Research says that the average dress size for UK women is now a 16. Research also shows that in 1958 a size 16 would have a 28 inch waist and a 37 inch bust, today those figures are 33 inches and 41. But we all know the numbers mean nothing, they vary from shop to shop and we never know WHAT we are. Wedding Dresses are the same, which is why we never speak in ‘size’, we speak in ‘fit’. Carlee by Justin Alexander Over the last 12 months, we made a conscious decision to review our collection by size, and when the time came to choose new dresses we ordered 16’s, 18’s, 20’s, 22’s to ensure our sa ..read more

We cannot believe that we have been at 169 for ONE WHOLE year today. The time has flown by so fast. Firstly, we’d like to say thank you for your support this year, we have been so lucky to meet many lovely brides and bride tribes., helping you with not only stunning dresses from Justin Alexander, Lillian West, Modeca and Casablanca, but also wedding flowers, venue styling and bridesmaids dresses from TH&TH Image by Charlotte Jopling Photography The venue styling side of The Wedding Room has really taken off, with sustainability and recycling on our minds, it makes perfect sense to hire st ..read more

We are kicking off 2024 with a steady stream of new dress gorgeousness from Justin Alexander. Back in June we selected new styles to add to our collection. We’d like to show you three which have arrived this month. HUNTER Gorgeous soft crepe column dress with a cowl neckline, beautifully beaded back and detachable cowl detail. Simple elegance, a hint of sexiness, modern. Hunter is the perfect addition to our collection. HATTIE We are always drawn to the clean lines of a satin bodice, team that with a stunning tulle skirt decorated with oversized floral appliqués and you have the ultimate dre ..read more

Did you know that November 25th 2023 is small business Saturday. As a small business in a lovely community, we have decided to open our doors and show you what were all about. Since relocating to 169 High Road, we have expended our services. Alongside our collection of wedding dresses from Lillian West, Justin Alexander, Modeca and Casablanca, we have grown our venue styling service. We have a dedicated room displaying all the items we have available to hire to create the perfect vibe for your wedding venue. We are also lucky enough to now have The Flower Room ‘in house’. This year alone we ..read more

We are always asking our brides which suppliers they have chosen for their wedding day. For make up, the name Bethany Joy Bridal is often mentioned. Bethany has been the make up artist for many of our brides, so we wanted to show you some of Bethany’s beautiful work. Laura and Miles married at The Walled Garden, photography by Coral and Stone. Kate and Toby married at The Carriage Hall with Mellows Photography capturing the day. Virginia and Chris tied the knot at Swancar Country house and Martin Cheung was their photographer. We asked Bethany to share a few words on what she loves about he ..read more

In February this year, The Wedding Room moved from our home of 11 years to the amazing space we’re in today. If you have not yet visited us at 169 High Road, we want to show you a little more of our interior, so when you come for your appointment with us, you know what to expect. OUR MAIN DRESSING ROOM OUR GORGEOUS SPACE Hidden away behind the shop front ( which is often full of The Flower Room flowers ), you will find our main area. Full to the brim of dresses by Lillian West, Justin Alexander, Modeca and Casablanca, carefully chosen with our brides in mind. Here you will also find our coll ..read more

On Sunday we hosted an open day to celebrate our gorgeous new space at 169 High Road, a short walk from our original location. We invited past, present and future brides and a handful of local suppliers. This was a chance to say hello and show off all that is new.. The amazing Gina Fernandes came to capture the day. Guests browsed our collection of dresses from Justin Alexander, Lillian West, Modeca and Casablanca. We showed off our brand new bridesmaids dresses from TH&TH. We had prosecco and nibbles including passion fruit cake from The Ruddington Cake Company and flowers from The Flowe ..read more

When you decide to get married, the first part of the plan is usually to book the venue. Once the venue has been chosen and the date set, the bride starts to think about her dress. The venue is a big topic of conversation during appointments and how the dress needs to be the right vibe for that venue, whether the setting is sleek and modern, rustic and bohemian or historic with character. Over the years, traditional and established venues have had to adapt and change as weddings have been more individual and often, less formal. Then there are the new generation of venues, old buildings renovat ..read more

We cannot express just how lovely it is to be able to buy new collections just like we used to, pre covid. In June we visited Lillian West to choose the next seasons dresses. As usual we were spoilt for choice with a beautifully well designed and made mix of boho chic and romantic classic dresses that we know our brides will love. We arrived and were greeted by Derek our account manager who tells us a little bit about the new collection and general chat about his holiday. We then get our hands on the brand new designs and get to talk to Tony, one of the Justin Alexander designers. He is respo ..read more

Stella York first arrived at The Wedding Room in 2016. We had been searching for a new label for a while and as part of the Essense Designs brand, the glamourous, sexy and extravagant dresses made Stella York the perfect addition. The first ever Stella York dress was chosen by Jane Murdoch, the style number was 5932 and we called her ‘Wisteria’. Sharon married at the Hilton Double Tree in Nottingham on February 20th 2016. Wisteria Fast forward to 2021 and we have selected over a hundred dresses from the collections over the years. We have been invited to Europe to view the new seasons, learn ..read more