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Welcome to Something Borrowed Bridal, a trusted bridal boutique offering brides designer wedding dresses in an affordable way. Whether you're dreaming of a timeless classic or a show-stopping modern gown, we’re here to help you say yes to the dress, without the stress.

"A New Chapter for Our Bridal Collection ✨

After careful consideration, we have decided to step away from our wedding dress rental service. We will no longer be offering dresses for hire, but are delighted to continue our journey with a beautiful selection of dresses available to purchase off the rail or made-to-order.

Our collection includes a range of styles and sizes, available at reasonable prices, allowing brides to find something truly special without compromising on style or quality.

Our designers include Très Chic Bridal Wear, British Bridal, Nataliya Vilchuk, Island Bridal “Curve Collection” and Richard Designs “The Mini Collection”. We would be delighted to help you find a dress that makes you feel beautiful on your special day. 🤍"

  • Très Chic Bridal Wear - winners of European Bridal Week 2026 "Best Bridal Supplier Award". The strength of Très Chic Bridal Wear lies in service and fast delivery times. Très Chic lives up to its promises and is recognised as a reliable supplier offering consistent quality, because it controls all aspects of the production of its wedding dresses.
  • Nataliya Vilchuk - we are honoured to be the first boutique in the United Kingdon to stock a selection of wedding gowns by Nataliya Vilchuk. Nataliya Vilchuk's story of beauty creation began back in 2005. Nataliya and her business partner Dmytro Buiko set out to create something unique and extraordinary. Their dream was quite simple - to create wedding dresses that amaze with their beauty and uniqueness.
  • British Bridal - we’re delighted to offer an exclusive selection of wedding dresses from the renowned British Bridal label. The boutique sample dresses are available to purchase on the day, or you can order a made-to-order dress in a specific size, offering a flexible and affordable way to wear a designer gown on your big day.These gowns feature timeless styling and quality craftsmanship, ideal for modern brides looking for elegance without excess.
  • Island Bridal - we believe every bride deserves to feel stunning, confident, and comfortable on her wedding day so we have introduced our Curve Collection by Island Bridal, a thoughtfully curated collection to provide plus-size brides with elegant, well-structured gowns that enhance and celebrate their natural curves.
  • Richard Designs "The Mini Collection" - perfect for a contemporary wedding, hen do or as a second dress option, our mini dresses are so fun and chic with playful short hem lengths.


We offer two ways to purchase a wedding dress from our collection:-

  • Purchase - our boutique sample dresses are available to purchase off the rail, perfect for the last minute bride
  • Made-to-order - fall in love with a dress but the size isn't right? Order your dream wedding dress made-to-order in your dress size for your big day
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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Sale of wedding dresses
Wedding dresses hire
Sale of wedding accessories

What services do you offer?

Sale of wedding dresses
Sale of wedding accessories

How far in advance should I contact you?

Depending on whether you would like to:- 1 - hire a wedding dress and collect in as little as 7 days 2 - purchase a sample dress off the rack 3 - re-order a new dress 14-24 weeks

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
Princess
Romantic

What kind of accessories do you offer?

Jewellery
Veils
Headdresses, hats and hair accessories

How do you work?

We provide a 90-minute private appointment, expert advice, and a friendly, no-pressure environment

Operating hours:

Appointments only – Monday to Sunday

What are the forms of payment?

Cash, bank transfer, debit card or credit card

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1 Elverston Side SS15 5NH Basildon (Essex)

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