Wedding Dresses in South East

Start with the venue

Country house weddings are common across the South East, and their sweeping staircases and formal gardens suit structured gowns, long veils and classic lines. Barn and orchard weddings in Kent and Sussex lend themselves to softer, flowing styles, while seaside venues along the south coast, from Brighton to the Hampshire shoreline, call for something you can move in when the breeze picks up.

Shopping across the region

Brides in the South East have plenty of choice close to home, with bridal shops in many market towns and larger centres such as Guildford, Brighton, Canterbury, Oxford and Reading. Some also head into London for the day. Wherever you go:

• Book appointments in advance, as weekend slots are in high demand.
• Limit your group to a few people so the appointment stays focused.
• Wear or bring the right underwear and, ideally, shoes of a similar height to the ones you plan to wear.

Timings

Made-to-order gowns can take several months to arrive, and alterations then follow in the final weeks before the wedding. Ask each shop for their usual timescales before you commit, and check how many fittings are included. Leaving extra room in your schedule makes the whole process far less stressful.