Wedding Dresses - Where Everything Is Possible
Choosing the dress is one of the most meaningful and exciting parts of your wedding journey - and at Marrime, we believe it should feel nothing short of magic. For over two decades, we’ve curated the most fashion-forward bridal edits, styled thousands of unforgettable moments, and helped brides discover gowns that feel as incredible as they look. This guide is here to give you a gentle glimpse into the world of wedding dresses and help you feel confident, calm, and inspired every step of the way.
Where Bridal Dreams Meet Fashion Reality
We know the world of wedding dresses can feel overwhelming - dozens of designers, endless silhouettes, unexpected sizing. At Marrime, we simplify everything. Think of us as your fashion-savvy best friend with expert credentials - ready to listen, style, and gently guide you toward the one.
We don’t just show you gowns. We reveal possibilities.
Whether you’ve pinned your dream look for years or arrive with zero expectations, our curated selection of contemporary designers means we’ll always have something extraordinary waiting for you.
When To Start Shopping For Your Wedding Dresss
The Journey Begins
In an ideal world? Begin looking 10 – 12 months before your wedding.
This allows time for:
- Your initial styling appointment
- Dress production lead times (typically 6 - 8 months depending on designer)
- Alterations and final fittings (expect 8 - 12 weeks)
Shorter timeline? Don’t panic. We have beautiful options available for brides with less time, and our team will always find a solution to meet your deadline.
The Marrime Appointment Experience
Our bridal appointments are unlike anything else — calm, considered, and quietly luxurious. Set within our contemporary bridal studio in Jesmond, you'll find yourself surrounded by soft light, curated scent, and a carefully edited collection of modern bridalwear.
Your one-on-one appointment is designed to feel like an intimate styling session — never rushed, always personal.
We’ll chat, try on, pin, tweak and reimagine. And when you slip into the gown that stops the room — we’ll be right there with the tissues.
Discover Your Bridal Style
(Or the one you didn’t know you were looking for)
The Style Guide
The Sculpted One
Silhouette: Fit and Flare / Corseted / Trumpet
Vibe: Confident, defined, powerful
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A favourite for its flattering structure, this silhouette hugs, supports and celebrates. From boned bodices to precision tailoring, sculpted gowns are perfect for brides who want to feel secure and striking — without compromising on femininity.
The Romantic One
Silhouette: A-Line / Soft Ballgown / Tulle Layers
Vibe: Light, ethereal, storybook
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Dreamy by design, this style is all about movement and softness. Think layers of lightness, flowing fabrics and silhouettes that float as you walk. Perfect for the bride who wants to feel like she's stepped out of a modern fairytale.
The Modern One
Silhouette: Column / Slip / Minimalist
Vibe: Chic, cool, effortlessly timeless
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Minimal gowns make maximum impact. Sleek and sculptural, this look is favoured by the style-led bride with a love of clean lines, understated elegance and directional fashion. Perfect for a city celebration or chic destination wedding.
The Classic One
Silhouette: Ballgown, A-line, timeless tailoring
Vibe: Elegant, refined, forever
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This is bridal tradition reimagined. Think crisp ivory, graceful volume, and silhouettes that stand the test of time. From structured satin to demure necklines, these gowns are for the bride who wants to feel timeless — with just the right touch of modernity.
The Lace One
Silhouette: Sheath, A-line, fit-and-flare with lace detail
Vibe: Intricate, timeless, poetic
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Lace tells a love story all its own — whether it's bold and modern or whisper-soft and vintage-inspired. This look is for the bride who adores detail and embraces elegance with a touch of tradition.
The Curve Muse
Silhouette: Any — but designed to celebrate
Vibe: Confident, supported, radiant
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Our Curve Edit is thoughtfully chosen to flatter and empower — from clever internal corsetry to expert draping and flexible structure. Every body deserves beautiful design and every bride deserves to feel like the very best version of herself.
The Statement Maker
Silhouette: High Split / Dramatic Train / Sleeve Drama
Vibe: Bold, editorial, unforgettable
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For the bride who came to turn heads. Statement gowns play with proportion, embellishment, and movement — from exaggerated sleeves to sculptural skirts and one-of-a-kind detailing. No rules, no limits — just wow.
Short & Sweet
Silhouette: Mini, tea-length, detachable
Vibe: Playful, modern, unexpected
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Think courthouse cool or dance floor-ready. The bridal mini is fun, flirty, and fashion-forward — perfect for civil ceremonies, second looks or just doing it differently.
Tips From The Marrime Experts
A few final thoughts to help you feel calm, confident and completely ready for the moment you say yes to the dress:
- TIMING – Begin shopping 12 - 18 months before your wedding. It allows time for designer lead times, fittings, and stress-free decision making.
- UNDERWEAR – Wear nude, seamless underwear and a strapless bra to your appointment (if you have one). The right foundation makes all the difference.
- SHOES – Bring heels in the height you plan to wear on the day. This helps you visualise your full bridal silhouette and prepare for alterations.
- GUESTS – Two or three trusted voices is ideal. The fewer opinions, the clearer your own becomes.
- ALTERATIONS – Your gown is made to order, not made to measure — so tailoring is expected. The perfect fit happens in the final stages.