All of the staff made my day a perfect one! They were all attentive, there was no limit to the…read moreamount of beautiful dresses I wanted to try. The shop was amazing, and array of dresses were absolutely gorgeous. The appointment should of only been an hour and half but we were there for at least 2hours. The whole experience was fantastic and I truly felt like a princess. The only reason I did not purchase a dress was due to the fact I fell in love with a dress that was double my original budget, and I didn't want to put my parents in that position. I would DEFIANTLY recommend this store to any bride to be. However my advice is to only try dresses that are within your budget/price you are able to stretch to. To all the staff at Allison Jayne, Thank you so much for yesterday, I really appreciate everything you done for myself and my bridal party. And this was the least I could of done for all your time and effort!

Please don't go to this shop if you want a positive experience. After walking past this shop for…read moreyears as a single lady I was really looking forward to finally getting the opportunity to try on their beautiful dresses. The experience actually brought me to tears when I left. I was made to feel second best (there was another family in the shop so we were sat to the side). Every time the lady "dressing" me left the cubicle she left the curtain half open and I'm very body conscious. She suggested everything I said I didn't want and never made sure I looked ok before asking me to show my family (one dress I refused to walk out in because it was 2 sizes too small but she'd done nothing to make it look nicer or cover me up in anyway. In the end we couldn't get out of there fast enough. I was so upset about the whole experience I don't want anyone else to go through what I did that day. Please don't let them dent your confidence like they did me.

I don't make a habit of visiting wedding shops, in fact this is the only one I've ever been in and…read moreit's every girls dream. There are rails and rails of the most beautiful dresses. How people manage to pick just one is beyond me! Downstairs is where the transformation happens. There are light and bright and spacious dressing room to try on your dream dress, and even a catwalk like corridor for you to practice walking down! It was however a bit hot down there and the poor bride did once faint after standing there for some time in her heavy dress and probably not eating anything to slim herself down! The staff were all really friendly and helpful, especially the lady who was altering the dress and did everything to make sure the bride to be looked her very best, while keeping the costs down. Probably not the cheapest or the most expensive place to buy a wedding dress, but defiantly somewhere you should check out if you're shopping for the big day.

I visited this shop with my friend when she was wedding-dress-shopping…read more First off, it has plenty of space - and a lot of bridal shops fall at this first hurdle. The fitting rooms are really airy and spacious, with floor-to-ceiling mirrors, and there are plenty of accessories (shoes, tiaras, etc) to try along with the dresses. Secondly, the staff go out of their way to welcome brides (and their tag-along shopping buddies!) and help them find the perfect dress for their big day - and they also carry stock for bridesmaids, and for mothers of the bride and groom. And finally, the shop carries some beautiful dresses (although obviously this comes down to taste!) from some of the industry's most respected designers - including Ritva Westenius who has dressed the likes of Jane Seymour and Faye Dunaway. It's also an exclusive stockist of Amanda Wakeley, Hollywood Dreams, Lusan Mandongus, Charlotte Balbier, Stewart Parvin, Lyn Ashworth and Kate Sherford, and more. My friend didn't actually end up buying her wedding dress here, but only because she fell in love with one she found elsewhere - so I can't comment on their after-sales service.

Perfection if a bridal shop situated in Cardiff city centre. It is exceptionally easy to find as it…read moreis situated right opposite the majestic Cardiff Castle. Although I have never personally required the services of a bridal shop, this one in particular has always caught my eye because of some quite striking designs that they often have in their windows. They also cater to the men, providing suits for sale and rent, and mother of the bride and bridesmaid outfits are available too. According to a friend in the know, their prices are on the more expensive side, but still remain very reasonable for the quality of clothing they provide (apparently - all the numbers just seem obscene to me!) The style of this shop has a tendency to be quite classic and clean, with body-hugging numbers as well as your typical meringues. But the service is notoriously very good in this shop, and so is a good place to start or browse for ideas for any bride to be.

Even though I'm not the marrying kind, I still can't help but notice and appreciate the exquisite…read moredresses in the window display of Perfection Bridal. This shop dominates the Duke Street Arcade and is one of the better bridal shops in the city. Perfection Bridal is expansive and well-lit, offering a range of wedding dresses, men's suits, bridesmaid dresses and any other clothing necessary for a forthcoming nuptial. The ground floor houses the men's ranges, which include a wide selection of accessory colours to suit any and all bridesmaid combinations. You'll find the bridal department upstairs, which holds their selections of gowns, accessories, bridesmaid and prom dresses. Perfection carries their own label clothing, in addition to ranges from UK designer and couture collections. It's a bit on the expensive side, but there's a fairly good chance you'll find your perfect dress here, as Perfection's ranges are absolutely stunning.

Cardiff Bridal Centre seems a bit out of place among the Mill Lane restaurants and bars, and their…read morewindow display isn't doing them any favours. But don't let that put you off - there are plenty of tasteful dresses inside if you're willing to look for them. With more than 500 bridal gowns from designers like Alfred Angelo, Amanda Wyatt, and Mon Cheri, Cardiff Bridal Centre carries a range of styles to suit most sizes, tastes and budgets. There's also a wide selection of tiaras and veils to complement your wedding dress. The bridesmaid and flower girl dresses are in abundance here as well, with more than 200 styles in more than 50 colours. Wedding dress sizes range up to a 30, with a fine selection of shawls, Bolero jackets and wraps on offer as well. Most of the plus-size gowns are strapless, but their in-house seamstresses can create sleeves or straps for your gown, if necessary. Appointments are strongly recommended, but not always necessary.

amazing, I usually get so stressed out trying on clothes so was dreading tryin to find a wedding…read moredress. but Caroline made it so calm and lovely. so I managed to find a dress over the moon. She found me a dress witch suited Me and made me feel like a princess

Visited Celtic Brides on the weekend. What a fantastic time we all had. The ladies are in a league…read moreof their own. What a classy outfit! This shop is different to every other shop I have been to. I knew i was going to choose my dress there the minute I spoke to them. Cant wait for my wedding now and to wear my dress again!

I bought my wedding dress from Viva Brides a couple of weeks ago was really happy with the service…read morethere (think i tried my dress on 3 times before I actually bought it so you were very patient!) the shops way of working really suited me as I like to be able to to try lots of differnt things the pressure in the sales comes from the idea that someone else might buy your dress if yor dont but thats the same with any off the peg style shop or sample sale!

This is a clothes shop opposite the Cardiff castle that sells suits and general menswear, as well…read moreas bridal wear. The suits are all very well made, and that's about all I can really say for them because I'm certainly not an expert in that area. What I will say though, is that they are all quite unimaginative. Meaning that if it's a snazzy silver suit you're after, this isn't the place! Their range of ties, also, leave a whole lot to the imagination, but if it's plain you want, then you'll be fine. They also have a wide selection of bridal wear and it's here I think the shop finally comes into its own a bit. The dresses they have on display tend to lean towards the traditional side, but manage to stay away from the meringues and lace too much. If I were to get married, I would certainly have a look in here, and I've heard great things about their bridesmaid dresses too. This store provides an interesting mix of good quality items, but often has nothing hugely inspiring.

The window display here always catches my eye thanks to their selection of men's hats (I have a…read moremassive noggin and can't really wear hats made for women's heads), so it was about time I went in and tried a few on. With a selection of suits and formal wear for both men and women, Calders offers a one-stop shop for those in need of special occasion attire. Many of the women's clothes are a bit conventional, so it's probably not the sort of place you'd bring your teenage daughter. They do, however, offer a wide range of bridal and bridal party dresses from some of the leading designers, including Benjamin Roberts and Stevies Gowns. They're not extortionately priced, either; some of the sale bridal gowns on offer were less than £400. The salesman was dressed like he was off to a wedding, but managed to be friendly without being oppressive (I don't know why, but I always expect staff at places like these to be snotty). It's also worth mentioning that Formal Affair, Calders's in-house hire specialist will beat any suit hire price in town, so it definitely merits a visit if you're on the hunt for the perfect wedding garb.