I bought my wedding dress and 5 bridesmaid dresses from Village Brides and I have to say that my…read morewhole experience with them has been nothing but fantastic from start to finish. It took me a while to decide which wedding dress was for me but only because they had 4 dresses that I totally fell in love with (I wish I could have taken them all) but eventually with their help we managed to narrow it down to one and I am absolutely more than happy with my choice, it's a beautiful dress and I also saved £800 on the price so I'm extremely happy about that! Both myself and my family and my bridesmaids were treated very well, they looked after us in a way that I couldn't have asked for more from a bridal shop. In fact from my past experience they were unlike any other bridal shop we had previously visited, in a good way. I wouldn't have any reservations at all about recommending Village Brides to anyone, they made me feel very relaxed and I didn't feel I was being pushed into buying anything at all. They are lovely people and they have some truly beautiful dresses. Thank you for all your help xxx

This an amazing bridal and prom dress shop. it has such a good range and you always feel so welcome…read morehere.

A beautiful wedding dress shop that you can only go into by appointment only. You get presented…read morewith a glass of champagne on arrival and they have a large variety of wedding dresses. Prices are through the roof but the quality and workmanship is stunning. The sales staff are quite pushy and really butter you up!- so its best to go away and think about it and come back and try and get a discount!

From the owner: Premier designer Caroline Castigliano is at the forefront of the UK's luxury bridal and evening…read morewear market. Her name is synonymous with luxury chic bridal gowns and understated designer style. An inspirational force, Castigliano has dressed some of the world's most stylish women for their weddings and red carpet events. Among her many clients is an enviable list of celebrities, film stars and dignitaries. Whether it's a dream wedding gown of a life time or an evening dress for red carpet glamour, Caroline Castigliano offers clients a sense of style and personal service that exceeds expectation. Quality is assured, with every detail exquisitely finished and handcrafted in the United Kingdom.

Ok, so I'll admit that when I first approached this shop looking for a wedding dress I thought it…read morewould be something of a comedy experience, given the interesting window displays. I was pleasantly surprised then, to find that all is not what it seems from the outside and that JFY was actually a fantastic shop with a humongous range of dresses to suit a wide range of women, from cocktail bride to ballroom bride. The huge premises is split into to two sides; bridal gowns on the left, bridesmaids and prom dresses on the right. The large selection of bridal gowns include the likes of Maggie Sottero and Benjamin Roberts and while the staff offer their opinions, they are happy to sit back and let you try on a range of different styles. I didn't really know what I was looking for when I went in and the member of staff assigned to helping me was very patient as I trawled through all the rails. There are also prom dresses and bridesmaid dresses but I didn't really pay that much attention as I was to busy wondering what I'd look like in THAT Sex and the City Vivienne Westwood inspired dress... Prices are competitive and sales are a regular occurrence so stock often moves quite quickly depending on the time of year. Appointments are essential at weekends though I only had to ring up on the day for my midweek afternoon appointment. On your first visit you are asked to fill out a couple of forms and the process is quite business like but after this initial stage the staff are more relaxed and give you plenty of time to pick and choose the designs you want to try on.

As the previous review said, On the approach you are a little worried from the outside of the…read morebuilding but when you get in, your opinion changes. When we first arrived we were met by quiet a stressed lady who seemed to be the owner( i assume). but there was another lady who seem to be more involved with the bridesmaids side of things, she was very nice and very help full. They were quiet help full and did everything to make us feel welcome offering us teas and taking their time. I assume your wondering why I only gave it 2 stars after starting of with such lovely words, well that's how it begun with my visit but it soon changed after that......... As soon as the money reached their hands it felt like they didn't have much time of day for me. Every time I spoke to one women in particular (who I think I mentioned as the ''slightly stressed one'') she was very rushed and mainly rude to me. She had no time really for me. The one thing that became apparent was their time keeping skills. I ordered my dress in October and told it would safely be here in January. Well my dress after many endless phone calls (getting know where) it arrived in APRIL. My bridesmaids dresses which were ment to arrive beginning of may arrived beginning and middle of JUNE for some reason separately even though they were ordered together. Well I think you've got the pattern there. Their reasoning everytime for these was - -the designers will see when your wedding date is and don't always rush if there's a while until it.(not a valid reason to me) - its just one of those things (was mentioned quiet a few time. For me it has not been a stress free enjoyable time. I'm not one to be always negative but i just wanted to let future brides aware, as it should be fun and stress free.

I am getting married next year (2010) and purely on the basis that I saw a dress I liked on their…read morewebsite, I made the effort to trek up into the valleys to see the dress in Lillys and Lace. After a bit of a trip and quite a few missed exits I found the shop and... I cannot recommend it highly enough! It is an absolute treasure trove of dresses in loads of different shapes. The owner Donna couldn't have been nicer and really encouraged me to try on different things to see what I liked/disliked with no pressure or the stupid 1 hour limit which I have encountered in other wedding shops. She didn't even mind when I phaffed about looking at all the bridesmaid dresses and had said I wasn't buying until next year). The dresses are beautiful plus the prices are, well gobsmackingly cheap. This shop puts other wedding shops to shame - I just wish it was nearer Cardiff, but then I guess the prices would be a lot higher! Definitely worth the trip! p.s. am going back to pick up 'the' dress in December!!

My sister came in here last week. We liked the store but so many dresses to choose from and very…read morehard to see the dresses on the rail. It was very warm in here and windows in shop were all steamy from so many people. Other than that had a nice experience. Thanks

Hi all at Laura May. Was in last weekend and super excited…read moreas travelled up from London to watch my best friend try on dresses. Sorry to say it but was left disappointed considering I had heard good things. I was super observant while my friend tried on dresses and we went to a nearby restaurant after and we agreed it wasn't the most pleasant experience. 3 girls in at the one time was ridiculous. It was boiling in your shop and if I could feel the heat, then so could my friend who was sweltering getting changed. The assistant kept looking at her watch. It felt like she couldn't wait to get out of there or get rid of us. My friend was shocked that she had no privacy changing as she was dressed with two other staff and also in front of two other girls. She loves one of your dresses but she said she prob won't be going back again as it was like a cattle mart. I think you should review your tactics as I was up from London and you would never see three girls in a tiny space.

I went to Fantasia with my daughter as she is getting married soon, and I was very impressed by the…read morelarge selection of dresses they had for her to try on. I know it was a long time since I got married, but there certainly wasnt such a huge choice back then! The staff were delightful, very attentive and helpful. They were also very discreet which my daughter liked, as in a previous shop she had been to the lady helping her try the dresses on made comments about her body shape etc which she found quite upsetting! Like most shops, the prices were high but that seems to be the going rate for a wedding dress these days!

Im eeting married next year and this shop was one of the first wedding shops in visited! The range…read moreof dresses for both the bride and bridesmaids in this shop is amazing! The staff were more than welcoming and made me feel at ease as well as helping me to find the dress that suited me the best. I didnt actually buy my dress from this shop in the end as the price were quite high but if youve got the money id highly recommend it.

I honestly would advise you not to use this retailer, but if you choose to heaven forbid anything…read moregoes wrong as their customer service is disgraceful. A bridal shop owner and their staff should be fully committed to ensure that everything is done to ensure your dress is perfect and stress free from day 1 and throughout your big day. Sadly this was not the case which led to a stressful few days prior to my wedding and led to my mother having to undertake alterations on the day to ensure the dress fit. I am not materialistic and never placed to much emphasis on my dress but sadly it did taint my wedding and is visible on my wedding photographs. No appropriate response or solution from the owner has been forthcoming.