Brides of Chester

28/08/2024

Take a look at these wonderful images of Charlotte and Lewis's special day in June.

Many thanks to Charlotte for sharing and for her very kind words:

"I'd like to say thank you again for all of your help. I know fitting a pregnant bride isn't ideal but you always put me at ease and made my dress buying experience truly magical. Special thanks to Yvonne too. ###x"

Sending congratulations and best of luck in the coming months from Yvonne and all the team at Brides of Chester. 🥰

Photographer: SMH Photography
Dress: Lillian West at Brides of Chester
Venue: Merrydale Manor
Makeup:

25/08/2024

✨NEW IN✨

The 2025 Justin Alexander Collection has arrived!

Click on the link below to browse the latest styles, all in store now.

JUSTIN ALEXANDER WEDDING DRESSES Browse the latest collection of bridal gowns by Justin Alexander at Brides of Chester, Cheshire and Wales.

23/08/2024

A few of the wonderful images of Anest and Mei's May wedding to start off the bank holiday weekend!

A day full of love, laughter and family ... and not forgetting the dogs!

Congratulations to you both and best wishes from all of us here at Brides of Chester. 🥰

Photography: Fox & Bear Photography

14/02/2024

Happy Valentine's Day!❤️

31/01/2024

How fantastic are these images of Joanna and Tom on their wedding day in December! 🥂

Joanna makes a beautiful winter Bride and we love her bouquet, which complements her dress perfectly.

Thank you Joanna and Tom for sharing and for choosing us to play a part in your special day.

Sending our very best wishes to you both! 💕

Photographer: A W Photography
Dress: Justin Alexander at Brides of Chester
Venue: Mottram Hall
Hair &Makeup: Hair & Make-Up by Faye Kenyon
Flowers: Foam Wedding Flowers & Gifts

28/01/2024

Our Sale Outlet ...

In order to make way for our latest season collections, we’re able to offer a number of ex sample designer gowns at significantly reduced prices.

These designer dresses are one offs, well cared for, offer fantastic value and sell very quickly.

They are perfect if you would like a second look for your wedding day, if you’re working to a particular budget or if your wedding’s very soon.

If you’re looking to purchase from our Sale Outlet, you can be assured of the same high standards of customer care. You also have the option of storing your gown with us as well as full access to our in-house alterations service.

To see our full range, head to our website:

www.bridesofchester.co.uk

25/01/2024

Take a look at these fantastic photos by Stacey Oliver Photography of Jo and Stuart's wedding in August! 🥂

Jo and Stuart's smiles say it all! They had a wonderful day, surrounded by their family and friends.

Jo said:

"I wanted to say a massive thank you, we had a perfect day. Thank you for helping me find my perfect dress, you are all amazing! I felt like a princess."

We love how Jo accessorised her dress with a beautiful long length veil and stunning tiara, absolutely perfect! Thank you for sharing and for your kind comments.

Congratulations to you both and best wishes for 2024. 🥰

Venue: Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa
Photography: Stacey Oliver Photography
Dress: Essense of Australia at Brides of Chester
Makeup: Faye Makeup Artistry
Hair: Niki Williams Wedding hair
Videographer: Catch Film - Wedding Videographer
Bride:
Groom:

19/01/2024

The Modern Classic!

For timeless elegance, look no further than our classic Mikado ballgowns.

To see more of this style of dress, head to our website, at:

https://bridesofchester.co.uk/wedding-dresses-by-style/clean-classic-wedding-dresses/

Enjoy your weekend! 🤍

16/01/2024

Introducing our newest designer ... Eva Lendel. 🤍

To see more of what we have to offer from this fantastic designer, head to our website:

www.bridesofchester.co.uk/wedding-dress-designers/eva-lendel-wedding-dresses/

14/01/2024

🥂 Huge congratulations go to Amy and Jack who were married in May! 🥂

They had the perfect day for an outdoor Spring wedding; lovely and warm with fantastic clear blue skies.

And, how gorgeous is Amy! We love her pearl accessories which complement her dress beautifully.

Amy said:
“thank you for all your help and advice for helping me choose my wedding dress!

We got married on 20.05.2023 and my dress fitted like a dream, I felt amazing.

A massive thank you to Yvonne who helped me from the first appointment. Yvonne wasn’t pushy at all, she was extremely helpful, nothing was too much bother. I felt no pressure to buy my dress there on the day which was lovely. ”

Many thanks to Amy for sharing and for her kind comments.

Our very best wishes to you both. 🥰

Photography: Lauren Williams Photography
Venue - Rhandregynwen Hall
Suits - House of Cavani
Hair - Hair By Steph Evans-Coulson

11/01/2024

***BRIDAL SALES CONSULTANT POSITION AVAILABLE - PART TIME***

We have an exciting opportunity to expand our dedicated team at Brides of Chester with a Bridal Sales Consultant position.

This post is suitable for an enthusiastic and confident individual who has a passion for retail, high levels of customer service and attention to detail.

As a Sales Consultant, you are responsible for ensuring the provision of excellent customer service to Brides and their Guests through all stages of their wedding dress journey. This involves everything from initial customer inquiries through to the advising and assisting of Brides during their appointments and the organisation of the all-important after service, right up to the point of gown collection.

Summary of Role:

Greeting and attending to Brides in a polite, friendly and helpful manner.

Pro-actively offering advice and guidance to Brides throughout their appointments.

Helping Brides into and out of their chosen wedding dresses in a courteous and respectful manner.

Helping Brides throughout the process, including navigating their wedding dress fittings and collections.

Assisting in the receiving and organisation of deliveries.

Any other general duties in maintaining the high standards and smooth running of the boutique.

Desirable Qualities:

A well-presented, confident individual who has experience in dealing with the public in a courteous but professional manner in a customer facing role.

A proficient level of numeracy and literacy.

Previous experience in bridal industry is desirable, but not essential.

An active interest in fashion and design.

Some sewing skills would be an advantage, but not essential.

Job Type: Permanent

Hours of Work: 14 to 25 hours per week, weekends essential

Salary: Dependent on experience

Training - Full on the job training given

As one of the longest established and most successful Bridal Boutiques in the North West, Brides of Chester is a busy, vibrant and challenging environment, with the highest reputation within the industry for standards and customer service.

Please note that as the role involves assisting Brides in a state of undress, we can only accept applications from females. This role is exempt from the Equality Act due to reasons of decency.

How to Apply: Please send your CV to: [email protected]

10/01/2024

🤍A taste of our latest in-store collection by Justin Alexander🤍

For more details on these dresses or to browse our full range by this fantastic designer, head to our website:

www.bridesofchester.co.uk/wedding-dress-designers/justin-alexander-wedding-dresses/

07/01/2024

🥂 Our congratulations go to Jemma and Mark who were married in June! 🥂
What a lovely surprise, opening our email on Wednesday (the first day back after the Christmas break), to find that Jemma had sent these wonderful images of her wedding day.
Jemma and Mark had a memorable day, surrounded by their family and close friends.
And what a stunning Bride Jemma makes; she chose the perfect dress and accessorised it beautifully with delicate off the shoulder straps and full length veil.
Jemma said:
“I just wanted to say thank you so much for all of your help in finding my dream dress!
It wasn’t the easiest task and was always a dread of mine thinking I wouldn’t find anything flattering or that would make me feel like a bride! The dress was amazing and all of the alterations made it perfect in the end!
Thank you for all of your patience and support! I wish I could do it all over again!”
Our thanks to Jemma for sharing and for her kindness. Sending our very best wishes to the happy couple and their family. 🥰
Bride: Jemma Houghton
Dress: Stella York

06/01/2024

🥂Happy New Year🥂

We hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year, and are looking forward to the exciting year ahead!

Our normal opening hours have now resumed:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday: 9.30am - 5.00pm
Sunday: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Closed Tuesdays

and we look forward to welcoming you! 🤍

04/08/2023

Introducing ... Justin Alexander Autumn/Winter 2023 🤍

Now in store and available to try!

www.bridesofchester.co.uk

01/08/2023

✨Autumn/Winter 2023 Collections Have Arrived✨

We're delighted to share with you that our Autumn/Winter 2023 Collections by Essense of Australia, Stella York and Justin Alexander have now arrived into store and are available to browse on our website.

So grab a cuppa (or a glass of wine!) and take some time to discover our new styles!

BRIDES OF CHESTER A family owned bridal gown boutique serving Brides from Cheshire, Wirral, Merseyside and North Wales for 20 years.

11/03/2023

Our congratulations go to Elsbeth and Craig, who were married in St Lucia in January!

The happy couple had a wonderful day, captured perfectly in these images and we think you'll agree, Elsbeth makes a beautiful bride.

Elsbeth said:

"I just wanted to send an email to say thank you so much for the fabulous service received when helping me pick my wedding dress. Really from start to finish it was perfect, my dress fitted me like a glove, I absolutely loved it. It was packed and travelled perfectly with me to St Lucia for our our wedding on the 7th January!.

Thank you so much again, I will recommend you again and again."

Thank you to Elsbeth for sharing and for her very kind comments, and sending our very best wishes them and their family.

Venue/Photographer: Royalton Saint Lucia
Dress: Essense of Australia

Elsbeth Stubbings

08/03/2023

Celebrating 'International Womens Day'

To acknowledge the incredible achievements of women and continue creating a world where every woman has the opportunity to thrive and reach her full potential.

To celebrate the women in our lives; our mums, sisters, daughters, grandmas, aunties, cousins, friends and colleagues.

To our fantastic staff of women; Sam, Yvonne, Georgia, Raluca, Julie, Molly, Hannah, Paula, Monika, Iryna and Maureen. You are all incredible and we’re so proud of the team you are!

To our Brides; we’re lucky to meet so many strong and inspiring women in our work.

And to our 3 daughters; you surprise and amaze us every single day. Keep ‘girl bossing’ it!

05/03/2023

The Fit and Flare!

For added drama, look no further than the modern fit and flare.

To see more of this style, head to our website, at:

https://bridesofchester.co.uk/wedding-dresses-by-silhouette/fit-and-flare-wedding-dresses/

Have a great week!

01/03/2023

Huge congratulations to Bethan, who was married in September!

Doesn't Bethan look incredible in her beautiful dress, accessorised perfectly with her long veil and pretty bouquet. And, how gorgeous is the colour combination chosen for the wedding party!

Bethan said:

"I just wanted to send an email to thank everyone at Brides of Chester for your amazing service last year.

From start to finish the staff were kind and accommodating. I was a little anxious for my first visit as I had heard horror stories from other plus size brides from their experiences elsewhere, however the staff were so friendly and made me feel at ease.

You went to the trouble of ordering the Justin Alexander ‘Dara’ dress in store for me to view, and nothing was too much trouble for you.

The seamstress was amazing, and altered the dress perfectly.

We’ve just received our wedding photos and it’s reminded me of how beautiful the dress was and how amazing I felt wearing it.

Thank you again, and I will be highly recommending you to all of my friends."

We're thankful to Bethan for allowing us to share her beautiful images and for such kind words

Best wishes to you all. 🥂

Photography: Charlotte Palazzo Photography
Dress: Justin Alexander

26/02/2023

Introducing ...



An instagram page dedicated to revealing the latest designer wedding dresses in our Sale Outlet.

Perfect for the Bride who doesn't have the luxury of time, is planning her wedding on a budget or is simply looking to purchase a more affordable designer wedding dress.

Give us a follow today!

12/02/2023

Here's a selection of dresses by Essense of Australia, Justin Alexander, Stella York and Lillian West, including Plus Sizes, currently in our Sale Outlet, all under £899!

Click here to see more:

https://bridesofchester.co.uk/sale-outlet/

09/02/2023

***NEW DRESSES ADDED TO OUR SALE OUTLET***

To check out the latest range of designer dresses in our Sale Outlet, click on the link below:

https://bridesofchester.co.uk/sale-outlet/

Offering fantastic value, these gowns are perfect for the Bride who is looking for a second wedding dress, working within a particular budget or has a very close wedding date. They're not to be missed!

SALE OUTLET CHESHIRE AND WALES Wedding dresses at affordable prices by Essense of Australia, Justin Alexander, Stella York and Lillian West.

03/02/2023

The Classic!

For timeless elegance, look no further than the classic Mikado ballgown.

To see more of this style, head to our website, at:

https://bridesofchester.co.uk/wedding-dresses-by-style/clean-classic-wedding-dresses/

Have a great weekend!

29/01/2023

Introducing ... Gaia Bridal!

We're delighted to welcome GAIA Bridal to Brides of Chester. This proud welsh design house, owned by Maria and Simon Ryan, is deeply committed to providing beautiful gowns for today's Brides.

Maria is at the forefront of the design process, not only in personally sketching each and every style at her studio in Wales, but also in sourcing the finest fabrics with which to produce the dresses.

And, if a Bride loves a Gaia Bridal style, but would like to make a design change, one quick phone call to Maria will tell us if it's possible! For example can the neckline be changed from square neck to V neck. What service!

Our Gaia Bridal dresses are now in store and we can't wait for you to try them! 🤍

18/01/2023

With over 40 dresses to choose from, our 2023 plus size collection is better than ever! From ballgowns to mermaid silhouettes for the Princess Bride to the Boho Beauty, we have something to suit every Bride's individual style. 🤍

Head to our website and browse our collection, all in store and available to try:

https://bridesofchester.co.uk/wedding-dress-designers/plus-size-wedding-dresses/

(Plus Size images used where available)

15/01/2023

We opened our email after New Year to find that Ffion had sent us these fantastic images of her June wedding!🥰

Congratulations Ffion, you look utterly stunning in your Essense of Australia gown and it looks like you had a wonderful day!

Ffion said:

" I would just like to thank you once again for everything, from the first appointment with you to the last! I enjoyed my whole experience with you at Brides of Chester and would recommend to anyone!".

Many thanks, Ffion for allowing us to share your beautiful photos and for your very kind comments.

Sending our very best wishes to the happy couple. 🥂

Photography: FfocalPoint Photography
Venue: The Cliff Hotel & Spa
Ffion Haf

13/01/2023

Justin Alexander has done it again! Their beautiful gowns continue to exude glamour and sophistication, and their attention to detail is second to none. Just take a look at these stunning backs! ❤️

To view our latest collection, go to:

www.bridesofchester.co.uk/wedding-dress-designers/justin-alexander-wedding-dresses/

09/01/2023

***BRIDAL SALES CONSULTANT POSITION AVAILABLE-PART TIME***

We have an exciting opportunity to expand our dedicated team at Brides of Chester with a Bridal Sales Consultant position.

This post is suitable for an enthusiastic and confident individual who has a passion for retail, high levels of customer service and attention to detail.

As a Sales Consultant, you are responsible for ensuring the provision of excellent customer service to Brides and their Guests through all stages of their wedding dress journey. This involves everything from initial customer inquiries through to the advising and assisting of Brides during their appointments and the organisation of the all-important after service, right up to the point of gown collection.

Summary of Role:

Greeting and attending to Brides in a polite, friendly and helpful manner.
Pro-actively offering advice and guidance to Brides throughout their appointments.
Helping Brides into and out of their chosen wedding dresses in a courteous and respectful manner.
Helping Brides throughout the process, including navigating their wedding dress fittings and collections.
Assisting in the receiving and organisation of deliveries.
Any other general duties in maintaining the high standards and smooth running of the boutique.

Desirable Qualities:

A well-presented, confident individual who has experience in dealing with the public in a courteous but professional manner in a customer facing role.
A proficient level of numeracy and literacy.
Previous experience in bridal industry is desirable, but not essential.
An active interest in fashion and design.
Some sewing skills would be an advantage, but not essential.

Job Type: Permanent

Hours of Work: 14 to 25 hours per week, weekends essential

Salary: Dependent on experience

Training - Full on the job training given

As one of the longest established and most successful Bridal Boutiques in the North West, Brides of Chester is a busy, vibrant and challenging environment, with the highest reputation within the industry for standards and customer service.

Please note that as the role involves assisting Brides in a state of undress, we can only accept applications from females. This role is exempt from the Equality Act due to reasons of decency.

How to Apply: Please send your CV to: [email protected]