Business Details
38 Years
experience
Bespoke Wedding Dresses in Marple Bridge, Stockport
At Village Bride, we believe that choosing your bridal gown should be a dream experience. With 22 years of dedicated experience in bridal wear, our owner and designer Julie Mitchelmore personally manages all appointments, ensuring every bride receives honest, expert guidance tailored to their unique style and figure. We specialise in creating bespoke, handcrafted wedding dresses using sumptuous silks and laces, alongside a curated selection of off-the-peg gowns and accessories. Our service extends beyond the dress, offering advice on hair, styling, and total look coordination, while recommending trusted professionals for all aspects of wedding planning. Located in the picturesque Cheshire village of Marple Bridge, our boutique provides a personalised, appointment-only experience with late-night openings on Wednesdays and Thursdays.From vintage elegance to modern sophistication, we craft gowns that reflect each brides individuality, ensuring every detail aligns with their vision. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction is evident in every stitch, with additional services including professional wedding dress cleaning and storage. Julies passion for design began at age 11, leading to her first wedding shop opening in 1988, and we continue to innovate while maintaining traditional craftsmanship. We pride ourselves on transparency, avoiding hidden fees, and ensuring every bride feels confident and cherished throughout their journey with us.
Services
Bespoke Wedding Dresses
Off-the-Peg Wedding Gowns
Bridal Accessories
Wedding Planning Advice
Dress Cleaning & Storage
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 22 years of dedicated bridal wear expertise with personalized fittings.
- Our bespoke gowns are handcrafted in luxurious silks and laces.
- We provide comprehensive styling advice and wedding planning support.
- Our boutique offers exclusive, made-to-order accessories including tiaras and veils.
- We guarantee professional dress cleaning and preservation services.
Associations and certifications
- Cambridge One 2 One Diet
Services
Bespoke Wedding Dresses
Handcrafted designer wedding dresses tailored to individual preferences, using premium silks and laces. Each gown is created through a collaborative process with Julie Mitchelmore, ensuring a perfect fit and unique design. Ideal for brides seeking a one-of-a-kind look for their special day.
Bridal Accessories
Exclusive range of handmade veils, tiaras, garters, and jewellery designed to complement bridal gowns. Items can be customised to match specific dress details, offering a cohesive aesthetic for the bride and bridal party.
Wedding Planning Advice
Personalised guidance on dress selection, hair, and overall styling, including recommendations for trusted wedding professionals. Ensures a seamless and stress-free preparation process aligned with the brides vision.
Dress Cleaning & Storage
Professional cleaning and archival storage for wedding dresses post-event. Uses specialist techniques to maintain fabric integrity, ensuring the gown remains pristine for future generations.
Cambridge One 2 One Diet
Accredited pre-wedding weight loss programme offering tailored dietary advice. Delivered by Julie Mitchelmore to help brides achieve their desired look safely and sustainably before their big day.
People
Julie Mitchelmore
Owner & Lead Designer
With 22 years of bridal wear expertise, Julie founded Village Bride in 1988, specialising in bespoke gowns. Her passion for design began at age 11, and she has crafted dresses for clients worldwide from her Cheshire boutique.
Questions
What styles of wedding dresses do you offer?
We offer bespoke and off-the-peg dresses in vintage, traditional, modern, and fairytale styles, all tailored to flatter individual body shapes.
Can I book an appointment outside regular hours?
Yes, we offer late-night appointments on Wednesdays and Thursdays until 8pm for added convenience.
Do you provide accessories to match your dresses?
Yes, we offer handmade veils, tiaras, garters, and jewellery, with customisation options to match your gown’s details.
Can you help with pre-wedding weight loss?
Yes, Julie is an accredited Cambridge One 2 One Diet consultant, offering tailored dietary plans to help brides feel confident.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Cheshire, Stockport, and surrounding regions, with clients visiting from across the UK and internationally.
Do you offer dress preservation services?
Yes, we provide professional cleaning and archival storage to keep your wedding dress in pristine condition for years to come.
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Reviews (7)
Helen Cunliffe
Oct 27, 2021
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Julie made a lovely dress for me. She listened to my ideas and gave suggestions and advice. She fitted the dress beautifully and her years of experience and skill were apparent. I had lots of very complimentary comments so her handy-work was very much appreciated. I felt confident on the big day. She was also friendly and has an easy maner.
Jelly Marr
Aug 04, 2021
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From start to finish Julie was amazing! She fitted my dress to me just perfectly, nothing was ever too much trouble even when I wanted to try it on at 16 weeks pregnant after the alterations as due to Covid my wedding had been postponed a year and I just wanted to see what it looked like. Fast forward one year for my final fitting last week and the dress was still just as perfect as I had remembered. She also provided a matching veil which complimented the dress beautiful and finished it off even though Id gone in wanting something totally different, expertise guided me perfectly and I couldnt
Christie Farrell
Nov 01, 2019
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Julie made me the most perfect wedding dress- I can't thank her enough. Nothing was too much trouble and she effortlessly took the design from my imagination into reality. Not only that, but she is truly one of the nicest people you will ever meet and made us feel so comfortable and welcome every time I went for fitting. Can't recommend enough!
Jacqui Rayner
Oct 08, 2019
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Just wanted to recomend The Village Bride in Marple Bridge ... I went for my first wedding dress fitting today, which Julie and I designed..... nothing was too much trouble and she is so creative... so if you want something special, for that special day ... she is worth a visit.. Also there are some lovely cafe's and wine bars around the area so you can make a day of it.
Bethan Guggiari
Oct 04, 2019
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I had looked high and low for a dress that was off the shoulder with an a-line skirt fitted to the waist, but could not find a single one with both of those features together. I went to Julie at Village Bride and as soon as I started talking about the kind of dress I wanted she knew exactly what I meant. Before I knew it she had done a sketch demonstrating that she knew exactly the kind of dress I was after, better than I even did myself! She then began to make it for me, and at each stage I was able to go and try it on, discuss options, make changes right up until my final appointment a week or
Maria Attward
Jan 01, 2019
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Amazing experience, perfect results. Couldnt recommend enough. Thank you Julie for making such an amazing dress for myself and the girls. We were genuinely blown Away by the results. You are a star, from imagination to creation you made exactly what I wanted the attention to detail goes without saying. Thank you so very much
Lyndsey Dutton
May 25, 2018
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Cannot recommend Julie enough at Village Bride. Absolutely amazing work. I didn't really enjoy dress shopping in regular shops and found 2 different styles of dresses on the Internet which I loved. I took them to Julie and 6 months later she'd created my dream dress. She made me feel so welcome and I loved every fitting with her! My wedding was abroad and she made sure the materials were light and that I could stand the heat in it, and it worked. Thank you so much for making feel amazing on my wedding day.
