I edit the Finchley Arrow and we wrote an article about this charity shop. The reason was that we…read morecheck out all the shops constantly and noticed when the economy fell, the other charity shops raised their prices and the North London Hospice lowered theirs. To me, that showed people who were charitable by nature. I have seen new shirts from good manufacturers there for between £2 and £3.50 whereas in some of the other shops the same shirts would start at £5.

After a fairly blunt and somewhat rude telephone booking I was extremely apprehensive about this…read moreappointment and whether to turm up or not but I knew the store stocked dresses I was itching to try so I bit the bullet. The sales lady Nikki was fairly aloof at first but soon warmed up and got into the spirit of things, adding lovely accessories to the dresses I was trying and making great suggestions about the styles etc. She didn't help me into the dresses as much as I wouldv'e liked but the dresses themseleves were in fantaastic condition for samples and she had a fab range of various styles and designers. It's a very expensive store but you get what you pay for as the quality of the designs/dresses was leaps and bounds ahead of Berkhampsteads offerings. Fitting room couldve been a bit nicer, maybe on a raised carpeted area or something with better mirrors as well. Glad I went though as the dresses and accessories were right up my street....maybe the one is in there but I am still looking.

I'm writing this some time after my appointment but felt they should have more than one review on…read morehere. The Bride in St Albans is the more premium boutique in town. You need a healthy budget to even consider going here, and they do verify this when you call for an appointment. The stock a wonderful range of high-end bridal designers, including Sassi Holford and Jenny Packham (a favourite of Princess Kate). They also stock a nice selection of styles and fabrics, which is not the case at many shops which tend to favour satin or lace. In my opinion, the dressing rooms could be improved given the price of the gowns. There was another appointment happening at the same time as mine, and I had to walk through her dressing area to get to mine. I feel like you want this moment to be more private than that. The assistant (whose name I have unfortunately forgotten now), helped me into the dresses and also provided further suggestions to the ones I picked. Samples here did seem to run smaller than the other shops (maybe because they're high-end designers?) but it did mean my underskirt (read bum) was often hanging out the back of the more fitted gowns! My mum loved one of the gowns I tried on here, but I fell in love with one in another shop.

After shopping at Crockett and Jones down the street, my husband wanted to see the most revered…read moreEnglish clothing store on Jermyn Street. We're dressed better than usual, since we had dinner reservations at a Michelin rated restaurant right after and never acknowledged. We explored the first level, made it down to the first floor, and back up again, never being asked if we needed help. Til next time? Maybe not.

The combination of lovely atmosphere and product was heightened even more by the rarified service…read more So hard to find in the States, this area of town provides sensibility as a specialty. I am glad I found it.

Oh my goodness, these dresses are so beautiful!…read more Charlie Brear is the new name for the Vintage Wedding Dress Company (VWDC.) They sell a range of one-off vintage dresses along with their own ready to wear dresses. One of my best friends bought her wedding dress from here, and she looked truly stunning...she told me about it, so I was keen to take a peek at their gorgeous styles and materials. Each dress is customisable (so you can add various length arms, sashes etc...) The materials are incredibly luxurious, and feel lovely against your skin. The dresses I tried were "bias-cut", so they really clung to my figure and looked amazing. It is a loooovely place to visit and the staff really looked after us. I don't think I can afford them, but it was great fun to try them on... The bad bits: - You're not allowed to take any photos. My mum has a terrible memory, so she really wanted to take pictures so she could remember each dress. She has to grab a pen and paper and draw them. - Some of the vintage lace was a bit discoloured, but they are still very expensive. - The prices are eye-watering. They start at £1,200, but once you add over £80 for sleeves, £120 for a sash and a few extra hundreds for fitting, they end up closer to £2,000+. - You can only take 2 guests with you.

This was one of the best bridal shops we came across in the hunt for my sister's wedding dress. The…read morestaff are really helpful and sweet snd they have a huge selection of gorgeous dresses. They also do lots of dresses for bridesmaids too, so you can get it all done together! Their changing rooms are really spacious and bright and private, and believe me, that makes a huge difference when you're trying on one dress after another, after another

I was not impressed with Losners. There was no guidance as to what would suit me, just pick…read morewhatever you want. The salesperson was not especially friendly and refused to give me any opinions of how I looked in the dresses or suggest ways I could change the look. The dresses were mid- to low-range and not fantastic quality even for the money. A dress costing £1200 had cheap machine-made lace sewn onto it - you can get a bespoke top-end designer dress for just a little more. The changing rooms were just boxes, nothing special about the experience at all. However the menswear people were very good.

I really enjoyed the experience at London Bride UK, it was the one that most pleased me and where I…read morefelt most comfortable. They really created a great atmosphere with the songs and the help provided by the person with the dresses, showing how they would fit better, finding solutions, and the help with pictures were really appreciated. She knew to what details to take pictures to. I really felt I was getting married thanks to the atmosphere and support, it felt as a very special moment and I felt special.

London Bride and groom sell bridal and groom clothing. They provide proffesional service and…read moreclothing and the staff assist offer help in finding the perfect dress!!! They also offer alteration services so your dress can fit perfectly. They offer many sizes and even offer a hire service for those who wish to hire your clothes. Bridesmaids dresses are also available. I always saw this shop from the bus window and the dresses at the window mannequin always attracted me, I never missed a glance of the shop window when I was on the bus, but when I entered the shop it was like a fairy tale come true, a real gem in the heart of london and you will love it. Get going there brides and grooms!!! Well worth a look...

The staff was super lovely and knowledgeable. Great selection of dresses and super calm and private…read moretry on experience.

This shop is simply lovely. I had a day out shopping with my sister, and I liked the look of one of…read morethe dresses in their window. My sister is really REALLY excited about my wedding, so she got me to make an appointment to come back and try it on (along with other be-autiful dresses) I spent an hour choosing and trying various dress styles, and changing my mind completely about what I thought I wanted. - The staff are complete sweeties - The dresses are simply gorgeous - They lend you shoes (I spent a lot of time in underwear and heels while they'd get the next dress ready) - They weren't pushy at all - There was lots of room for mum and my friends to sit and give their opinions I fell in love with most of the dresses I tried on here, and I am considering going back to buy one of them...I'm not sure why it is so hard to commit to a dress when I have no problem committing to my fiancé.

Despite being in a very complicated location (yes, next to Finsbury Park station, but in s very…read morelittle street which is just a bus station), and, specially, in an area where all the wedding shops (there are many of them) are all blinky (and not very classy, let's say), the Wedding Gallery has good options for almost every bride. I've been here with a friend and her final dress is completely stunning. The manager of the shop is also very helpful and patient. If you are looking for a dress and you live in the area, it's woth checking Wedding Gallery!