Question 1

WHERE IS DREAM DRESS BRIDAL?

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Our beautiful boutique is located at
107 Stockport rd west, Bredbury
SK6 2AN

Close to junction 25 of the M60 motorway and only a 10 minute drive from Stockport town Center. We are also a short 4 minute walk from Bredbury train station. For more detailed directions please see below

Question 2

IS THERE PARKING AVAILABLE?

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Unfortunately we do not have an on-site car park. There is free road parking available nearby on Lower bents lane. We also have permission for our customers to use the small car park at the back of the Asda Esso petrol station (directly behind the boutique on Bents Lane). There is also a free car park on Lime street SK6 2AN which is a 1 minute walk from the boutique.

If you require more accessible parking we do have space for 1 car on the pavement at the size of the boutique, please let us know when booking your appointment and we can ensure the space is left clear.

Question 3

DO I NEED AN APPOINTMENT?

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YES! We work on an appointment only basis to ensure you get all the time and attention you need to find your Dream Dress.

On your exclusive 1-to-1 appointment you will have the main boutique and changing area to yourself , along with highly experienced stylists to help and advise throughout.

Question 4

DO YOU CHARGE FOR APPOINTMENTS?

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Starting from January 2026 we will be implementing a £10 booking fee for 'peak time' appointments on Saturdays and Evenings. Day time appointments Wednesday-Friday will remain without charge. The appointment booking fee is non-refundable or transferable*

We also charge for some of our special events if stated in the event info, and for 'out of hours' appointments upon request.

We please ask that if you book an appointment with us and are not able to attend, that you kindly let u know as soon as possible, so that we can offer the slot to another bride. We have tried to keep our appointments without charge for as long as possible, but no-shows and last minute cancellations, especially on evenings and weekends, mean that we are sometimes left with wasted appointment slots which a booking fee will contribute towards the cost of.

*£10 Non-refundable or transferable booking fee, to reserve your 'prime' appointment at Dream Dress Bridal. Until the booking fee is paid, your appointment at Dream Dress Bridal is not confirmed. Booking fee will be forfeited in the event of any cancellation, to re-book an appointment a new booking fee will have to be paid. A link to pay will be sent upon agreeing your preferred appointment slot.

Question 5

WHY DO YOU CHARGE FOR APPOINTMENTS?

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We believe your wedding dress shopping experience should be as special and memorable as the day you get married. That’s why we’ve designed our appointments to be 1-to-1 with our experienced stylists—and yes, that means there’s a small fee to book. As we only have 1 bride in at once, cancellations and rearrangements leave us with prime-time empty appointment slots, which is detrimental to our family run business. We know that might raise an eyebrow or two but paying a small fee to visit our beautiful boutique is one of the best investments you’ll make on your wedding planning journey.

Question 6

HOW DO I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?

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We have a booking contact form on our site (see CONTACT US in the main tabs) which will send us a direct email with your details and booking request. Please do check your spam folders for our response as sometimes the our first email can land there instead!

You are also welcome to call us on 0161 217 9110 to make an appointment, or Direct Message us on our socials over on Instagram or Facebook if you would prefer.

Question 7

WHEN DO YOU TAKE APPOINTMENTS?

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We work by appointment only and take bookings Wednesday - Saturday with evening slots available upon request on Wednesdays/Thursdays. We also open around 1 Sunday per month for appointments or events.

(We can occasionally offer out of hours appointments, depending on the date/time and staff availability, so if our regular hours don't fit with your schedule do feel free to get in touch with your specific request and we will do our best to accommodate you where possible)

Question 8

WHAT ARE THE NEED-TO-KNOWS FOR MY APPOINTMENT?

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The key points that you need to know when coming to Dream Dress for your first appointment are as follows -

We have comfortable seating for up to 3 guests.
Please refrain from wearing fake tan or heavy makeup
Please do not bring any food/drink with you on your appointment
The boutique is not a child friendly environment

Our main request for you is to bring a positive attitude and open mind to your appointment (we always say that you need to be on an 'i love me' day when trying on!). You can be completely open and honest with your preferences but our best advice would be - try the wildcard suggestion!

Please see the rest of our FAQ page for a more detailed breakdown of what to expect on your appointment, we look forward to meeting you!

Question 9

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT ON MY FIRST APPOINTMENT?

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WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU FIND YOUR DREAM DRESS! Our combined 30 years of experience in bridal means that we are experts at helping you find a style that suits your body type, personality and wedding vibe! We will have an initial chat at the start of the appointment and walk you through the rails to show you the different options available. We like to work by process of elimination and go through some different shapes, fabrics and necklines to work out what you are feeling most confident in, before focusing in on that perfect style! Usually starting with around 3-4 gowns and then pulling out more from what you do/don't like when trying on. If you already have a good idea of styles or have tried on before elsewhere please feel free to give us any direction and show us some inspo pics of anything you would like to try. You can be completely honest with us when trying on our gowns, we are here to find what you love! If you have a price point in mind that you would like us to be respectful of when selecting gowns please do let us know.

Question 10

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT?

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The ideal timescale to visit us is 12-18 months before your wedding date, but you really can never be too early (some brides choose their gown 2 years in advance - when you know, you know!)

Gowns can take anywhere from 4 - 9 months to arrive on standard production schedules, and we then like to allow 3 - 4 months for any alterations needed to perfect the size or length. So, to have the most options available, it is always best to leave yourself plenty of time! The worst way to pick your gown is under pressure, and feeling like your options are limited by what will arrive in time can put a dampener on the experience.

That being said, you should really only visit when you think you are ready to find and commit to your Dream Dress. If your plan is to 'get ideas' and then place your order in another 6-12 months, you have to accept that our styles in store can change and gowns can be discontinued - so if you fall in love with a dress it is best to get it ordered to avoid disappointment!

Question 11

WHAT IF I HAVE LESS THAN 6 MONTHS TO THE WEDDING DATE?

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You can absolutely still visit us, even with a short timescale! Some designers offer a 'rush cut' service on select gowns so we may still be able to order you that Dream Dress. But, even if we aren't able to place an order with sufficient delivery time, we have a great selection of 'off the peg' gowns available to take away on the day, with a variety of sizes from UK 6-22. We will do our absolute best to find you the perfect gown to suit your needs (we are always up for a challenge!)

Question 12

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO MY APPOINTMENT?

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There are no set items that you are required to bring with you on your appointment.
However if you would like to bring anything along with you - a pair of heels similar to what you would consider wearing on the Wedding day can be handy (as some gowns come in different length options). Simple nude seamless underwear is best, but if you would feel more comfortable in some shapewear while changing that is completely fine, most gowns do not require any shapewear for the fit as they have fantastic structure built in. If you have a strapless bra feel free to bring it, but again most gowns are designed to be worn without!

Question 13

WHO SHOULD I BRING TO MY APPOINTMENT?

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We suggest bringing 2-3 of your most trusted friends or family members along with you to your appointment. It can be an overwhelming experience trying on gowns for the first time and more guests usually only means more opinions (which can sometimes be confusing). You are always welcome to book a 2nd appointment to bring back additional guests and show them your top choice or shortlist of gowns once you have narrowed down your selection. 
We also have lots of brides visit us alone for their first try on, and often find it a very productive experience!

We are a small boutique with limited seating so please do let us know in advance if you would like to bring more than 3 guests and we can discuss options.
We do allow children in the boutique if you are not able to find childcare for your appointment, however please bare in mind that it is not the most child friendly environment and there are lots of high value breakable items in store so we do ask that they remain seated with a guest as much as possible, we also do not allow any food/drink inside the boutique.

Question 14

I WAS HOPING TO LOSE WEIGHT BEFORE ORDERING!

Accepted Answer

We know that every bride wants to look and feel their best on the their wedding day, but in our eyes (and from many years experience) finding the right gown will have you loving your figure exactly the way you are!

We often find that brides will put off visiting us to try on until they are at their 'ideal' weight, however this can sometimes take longer than anticipated and eventually lead to more limited options for ordering due to the reduced timescale!

Our best advice is to visit us straight away to find your gown so that you have the most options available to you. Then if you still plan on fluctuating we can discuss this when taking measurements and come to a decision on sizing together. If we have enough time before the wedding date, most of our designers can offer a 'remeasure' date, meaning that we can send in final measurements at a later date anyway before making that final decision on size. Once your gown and sizing is confirmed no changes can be made to the order, however if you fluctuate gown further your dress can easily be adjusted during your alterations!

Question 15

WHAT DESINGERS DO YOU STOCK?

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We have a fabulous selection of hand picked gowns in store, from the designers at:
Justin Alexander
Lillian West
Elysee bridal
Etoile bridal

We have worked with each of these fantastic brands for many years and have hand selected some of the finest gowns from their collections to have as samples for our Dream Dress Brides to try. If you have your eye on a specific gown from these brands please feel free to check if we have it in store when booking your appointment.

Question 16

WHAT ARE YOUR PRICE RANGES?

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We pride ourselves on providing high quality gowns and exceptional service at very competitive and reasonable prices.

Our gowns can be divided into 3 main categories:
Standard 'order in' - £1300 - £2300
Premium collection 'order in' - £2000 - £3400
'off the peg' - £300 - £1200

Our main boutique floor has samples from our standard and Premium collections, we also have another floor in store which has a good selection of 'off the peg' gowns (usually a mix of ex-sample and sale dresses which have been heavily reduced and are available to take away on the day).

If you have a price point you would like to stick to for your gown please feel free to let us know when booking, or we can discuss this at the start of your appointment to ensure we are respectful of your budget.

Question 17

HOW DO PAYMENTS WORK?

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The standard process when ordering your gown is that a 50% initial payment is due upon ordering, and the other 50% is due when the gown arrives in with us and you have your collection appointment (approximately 3-4 months before the wedding date).

Depending on timescales we can sometimes offer split payment options to spready the cost over a couple of months, or if the timescale allows we can also work out a payment plan option (an example would be a smaller deposit amount e.g. £500 then monthly instalments to pay off the balance until the gown arrives in store).
This does not apply to 'off the peg' or sale gowns which are sold as seen and most bride pay and takeaway on the day.

Question 18

WHAT SIZES ARE YOUR SAMPLE GOWNS?

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We believe it is essential to have a variety of sizes available to try in store, and currently have samples from a UK 6 - 22

Unfortunately we cannot have every gown in every size, so be prepared for us to have to clip, pin and squeeze you in to some of the gowns as we are trying on (we promise to give you the best possible idea of how a gown should fit in the correct size!)

Question 19

WHAT IS A TRUNK SHOW?

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A 'Trunk Show' is a 3 day event, where the Featured designer will send in an extended collection of their sample gowns for our brides to try on in store (in addition to our own collection) - Also sometimes referred to as a Designer weekend/Spotlight event.

They are a fantastic opportunity to find your Dream Dress if you have your heart set on a particular designer. There are often discounts available on orders placed during the event, and they usually only come round once a year! There are usually charges for appointments for these events. Please get i touch to find out about any upcoming Trunk shows in our calendar!

Please note that the samples provided for a Trunk Show by the designer are their catwalk samples so best fit a UK size 8-10.

Question 20

WHAT IS A SALE EVENT?

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We run Sale events for our bridal gowns through out the year, they are a fantastic opportunity to get your hands on a stunning gown for a heavily reduced price!

We will always list our upcoming Sale events on our Facebook Events page, with full info and some previews of the gowns available. Usually the Sale event will be a mix of gowns from our 'off the peg' collection which are often discontinued styles or excess stock, with additions from our main collection for the sale event day only! The gowns are ready to take away on the day so are perfect for any last minute brides, or just anyone looking for a great deal!

Our sale events usually run slightly differently to a regular appointment, often with more than 1 bride in the boutique at once (unless stated otherwise in booking info) and changing room time is more limited to around 1 hour per bride.

Question 21

WHAT ACCESSORIES DO YOU HAVE IN STORE?

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We have a lovely selection of accessories for our brides to try on and complete their perfect bridal look!
Stunning  headpieces by Ivory & Co, and a great selection of veils from brand such as EDit , Twilight designs and Bianco Evento. There is sure to be the perfect finishing touch to add to your Dream Dress!

Question 22

HOW DO ALTERATIONS WORK?

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We do not have an in-house alterations service. 
We work closely with 2 amazing local independent seamstresses, who we highly recommend and have worked with for many years! Both have their own businesses and premises which means they have extended opening hours and can offer appointments on evenings/weekends. We suggest contacting them to book your alterations as soon as your gown arrives in with us. We will provide their details on your 'pick up' appointment for your gown. 
Alterations are an additional cost which is quoted by the seamstress upon consultation.

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