Bridalwear boutiques in Essex

Choosing your dream wedding dress is undeniably one of the most exciting parts of getting married and here's where Essex boutique owners and their teams can help you choose the perfect gown.

Your local Essex 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 Essex based brides-to-be.

Here’s some great wedding boutiques and shops in Essex from places like Colchester, Harlow, Southend, Chelmsford, Grays, Braintree and Clacton, whom you might want to get in touch with...

Don't forget to mention An Essex Wedding magazine when contacting wedding dress boutiques.

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Bridal Shop

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In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere fully trained consultants at Bridal Shop will be happy to assist you in finding your perfect wedding dress. Whether you are looking for simple elegance or designer sophistication, from the moment you step inside our shop you will walk into a relaxed and comfortable environment where your dream will unfold.

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Dress Code Nine

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Bridal Gowns

We have many Bridal gown designers at Dress Code Nine. Here are some of the names we stock. Angela Bianca, Monica Loretti, Richard designs, Rachel allan and Ronald Joyce.

Please have a look at our website to see lots of different designs.

We are always getting new lines arriving so if you are after a particular style please do not hesitate to call us.

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Martels Bridal Boutique

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Martels Bridal Boutique is a beautiful Bridal shop based in Barnston, just outside Dunmow in Essex. In our range of designer wedding dresses, we’re confident that you will find the wedding dress of your dreams. We are stockists for Paul Zeni Couture; Kenneth Winston; Kenneth Winston Ella Rosa; Kenneth Winston Gallery; Emma Bridals and Richard Designs.

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Posted: 5 May 2023

A very Royal welcome!

Thousands of excited royalists lined the streets of Colchester to welcome His Majesty King Charles and the Queen Consort who visited the city on March 7th. Mili Mili, the style conscious bridal boutique was keen to be part of the action, especially when they learned that his well-known, black Rolls Royce would be passing the shop front on Sir Isaac's Walk.

Posted: 14 March 2023

New Wedding Planner Journal & Keepsake collection

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Posted: 1 December 2022

Happy feet: 5 expert tips to care for your feet at a wedding

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Posted: 4 November 2022

Why An Essex Wedding readers should pay a visit to Ri Ri's

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Posted: 1 November 2022

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Posted: 15 August 2022

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"This is a totally unique photo booth experience, with sequin walls, disco balls, checkered floor and pink ceiling," says Lucy.

Posted: 18 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