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Chapples
Beginner June 2017

Reasonably priced UK alternative to BHLDN dresses?

Chapples, 16 February, 2016 at 15:25 Posted on Planning 0 2

So I have a few months yet before actually going to try dresses on, but for the purposes of window shopping, every time I find a dress I love on Pinterest or similar, it's a BHLDN one & they're not available in the UK... it's quite disheartening!

Does anyone know of a similar designer that I can purchase from in the UK? I don't want to spend a huge amount on a dress (defo under £1k!), which is why I don't really want to risk ordering from BHLDN, paying lots in tax & shipping & then finding out it doesn't fit etc.

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Latest activity by Chapples, 17 February, 2016 at 12:20
  • Charliebob
    Beginner May 2016
    Charliebob ·
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    There are some wedding dresses on Ebay from UK sellers so will be sent without needing to pay the added tax and most probably easier to return. Alternatively find a style you like and post it here so the girls can try find you a similar one by another designer. A lot of items on BHLDN are by different designers anyway. I have bought a sash from them before and I wasn't that impressed to be honest. It was expensive for what it was. But there dresses do seem dreamy, either try find another designer in a style you like or go to a shop try on tons of dresses and get measured properly and take the plunge and order one. Good Luck!

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    Beginner August 2016
    CM27 ·
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    I was having the same issue - everything I saw and loved was either BHLDN or Grace Loves Lace. In the end, I couldn't risk buying something non-returnable that might not be right for me..

    I know that ASOS are soon to launch a bridal range: http://www.buzzfeed.com/terripous/prepare-your-pinterest-boards-asos-is-making-wedding-dresses#.xneWy0RVWb (I know this is in USD but as a UK company I assume it will be UK too!)

    Some of the high street stores as well tend to be a bit more unstructured and floaty (monsoon and john lewis in particular), and obviously there isn't a worry of paying import duty or shipping! You might then even have some money left over for alterations with a clever seamstress to make your dress totally unique! Smiley smile

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  • Chapples
    Beginner June 2017
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    Thanks ladies - that's fab advice!

    I do like a couple of Phase Eight & Monsoon dresses - I'll take a look at John Lewis too. We're having a registry office ceremony & then a party in a field so I want something quite 'relaxed' but still bridal! Smiley smile

    I shall get trying on in the next few months & then come back with some photos!

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