Choosing your dream wedding dress is undeniably one of the most exciting parts of getting married and here's where West Midlands boutique owners and their teams can help you choose the perfect gown.
Your local West Midlands 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 West Midlands based brides-to-be.
Here’s some great wedding boutiques and shops in the West Midlands from places like Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Warwick, Shrewsbury and Stratford, whom you might want to get in touch with...
Don't forget to mention Your West Midlands Wedding magazine when contacting wedding dress boutiques.
TDR Bridal is a place where you can feel confident, learn to express yourself and be supported by a team of ladies who simply love what they do. Your wedding is the biggest day of your life and we at TDR are here to celebrate every single moment with you.
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
Wedding Belles of Four Oaks has won Best Bridal Retailer in the West Midlands
Wedding Belles of Four Oaks has won 'Best Bridal Retailer in the West Midlands' at The Wedding Industry Awards. The company was born from a passion and love for all things girly and bridal in 2007. The owners tell us: "We feel very proud of how our shop has grown and become one of the leading "go-to" wedding dress boutiques in Birmingham, the West Midlands and beyond. Your wedding dress appointment with us in our Sutton Coldfield boutique is a special and exciting time, and we feel privileged to be a part of it. You will feel in safe hands as we know how important your wedding dress is, and with more than 35 years of combined experience in bridal styling, you really are in the best place."
Posted: 9 March 2023
Heavenly Wedding Belles has won several awards
At multi-award-winning Heavenly Wedding Belles, no wedding dress costs more than £995 and each comes with a free veil and garter. So, if your budget is under £1,000, then you can choose any dress in the shop and not have to keep checking the price tag.
"We were recently announced as finalists at the 6th English Wedding Awards, which we are very excited about," says owner Deborah. "We were also crowned winners of the Prestige Awards 2022-23, winning the category of Best Bridal Boutique in Shropshire. What's more, I was also crowned Best Wedding Photographer in Shropshire at the 2022 Matrimony Awards.
Posted: 3 February 2023
TDR Bridal in Birmingham will be exhibiting at The National Wedding Show (NEC)
"At TDR Bridal, we are proud to stock the biggest and best selection of wedding dresses you will find throughout Birmingham and the West Midlands, and we are one of the best-stocked boutiques in the UK," says the team at TDR Bridal. "We work hard to source gowns to suit every bride, regardless of size*, shape, age or budget. We have great relationships with the designers we partner with and we know that their dresses, combined with our experience working with 1000s of brides of the years will guarantee that you will find the dress that has been made for you. Just because we are big, it doesn't mean we aren't completely committed to helping you find your dream dress.
"To make your personal appointment with one of our amazing team, get in touch or request an appointment here."
Posted: 1 February 2023
Tamsin’s Bridal Boutique is moving to a Grade II listed building
Tamsin's Bridal Boutique is moving to a Grade II listed building on one of Kidderminster's oldest streets. Set to open in January 2023, the new boutique will feature three large bridal suites, two prom suites, a suite for the mother-of-the-bride/groom and bridesmaids, and a floor for menswear with options for both hire and sale.
"We are delighted to have been able to purchase this stunning building," says Tamsin Hancocks-Guinan. "All the suites in the new boutique are private for just you and your party. Alongside a huge variety of shoes and accessories, our gowns-to-go selection will feature dresses from £299."
Posted: 5 January 2023
TDR Bridal is celebrating 15 years of business
Multi-award-winning bridal boutique TDR Bridal is celebrating 15 years of business. One of the largest stockists of bridal and menswear in the UK, it's no surprise that TDR Bridal is also on the shortlist for the much-coveted Retailer of the Year industry-led awards. TDR Bridal stocks an extensive range of dresses, from a UK size six-32. Designer names include Sassi Holford, Enzoani, Morilee, Ronald Joyce, Jolie by Berta, Sottero and Midgley and the eponymous collections from Justin Alexander. The boutique also has a team of in-house seamstresses and a huge range of accessories and veils.
Posted: 24 November 2022
The Dressing Rooms Bridal in Birmingham has launched a new website
The Dressing Rooms Bridal in Birmingham has launched a new look and website. The changes will see The Dressing Rooms re-group after an extraordinarily busy period fulfilling post-pandemic orders. It has been a brilliant and exciting few months, and the re-brand has given Rebecca Baddeley and her team a much-needed focus.
The founder and managing director said: "I'm so excited to launch this rebrand! The Dressing Rooms is constantly developing, and we wanted our new brand to reflect who we are. It's been a long time coming to collate, create and develop the look we wanted, and I'm so pleased with the final styling. It reflects TDR but also takes us back to our roots, which has values that we hold true for all of our brides."
Posted: 13 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
The latest wedding dress trends
More than ever, brides-to-be are searching for unique dresses that are out of the ordinary and can be personalised. This trend has occurred from the ever-growing Pinterest boards and Instagram-worthy weddings. As a result, we are seeing the importance of our seamstresses more than ever. They work closely with our brides to help achieve exactly what they had envisioned.
The regency era of puff sleeves are making a comeback within the bridal industry, as are square necklines and clean line skirts that are ideal for a less is more theme. We are also noticing lots of new 2022/2023 gowns with 3D detailing, so we expect this will be the next big wedding dress trend.
Posted: 4 May 2022
