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My name is Cath Adam and I took over The Bride Shop in July 2019 and I absolutely love it! I work in the boutique with either my mum during the week or my niece Sienna on Saturdays. We have only the bride and their bridal partry in the shop at any one time. We love the fact we are a family run business and the brides love this too. We just love what we do and this definately comes accross at our appointments.

We stock dresses in sizes 2 - 34 and have plenty of choice in all the various styles for everyone. We also stock suits, long/classic jackets with lace tops and trousers, jump suits for those not wanting to wear a dress on their day.

We have the most beautiful dresses here at really reasonable prices and we have new designs coming into the boutique all the time.

We also stock a large range of veils and have stunning diamante belts and hair pieces. I'm a silversmith by trade and have some gorgeous pieces that are perfect for your bridesmaid, mother of the bride gifts etc. I also make wedding bands too in all metals, platinum, white, yellow and rose gold and of course silver. You'll find my work on instagram cathadamsilver.

Here at Cath Adam @ The Bride Shop we have the most amazing feedback so if you have any worries at all then have a look a our goodle reviews to put your mind at ease.

We also won the Muddy Stillettoes award for the best bride shop in Sussex 2021 and 2022 and we got to the finals for the best bride shop in the whole of the south east this year with the Wedding Indusry Awards, we are on cloud 9!

Your appointment will last an hour and a half and we have a free car park right next door to the shop so it's lovely and easy.

We really look forward to welcoming you and helping you find your dream dress.

Cath x

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Sale of wedding dresses
Design and manufacture of bridal dresses
Sale of wedding accessories
Design and manufacture of bridal accessories
Advice on beauty and style
Other (Cath is a silversmith by trade so can make your wedding rings too! either in platinum, yellow, white or rose gold and silver. You'll find her work on @cathadamsilver including unusual bespoke pieces)

What services do you offer?

Sale of wedding dresses
Design and manufacture of wedding dresses
Sale of wedding accessories
Design and manufacture of wedding accessories
Image and style advice
Other (We now have an online shop for Mother of the Brides/Grooms, Maid of Honour, Bridesmaids and Flower girl gifts at really reasonable prices)

How far in advance should I contact you?

some of our dresses can take up to 6 months to be made, some can be made in 5 weeks, so contact us to let us know when your wedding is booked for and we can advise on when to book your appointment

Do you have an outlet section?

No

Do you have an outlet section?

No

Do I need to make an appointment?

Yes

What is the style of your designs?

Glamour
Modern
Original
Princess
Romantic
Vintage

What kind of accessories do you offer?

Jewellery
Veils
Shawls
Headdresses, hats and hair accessories
Other (Jewellery from my @cathadamsilver range)

How do you work?

We work on an appointment only basis, your wedding party will be the only ones in the shop. It will be my mum and myself there there. Have a look at our amazing feedback on google to put you at ease

Operating hours:

We open for appointments and work around the bride so we don't have a set time

What are the forms of payment?

we take most major credit or debit cards and accept bank transfers

Reviews for Cath Adam @ The Bride Shop

Carmen
Carmen Sent on 28/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most special Bride shop!

Cath goes above and beyond for her brides - from start to finish, she has been there the whole way - even sending a card to congratulate our wedding day! I went into dress shopping thinking I would just find the best suited dress from a shop that just went to a size that would fit; until I found Cath at a wedding fayre. Not only did I get a dress that fit me perfectly without any heartbreak, not only did I get a dress that was exactly my dream dress because I could tailor it and design it as I wanted with her, but I also had the bridal moment with tears, seeing myself in a dress - a moment I never thought would happen for me.
The dress was and is a dream, and I am so so thankful to Cath for helping that dream come true!

If anyone wants the personalised, supportive friend, special moment, then that is exactly what Cath's shop is and does for you. I will always recommend her bride shop to everyone forever now!
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Gemma Sent on 18/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfectly perfect 🤩

Cath- perfect!
Shop- so cute!
Dresses- found the one 1️⃣

Highly recommend!
Alice
Alice Sent on 15/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Cath's beautiful dress designs

Cath was so warm and friendly and put me right at ease when I came on my own for my first browse. I loved that her beautiful designs have an element of flexibility (we changed the undertone colour of my dress, added sleeves and more lace, tweaked the neckline etc). Felt like I was getting a bespoke dress made for a reasonable price and was really happy with the end result. She was also able to make it all happen within five months which wouldn't have been possible in a lot of places. Thanks Cath!
Lucy
Lucy Sent on 18/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Dream wedding dress shop!! 💐🥹

Cath is absolutely amazing! She was so incredibly helpful with my needs and what dress for my wedding I was looking for and she did not let me down one bit! The best part about this bridal shop is she is open to make a changes to the dress you want such as sleeves the design wether you want no glitter glitter and so on! You could say that this is the build a bear shop but for wedding dresses! So let’s just say it’s a build a wedding dress shop by cath! I highly recommend this lady if you want to feel comfortable too she is amazing with making your dresses feel flowy relaxed and comfortable unlike traditional dresses you may find in other shops. I was also recommended by a former AI app you may all know as ChatGPT!
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 22/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely business!

Cath was so welcoming from our first contact! I already had my dress but couldn’t find the right veil, and she was so understanding! She happily made me an appointment and even offered for me to bring my dress with me to try it on with the veils.

The space is so lovely and private, with the entire place to yourself and no distractions. Beautiful gowns hung everywhere and such a great choice of veils! Literally little sparkles everywhere you look (even the walls)!

I found a veil in no time, and I had the loveliest morning too! Thank you again!
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Daniel Sent on 14/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Super friendly

Cath and her mum are brilliant. I was so nervous going in, but they put me at ease, and I think I've found my dress. Would highly recommend as both are professional, knowledgeable and friendly.
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Lauren Sent on 03/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful dresses

Cath is so good at what she does. She asks what you like and don’t like about each dress and then picks out another dress for you. My final dress was the one. With a few alterations, which Cath was amazing helping with, I found my dream dress. Prices are good too! Highly recommend!
K
Kerry Sent on 27/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding dress

My dress was absolutely perfect as soon as I tried it on, her and her mum made me feel very at ease and supported throughout my dress experience.
On the day the dress till remained incredible and all my guests commented on how beautiful I looked.
Absolutely loved it.
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Sarah Sent on 06/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely fantastic

Cath and her team were so welcoming and knew exactly how to call my dress nerves! She picked out the most perfect dress and was just excited as me when it was the right one.
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Eleanor Sent on 05/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

So lovely and helpful

I came to Cath for a veil in July 2021 and she was so helpful and welcoming - encouraged me to put my dress on and gave very thoughtful, personalised advice on the right veil shape and texture. Ordered a bespoke veil from her and absolutely loved it. Thank you Cath!
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