Frequently asked questions

When Do I Start Shopping For A Dress?

That is very dependant upon you. 

It's important your in the right head space for trying and buying - if not then you can find yourself trying on so many and becoming dress blind. 

Ideally 12 months before your wedding in a great time for looking / trying finding the one. Ordering in can take upto 9 months and then alterations after that. 

But our top tip is when your ready go for it! 2 years, 12 months, 6 months its all doable. 

What Prices Are Our Gowns From?

Our order in collection starts from £200 - £2000

Our sale dresses start from £50 - £999

Bridesmaids start from £135 - £199

Flowergirls from £40 - £199

 

All our dresses have prices with the information on the relevant page. 

What Designers Do You Stock?

Bridal we have; 

Romantica, White Studio, Richard Designs, Belles & Bows Collection and our NEW collection Tres Chic coming in September. 

Bridesmaids we have;

Tiffany Bridesmaids & Honora by Richard Designs

Flower girls we have;

Sevva, Tiffany & Richard Designs

Do You Have Disabled Access?

Yes - we have a ramp which will assist access to the building and a ground floor changing area - please do let us know any needs so that we can prepair the spacees as needed.

Is There Parking Locally?

Yes - there are two carparks next to us - one council and one private. Both do charge a small fee (even for disabled badge holders) so please make sure you follow any sinage in the carparks. 

What Size Dresses Do You Stock?

Our mission at Belles & Bows Bridal is to be INCLUSIVE to all so we stock from size 6 -40+ - we provide gowns for all with no judgement and a safe space to be authentic to you. 

How Long Does It Take For A Dress To Arrive?

Each designer has their own time frame. We can do a quick turn around with 4 weeks for certain designers. Typically you are looking at between 6-9months for delivery. 

For those on a quicker scale our 'Off The Peg' gowns can be chosen and taken the very same day. We will work to all time scales to ensure it all works for your big day. 

 

Bridesmaids are usually a 4 months turn around but allow a little extra for alterations - we would say 6 - 8 months would be a great time scale. 

Do I Have To Pay Upfront?

We have a couple of payment options. 

BRIDAL

Sale Dresses:

£150 deposit as a minimum - balance and collection within 8 weeks. We can do a weekly payment plan for this.

Order In Dresses:

1) £350 deposit and monthly payment plan for 9 months. 

2) 50% deposit and balance within 9 months.

BRIDESMAID

£75 per dress and balance on collection.

5+ Dresses £350 and balance on collection.

FLOWER GIRL

50% of each dress total remaing on collection.