I called into Accessorize to buy some sunglasses for my holiday. Whilst the selection of sunglasses…read morewas not great, I did manage to find a nice pair and was impressed by the store's other ranges - the jewellery in particular is really pretty, with some lovely necklaces at fairly reasonable prices. There were also some really cute purses and hair clips, and the shop also sells flip flops, hats, underwear and scarves amongst other things. I ended up spending a surprisingly long time browsing for a fairly small shop, and would recommend it, particularly if you're looking for an interesting piece of jewellery,

Having gone to over half a dozen bridal shops all over London, I found this little gem in Fulham…read more The shop was clean and fresh and the staff were so very friendly. After going to really snobby, stuffy and high pressured shops that did not care about my budget or what I really wanted, I cannot say enough good things about this shop. My whole experience was delightful and memorable from start to finish. When I came for my first visit, the girls were really attentive and took time to get to know me. They really took the time to hear my wedding vision. They didn't make me feel pressured to pick and buy a dress, in fact they helped me find that perfect wedding dress. It was in the upcoming season and had to return 6 a few months later. They were very good with staying in touch and letting me know when the new line arrived. When I finally returned to try the new season, the girls were again, amazing in their service. They helped me realise my vision by customising part of my dress that made it perfectly my own. They always made me feel like I was the most important customer and even with my bridesmaids, the staff shared in our wedding fun. Despite all the tweaks and customising, my dress remained within budget. The shop was really good and helped me meet my budget and creating my perfect dress. They were also very good at fitting my appointments around my hectic schedule. They paid attention to every detail and it showed it the quality of my custom pieces and alterations. I highly recommend this shop for the best wedding dress shopping experience. I have left not just as a thoroughly satisfied customer, but I have left feeling like I've made some new friends in these lovely ladies.

Bride & Alter did a remarkable job taking out my wedding dress. The end to end experience was…read moreeasy and the team was so lovely. I would highly recommend the service.

I had my bridal gown altered by Eva and her excellent team of tailors at Bride & Alter. It was a…read morewonderful experience from beginning to end. I have a complicated gown with intense boning, beading, lacework, etc., and it needed significant alterations. I was indeed quite anxious going into the process, but Eva always found a solution! She is truly an expert, but just as importantly, she is patient, kind, and understanding - and her attention to detail is impeccable. I am so happy I found Bride & Alter and would highly recommend them (and especially Eva) to any bride!

I had my suit made for my wedding, 6 years ago. My first tailored suit and such a great experience…read more From the first fitting to the final fit, all fantastic. I am writing this review as I'm about to wear my suit again this weekend, 6 years after it's first outing! I've been careful to take good care of it and followed the instructions from the great team at Surbiton and it has lasted so well.

King and Allen made bespoke suits for my husband and his best man for our wedding. Both my husband…read moreand his friend enjoyed the whole process of the measurement and fitting. The team couldn't do enough to ensure that the fit and quality were perfect. The suits looked amazing and both have ordered further suits from King and Allen since! Thanks to Jake and his team for their expert advice and service

My daughter and I had a lovely time choosing a wedding dress in this very friendly shop. This was…read morethe first time she had tried on dresses. Jan let her try on as many as she wanted so she could decide what style suited her best. Completely unplanned, we purchased the perfect dress! Since then we have passed many other bridal stores and remain convinced that we made the perfect choice.

I really enjoyed the experience at London Bride UK, it was the one that most pleased me and where I…read morefelt most comfortable. They really created a great atmosphere with the songs and the help provided by the person with the dresses, showing how they would fit better, finding solutions, and the help with pictures were really appreciated. She knew to what details to take pictures to. I really felt I was getting married thanks to the atmosphere and support, it felt as a very special moment and I felt special.

Pronuptia is home to so many gorgeous bridal dresses and accessories. A friend took me in once and…read moreit was just a great hour spent talking to the lady who ran the store and looking at all the types of dresses they sold and hired out. It's lovely inside and the staff are very kind and like to make you relaxed and happy.

My friend was getting married in a few hours, I had my tux, shoes, braces, all was ready to rock…read more Wait no, I was screwed - no undershirt. Never has such a small detail been so crucial. Have you ever worn a tuxedo with no undershirt? Didn't think so. The success of my friend's nuptials was on the line. So I did what any intelligent American would do, I hit the mean streets of London in search of a proper men's shop. Enter Mr. Start, set on a brick lane in the super hip neighborhood of Shorditch, this place stands out. They had all of the proper kit, undershirts included. The sales person was gracious and knew the proper black tie terminology (important). I found a premo shirt. The cotton was incredibly soft and it was an insane amount of money (60 quid) which means it had class. My only complaint is that due to their slim fit sizing I had to get an XXL. It just made me feel fat which hurt my confidence, not a good thing going into a wedding. Confidence is important in all settings but especially at weddings. My friends nuptials are going quite well.

My husband relocated along with me to London. And as…read moresuch...he now must wear suits. Nice suits. I had walked by Mr Start several times in jaunts around Shoreditch, and on a late Saturday afternoon we made our way in jonesin' for menswear with red lines (on sale) as advertised by the large January signs. Luckily, we scored Ruki (sp?) as our assistant, and she is a gem. Ask for her by name. Low pressure, knows her stuff, and quite pleasant and stylish...made the whole affair enjoyable. She helped my fashion-backward husband find a surprisingly affordable suit in a dark charcoal...with just enough trim and fit to squeeze him into the London crowd. Throw in a fitted white shirt, some cologne...and we've got a new man on our hands. Even with the sales, this place is not going to be cheap...but a suit (and the details) are quite a good investment. They do take care of the tailoring, and his new suit was ready to pick up in about 5 days. All smiles from my Mr for Mr Start. (and from me! he looks nice).

Picking suits for a wedding is tough one. After looking at all the usual suspects and scouring the…read moreweb, I somehow found Jack Bunneys. Based purely on the website the suits looked a cut above the rest literally. I mentioned this shop to my other half and he said this was where his dad purchased his first suit and was known for suiting up some infamous East End gangsters! I made contact via email and my enquiry was quickly responded to. The shop gets incredibly busy especially with wedding fittings so they only take appointments. The chaps serving us couldn't have been more helpful if they tried. They were great for an extra opinion too as they really knew their stuff. We went for the grey 3 piece Worcester and also hired black shoes which really made the boys look extra sharp. For the dad's we also hired shirts. The actual hire was very painless. Collection the Thursday before the wedding and drop off the Monday after. Really excellent customer service and a great selection of suits.

Lovely looking suits... BUT...beware....they are VERY inflexible when it comes to payment and…read morecollection. Their hire period is also very short. They'll try and charge you an extra few hundred quid to collect the evening before and their customer service in this regard is well below par compared to the friendly service you get at fittings.