The Best Unique And Alternative Wedding Dresses
Today we’re talking allllll about wedding dresses! We know you unconventional brides are after something show stopping, so we’ve compiled a list of our favourite alternative dress designers. There’s something for everyone here – from unusual wedding dresses to one of a kind creations! Think: corsets, handpainted gowns, dip-dyed dresses, and lots lots more!
Feature photo from Lucy Can’t Dance by Megan Elle Photography
Felicity Westmacott - Unique Wedding Dresses
“For brides seeking the extraordinary in dress form”
Felicity Westmacott is a bespoke wedding dress designer, based in Surrey. With a background in costume design, Felicity can really make your dress dreams come true! From bold colours and ombre to traditional and anything in between, there’s nothing she can’t do!
Bexbrides - Ombre Wedding Dresses
BexBrides is a vintage and bespoke bridal studio in Darlington specialising in gorgeous ombre wedding dresses. Bex is always creating new alternative styles for the eclectic bride. With a wide range of vintage and pre-loved dresses, as well as a talent for bespoke designs, with BexBrides you’re sure to find something you’ll fall in love with. Bex also has a fabulous etsy shop where you can pick up some awesome bridal accessories such as dip dye veils.
Bex takes inspiration from period costume, fairy-tale, and bohemian fashions to create gorgeous designs from scratch, as well as upcycling vintage gowns. She’ll help you find something unique that reflects your style and personality!
Holly Winter Couture - bespoke wedding wear & Veils
Holly of Holly Winter Couture is a professional wedding dress designer and maker with a passion for embroidery.
Her designs are created for those who want something a little different and always with the individual in mind. No design request is too much – she has created gowns with bat wings, bold bright floral designs and bespoke Dr Who and Star Wars embroidery.
Looking for the ultimate alternative wedding dress? Uptight Clothing has been crafting bespoke wedding dresses for over 20 years! From ethereal goddess gowns to medieval queen vibes, Janice creates wedding dresses in every color, shape, and style—because there’s no mold to fit into except your own. With personal consultations, fittings, and even a photo shoot, this could be the wedding dress journey of your dreams. You can find Janice in Bedfordshire.
Cora Stitch is a Scottish based wedding dress designer who creates beautiful, ethereal and vintage inspired wedding dresses. Her unique bridal wear is full of delicate details, perfect for those dreamers and romantics who want to express their own individual style. You can find Caroline in Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland.
Are you an eco-conscious bride-to-be? Pretty In Pre-Loved Bridal is allll about sustainability. They offer wedding wear that is both budget and environmentally friendly. Sarah’s selection of gowns ranges from boho to traditional, with new arrivals to their collection coming all the time. You can find Sarah at her beautiful garden studio in Wendover, Buckinghamshire.
Boho Bride Boutique - Bohemian Bridal Wear
Boho Bride is an online wedding boutique specialising in bohemian-inspired bridalwear. If you love lace, flared sleeves and free-spirited style, this is the designer for you! You can browse their brand-new ‘Freedom’ collection now.
Corsetry & Couture - Corset Wedding Dresses
Corsetry & Couture are all about enhancing YOU! Aimee is an incredible, unique wedding dress designer based in Tyne And Wear, specialising in corsetry.
C&C are a body-positive company, with a strong belief that there is no ‘standard size’. It’s all about designing something that makes you feel brilliant, in your way.
There’s just something extra special about wearing a design made especially for you, to fit you perfectly!
Scarlet-Tayla - Alternative Wedding Dresses
Looking for something a little edgier? This one’s for you! Scarlet-Tayla bespoke designs are a melting pot of styles and genres. Zoe has been sewing for 30 years and loves to push boundaries, helping brides to create the wedding dresses of their wildest dreams.
Inspired by period costume, and combining this with retro/modern day fashions, you’re sure to stand out in one of these gorgeous designs! Whether you’re unsure of what you want, or have a clear vision, Zoe will bring your ideas to life in a Scarlet-Tayla gown! You can find them in Tamworth, Staffordshire.
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Lucy Can’t Dance offers brides a refreshing alternative to traditional wedding dresses. Using bold lace, splashes of colour and intricate details to create eye-catching dresses, these dresses will WOW your whole wedding party.
They believe that every wedding dress should be comfortable to wear all day. In their dresses you’ll always be able to do the most important 3 wedding things: EAT, DRINK and DANCE! After all, what could be worse than feeling restricted and not being able to eat your really expensive and delicious dinner?!
All their dresses are handmade, and hand dyed from scratch in their tropical themed studio. They can all be customised to suit your style and your body. They welcome everyone to their studio- Any size, Any gender! A new range has just been launched which is packed full of beautiful lace, colours and sequins. Lucy Can’t Dance are based in Chelmsford, Essex.
Looking for more colourful wedding wear? Check out our Ultimate Guide To Coloured Wedding Dresses!
Ryley & Fynn is a Staffordshire based bridal studio creating a variety of alternative wedding dresses, from 1950’s tea dresses to elegant bohemian masterpieces. All items are custom made by owner Sam using locally sourced products. Ryley & Flynn are awesome at vintage wedding dresses, with a love for up-cycling and transforming pre-loved dresses.
Meet Caroline Versallion: the designer saving brides from wedding dress regret! If traditional wedding wear isn’t your vibe, Caroline creates gowns that are 100% you—from vibrant colors to personalized embroidery. Whether subtle or bold, her designs radiate personality and joy, empowering you to feel like your best self on your big day. Caroline is based in Bedfordshire and can work remotely based on your measurements.
Haizea Arranz are masters of alternative wedding dresses! Specialising in Gothic, steampunk, fantasy and corsetry, their designs are simply magic. The team understand that every client is unique so they offer a bespoke wedding dress service. They use interesting colours, patterns and structures to ensure you’ll truly stand out on your wedding day.
More alternative wedding inspiration over on our blog
