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What should I bring to my bridal appointment?

Private bridal salon at Serenity Brides, Colchester

Very little: comfortable underwear, shoes close to the heel height you have in mind if you have one, and one or two people whose opinion you trust. You do not need to bring anything for the booking itself.

Very little. Come wearing underwear you feel comfortable in, and if you already have a heel height in mind for the day, bring shoes that approximate it; both help you judge each dress more truthfully. Everything else, we take care of.

Who to bring

Keep it small. One or two people whose opinion you genuinely trust is ideal, such as a mum, a sister or a best friend. We can welcome up to four guests, but a smaller group means fewer competing voices at the moment you most need to hear your own. If your party is larger than five, please call us on 01206 577756 first so that we can plan the room.

What you do not need

You do not need to bring anything for the booking itself, such as ID or a confirmation. You do not need a mood board, a list of silhouettes or a firm budget to hand either. Photos of dresses you have saved are welcome but optional. If you have built a rail on our Daily Dress page, remember to mention it or bring it along, so your stylist can start from the dresses you have already saved. Just arrive open-minded; your stylist will start with a proper conversation about you and your wedding.

Our appointments are ninety minutes, private and unhurried. See what to expect at your first bridal appointment for how the time unfolds, or book online.

Real brides

“From start to finish I was made to feel so welcome by all the staff - but mainly Yelina. What a beautiful lady inside and out, listened to me and took everything onboard and helped me find my perfect dress. I was so nervous about dress shopping, but she made me feel so at ease. Such a personal experience too, couldn’t recommend enough! Thank you!”

Emily W, Colchester

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