62 Cold Overton Road Oakham United Kingdom LE15 6NT
Abigail's Vintage Bridal sources the finest original and unique vintage gowns from around the world for you to wear on your wedding day. All dresses are meticulously cleaned and restored to their full glory. Dresses can be available from the turn of the 20th Century to as late as the early 1970's. Every piece is carefully chosen as a wonderful example of period style. For someone who wants something a little different, unique in fact, a vintage wedding dress is a lovely option. I take the hard work out of finding what you need and help to make your special day as wonderful as you imagine.
In the first instance a consultation to discuss your requirements will lead to making an appointment to visit me in Rutland and view the collection. I take appointments on Fridays and Saturdays and they are an hour and a half. In the eventuality that I don't have anything that you fall in love with It is possible for me to attempt to source you a dress that is perfect: this inevitably requires a longer lead time than choosing a dress from the collection. Contact me here.
Vintage wedding dresses are not museum pieces and sometimes require gentle tweaking to bring them into line with a more modern taste, without taking away from essential style of the dress. I offer a comprehensive alteration service to achieve this for you. This alteration service is particularly useful as vintage dresses tend to be on the smaller side, and were made to be worn over quite supportive under garments! Alteration costs are are extra to the price of the dress. Significant remodeling, sizing up from a 10 to a 14 (where possible) for example is in the region of £300. I don’t however undertake alterations on dresses purchased elsewhere, unless it an heirloom dress.
It is a delight and an honour to be able to wear your Grandmother's wedding dress, but it is also important to be able to make the dress your own. Repairs and gentle alterations can make this possible. If you require this service, please get in touch for a consultation.
Vintage accessories have a timeless quality. I provide a small selection of unique vintage pieces from tiaras and headpieces created from vintage jewellery, to broaches, lace collars and veils to compliment your choice of dress.