About us...

The Suffolk Wedding Dress Echange was established in 2012 with the vision of offering brides the opportunity to buy and sell once worn designer bridal gowns. Giving brides the chance to buy a fabulous designer gown with a big saving against the RRP and sellers the opportunity to re-sell their beautiful gowns .

Fast forward and we have helped over a thousand Brides to find their perfect gowns at affordable prices with no compromise on quality or service, and shared so much fun and laughter along the way.

We are proud of the huge choice of beautiful sample and once worn designer wedding dresses available and the friendly, personal service we offer, including alterations in house with our talented seamstresses.

Frequently Asked Questions...Brides to Be

Do I have to book an appointment or can I just call in?

Viewing is by appointment only. Please use the online contact form or message sarah@suffolkweddingdressexchange.co.uk

How long do appointments last?

Please allow around an hour for your appointment. Maximum is 90-minutes.

How many guests can I bring along with me?

A maximum of 3-additional guests can accompany you and help you find your dress

Is there a charge for appointments?

No, our appointments are free of charge. However, we often operate waiting lists, especially on Saturdays, so if you need to cancel please be polite and let us know.

What do I need to bring with me?

Please wear light/ neutral coloured underwear and bring a strapless bra if you have one. Shoes to the likely height of your wedding shoes would also be useful. Please do not wear make up and especially no lipstick please.

Do I select gowns in advance?

We will ask you to choose up to 10- gowns from the website ahead of your appointment. We'll have these ready for you to look at and try during you appointment.

How does wedding dress sizing work?

Bridal Gowns are generally sized as couture gowns and therefore can be 1-2 sizes smaller than high street sizing. It depends on the designer and style, but as a general rule fitted dresses tend to be at least a size smaller than the high street and if you have a bigger bust or hips, you may need to go up 1 or 2 sizes.

Help - I have no idea what I'm looking for or what suits me?

We'd be happy to help you. We'd suggest picking a variety of styles as a starting point and we can then browse the rails once we have a sense of your shape and style.

Are all the Bridal Gowns Once Worn?

No, about 70% of our gowns are samples that have been tried on in Bridal Shops but not worn for a wedding. If you prefer not to look at once worn gowns, let us know and we'll filter the choices for you. But.. if you find a once worn gown, they are generally in perfect condition and can save you in alterations costs as they have generally been re-hemmed/ shortened.

How does it work if I find my perfect gown?

We ask for a £100 deposit which is non-refundable to reserve your gown. The balance is then gerally payable at the end of the following month. We ask that you collect your dress upon full payment. It will come in a full length dress cover for storage until your fittings.

Do you offer payment plans?

Payment plans are available on request.

Will the Bridal Gown need altering?

Most bridal gowns need some alterations. We have a talented in-house Seamtress who will provide an estimate for alterations following your first fitting.

When will I need to have the Gown altered?

We reommend an initial fitting 3-months before your wedding but feel freee to book in earlier, if you'd prefer.

How many fittings will I require?

Most brides have 2-fittings but if your gowns requires substantial re-sizing, please allow 3 fittings.

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Alterations service

We offer an in-house alteration service though our talented Seamstress. Stephanie will tailor your dress to fit you perfectly, including shortening hems and taking in or out at the bodice. We can also shorten or remove trains, personalise your dress with extra beading or sequins, add or remove lace up panels to the back of the dress and change necklines. Most wedding dresses can be taken in by at least two sizes and out by up to one size.

We pride ourselves or offering high quality, personal service and creative tailoring at very competitive prices.

Paying for your dress

If you find your perfect dress, we require an initial, non refundable deposit of £100 to reserve the dress for you. Full payment and collection is due at the end of the following month.

We accept payment by BACS, Credit/ Debit Card or Cash.

Payment plans are available on request.

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