ongar, Ongar CM5 9JA
8. The Bespoke Wardrobe
The Bespoke Wardrobe carries some of Britain's leading designers, whose styles range from cool and contemporary to timeless glamour. They also offer accessories by the ultra-chic Emmy London.
Key Designers: Charlie Brear, Temperley, Suzanne Neville, Eliza Jane Howell
Price Range: Enquire with boutique
Address: 96 High Street, Ingateson, Essex CM4 0BA
9. Rock the Frock
This gorgeous Chelmsford boutique does things differently. The emphasis is on cool designers and alternative styles, making it a perfect dress destination for anyone who wants to put together a unique bridal look. You can also buy accessories from their online shop.
Key Designers: Sweet Caroline, Otaduy, Rembo Styling, Leanne Marshall, Saja, Rock the Frock house collection
Price Range: £1,000-£3,700
Address: 14 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1SN
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10. Fleur de Lys Bridal
Located in Saffron Walden, Fleur de Lys has won plaudits for its customer service. The boutique offers a good range of wedding dress styles, as well as bridal accessories.
Key Designers: Maggie Sottero, Justin Alexander, Stella York, Sophia Tolli, Ronald Joyce
Price Range: Enquire with boutique
Address: 4-5 Rose & Crown Walk, Saffron Walden, CB10 1JH
11. Dress Code Nine
This appointment-only boutique is a serene space for trying on dresses. They also stock mother of the bride dresses and bridesmaids' outfits.
Key Designers: Art Couture, Eddy K, Christina Wu, Eliza & Ethan
Price Range: Enquire with boutique
Address: Unit 21 Allshots Enterprises, Woodhouse Lane, Kelvedon CO5 9DF
12. Lucy Can't Dance
Looking for something cool and unusual? Make an appointment at the fun and friendly Lucy Can't Dance Studio - all of their fabulous designs can be totally customised to create a unique bridal look. They also offer alternative designs for flower girls and hand-crafted bridal accessories.
Key Designers: Lucy Can't Dance
Price Range: £1,000-£3,000
Address: 58 New Street, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1NE
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13. MiliMili Bridal Boutique
This chic boutique has a carefully curated collection of wedding dresses from award-winning designers, as well as beautiful accessories. Their emphasis is on quality, from fabric to finishing touches.
Key Designers: Eliza Jane Howell, Enzoani, Élysée
Price Range: £1,100-4,000
Address: 19 Sir Isaacs Walk, Colchester, Essex CO1 1JJ
14. Cutting Edge Brides
House of Mooshki[/caption] We've edged slightly out of Essex here, but we're right on the border with this boutique that specialises in short wedding dresses. There's a wide range of beautiful styles, all of which can be customised to fit your ideal look. There's also a custom service if you'd prefer a bespoke dress.
Key Designers: House of Mooshki, Brighton Belle, Rita Mae
Price Range: Enquire with boutique
Address: 17 Bourne Road, Bexley DA5 1LW
15. The Pantry Bridalwear
This beautiful boutique lets you try on as many dresses as you want during your appointment (not always a given). It's a good job they do - The Pantry stocks some of the finest British designers, so there'll certainly be plenty you'll want to try!
Key Designers: Rita Colson, Halfpenny London, Andrea Hawkes, Bon Bridé
Price Range: £1,000-£3,500
Address: 20 High Street, Saffron Walden CB10 1AX
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