Business Details
24 Years
experience
Wedding Dresses in Mirfield, West Yorkshire
Founded in 2002 by Clare, To Have & To Hold Bridalwear has become one of West Yorkshire's largest wedding dress boutiques. Our expertise lies in providing a curated selection of award-winning wedding dresses from renowned designers such as Mon Cheri, Sophia Tolli, and Martin Thornburg. We specialise in creating a stress-free experience with our patient, understanding approach, offering in-house alterations and gown customisation services. Our spacious showroom features two dedicated fitting rooms and comfortable seating areas to accommodate large bridal parties.With over two decades of experience, we combine industry knowledge with a personal touch, ensuring every bride finds her perfect dress. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our reputation, with many clients coming through recommendations. We prioritise transparency and client satisfaction, offering dry cleaning and preservation services to maintain your gown's condition post-wedding.
Services
Wedding Dresses
Bridesmaid Dresses
Bridal Accessories
Gown Alterations
Dry Cleaning Service
Private Appointments
Dress Preservation
Evening Fittings
Designer Collections
Customisation Options
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Established since 2002 with extensive bridal industry expertise
- Exclusive stockist of award-winning international wedding dress designers
- In-house alterations and gown customisation service available
- Spacious showroom accommodating large bridal groups comfortably
- Personalised, pressure-free consultation approach with no hard selling
What people say
Dream wedding dress
Patient and understanding
Expert gown customisation
Stress-free experience
Beautiful selection
Services
Wedding Dresses
We offer an extensive collection of designer wedding dresses from internationally acclaimed brands. Our selection includes destination-friendly lightweight styles and traditional princess gowns. With sizes ranging from 00-30 and prices starting from 495, our experienced consultants help brides find their perfect match in a relaxed environment.
Bridesmaid Dresses
Our boutique houses over 220 bridesmaid dresses from leading designers like Jenny Packham and True Bride. Available in almost every colour and size 00-30, our collection balances variety with manageable choice. We provide expert advice to help bridal parties coordinate styles while accommodating individual preferences.
Gown Alterations
Our in-house seamstresses provide professional alteration services to ensure perfect fit. From adding sleeves to modifying necklines, we implement custom changes using original designer materials. This service is included with all full-price dress purchases, completed within agreed timelines.
Private Appointments
We offer relaxed, uninterrupted private viewings for individual brides and bridal groups. Appointments include access to our full collection, comfortable seating areas for guests, and evening availability. This service ensures personalized attention while maintaining a stress-free environment for decision-making.
Dress Preservation
Our specialist dry cleaning and preservation service restores wedding dresses to their original condition. We offer presentation boxing for long-term storage, using acid-free materials to protect delicate fabrics. This service is available for both purchased and previously worn gowns.
People
Clare
Owner
Clare established To Have & To Hold Bridalwear in 2002 after her own wedding dress search inspired her vision. With over two decades of industry experience, she leads a team of specialists committed to making every bride's journey stress-free and memorable.
Questions
When should I start looking for my wedding dress?
We recommend beginning your search 12 months before your wedding date, with ordering completed at least 9 months in advance to allow for alterations.
Can you customise wedding dresses?
Yes, we offer expert customisation including adding sleeves, lace, or appliqués using original designer materials to maintain quality and consistency.
Do you have plus-size wedding dresses?
Our collection includes sizes 00-30 across both wedding and bridesmaid dresses, with no additional charges for larger sizes.
Can I book an evening appointment?
Yes, we offer evening appointments on Wednesdays and Thursdays for those with daytime commitments.
Do you sell second-hand wedding dresses?
While we specialise in new designer gowns, our sale section features discounted pre-owned dresses with prices reduced by up to 70%.
How many guests can accompany me?
Our spacious fitting rooms comfortably accommodate large bridal parties with dedicated seating areas for family and friends.
Reviews (4)
Helen
Oct 21, 2021
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Clare & her team are very welcoming & professional. From choosing the dress, to the alterations & the after sales care, the service was exceptional! Thank you so much ladies for not only helping me find my perfect dress but for your friendship & support along the way. Please visit this shop! You will be blown away
Ellie Bradshaw
Jan 04, 2020
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Absolutely perfect shop and service. Clare went the extra mile to find my lovely sister a wedding dress at the last minute, so I looked for a bridesmaid dress there too. I tried about 10 dresses on and the staff were super helpful in helping me into and out of dresses. The dress I chose needed a fair bit of alterations which were done super quickly and efficiently, but the lovely seamstress was happy to make more as and when needed. All the staff are really friendly and pleasant, I'm usually quite shy and awkward around strangers so I thought stripping down to my underwear in front of people would
Holly Moon
Jun 23, 2019
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I can't recommend this bridal shop enough. I had just been let down my an online purchase (what was I thinking?!) and had only 2 weeks until my wedding and it was the 23rd December. In a huge panic we contacted as many bridal shops as possible and my heart sank when I realised so many of them were closed over the christmas period. Later that evening I got a phone call from Clare saying she'd open the shop for me on Christmas eve so I could come in and have a look. What a life saver! I tried on about 10 dresses in total and found the one I wanted. Nothing was too much of an ask and Clare went above
Emily Scobie
Jan 08, 2019
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Well how can I put into words how amazing Clare and all the rest of the girls are! From the minute I walked in there I knew that I was going to be well looked after. Its very rare to find bridal suppliers that you know you can rely on! Not only that they were also all done in the shop itself!. Clare has an amazing selection of bridesmaid dresses and every dress fit my girls like a glove. They looked so beautiful! I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Clare for Brides and Bridesmaids alike and thank you ever so much for looking after me from start to finish! I will never forget it. Lots
