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Based in Bexley, Greater London, Cutting Edge Brides is the UK’s leading supplier of short wedding dresses. This bridal boutique specialises in short, tea, and calf-length wedding gowns across an array of styles and sizes. No matter your envisioned aesthetic for your day, these professionals can help you find your perfect dress.

Services Offered

From 1950s glam to rock’n’roll styles, vintage looks to beach vibes, Cutting Edge Brides offers an extensive collection of alternative wedding dresses to choose from. Available brands include House of Mooshki, Loulou, Rita Mae, and many more. During your in-store appointment, you will have exclusive access to the gown collection and the undivided attention of an experienced style consultant. This dedicated team aims to assist you every step of the way in finding your dream wedding dress here.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Sale of wedding dresses

What services do you offer?

Sale of wedding dresses

How far in advance should I contact you?

6 months to 1 year is ideal

Do you have an outlet section?

Yes

Do you have an outlet section?

Yes

Do I need to make an appointment?

Yes

What is the style of your designs?

Original
Vintage

What kind of accessories do you offer?

Shoes
Veils
Headdresses, hats and hair accessories

How do you work?

We operate by appointment only. 7 days a week. Please book via our booking system online https://cuttingedgebrides.simplybook.it/v2/

Operating hours:

9am to 6 pm every day

What are the forms of payment?

All major cards, Paypal, Cash

Designers

Wedding Dresses:

Blue By Enzoani

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4.9 out of 5 rating
18 reviews
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100% Recommended by couples
Nicola
Nicola P. Sent on 16/04/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Wedding Dress Shop

I was thrilled with my experience at Cutting Edge Brides. They have a great selection of shorter dresses. The staff are helpful, patient and friendly and not pushy as in other bridal shops. They also do alterations in house. My dress was perfect for me! I couldn't have found such a good quality dress elsewhere for such a reasonable price. If you want something different and special you must visit! Highly recommended.
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Suzy S. Sent on 11/06/2023
4 out of 5 rating

Best shop for 'short' dresses

If you don't want a floor-length dress - then the range here is unbeatable!! I tried on about 20 dresses - all completely different styles - and found my dream dress. I was getting married in two months and they were very flexible - I was able to buy the sample dress for a reduced price and get some small aterations completed.

The shop is quite dark and absolutely packed with dresses (which, of course is great, but you're it's not a fancy, beautifully aesthetic shopping experience - more practical). There is a paid car park about a 5 minute walk away.

The person I was dealing with however was slow to respond and made a couple of mistakes which meant I had to rearrange plans and wasn't always sure about dates for fittings, etc, which could have been much better.

Overall I am extrememly happy with my dress and would recommend this shop to other brides.
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Beth Sent on 07/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent personalised service

I cannot recommend Cutting Edge highly enough, I absolutely loved my experience there. I was helped by Jo who really made me feel at ease. I ended up with an amazingly beautiful dress that I would never even have considered if it wasn't for Jo's suggestions of how the dress could be personalised to make it mine! I can't wait for my next fittings!
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Angela Sent on 06/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely dresses, lovely staff

I travelled from Reading to visit this shop after finding if online as the short wedding dress specialist shop in the South East. I tried on soon many dresses with my mum and sister, but we weren't made to feel like we were taking too long. We were given tea and water (needed after a very early start picking up my Aussie sister from the airport). The dress I finally choose was the first one I tried on. I love my dress and can't wait to wear it. We went to get lunch whilst making the final decision and the lunch spot suggested was also great!!!

I would wholeheartedly recommend cutting edge to anyone who wants a short length wedding dress.
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Holly Sent on 18/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience

I am in the process of fitting for my wedding dress and I must say that my experience at your beautiful shop was excellent. Suzanne and Jo took their time, didn't pressure me and were completely honest in their approach. There were so many amazing dresses and I can't wait to try mine on again in a few months time. Thank you for making my experience a relaxed and easy one!
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Tawny Sent on 17/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful

Beautiful shop , amazing staff with a wealth of knowledge . I was made to feel really comfortable and relaxed .

Dresses are amazing .. There is no way you can't find your dress here . I did !
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Jeanne Sent on 16/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding dress

I was looking for a tea length dress and my sister sent me the link to cutting edge brides, dresses never look the same in the flesh, well these one do and I was overwhelmed with the choice. Purchased my dress without any hesitation. Great shop, great staff and great dresses!
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Laura Sent on 02/12/2015
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic experience for a plus size bride

i made the decision to travel from Dorset to cutting edge brides as a telephone conversation alone helped melt away any fears I had about trying to squeeze my body into a sample dress far too small. On entering the shop u are instantly given one to one treatment and Jo seemed so in tune with what I was looking for that I fell in love with the first wedding dress I had ever tried on! Amazing experience and looking forward to march for my dress fitting x
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Ali Sent on 06/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating

A must for anyone wanting a shorter dress

I was referred to Cutting Edge Brides as they were having a designer day, and despite the four hour/180mile round trip to make my appointment I decided to visit their shop. I'd really struggled to find a dress nearer to home, I didn't feel comfortable in anything and knowing me I'll imagine I'll be wanting to run around and play on my wedding day and not be hindered by a dress.The moment I stepped in the door I felt incredibly welcome and Suzanne was fantastic at helping me narrow down the options to find my perfect dress, whilst also letting me try on anything that caught my attention in the shop. She made my most dreaded part of the wedding planning a fun event! Trying on dresses is an exhausting activity and so I went away with a favourite dress in mind (not the designer I'd originally gone for!) and thought about it for a couple of weeks. I happened to be in the area for work about a month later and Cutting Edge Brides were very accommodating at fitting me in at short notice to retry on my favourite. I spent ages in the shop trying "sitting" "bending" etc and Suzanne was very patient and understanding with me. One thing that stood out about Cutting Edge is their range of sizes to try on- I'd been bulldog clipped and pinned into so many dresses in other shops it was really refreshing to be able to try on dresses that actually fitted. I'm now eagerly awaiting the delivery of my dress, which I feel is absolutely perfect for me. If you are considering a shorter or more alternative dress this shop is an absolute must!
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Jane Sent on 17/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous

Fantastic service and beautiful collection of gowns. I'd highly recommend Cutting Edge Brides especially if you are looking for a 1950s style dress
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Sarah Sent on 28/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Fab!

Fantastic service and a lovely atmosphere made choosing my perfect dress for my big day so easy. They made me feel confident and I ended up choosing a completely different style of dress to that which I had imagined - and it's perfect! Really looking forward to collecting in December, and showing it off on the big day in February! Thank you ladies xxx
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Katherine Sent on 20/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating

Great service

I have recently found my dress at Cutting Edge Brides, I am yet to see the final dress and have the alterations but I have every faith that it will be amazing.
The service so far has been great. It is a lovely little shop which offers a good range of dresses with a great personal touch. I was assisted by Jo, who was wonderful. She was very helpful and knowledgeable with no pressure to buy.
I would genuinely wholeheartedly recommend Cutting Edge Brides
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Sam Sent on 16/10/2015
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing ....

I cant thank Suzanne Jaimie & Jo enough for all there help & advice choosing my wedding dress, I was feeling really deflated & nervous as I had had bad experiences at other wedding shops, but when I went to cutting edge brides in Bexley they all made me feel completely at ease & were just so lovely. Cutting Edge Brides also had my size in most of the dresses which was wonderful as I could try them all on & actually see what they are like. Jo helped me find the right dress which is beautiful & I cant wait to wear it in December. I really cant thank them all enough. Brilliant personal service & an amazing experience.
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Alison Sent on 05/04/2012
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous!

Lorna was fantastic and so helpful. The shop is 2 hours from me but was definitely worth the visit, they have more dresses in store than on line and the dresses look so much better in real life than on their website.
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Sara Sent on 27/01/2011
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Service at Cutting Edge Brides

Every Girl wants to feel special on her wedding day. Planning a wedding can be very stressful as well as finding the perfect wedding dress and I was determined not to turn in to Bridezilla!!

After browsing the internet for shops that specialised in Short and 1950s style Wedding dresses I finally found the dress of my dreams by visiting this Bridal Shop in Kent - a stockist of Timeless Chic designs.

At 'Cutting Edge Brides' I received a superb service and was totally put at ease in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

The lady was very helpful, took my measurements and found me a 1950s style Wedding Dress to try on which looked amazing.
Visiting a private showroom was a personal experience, There was no rush and I was made to feel very special, I was offered tea and coffee and was able to browse a wide range of 1950s style Wedding Dresses, Short Wedding Dresses, Destination Wedding dresses as well as chic and simple gowns. Bridal accesories such as Shoes, Tiaras, Jewelery and vintage style birdcage head pieces were also available to try on and were very reasonably priced.

After trying on various dresses I made my decision and my chosen Dress was ordered on the day of my visit and I received it in less than 5 weeks at an excellent price.

I was more than happy with my service and experience dealing with Cutting edge Brides.

I would highly recommend this small and friendly business to any Bride getting Married who wants a lovely wedding dress at an affordable price.
I give Cutting Edge Brides a five Star Rating!
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