This is our edit of the bridalwear names to know: local designers with international reputations, ateliers known for exceptional fit, and boutiques that have become destinations for brides on the hunt for ‘the one’. Champagne flutes at the ready as you bookmark these: the London bridal addresses every bride should know.
Main image: Love Me, Love Me Knot by Phillipa Lepley x Rachel Trevor Morgan – a special couture collaboration inspired by David Austin’s ‘Constance Spry’ English rose
Sassi Holford
A cornerstone of British bridal, Sassi Holford is known for elegant, impeccably cut gowns that favour craftsmanship and fit above all else. Designed and made in England, her dresses are favoured by brides who want polish without fuss. Expect beautiful fabrics, flattering structure and an experience that feels properly personal. We adore her 2026 ‘Sculpted Light’ collection.
We love: The Amelia dress.
Jenny Packham
Few names in bridalwear come with as serious fashion credentials as Jenny Packham. Famous for her red-carpet gowns (remember that stellar Princess Catherine in shimmering gold moment?) as well as her bridal collections, her dresses are all about fluid silhouettes, exquisite embellishment and a sense of occasion. This is the go-to for brides who want to look striking, confident and contemporary.
We love: The Chrisina dress.
Temperley London
Temperley London does romance with a fashion edge. Known for bohemian spirit, beautiful detailing and a touch of drama, the bridal collections are perfect for brides who want something expressive and just a little bit magical. Think flowing silhouettes, intricate embroidery and a sense of personality rather than tradition-for-tradition’s sake.
We love: The Porta Gown.
Phillipa Lepley
Phillipa Lepley is synonymous with serious couture-level bridal brilliance. Her Chelsea atelier is famous for its meticulous approach to fit, structure and proportion, and for gowns that are built to flatter from every angle – skills she has been honing since 1986, when she launched her eponymous brand (longer, if you count a childhood spent absorbing the power of beautifully made clothes from her grandmother, a court tailoress). This is where you come for understated grandeur, beautiful fabrics and dresses that are as technically impressive as they are elegant.
We love: Love Me, Love Me Knot by Phillipa Lepley x Rachel Trevor Morgan – a special couture collaboration.
Needle & Thread
If your idea of modern bridal leans romantic rather than minimal, Needle & Thread is a go-to. Known for its signature tulle, intricate embellishment and beautifully detailed embroidery, the brand specialises in dresses that feel light, decorative and eminently wearable. Less about heavy structure, more about texture, movement and craft, these are gowns for brides who want something feminine, expressive and magical – perfect for running through golden fields at sunset with your paramour.
We love: The Valentine Dress.
The Mews Bridal
‘Fashion finally meets bridal’ is The Mews’ tagline, and fittingly so. The brainchild of mother and daughter duo, Gail and Lauren, it draws on high French fashion to bring an edit of modern, fashion-forward bridal labels – all of a chic and charming Gallic persuasion. Find it just off the Portobello Road and clink champagne glasses while cooing over its ultra chic collection’s distinct, well… je ne sais quoi.
We love: Stanley by Marie Laporte.
Vivienne Westwood Bridal
For brides who want drama, attitude and a bit of fashion history, Vivienne Westwood Bridal is in a category all of its own. The signature corsetry, sculptural draping and bold silhouettes make these dresses instantly recognisable – and totally unforgettable. This is bridal for women who like a bit of rock goddess va-va-voom on their big day.
We love: Nova Bagatelle.
Galia Lahav
Galia Lahav brings high-octane glamour to the London bridal scene. Known for figure-defining silhouettes, intricate lace and show-stopping detail, these are dresses designed for maximum entrance-making impact. If your vision of bridal is high glam, ultra-polished and a little bit red carpet, this is where to start.
We love: The Astor dress.
Savannah Miller
Savannah Miller’s bridal collection is, in fact, stocked globally – but London’s betrothed smitten with her romantic creations can find them at The Wedding Club in South Kensington, as well as Lovely Bride on Great Eastern Street. Effortless, modern and cool, these dresses are made for brides who would prefer to eschew the stiff or traditional – likely going barefoot at some point before the end of the night. Expect relaxed silhouettes, beautiful fabrics and a gorgeous sense of ease.
We love: The Clementine dress.
Halfpenny London
Halfpenny London is a fashion-forward, cognoscenti-approved bridal brand founded in 2005 after a flurry of private commissions. Its creative powerhouse, Kate Halfpenny, who cut her teeth with an internship at Vivienne Westwood (it shows), has dressed some of the world’s most achingly cool celebrities, from Cate Blanchett to Kate Moss. She says, ‘At the beginning, bridalwear was fairly limited and traditional and the option to express your own sense of style by experimenting with shapes, fabrics and embellishments or by simply adding a cool jacket or cape was unheard of, yet always made complete sense to me. I understand that each bride is totally different and, by listening, I’m able to create something incredibly beautiful that’s special and unique to them.’ Amen to that.
We love: The Tide Skirt.
Caroline Castigliano
Caroline Castigliano has built a reputation on exceptional cut, structure and craftsmanship – no wonder, then, that she is a red-carpet favourite of A-listers, as well as having dressed many of the guests at the royal wedding in 2011. Her designs are elegant, flattering and confidently feminine, with a focus on making brides look and feel their absolute best. This is a strong choice for women who appreciate tailoring as much as beauty.
We love: Blossom Aire.
Andrea Hawkes
A pioneer of modern, sustainable bridalwear in the UK, Andrea Hawkes is known for relaxed elegance, beautiful fabrics and an ethical approach to design and production (she works chiefly with sustainable silks, plant-based TENCEL, French lace and delicate glass beading). Her dresses feel contemporary, wearable and considered – ideal for brides who want style with substance. A bonus: you can shop separates in the form of wedding capes, tops and skirts, plus she even does a line in bridal pyjama sets that we would wear to death (and certainly long beyond the wedding night).
We love: Arkle Bridal Wrap Top.
Jane Bourvis
If you love exquisite vintage fabrics and lace from the 1900s but in contemporary designs and sizes, Jane Bourvis is the woman to know. A favourite for brides who want couture-level service and impossibly beautiful silhouettes, her Portobello Green atelier is the place to experience it. There are even a few dresses in her collection that come in at under £500 – a steal in the world of wedding dress design, especially given the level of artisan skill that goes into each intricate, one-of-a-kind creation.
We love: Antique Lace Gown Made of Unique Tape and Knotted Lace Fabric
