Bridal Boutique at Chilham

Bridal Boutique at Chilham Luxury bridal boutique in Kent specialising in affordable off-the-peg sample wedding dresses. Over 120 designer gowns under £1200.
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Kent’s ‘go to’ luxury 5 star bridal boutique for off-the-peg designer label wedding dresses. Our collection consists of the latest styles and trends from the most recent bridal collections. A hidden gem, offering brides-to-be a special, memorable and fun wedding dress shopping experience. Chilham Bridal opened its doors over 10 years ago, offering something different when bridal shopping by specia

lising in ex-sample designer wedding dresses. Perfect for brides who want a quality, stylish designer wedding dress at an affordable price, and to have that all important and special bridal shopping experience with her family and friends. With a collection of over 120 designer wedding dresses under £1200, you will find designers such as Pronovias, Justin Alexander, Love Story London, Willowby, Stella York, Essense of Australia, Madi Lane, Dando of London, Cizzy Bridal and many more. Not only is buying an off-the-peg wedding dress a sustainable way to find the dress of your dreams, you will also save hundreds if not thousands of pounds! SAVE UP TO 60% WITH AN OFF THE PEG DRESS. Elevate your options- dresses previously out of reach, no longer are! To arrange your bridal appointment simply visit our website to view our availability and book: www.chilhambridal.co.uk/appointments

We look forward to meeting you soon! Love,
The Chilham Bridal Team
xx

BLACK FRDAY COMPETITION- SIX STORIES JUMPERWe don’t do limited time Black Friday discounts.  But we do like to run fanta...
12/11/2024

BLACK FRDAY COMPETITION- SIX STORIES JUMPER

We don’t do limited time Black Friday discounts.
But we do like to run fantastic competitions, giving our followers and fans the opportunity to win amazing prizes!

So here is your chance to WIN this gorgeous
Six Stories ‘Last Christmas as a Miss’ jumper WORTH £39.99.
We have three jumpers up for grabs!

WANT TO WIN?
Here’s how to enter this fantastic giveaway!

🤍 Follow us
🤍 Like this post
🤍 Tag a friend in the comments (every friend tagged counts as a separate entry)
🤍 Include the size jumper you would like to win (M, L, XL)- see below for sizing

Good Luck! ✨

T&C
• Winners will be chosen on Black Friday 29th November at 7pm and announced on social media.
• Prize will be shipped within the UK only.
• Sizes available M (10-12), L (14-16), XL (18-20)

Layla & Tom 08/08/2024This wonderful couple married earlier this Summer at The Bell Hotel in Sandwich, Kent at a small p...
12/11/2024

Layla & Tom 08/08/2024

This wonderful couple married earlier this Summer at The Bell Hotel in Sandwich, Kent at a small private ceremony with closest family members.

Layla wore a beautiful fit and flare Maggie Sottero Designs wedding dress and looked absolutely gorgeous. The dress has a lace bodice with exquisite beadwork, a low scoop back and a really gorgeous statement train- it suited the bride and venue perfectly.

“I had a picture of what I wanted and the first dress I tried on I got it! The whole experience at Chilham Bridal was magical- such a happy, intimate and fun experience.”

Layla and Tom carried on the celebrations with a big party with all their friends and family two days later at Three Hills in Folkestone.

Congratulations to you both- Mr and Mrs Murray. Wishing you both a wonderful marriage. And thank you Layla for visiting the boutique it was a pleasure to meet you and be part of your day.

Love,
The Chilham Bridal Team
Xx

Wedding dress Bridal Boutique at Chilham
Wedding dress alterations Alexander Sharpe Bridal
Venue The Bell Hotel
Photographer Family member
Hair Emily Rose Hair
Make-up
Flowers The Flower Shed
Love Lettering Butterfly Blessing Events

EVA LENDEL - DESERTGorgeous soft tulle a-line dress with beautiful beaded floral lace bodice. You have two looks for one...
10/11/2024

EVA LENDEL - DESERT

Gorgeous soft tulle a-line dress with beautiful beaded floral lace bodice. You have two looks for one with Desert- as the long sleeve bolero is easily detached.

How would you wear the dress- with sleeves, without or both ways?

Available on the Chilham Bridal rails now.

Eva Lendel, Desert
Sample dress in perfect condition
Size 12
NOW £1300
Was £2000

Elevate your options- dresses previously out of reach no longer are!

🤍

Real bride photos

NO BLACK FRIDAY DEALS FROM US 🤍It’s fast approaching that time of year when we see lots of posts popping up on our feed ...
09/11/2024

NO BLACK FRIDAY DEALS FROM US 🤍

It’s fast approaching that time of year when we see lots of posts popping up on our feed promoting Black Friday limited time deals and discounts.

But you won’t see any from us!

Here is why we DON’T do Black Friday discounts, or any sale events.

🤍 AFFORDABLE DRESSES 24/7
We offer our BEST prices every single day of the year.
Weddings cost a lot of money, and being able to save hundreds maybe even thousands on your dream dress can really help.
You CAN have that perfect designer dress at an affordable price- without having to blow the budget.

🤍 NO RUSH
Limited time offers like Black Friday, can drive us all to purchase items we wouldn’t otherwise. We don’t believe in forced or rushed sales.
Take your time with this purchase- it’s the most important item of clothing you will ever wear.

🤍 COST TO THE PLANET
Events like these lead to a huge increase in waste. Studies show that around 80% of everything purchased over Black Friday ends up in land fill.

Our ethos is built upon offering beautiful reused bridal-wear at affordable prices to every bride who walks through our door. Everyday.

Nicole & Gary 31/08/2024This gorgeous couple hosted their wedding at Chapel House Estate - a spectacular venue in Minste...
08/11/2024

Nicole & Gary 31/08/2024

This gorgeous couple hosted their wedding at Chapel House Estate - a spectacular venue in Minster, Kent which seamlessly blends historic allure, contemporary opulence and natural splendour. A dreamy spot for Nicole and Gary to enjoy their special day with loved ones.

Our beautiful Chilham Bride wore fitted French crepe ‘Harper’ dress by Made with Love and looked absolutely stunning. We paired her contemporary, minimal style dress with a silky soft full-length veil with scattered pearls.

The dress provided the perfect backdrop for Nicole's incredible bridal bouquet by Hidden Botanics LTD. Peach tones in the flowers, gold accessories and Gucci shoes gave a warm and summery feel to the brides look. Bridal perfection!

Nicole thank you so much for visiting us and saying YES to your dream dress at Chilham Bridal. You are such a babe- and it was a pleasure to meet you and be part of your wedding day.

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Rogers- we wish you a wonderful, happy marriage.

Love,
The Chilham Bridal Team
xx

Wedding dress Bridal Boutique at Chilham
Venue Chapel House Estate
Photographer Olegs & Rita Photography
Flower bouquets Hidden Botanics LTD
Florals & styling All You Need Wedding Styling
MUA
Hair
Cake The Lane Bakery
Seamstress Alexander Sharpe Bridal

ATTENTION ALL CHILHAM BRIDES!Following on from the phenomenal success of our one-of-a-kind 10th Birthday Celebrations, w...
07/11/2024

ATTENTION ALL CHILHAM BRIDES!

Following on from the phenomenal success of our one-of-a-kind 10th Birthday Celebrations, where we invited 10 of our beautiful Chilham Brides back into the boutique and recreated their wedding day looks- we are launching our industry first REAL BRIDES RETURN campaign for 2025.

The journey of finding your dream dress is such an exciting one- and we often hear brides say how much they would love to have their Chilham Bridal experience all over again.

Well now you can!

You will have the opportunity to be truly pampered with professional hair and make-up, and browse through our collection of incredible dresses for a second time.

Which dress would you pick now if you were planning a 2025 wedding?

As always with the Chilham Bridal experience, we promise a fun, relaxed and unforgettable Return Appointment- but of course without the purchase at the end this time!

If you would LOVE to be involved, please like this post, comment below and send us a DM.

We are super excited to get this one of a kind campaign launched.

Say YES to the dress... AGAIN at Chilham Bridal.





Wedding dresses Bridal Boutique at Chilham
Photographs Jodie Donovan Photography
10th Birthday Shoot Collaborators:
Hair and make-up Bridal hair and make up Kent
Hair Nicola Wilson Hair Design
Hair Katie Hawkins Bridal
Hair She Said Yes Bridal Hair by Kimberley Dale
Hair bridalhair_by_suzy
MUA Lauren Mathis Makeup Artist
MUA Make up by Rachel Monk
MUA Make up by Shanni
MUA Lucy Jayne Makeup
Dress Prep Alexander Sharpe Bridal

Happy Firework Night ✨Wishing all our followers a night filled with sparkle, warmth, and magic. Enjoy the fireworks, sta...
05/11/2024

Happy Firework Night ✨

Wishing all our followers a night filled with sparkle, warmth, and magic. Enjoy the fireworks, stay safe and wrap up cozy!



Natalies Dress Bridal Boutique at Chilham
Photograph Olegs & Rita Photography
Wedding Venue The Old Kent Barn
Dress alterations Sossian Bridal

Karoly & Pete 31/08/2024A beautiful, heartfelt elopement in Portugal.Our gorgeous bride Karoly battled 25 miles per hour...
04/11/2024

Karoly & Pete 31/08/2024

A beautiful, heartfelt elopement in Portugal.

Our gorgeous bride Karoly battled 25 miles per hour winds at the top of cliffs overlooking surfers’ paradise beach in Praia do Tonel. Whilst husband Pete- a wedding photographer, captured perfectly the beauty of his wife in the spectacular setting of unspoilt natural beauty.

It was also Pete’s birthday, so the couple started their magical day with a superb breakfast Laundry Lounge Sagres followed by a walk on the cliffs.

“After breakfast we went back to our apartment and started writing our vows. A quick lunch on the balcony, and the preparations began!
Pete left to go to the ceremony place - Praia do Tonel, whilst I got ready with make-up and hair. Our Belgian friend who we met the day before, helped me into my beautiful dress.
I then got taken to the beach where I found Pete gazing at the Ocean, watching the sun set.
We exchange our vows, exchanged rings and sealed the deal with a kiss.
We then took some time capturing ourselves on multiple locations, and finished the day in the town for cocktails and dinner. Easy.”

What an incredible day- we are so happy for you both!

Here is what the bride had to say about wedding dress shopping with us…

“It was an amazing experience! Carly made me feel comfortable right away and throughout the entire experience. I felt confident, beautiful, and trusted her expertise.”

Karoly you looked an absolute dream- it was such a pleasure to get to know you and Pete- and to have been part of your epic love story. You are a beautiful couple.

We wish you both a wonderful marriage and so much happiness together.

Love,
The Chilham Bridal Team
xx

Wedding dress
Venue Praia do Tonel
Photographer The Groom Ap-Art Photography
Flowers The Bride made her own Skin by Karoly
Hair & Make-up The bride did her own Skin by Karoly
Dress alterations Alexander Sharpe Bridal

Becky & Ben 07/07/2024This gorgeous couple held their summer wedding at St. Peter and St. Paul's Church in Saltwood for ...
15/10/2024

Becky & Ben 07/07/2024

This gorgeous couple held their summer wedding at St. Peter and St. Paul's Church in Saltwood for the ceremony, followed by Secret Garden Kent for the wedding reception.

Becky and Ben chose the beautiful Secret Garden Kent wedding venue as it fully allowed their vision of a relaxed affair, with lawn games, BBQ and garden party vibe to come to life.

Luckily, for the bride, groom and their guests this day was the only day that week without torrential week. Phew!

When Becky came into the boutique looking for her wedding dress it was important that it reflected the relaxed, informal vibe of her day and would be comfortable and easy to wear. No big trains, no heavy fabrics or heavily embellished dresses- for Becky it needed to be fuss free, feel good and be a joy to wear all day.

After trying several on, we found ‘the dress’- Made with Love, Rosie. She is very lightweight, beautifully cut- really contouring the body. The colour of the dress was latte, which really complimented the brides colouring. Modern, simplistic, chic- it was the perfect choice and Becky looked amazing.

“I couldn't fault my wedding dress shopping experience at Chilham Bridal. I felt so at ease and there were so many amazing dresses to try on.”

It was an absolute pleasure meeting you Becky, and thank you for sharing these gorgeous photos with us.

We wish you both, Mr and Mrs Ludlow a wonderful marriage- all the very best.

Love,
The Chilham Bridal Team
xx

Wedding dress Bridal Boutique at Chilham
Venue Secret Garden Kent
Photographer Benjamin Toms Photography
Flowers Anemone Blue Florist
Hair & Make-up Bridal Beauty Kent
Dress alterations Alexander Sharpe Bridal

Dresses and prices to make you smile. 🤍We have over 120 gorgeous designer wedding dresses under £1200. Our off-the-peg c...
12/10/2024

Dresses and prices to make you smile. 🤍

We have over 120 gorgeous designer wedding dresses under £1200.

Our off-the-peg collection offers amazing discounts of up to 60% OFF the original price. Every single day.
No sale events, no pressure buying- just our best prices for you 24/7.

Elevate your options- dresses previously out of reach no longer are!

Link in bio to book. 🤍

Francesca & Max 17/08/2024As always, we love nothing more than hearing from our lovely Chilham Brides post wedding and s...
10/10/2024

Francesca & Max 17/08/2024

As always, we love nothing more than hearing from our lovely Chilham Brides post wedding and seeing their photos.

Receiving these from Francesca was such a treat! I remember her appointment so well- Francesca visited us in April 2023, and we had a lovely time. After talking about her vision for the day, we picked a range of dresses that worked with her unique style and that would suit the relaxed vibe of the wedding.

Here is what Francesca had to say about her day…

“We had the perfect day! And were so lucky with the weather as we had a 'DIY' wedding with a marquee in my parents’ field. The ceremony was held at Holy Cross Church in Hoath - a beautiful old church. The day was exactly as we had hoped it would be, and we just wish we could do it all over again.”

Her off-the-peg sample dress by Willowby- a soft dreamy tulle skirt and unique lace bodice with cut outs was simply stunning, and the perfect choice. Francesca- you looked absolutely gorgeous.

“I was nervous about going wedding dress shopping, because it feels like such a rite of passage!
But as soon as me and my Mum stepped into the door of Chilham Bridal, Carly made me feel at ease. She is a true professional and asked me lots of questions about the wedding - the venue and the vibe we were going for to help her select styles for me to try.
I think my dress was maybe only the 3rd or 4th I had tried on, but I immediately knew it was 'my' dress. I felt like myself, and because of that I knew I would be comfortable in it all day. And indeed, I was!
My dress received so many compliments and my favourite part of it is the unusual bodice.
I hope it will become a family heirloom. Thank you so much Carly.”

Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful photos and for letting us be part of your day.

Congratulations to you both- Mr and Mrs Clendaniel, we wish you the happiest of marriages.

Love,
The Chilham Bridal Team
xx

Wedding dress Bridal Boutique at Chilham
Dress alterations Alexander Sharpe Bridal
Photographer Scott Kendall Photography
Flowers The Nightingale Garden
Hair Kent Wedding Hair by Karlie

Modern • Minimal • Luxury 🤍YES! We have all of these bridal trends on our rails- and all at affordable prices. Are you a...
08/10/2024

Modern • Minimal • Luxury 🤍

YES! We have all of these bridal trends on our rails- and all at affordable prices.

Are you a modern bride in love with minimal, no fuss styles, made from the finest fabrics which are easy and enjoyable to wear all day?

If your answer is YES- you must pay us a visit.

Current designers we have on the rails with the minimal aesthetic in mind include…

• Love Story London
• Alyssa Kristin
• Lovers Society
• Paloma Blanca
• Jenny Yoo

Come and see what we have! Simply click the link below to book.

ELEVATE YOUR OPTIONS- dresses previously out of reach, no longer are!

🤍

www.chilhambridal.co.uk/appointments

Elizabeth & Ashton 31/5/2024Congratulations to this gorgeous couple- Mr and Freeman who held their wedding earlier this ...
07/10/2024

Elizabeth & Ashton 31/5/2024

Congratulations to this gorgeous couple- Mr and Freeman who held their wedding earlier this year in May at stunning manor house St. Audries Park in Taunton, Somerset.

The bride, groom and their families all stayed in lodges at the venue the night before the wedding which was really special and made the wedding morning very relaxed. Some of the bridal party managed to fit in a hot tub dip before getting ready for the big day! And bride Liz did her own make-up that morning.

The venue looked absolutely stunning with gorgeous floral arrangements, and the sun even made an appearance.

Liz told us, “My niece Emmie sung as I walked down the aisle and Ash’s brother played on the guitar. They also did our first dance- which was really lovely. We had the best day ever- the food was amazing and we loved spending time with our friends and family to celebrate.”

Our beautiful bride Elizabeth wore a gorgeous fit and flare dress by Essense of Australia, in a gorgeous mink colour- which we paired with a matching mink coloured long veil. She looked stunning, and so happy.

Here is what Liz had to say about her wedding dress shopping experience with us…

“I love Chilham Bridal. The selection was amazing and Carly knew what would suit me and made me feel really comfortable. I did look at some other dresses in other shops but I preferred the whole experience at Chilham Bridal. I loved my dress and would absolutely pick it again!”

It was an absolute pleasure to meet you Liz, and thank you so much for choosing your dress with us. And we wish you a wonderful marriage- all the very best.

Love,
The Chilham Bridal Team
xx

Wedding Dress Bridal Boutique at Chilham
Venue St Audries Park Wedding Venue
Photographer
Flowers Eden Wedding Florist and Flower School
Hair CC Hair & Beauty Bar
Dress Alterations The Wedding Dress Surgeon

Bows are back! 🎀 A bridal trend growing in popularity- we will see many beautiful bows down 2025 aisles. Fabric options ...
07/10/2024

Bows are back! 🎀

A bridal trend growing in popularity- we will see many beautiful bows down 2025 aisles.

Fabric options vary, as do sizes- we have had some pretty incredible over-sized bows in recently and we just LOVE the drama they create.

And of course we can always add a bow to a dress. So if you find your dream dress but she’s missing a bow- out team of expert seamstresses can work their magic to give you the perfect look.

🎀

Fun morning unpacking so many beautiful new dresses…Lots of details and photos to follow. 🤍Be the first to come and view...
24/09/2024

Fun morning unpacking so many beautiful new dresses…

Lots of details and photos to follow. 🤍

Be the first to come and view our latest additions, and book your Chilham Bridal appointment NOW. Simply click the link in our bio. We do have a few appointments left for this coming weekend-grab them before they go!

CONGRATULATIONS DEBS 🤍We met this lovely lady at the start of the month. She came in with best friend Jo, who we loved s...
22/09/2024

CONGRATULATIONS DEBS 🤍

We met this lovely lady at the start of the month.

She came in with best friend Jo, who we loved seeing again- her daughter Natalie bought her dress from us a few years ago. Her mum, and son’s long term partner- another familiar face as her sister also said YES to her dress with us several years ago.

We had such a fun few hours together, and Deb’s looked fantastic in so many of the dresses.

But we finally found ‘the one’ and she looked completely sensational, and will look amazing wearing her dress next September. Congratulations Debs. 🤍

And a big thank you to everyone who has visited the boutique over our decade of being here- for your continued recommendations and love. So many of the brides-to-be we have step through the door come from personal recommendations. So THANK YOU!

Much love 🤍

What a gorgeous Sunday it’s been. 🤍Firstly, the weather- just glorious! It made the day extra special with the dazzling ...
15/09/2024

What a gorgeous Sunday it’s been. 🤍

Firstly, the weather- just glorious! It made the day extra special with the dazzling sunlight and warmth of the sun on us all. We have to make the most of the last few days of Summer right!?

It was an absolute pleasure to have been asked by to display our dresses at their September Showcase today. So that involved an early morning set up to get everything perfect before the 10am start.

I then went back to and met the beautiful Iesha who modelled our dresses for an afternoon of content creation- I’ll be sharing these photos over the next few days.

Iesha and I then travelled back to for a professional photo shoot. The idea was to really show off all of the amazing work put together by each of the showcase suppliers in the beautiful setting - full of natural light and tranquil greenery. Bliss! 🤍

A busy day all in all, but a lot of fun and great to do something different.

Amazing work team! 🙌🏼

Can’t wait to see all the photos and videos from the shoot… watch this space ladies, you’re in for a treat!

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KEEPING YOUR GUESTS ENTERTAINED… Looking for something special to entertain your guests? Vintage games have all the fun ...
28/08/2024

KEEPING YOUR GUESTS ENTERTAINED…

Looking for something special to entertain your guests?

Vintage games have all the fun & nostalgia of days gone by!

offer a beautiful collection of classic wooden games that will bring playful competition and lots of fun to your special day.

The games work great as a gap filler whilst the couple have their photos done, and as an ice breaker for guests as they get into the swing of the reception.

Take a look at their Instagram to see all they have on offer 🤍

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Bagham Barn, Bagham Cross, Canterbury Road
Canterbury
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Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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