House of Oliver Bridal

Business Details

Award-Winning Wedding Dresses & Bridal Wear in Ilkeston

House of Oliver Bridal is an award-winning specialist in high-quality bridal wear and accessories, offering luxury without the designer price tag. Based in Ilkeston near Derby and Nottingham, we provide a curated collection of over 200 wedding dresses from emerging and leading designers, with regular deliveries ensuring our inventory remains on-trend. Our two-floor boutique features spacious changing areas, expert bridal consultants, and a dedicated team of seamstresses to ensure a stress-free experience. Recognised nationally and featured on E4's Don't Tell the Bride, we prioritise personalised service, allowing brides to try on unlimited dresses in a relaxed environment.

We also offer bridesmaids' attire, grooms hire, and accessories, making us a one-stop destination for wedding preparations. Our commitment to affordability, with dresses from 349, and flexible payment options, including interest-free credit, ensures accessibility without compromising quality. Customer testimonials highlight our friendly, non-pressured approach and the joy of finding 'the one' in a supportive atmosphere. With a focus on creating memorable experiences, we blend expertise, variety, and value to cater to diverse budgets and styles.

Services

Wedding Dresses Bridesmaids Dresses Grooms Hire Bridal Accessories Dress Alterations Bridesmaid Accessories Flower Girl Dresses Veils & Headpieces Belt & Jewellery Hire Seamstress Services

Highlights and features

Award-winning specialists in bridal wear with national recognition.
Expert bridal consultants provide tailored guidance without pressure.
Regular deliveries ensure access to the latest bridal trends.
Spacious changing areas with complimentary refreshments for relaxed shopping.
Featured on E4's Don't Tell the Bride for exceptional service.

What people say

Friendly staff Beautiful dresses Excellent service Affordable prices Relaxed atmosphere

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Services

Wedding Dresses

Our wedding dresses range from 349 to 720, offering designer-inspired styles for every bride. With sizes 6-24 available off-the-peg and regular new arrivals, we ensure access to the latest trends. Expert consultants guide you through our two-floor boutique, ensuring a stress-free experience tailored to your vision.

Bridesmaids Dresses

Bridesmaids dresses start at 45, available in sizes 6-30. We offer a variety of colours and styles to complement your theme, alongside handpicked accessories. Our team ensures a cohesive look for your bridal party with hassle-free fittings and advice.

Grooms Hire

Grooms hire is free when ordering six or more outfits. Our range includes morning tails, Edwardian suits, and lounge suits for weddings or events. We also provide boys' formal wear from ages 2-14, ensuring a coordinated look for the entire wedding party.

Bridal Accessories

We supply veils, hairpieces, jewellery, and underskirts to complete your bridal look. Our curated collection includes options to match every dress style, with expert advice to help you choose accessories that enhance your gown's elegance.

Dress Alterations

Our experienced seamstresses offer alteration services to ensure your dress fits perfectly. From minor adjustments to custom modifications, we provide professional tailoring to match your body shape and comfort needs, ensuring confidence on your big day.

People

Katie

Bridal Consultant

Katie joined House of Oliver in September 2015. She loves helping couples find affordable dream outfits and recommends classic, fitted gowns with lace details. Known for her warmth, she ensures a relaxed shopping experience.

Roxy

Bridal Consultant

Roxy has worked at House of Oliver since September 2015. She enjoys meeting diverse brides and suggests A-line dresses with illusion necklines. Her friendly approach helps clients feel at ease during their dress search.

Jess

Bridal Consultant

Jess joined the team in September 2015. She prefers plain satin A-line dresses with belts and enjoys the variety of weddings she encounters. Her cheerful personality adds to the boutique's welcoming atmosphere.

Jade

Bridal Consultant

Jade started at House of Oliver in May 2016. She favours princess-style dresses with lace-up backs and sparkle. Her enthusiasm for new dress deliveries and client interactions makes her a valued team member.

Vicky

Bridal Consultant

Vicky joined in May 2017. She appreciates the dynamic nature of her work and recommends sweetheart neckline A-line dresses with standout features. Her dedication to client satisfaction enhances the boutique's service.

Questions

How do I book an appointment?

What price range do your dresses fall into?

Wedding dresses start at £349, with bridesmaids' attire from £45. Prices vary based on style and designer collections.

Do you offer grooms wear?

Yes, we provide grooms hire packages, including suits and formal wear. Book six outfits and receive the groom's attire free of charge.

Can I try on dresses without booking?

While walk-ins are welcome, appointments ensure dedicated time with a consultant to explore our full collection without rush.

Do you have plus-size options?

Yes, wedding dresses are available in sizes 6-24, and bridesmaids' dresses in sizes 6-30, catering to diverse body types.

Are alterations included in the dress price?

Alterations are provided by our seamstresses at an additional cost. We recommend discussing adjustments after purchasing your gown.

Reviews (7)

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Michelle Cooper

Jan 29, 2020 Report

Where do I start with house of Oliver ... They were fine when it came to my wedding dress - no problems there. The bridesmaid dress sizes are really weird.i think they are made in China. We went to get flower girl dresses in January. They told me to leave it till 8weeks before the wedding as we didnt know who was going to have a growth spurt so I took them mid Jan. Ordered some lovely long straight dresses as I didnt want poofy ballerina ones as my eldest flower girl is nearly 11. They told me the dresses weren't going to come with sashes so i got material to have the sashes made.The dresses

Helen Cook

Jan 04, 2020 Report

Awful experience ordering bridesmaids dresses form here. They took 21 !!! Weeks to arrive, 1 came with a pull in the front of the skirt, however being just 10 weeks before my wedding there was no time to order another! And all the tags were cut out so I now have no care instructions/size labels in the dresses! The communication between myself and the shop left alot to be desired, I had to constantly message for a response and most responses were not answering my questions. When I did finally get through to speak to the owner, I feel she did not really care about my situation or that fact it took

Kimberley Orme

Jan 02, 2020 Report

Awful experience while looking for a dress here for my friend. No communication and was left to our own devices to do a our own thing. My friend wasn't even helped into the dresses after asking for help, wouldn't recommend. Few dresses had stained on and looked quite worn. Wouldnt even give them 1 star.

Aston Slack

Nov 25, 2019 Report

Where to begin?! I bought my dress here just under a year before my wedding, including a veil and a lace jacket to cover my arms. The first experience I had when doing so was great I got my dress, no problem - to begin with! My dress was ready to take home the following week but I was told my veil and jacket would take longer as they are made to order. So that was fine by me. At the time of purchase the shop had a special offer running where with the purchase of your dress you got three free bridesmaids dresses so we opted for this as why wouldnt you? They also told us they did suit hire for

Denise Moonyshadow White

Oct 17, 2018 Report

A lovely wedding dress shop, lots of variety, extremely knowledgeable and helpful staff. The changing rooms are really spacious and private. Nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommend to anyone looking for their dream wedding dress, bridesmaids dresses or suit hire. Everything needed to dress for your wedding is all under one roof. Really impressed.

Louise Hunter

Sep 28, 2018 Report

Excellent, welcoming and friendly service. Great range of different styles at very good prices. Highly recommended to any bride-to-be. Completely enjoyable and relaxing experience - and they helped me find the perfect dress!

Ashleigh Ingham

Sep 20, 2018 Report

Wouldn't even give them one star if I could! We went to the store on Saturday 3rd November 2018 and my size 14 friend who was trying on wedding dresses was told to go to a PLUS SIZE wedding dress shop? She has the most amazing hourglass figure and definitely isn't plus size! The comments completely ruined her dress shopping experience! House Of Oliver should be utterly ashamed of themselves. I'm only posting on her behalf because she's still completely devastated by the comments made to her, that she cant bring herself to do it!