Baboucha Shoes, Potters Bar, 0208 441 3788

BeFlirty Dresses, Borehamwood, 0208 381 5536

Mary's of Enfield, Hoddesdon, 01992 466066

SF Collection Asian, Watford, 0208 428 2817

The Changing Room, Welwyn, 01438 718001

Airs & Graces
Berkhamsted 01442 875849

Angelina's Brides
Stevenage 01438 742333

Bodice & Bustle
Bishop's Stortford 01279 755507

Browns & Co
Watford 01923 237000

Caroline Couture
Harpenden 01582 768469

Clifford-Burr
Ware 01920 463311

Confetti Bridalwear
Tring 01442 828653

Creations By Gail
Letchworth Garden City 01462 675667

Expressions Bridalwear
Hitchin 01462 431122

Faire L'amour
Barnet 0208 441 3996

Fairy Jane Tiaras
Tring 01442 828272

Fame-Us
Watford 01923 240686

Forget Me Not Couture
Berkhamsted 01442 877257

Froxy Lady
Hemel Hempstead 01442 217276

Gloriarty
Welwyn Garden City 07703 569773

Hinxworth Bridal
Baldock 01462 835761

Impressions
Ware 01920 461188

Jayne Boulton
Hitchin 01462 458224

JoSu
Ware 01920 877203

Losners
St Albans 01727 869986

Michele Dawn
Buntingford 01763 273668

Odyssea Bridal & Evening Wear
Potters Bar 01707 643464

Perfection Bridal
St Albans 01727 833073

Prestige Bridal
Hoddesdon 01992 444217

Ria Fosu Couture
Barnet 0208 449 7479

Taffeta & Chintz
Hitchin 01462 436119

The Wedding Centre
Hemel Hempstead 01442 266228

The White Boutique
Bishop's Stortford 01279 755677

The White Wardrobe
Hitchin 01462 431734

Young Bride & Groom
Watford 01923 249664

Buying a wedding dress can be an arduous process. You might find yourself trying on at least a dozen or so gowns before finding the perfect dress. Start the process at least seven months prior to the wedding if you are having the dress made.

• Cut out pictures from bridal and fashion magazines, shop online and look at old family photos to home in on your preferred style.
• Ask friends and family for references on dressmakers and designers if you are having the dress made or altered.
• Bring a friend whose opinion you trust to shop with you at bridal stores. Include your mother if appropriate. Avoid getting too many opinions though as this will ultimately drag out the selection process!
• Bring shoes with the same size heel you expect to wear at the wedding.
• Discuss alteration charges with the salon, once you choose your dress. A typical alterations budget from an independent seamstress will be in the region of £100-200.
• If you decide to have a custom-made dress, allow at least 6 months to ensure plenty of time for fittings and alterations.
• Take home a fabric swatch to match with your shoes, veil, accessories, stationery and decorations.

Bridal and Bridesmaids dresses in Hertfordshire (Bushey, Watford, Radlett, Borehamwood, Abbots Langley, Kings Langley, Rickmansworth, Hertford, Ware, Much Hadham, Buntingford, Royston, Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin, Knebworth, Stevenage, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn, Harpenden, St Albans, Kensworth, St Albans, St Albans, Princes Risborough, Tring, Aylesbury, Great Missenden, High Wycombe, High Wycombe, High Wycombe, High Wycombe, High Wycombe, High Wycombe, Beaconsfield, Chalfont St Giles, Amersham, Chesham, Berkhamstead, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead, Hemel Hempstead). As well as Bridal Wear this section covers bridesmaids, flower girls, communion dresses etc. plus accessories such as shoes, tiaras, hats and fascinators. Some advertisers offer clothing repairs and alterations, dressmaking and tailoring. Retailers in this space also frequently offer evening gowns, party dresses, prom dresses etc. as part of their range.