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The Bride

Name: The Bride
Address: 18 George Street, Saint Albans, AL34ES, GB
Telephone: +441727848900
Price range: £££
Rating: 4.9

Designer Wedding Dresses and Accessories Luxury wedding dress boutique in the stunning setting of St. Albans.
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We are proud to carry a beautiful collection of wedding gowns handcrafted by Britain's top designers. Andrea Hawkes • Sassi Holford • Suzanne Neville • Stephanie Allin • Temperley

29/06/2024

OFF THE PEG // Did you know we have a number of dresses that are ready and waiting to be taken home with you today?

And this beautiful dress is one of them. ‘Harper’ by is a strapless, full skirt A Line made in the most gorgeous silk satin. It is timeless, but modern elegance.

Now available at a heavily discounted price. To find more head over the sample sale section of our website. Link is in the Bio.

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13/06/2024

OUR BRIDE // Today we are sharing the gorgeous wedding of Natasha and her lovely husband.

They married last November at the stunning .court

Natasha chose to wear Misty by a beautiful soft spotty tulle dress, with an off the shoulder neckline and romantic A line skirt. Her evening dress was also by Stephanie Allin - it was a bespoke design based on the square neck ‘Idol’ dress with a beaded overlap to give it some extra sparkle!

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MUA

07/06/2024

OUR BRIDE // Annabel wore Cleo by

A beaded boatneck bodice, with a beautiful A Line silk skirt. Effortlessly beautiful and Annabel felt incredible in it all day.

📸 Phil Thomas
Venue

03/06/2024

OUR BRIDE // Today we are sharing the beautiful images of our bride Sarah wearing her bespoke dress.

Sarah chose the ‘Ralston’ dress which has a gorgeous shape through the hips, and then comes out in a soft an aline. Sarah then chose to change the neckline to a square neckline based on the ‘Eternity’ dress.

We love working with our brides to create their dream dress and Sarah was such a dream to work with.

📸 Nel Van Huyssteen Photography
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Styling

21/05/2024

REVIEW // Today we are sharing the beautiful pictures of our bride Kate who wore ‘Lauren’ by for her wedding last Autumn.

It was such a pleasure helping Kate with her dress and you will agree she looks stunning!

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MUA
Flowers

08/05/2024

OUR BRIDE // Today we are sharing the most gorgeous images from Olivia & Finn’s Italian dream wedding last summer.

Olivia wore a bespoke - an Eternity bodice paired with a flowing organza skirt, which for a destination wedding is the perfect combination.

I think you will agree she looks absolutely beautiful, effortless and like the perfect bride!

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Venue: Puglia, Italy
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26/04/2024

OUR BRIDE // Today we are sharing the beautiful pictures of our bride Iren. She chose to wear ‘Lilian’ for her gorgeous outdoor wedding in at in Bulgaria.

As you will agree, she looked effortless, chic and beautiful.

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02/02/2024

REAL BRIDE // Sharing the most gorgeous Autumn wedding. Our beautiful bride Charlotte wearing her bespoke ‘Misty’ by

Charlotte added organza balloon sleeves to compliment the spotted tulle fabric of Misty, and we thinks she looks amazing, don’t you agree?

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23/01/2024

BETHANY // by One of our newest arrivals that we are absolutely loving.

Featuring a square neckline and back, with bow detailing on the shoulders. This design is timeless, elegant and so flattering.

To try on Bethany, get in touch to book your appointment now.

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22/01/2024

HELLO // So I can’t quite believe we are nearing the end of Jan, and we have hardly posted on here! 🤦‍♀️

It has been a super busy month, meeting new brides and welcoming back our current brides to get started on fittings for our summer weddings.

We have also been busy prepping for our sample sale and some other events happening over the next few months (more on this soon)

But I promise we will be better at sharing more BTS, real brides, and news with you all! We will not go MIA again.

Do let us know in the comments what you would like to see more of on here 👇

05/01/2024

OUR BRIDE // Sharing our first real bride of 2024, and this one doesn’t disappoint. Robyn got married last autumn at wearing Millie by

And she looked stunning - don’t you agree?

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20/12/2023

AND THATS A WRAP FOR 2023 // We are now closed for an extended Christmas break with our families, after what has been a very long year!

Whilst we are away the shop will be getting a little spruce up and we can’t wait to share our new look. We will reopen on Thursday 4th Jan ready for a super busy year ahead!

Although we may be closed for appointments, you can get in touch via email, WhatsApp and DM’s which will be monitored frequently.

We will also be sharing more of our new arrivals. The collections this year include some of the best dresses we have EVER had!

To get your appointment booked for the new year, get in touch now!

20/12/2023

𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 £𝟖𝟎𝟎 👀

Four gowns from popular and contemporary British designer Andrea Hawkes are ready to take home today 🛍️

ℹ️ For more information or to book an appointment…

🔗 https://www.the-bride.co.uk/sample-sale

13/12/2023

𝐔𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝟓𝟓% 𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 👀

Five sample sale dresses from the Temperley collection ready to buy off the peg now 👇

🔗 https://www.the-bride.co.uk/sample-sale

13/12/2023

OUR BRIDE // Our lovely bride Jacky chose the figure hugging Jessica by for her wedding earlier this year.

She added the delicate lace Sienna jacket, also by and she looked absolutely gorgeous.

Huge congratulations to Jacky ❤️

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12/12/2023

𝐒𝐮𝐳𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 … 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 👀

Six dresses from the popular British designer in our sample sale 🛍️

More info 👇

🔗 https://www.the-bride.co.uk/sample-sale

10/12/2023

We love a festive wedding🎄

Our bride Romy from her special day in Christmas 2022 👏

📸 Adrian Dewey

07/12/2023

MEET THE TEAM // Introducing the wonderful Nikki.

Having worked for The Bride on and off for the last 13 years she is an integral part of the team. She is always so positive, and has such an uplifting aura.

“There is no better feeling that being a part of the moment when a bride finds the dress, it is so lovely!” she says.

“I also love building relationships with our brides and their families. To create a great experience that they will remember forever is a joy!”

To meet Nikki and the rest of the team, contact us to book your appointment now.

🔗 https://www.the-bride.co.uk/book-an-appointment

05/12/2023

OUR BRIDE // Today we are sharing some beautiful images from Charlotte wedding early this year.

Charlotte wore Imogen by and she paired it with the Kitty lace jacket also by

A beautiful combination for a stunning bride

04/12/2023

LONG SLEEVES // Some of our favourite wedding dresses with long sleeves.

1: Poppy by
2: Verdi by
3: Nova by
4: Tamsin by

All of these options are prefect for a winter wedding, or even early spring.

Which is your favourite? Comment below 👇

$📅 SAVE THE DATES26.01.24 & 27.01.24 👍Designer dresses at a fraction of the cost in our Archive Sale 😲More info 👇🔗 https:...$

26/11/2023

📅 SAVE THE DATES

26.01.24 & 27.01.24 👍

Designer dresses at a fraction of the cost in our Archive Sale 😲

More info 👇

🔗 https://www.the-bride.co.uk/events/archive-sale-fri-26-sept-sat-27-sept

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25/11/2023

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟓𝟎% 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐳𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 😲

This incredibly flattering 𝓐𝓿𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓷𝓮 dress is ready to take home today 🛍️

🔗 https://www.the-bride.co.uk/designer/aveline-by-suzanne-neville

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22/11/2023

MEET THE TEAM // Introducing the lovely Kate.

Kate has worked at The Bride since it opened in 2005. What started as an interim job whilst her children were small turned into a more permanent role. Having loved it so much she stayed, and has been a part of the team ever since!

She has a wealth of experience in styling brides, having helped many over the years. She always brings new ideas, giving you the opportunity to create a look that is completely unique to you.

She says: “No two brides are the same in the way they wear a dress and adding bespoke elements to a dress and adding different accessories can completely change the look. To see a dress properly reflect a brides’ personality is wonderful.”

To meet Kate and the rest of the team book your appointment now 👇

🔗 https://www.the-bride.co.uk/book-an-appointment

21/11/2023

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟓𝟎% 𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 Suzanne Neville 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 😲

This sample sale 𝙈𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙣 is ready to take home - and we’re pretty sure it will be snapped up soon 💨

WAS £4875
NOW £𝟮𝟮𝟬𝟬

More details … and how to book to try it on here 👇

🔗 https://www.the-bride.co.uk/designer/madison-by-suzanne-neville

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20/11/2023

Only 5️⃣ weeks until Christmas 👀 🎄

We only have two appointments available on Saturday, December 16 and a few midweek ones left in 2023, so if you would like one of them to be yours, please get in touch now.

They won’t hang around for long so book here 👇

https://www.the-bride.co.uk/appointments

19/11/2023

OUR BRIDE // Our gorgeous Brooke wearing GiGi by for her summer wedding.

Brooke chose GiGi with an a-line skirt, and we added a detachable cap sleeve in the lace to finish off her look.

How amazing does she look?

Brooke said ‘Thank you so much for helping me chose my dream dress! The whole experience was just magical and I am so grateful to you guys!’

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Event planning

15/11/2023

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻, 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 👌

There is more than 4️⃣0️⃣ OFF this 𝓢𝓽𝓮𝓵𝓵𝓪 dress by Stephanie Allin Couture 😮

For more details and to book an appointment 👇

🔗 https://www.the-bride.co.uk/designer/stella-by-stephanie-allin-2

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14/11/2023

HELLO // I can’t remember the last time I introduced myself or the team here on Facebook. We are all a bit camera shy so this is always a bit of a big deal for us.

Anyway, I am Lynsey, owner of The Bride. I absolutely love my job, and feel so lucky to meet such wonderful people on a daily basis. It is such a joy to spend time with brides and their families throughout their time with us.

Having taken ownership of The Bride 7 years ago, it truly has been an honour play a part in many weddings over the years. I still get a giddy feeling when I know a bride has found ‘the one’.

I am also very lucky to work with such a fabulous, close-knit team whom I will also introduce you to over the coming weeks.

Outside of The Bride I am a busy mum to two beautiful girls, Ivy and Nancy, and they certainly keep me on my toes. You may also occasionally see them in shop playing dress up with the accessories!

I look forward to meeting many of you soon, however if you do have any questions do get in touch, either via DM, email or WhatsApp.

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13/11/2023

𝙒𝘼𝙎 £3988 𝙉𝙊𝙒 £2000

This gorgeous Charlotte dress by Suzanne Neville is now available ‘off the peg’ ready to take home today.

This beautiful long sleeved dress is simple yet stunning and show stopping.

Please get in touch to try it on… we know it won’t be around for long!

Address

18 George Street
Saint Albans
AL34ES

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 7pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+441727848900

Website

http://www.the-bride.co.uk/

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DRESS INSPIRATION // Looking for a dress that is minimalist but still bridal?! Then look no further. These are some of our current favourites. Which one is yours? Let us know in the comments. Dress 1: Skye (back and front) by @andrea_hawkes_bridal Dress 2: Emmerline by @andrea_hawkes_bridal Dress 3: Bertali by @suzanneneville Dress 4: Serena by @sassiholfordbridal Dress 5: Athena by @29atelierlondon Dress 6: Lanesborough by @suzanneneville #dressinspo #weddingdress #weddingdressshopping #bridetobe #engaged #bridetobe2025💍 #hertsbrides #stalbansbride #stalbansbusinesses #stalbanswedding #hertswedding #londonwedding

RIVIERA // A beautiful dress by @StephanieAllin with a split and pockets. Who doesn't love a pocket in a dress?! __________________________ #BrideStyle #ModernBride #WeddingDressWithPockets #WeddingDressTrends #WeddingDressInspiration #WeddingDress #BritishBridalDesign

SLEEVES TREND // More and more of our brides are loving and choosing this trend for their wedding dress. What do you think about sleeves? Would you have sleeves on your wedding dress? __________________________ #BrideStyle #ModernBride #SleevedWeddingDress #WeddingDressTrends #WeddingDressInspiration #WeddingDress #BritishBridalDesign

BRAND NEW DESIGNER // We are incredibly excited to now stock the sustainable & British wedding dress designer @29atelierlondon. _________________________ #BrideStyle #ModernBride #SustainableBride #SustainableWedding #SustainableWeddingDress #BritishBridalDesign

SUZANNE NEVILLE // Meet Abigail - the ultimate showstopper. Effortlessly chic and the perfect gown to show off them curves. Available to try on now. #suzanneneville #newcollection #modernbride #chicweddingdress #crepeweddingdress #coutureweddingdress #longsleeveweddingdress

TEMPERLEY // If you are looking for something a little different then the Clemmie dress is for you. It is a 1940s inspired draped gown, cut in a luxurious Italian crepe backed satin. The elegant wrap bodice twists into a draped waterfall over-skirt and flows into a beautiful full train, with a slim column skirt inside. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #temperleylondon #temperleybridal #temperleybride #modernbride #vintageinspiredweddingdress #slimfittingweddingdress #luxurysatindresses

SASSI HOLFORD // Meet Lauren Exquisite modern elegance ✨ Now available to try on. Get in touch to book your appointment now. #sassiholford #sassiholford #modernelegance #newcollection #weddingdressinspo

NEW ARRIVAL // Meet ‘Luna’ a perfect combination of romance and boho chic. With intricate hand beaded bodice, open back and silk chiffon sleeves & skirt, this dress is the perfect option for the modern romantic bride. @temperleybridal #temperleylondon #modernbride #romanticbride #bohobride #newcollection #bridetobe #bridetobe2022 #modernlove #bohochic #bohobrides

COLLECTION LAUNCH // To celebrate our new designer we will be hosting a collection preview between Friday 24th September & Monday 27th September. To be one of the first to try on our brand new @temperleybridal dresses, get in touch to book your appointment now. Spaces are limited. #temperleylondon #temperleybride #bridetobe #bridetobe2022 #alternativebride #contemporarybride #elegantweddingdress #bohobride #relaxedbride #newdesigner #hertswedding #countrywedding #barnwedding

MISTY // This has been a firm favourite of our brides in the last few weeks and we know why. It’s fun, it’s flirty and look at that swish. Misty by @stephanieallin #funweddingdress #prettyweddingdress #bardotweddingdress #tulleweddingdress #britishmade #weddingdressinspiration #bridetobe #bridetobe2022 #weddingdressshopping #weddingdressideas

STEPHANIE ALLIN // Aura ❤️ The fit, the silhouette, the neckline - everything about this dress is just perfect... oh and we can’t forget those sleeves! #stephanieallin #modernbride #contemporarybride #sleeves #longsleevedweddingdress #weddingdressinspiration #crepeweddingdress #fittedweddingdress #sexyweddingdress #figurehuggingweddingdress #madeintheuk