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Last update: November 2025

You won’t find mass-produced gowns here... we create one-of-a-kind, sustainable bridal outfits for women who want something honest, personal, and beautifully their own.

Creativity and individuality are woven into each beautiful design after 20 years of experience in fine art and textiles. Deadstock, vintage, and sustainable fabrics are a firm favourite, which means you can be sure that your beautifully made outfits are both custom and ethical.

With a personalised, bohemian style, sentimental fabrics and one-of-a-kind gems can be incorporated into each piece. Luxe fabrics, such as antique lace and embroidery, as well as premium satins and silks, are also sourced.

We started our brand because we couldn’t find dresses that felt like us—let alone aligned with our values. So we began creating gowns that are made slowly, with care, from materials that, as well as being kind to the planet, are beautiful and unique. If you’re looking for something honest, soulful, and personal… welcome!

We help our clients feel supported by bringing clarity and confidence to the next steps in creating the wedding outfits of their dreams. We want them to feel comfortable sharing their story and expressing their style preferences with ease and joy so that we can customise their outfit in a way that is truly authentic to how they want to be seen and celebrates their unique style.

We understand our clients’ commitment to sustainability and the environment, which is why we prioritise responsibly sourced fabrics in all our creations. Our designs are expertly crafted to ensure durability and versatility, providing our clients with beautiful, timeless garments that can be worn and enjoyed time and again.

Here You Are Bridal is a bespoke, sustainable wedding dress design studio based in Brighton, East Sussex.

  • Woman-owned

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
Sale of gowns for maid of honour, bridesmaid, flower girls...
Design and manufacture of outfits for bridesmaids, maid of honor...
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What services do you offer?

Sale of dresses for bridesmaids
Sale of wedding dresses
Design and manufacture of wedding dresses
Sale of wedding accessories
Design and manufacture of wedding accessories
Image and style advice

How far in advance should I contact you?

We usually advise that we need 8 weeks from finalisation of designs to complete an outfit

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?

Modern
Original
Romantic
Vintage

What kind of accessories do you offer?

Veils
Headdresses, hats and hair accessories

How do you work?

We create unique designs from sustainably sourced and vintage fabrics

Operating hours:

Mon- Sat 9am-5pm

What are the forms of payment?

Payment via bank transfer, paid in full or in instalments

Served in

Cornwall, Devon, East Sussex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, South East London, Surrey and West Sussex

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Reviews for Here You Are Bridal

Amy
Amy Sent on 16/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Laura created the perfect dress!

I came across Here You Are Bridal when I was looking for a non traditional and sustainable wedding dress for our elopement to the rocky mountains in Canada. I needed a dress that felt like me and also was suitable for some hiking and climbing on rocks. As someone who didn't want a white wedding dress, it was difficult to find something that felt special enough, that was until I came across HYA.

Laura helped me focus my thoughts and she designed the perfect dress after multiple discussions and a visit to her Brighton home studio. What she came up with was amazing and she listened to everything I wanted. Laura was so responsive throughout the whole process and updated me regularly.

I couldn't be happier with my dress, the design, the fabrics and the fit. All so perfect.
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Teresa Sent on 22/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful dress, wonderful service

I wanted a unique, individual bohemian dress that would suit an outdoor venue and had no idea where to find it. I was quite overwhelmed and stressed about having to go "wedding dress shopping" as a second time bride in my 40s. Ifound Here You Are Bridal through an advert on Instagram, their sustainable and ethical approach appealed to me, and also their website was reassuring and welcoming. After an initial web consultation to go over the service HYA provide and what it would cost, and deciding they were a good fit for me, I went to Brighton to meet Laura and Hannah at their studio. I tried on samples, they took measurements and we discussed what my dress could look like. This was a really lovely meeting, I went on my own and felt really comfortable and came away confident that they could create a dress for me. This is not the cheapest option to get a wedding dress, but I believe with the skill and talent of Laura and Hannah to create such lovely dresses, created for you as an individual with real care and attention is worth it, and when considering this is a one off, made to measure from antique materials offers good value for money. To me, it was worth every penny.
There were more conversations and videos of the lace they had found for me, before the dress arrived. I thought the timescale was surprisingly quick for the service provided, and I had my dress well in advance of the wedding date.
It is special to have something created for you with such care and consideration for you and how you want to feel on your wedding, and I felt completely relaxed and comfortable all day and night wearing it.
I had so many compliments on the day and after as well, that it was a true, natural representation of myself, that I looked like I belonged in the woodland setting, that it is a unique and timeless dress.
I love my dress, and I am so glad I found HYA!
C
Catherine Sent on 29/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Magical experience from start to finish! 💕

For my best friend’s outdoor summer wedding, I wore a bespoke bridesmaid outfit, designed and exquisitely handmade by Laura. She paired a flowing earthy green silk skirt with a vintage lace white top, creating a look that was both effortlessly boho and beautifully elegant. It made me feel like I was in a fairy tale!

From the very first consultation, Laura and Hannah made me feel so welcomed and special. They took myself and the bride-to-be through each step of the process and made sure we were happy with the outfit as it was being created.

If you’re looking for a super special unique piece for your wedding or wedding party, I can’t recommend Laura and Hannah’s services highly enough. They work with such enthusiasm, creativity and care. Thank you both!!
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Elloise Sent on 24/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Obsessed with my wedding dress !

Here you are bridal made my stunning wedding dress out of my nans vintage table cloth, meaning a piece of my nan could be with me on my wedding day 💕. 100% recommend here you are bridal!
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Rebecca Sent on 16/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Unique Coastal Wedding Dress

I had the incredible experience of having my bridal dress made at Here You Are Bridal, and I cannot praise Laura and Hannah enough for their exceptional work and dedication.

From the moment I enquired, they listened intently to my vision for a coastal summer wedding dress for the Sunday of our wedding weekend, ensuring every detail matched my style and preferences.

Their expertise and creativity brought my dream dress to life in a way that exceeded all my expectations. They used a stunning silk material for the bell sleeves and main skirt, giving the dress a luxurious and elegant feel. The real showstopper was the top design, where Laura skillfully repurposed vintage embroidered fabric, adding a unique and sentimental touch to the overall look. The result was a dress that felt incredibly comfortable to wear and effortlessly feminine.

Over the wedding weekend, I received endless compliments on the beauty and uniqueness of my dress. Guests were amazed by the intricate details and the originality of the design, many commenting that they had never seen anything quite like it at a wedding before.

From start to finish, Here You Are Bridal was an absolute delight to work with.
Laura and Hannah made me feel at ease throughout the entire process, perfectly understanding what I wanted to wear and ensuring the dress was both comfortable and eye-catching.

If you're looking for a bridal boutique that combines exceptional craftsmanship with personalized service, and one of a kind materials I wholeheartedly recommend Here You Are Bridal.
Thank you, Laura and Hannah, for making my wedding outfit so special with a dress that was truly beyond my wildest dreams!
S
Sarah Sent on 15/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

My Beautiful Bespoke Wedding Outfit.

Thank you so much Laura for my beautiful wedding outfit. It was admired by all. Most importantly though, I felt just so comfortable and at ease. The skirt that we designed together was simple and just as I had imagined. You really translated my desires onto cloth perfectly.
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Meet the team

Laura  Powell
Laura Powell
Creative Director

I design soulful, sustainable wedding dresses from our studio by the sea in Brighton. Here to help you feel like you on your wedding day!

Hannah Laycock
Hannah Laycock
Creative Director

Hi I'm Hannah! I work closely alongside our brides-to-be to make sure their outfits are everything they dream of! I have a background in Art and Textiles and love to use my creativity when planning new designs and ideas!

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8 Bernard Road, Brighton, BN2 3EQ BN2 3EQ Brighton (East Sussex)

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