Choosing your dream wedding dress is undeniably one of the most exciting parts of getting married and here's where Hampshire and Dorset boutique owners and their teams can help you choose the perfect gown.
Your local Hampshire and Dorset 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 Hampshire and Dorset based brides-to-be.
Here’s some great wedding boutiques and shops in Hampshire and Dorset from places like Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Bournemouth, Winchester and Weymouth, whom you might want to get in touch with...
Don't forget to mention Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding magazine when contacting wedding dress boutiques.
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Chamelon Bride and Mother of the Bride
Chameleon specialises in helping real women find their perfect wedding day dress.
Chameleon has one of the largest collection of bridal gowns and mother of the bride outfits on the south coast. Chameleon opening its doors over 37 years ago and since then we have helped so many women feel amazing on their special day. We have a wealth of experience of dressing brides and mums and offer a personalised, one-to- one appointment to each and every customer.
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
New bridal separates from Southampton retailer
Situated in Southampton, Zaneta Burnett Design is now offering dream-worthy separates for only £600. Bridal separates consist of tops with skirts, trousers or shorts, which can be incorporated into future looks, making the option more environmentally friendly. Less fitting sessions are required as there are no extreme structures or tailoring needed – perfect for those on a tight time frame. The style of attire is practical and comfortable as there would be no long trains, elaborate corsets or heavy layers.
Posted: 9 June 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
Discover this Bournemouth bridal boutique's new look
Shopping for your dream dress just got even better! Bournemouth bridal boutique Chameleon Bride has had a makeover and now not only has a chic new coastal look, but a whole lot of other goodies too. The boutique has been completely rebranded and as well as fabulous new luxe appeal, it now has its own bar to add to the experience! Owner Anneliese Ward has been at the helm for the past six years and has transformed the business into a destination hotspot for brides- to-be. First opened as a women's clothes shop 38 years ago, since Anneliese took over in October 2016, she has introduced a whole raft of improvements and now has three bridal fitting rooms, including a VIP one, and a mother-of-the-bride shop which was launched last April.
Posted: 29 March 2022
Bridal boutique's makeover in Bournemouth
Shopping for your dream dress just got even better! Bournemouth bridal boutique Chameleon Bride has had a makeover and now not only has a chic new coastal look, but a whole lot of other goodies too. The boutique has been completely rebranded and as well as fabulous new luxe appeal, it now has its own bar to add to the experience! Owner Anneliese Ward has been at the helm for the past six years and has transformed the business into a destination hotspot for brides-to-be.
Posted: 4 March 2022
Happy birthday to boutique's first year in business
A big CWM high five to Dorset's Sarah Jane Bridal. Despite the recent tough times, owner Sarah Pardey has realised her dream of having her own bridal boutique and has celebrated the first anniversary of her new venture. Her love of all things bridal stems from 20 years' experience in the world of bridal hair and make-up. "I've always had an interest in wedding gowns and anything pretty, so when the opportunity arose to take over the shop it seemed like the perfect progression for me. I knew as soon as I stepped into the boutique that I wanted to do it," she explains. "During lockdown it was very challenging but I kept myself busy creating a strong presence on social media, liaising with my suppliers, creating eye-catching window displays and keeping in regular contact with my brides."
Posted: 3 February 2022
New direction for Winchester bridal boutique
Southampton-based Olivia George bridal boutique has exciting new plans in the pipeline. From the end of 2021, the business is now focusing solely on plus-size bridal. Co-owner Carolyn Foster explains, "We already specialise in dresses up to size 28 and are now starting to phase out our smaller samples and will only stock dresses from size 14 up to 34. We're really excited about this, we already help lots of curvy brides to find their dream dress and our focus now is all about making sure we have plenty of styles available for then to try on."
Posted: 18 January 2022
Dorset boutique has a new name and new home
Dorset's former Courtyard Bridal boutique has a new name and a new home. Owner Marie Bennett has rebranded the business and taken it back to its roots as The Bride's Wardrobe, the name she originally intended for it when she set up the company in 2016. She explains, "While shopping for my own wedding dress, I discovered a gorgeous little boutique up for sale, so I bought it lock, stock and barrel. As it was situated in a lovely courtyard I decided to keep the name and traded as Courtyard Bridal for almost six years."
Posted: 13 January 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
