Wedding Dresses in Bristol

Bristol weddings range from harbourside warehouses and Clifton's Georgian terraces to country houses and barns in the surrounding countryside. That variety means it helps to settle on your venue, or at least its style, before you start trying on gowns.

Plan the timing

Most brides start looking nine to twelve months before the wedding. Gowns ordered to measure can take several months to arrive, and alterations usually begin two to three months out, with a final fitting a week or two before the day itself.

Booking appointments

Appointments are the norm, and Saturdays fill first. Weekday sessions tend to be quieter. Ask how long you will have, how many guests you can bring and whether there is a fee. If you are also looking in Keynsham, Portishead or Chipping Sodbury, leave enough time between bookings for traffic, which can be slow across the city.

Hills and weather

Bristol is hilly, and photographs around Clifton or the harbour often involve steps and slopes. Consider how easily you can move in a long train, and whether a bustle would help. For outdoor ceremonies or a rural venue, think about how the hem will cope with grass, and bring a cover-up into the conversation early so it can be matched to the dress.