The complete guide to wedding dress boutiques in Berkshire
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Brides-to-be in Berkshire, are spoilt for choice when it comes to where they can buy a wedding dress.
Whether you've just said yes to a Valentine's Day proposal or are hunting for the perfect dress for the big day, this guide is for you.
With wedding dresses available in every colour, shape and size from boutiques across the county, we hope this helps to make the decision to say yes to a dress a little easier.
Know of any we have missed out, email them to khadija.taboada@trinitymirror.com.
Zara Zou Bridal Wear
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Where: London Road, Reading
Additional information: Zara Zou specialises in British bridal wear, offering the dress of your dreams as well as aftercare following the big day.
You can view their collection online or visit the boutique and experience a one to one shopping experience.
Lyndsey Clark's Boutique
Lyndsey Clark creates alternative bridal wear, although she does not have a boutique, she works primarily with her customers over her website.
She is based in Reading, Berkshire and creates custom handmade corset wedding dresses and costumes. She also uses recycled materials wherever possible and appropriate.
You can look at some of her designs online which are also available to buy.
Bride To Be Bridal Boutique
Where: Broad Street Mall, Broad Street, Reading town centre
Additional information: The Bride To Be boutique has dresses, veils and bridesmaids' dresses as well as men's formal wear available for sale or hire.
The boutique is closed on Wednesdays and Sundays but otherwise is open from 10am until 5pm, except Tuesday where hours are extended to 8pm.
Something Old Something New
Where: Prospect Street, Caversham, Berkshire
Additional information: Wedding dresses are off the rail designer wedding gowns with up to 60 per cent off the original price.
Some are last season's stock or pre-loved dresses worn once before being professionally cleaned. The store recommends booking yourself in for 75 minute appointments.
Lady M Bridal Gowns
Where: Tithebarn Grove, Calcot, Berkshire
Additional information: This dressmaker is by appointment only, making classic period and contemporary bridal couture and bridesmaid dresses.
Call 0118 942 4892 to make an appointment.
White Rose Bridal Rooms Ltd
Where: Kennet Holme Farm, Bath Road, Midgham, Berkshire
Additional information: Selling wedding gowns and accessories such as shoes, tiaras, veils and handbags.
You can take a look round the store and find out more online.
Miss, Bridal Gowns of Hungerford
Where: Bridge Street, Hungerford, West Berkshire
Additional information: Miss offers a wedding dress experience, stocking a range of top names in British and International bridal couture.
Pretty Stitch Bridal
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Where: Chrysanthemum Drive, Shinfield, Berkshire
Additional information: Specialising in bespoke couture bridal gowns, from the traditional to the medieval and gothic.
All dresses are priced on an individual basis, whether you are after a wedding dress or something for your bridesmaids or flower girls.
You can find out more information online.
La Sartoria
Where: Market Place, Reading, Berkshire
Additional information: Hand tailored, bespoke designs by this bridal store in Reading town centre.
Whether you need a garment made, altered repaired or re-styled this Italian store can accommodate.
Find out more information here.
Village Brides
Where: Rose Street, Wokingham, Berkshire
Additional information: Trading for more than 10 years, Village Brides offers a huge collection of dresses and accessories in all sizes.
The store shares its building with Anthony Blay menswear, so buying for the groomsman is an option.
To find out more information visit the website.
Sophie Grace Bridal Ltd
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Where: Oaklands Business Park, Oaklands Park, Wokingham
Additional information: Stylish, bespoke designer wedding gowns ranging from size 8 to 24.
Sophie Grace offers a range of designer dresses as well as accessories and bridesmaid dresses.
Confetti Bridal Centre
Where: Charwood Road, Wokingham
Additional information: The centre offers a range of wedding dress designs as well as accessories.
Appointments are recommended, you can book them here.
Windsor & Eton Brides
Where: High Street, Eton, Berkshire
Additional information: Windsor & Eton offers a range of wedding dresses in sizes 6 to 16, with prices from £800 to £3,000.
Each bride gets a personal consultant at the store which offers all the finishing touches.
Windsor Bride
Where: Leonards Road, Windsor, Berkshire
Additional information: This bridal store has a large collection of dresses.
The business is family-run, with competitive prices and in-house alterations.
Bookings are by appointment only, which can be made online.
Rosedene Bridal
Where: Windsor Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire
Additional information: Offering a selection from three ranges: simple, beautiful and exquisite.
Dresses are suitable for civil marriages, weddings abroad, the more mature bride and so much more, you can find out more information on the website, and book an appointment.
Ribbons and Pearls
Where: Pocketts Yard, High Street, Cookham, Berkshire
Additional information: The bridal store offers an experience that is memorable, enjoyable and stress-free, supplying dresses ranging from affordable to designer.
The store also has some limited edition dresses as well as selling fascinators, veils and tiaras.
You can find out more and book your appointment here.
Tina Waller
Where: Highfield Lane, Maidenhead
Additional information: The bridal store allows future brides to co-design their wedding dress with Tina who has been designing for 25 years.
The bespoke dresses can be made in silk, satin, chiffon and lace.
Find out more about the made to measure dresses on the website.
Supernova
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Where: High Street, Datchet, Berkshire
Additional information: With more than 21 years experience in the wedding industry, Supernova Bridal Boutique opened its Datchet store in 2009.
Run by appointment only the boutique offers more than 90 unique gowns which are made to order.
