Are you ready to find your dream dress?
oh yes
Then stop right there, get a cuppa and browse through our collections and indulge in dress heaven!
We have lots of dresses that can be re-ordered in your dress size and many that are also available ‘ready to wear’ at heavily discounted prices. If you are a size 8 to 12 you may be able to grab yourself a bargain as we need to make room for our new collections!
If you think we have dresses that are your vibe then lets get you booked in for a bridal appointment in our Northamptonshire studio and together we’ll find your perfect dress and look for your wedding day.
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Appointments are up to 1 hour 30 minutes which allows us time to prepare between appointments so please arrive promptly to your appointment.
We please ask you to do your homework and select a few favourite dresses that you would like to try prior to the appointment – all of our dresses are now on the website to browse! This doesn’t mean you are limited to just trying these dresses but it will help make your appointment super productive!
We are very excited to help you find your dream dress!
Please bring no more than 3 guests to your appointment. Please arrange a babysitter in advance if you or your guests have children – it isn’t a safe environment for little ones and we need to ensure all the attention is on the bride during this super special time!
Photography is not allowed of the bride in the dresses. Please respect this. A sneaky photo and telling guests off is just embarrassing for all of us!
What we can accommodate is a video that we shall take of one or two of your favourite dresses which we can share with you if you wish. However, the most important factor is how you feel and what you see in the mirror. Photos and videos are easily overanalysed and when your hair / make up and sample dress don’t fit well it isn’t ideal and may deter you from ‘saying yes’ to your dream dress.
Most of our wedding dresses are size 10’s and 12’s. Don’t worry if you don’t fit in this size bracket we can still help you visualise how a dress will look in your size but please do bring your imagination along with you!
The majority of brides start the search for their dream dress approximately 12 months before the big day and after booking the venue. Once you have chosen your dress it can take four to eight months to be made. A further two to three months should be allowed for alterations to your bridal gown. Ordering approximately 11 to 12 months in advance is ideal!
Light coloured underwear is ideal. A bra is not necessary for most of our dresses however please feel free to bring along a strapless bra if you prefer.
We have a plinth for you to stand on, and also some heels if you would like to try on a pair with your favourite dress.
Please don’t wear any tan (bride and guests) the dresses and our chairs are very light in colour and will mark easily.
Photography is not allowed in our dresses (please let your guests know). We will however if you wish take a video for you in one or two of your favourite dresses and we can then share this with you. We do however recommend going off the feeling in the dress and how you see yourself in the mirror rather than on screen.
If you order your dress with us during your first appointment you’ll have your appointment fee credit towards, if you decide that you would like to arrange a second appointment there is a £15 fee for a 45 minute appointment which can also be used towards your dress. When you have found your dream dress there is a 50% non refundable deposit required. Payment is accepted via Visa, Mastercard debit and credit. BACs transfer, or cash.
If you choose a ‘ready to wear’ dress payment will be required in full and you will take the dress away on the day.
As soon as you have committed to your dress we would recommend requesting a date for your fitting appointments with a seamstress. Our recommended local seamstress is Stitched Up in Southam, Warwickshire. They are amazing!
The Victoria Lou Bridal Multiway Dresses are available to order online and you can trial a sample dress and look at colour swatches at home with your bridesmaids prior to committing to an order. If you are interested in booking a multiway dress appointment please see further information here.