Carolyn Anne’s Bridal is a luxury, award-winning bridal boutique in Worthing, West Sussex, specialising in plus size wedding dresses, size inclusivity and proportion led design. Displaying exclusive sample sizes 6–36 with a focus on size 16+, the boutique offers a refined, realistic try-on experience. 32 years of bridal heritage and over a decade of in-house design, Carolyn Anne’s Bridal won Best Bridal Shop in Worthing 2024, named a regional finalist in the Wedding Industry Awards 2026, and consistently recognised by Weddings & Honeymoons Magazine as a leading West Sussex bridal destination.
Experience the essence of Carolyn Anne’s Bridal with our Essentials Collection. These gowns represent our most-celebrated silhouettes, crafted by our elite artisans in your choice of 150 colours. By choosing a fixed design from our house collection, you enjoy a streamlined luxury experience. Every gown is still made-to-measure for your specific proportions, ensuring a fit that standard boutiques simply cannot match.
For the bride who wants to be part of the design journey. Our Signature Collection allows you to put your own stamp on our most-loved styles. Whether it’s lowering a neckline, adding a bespoke sleeve, or choosing from our 150 signature colours, we blend our expertise with your vision. This tier is where your personal style meets our artisan craftsmanship, resulting in a gown that perfectly mirrors your spirit.
Our most exclusive offering. The Couture masterpiece is where bridal dreams become a reality. We move beyond the conceptual to build a gown entirely from your vision, guided by our signature 'Pure Joie' craftsmanship. This is a dedicated design experience resulting in a one-of-a-kind original—hand-finished to perfection and tailored to your soul.
Right from the minute you arrive, everything is made to make you feel so welcomed and you're really given a great and personalised service. I was so worried being a plus size bride that i would look awful in anything i tried on and i was made to feel like an absolute princess. When i finally decided on The dress. i made colour changes, added sleeves and other various things. All was listened to and exceeded my expectations. I think the price point is very reasonable considering the service and product you receive is amazing! Thank you so much Lea, I cant wait to wear my dress and show you the pictures
Mrs Coral Winter
Every silhouette deserves to be celebrated with high-fashion artistry. We are a body-positive sanctuary where we display samples 6-36 with the majority of our luxury samples 16+. Experience a realistic, empowering try-on session where 'Standard' is never the goal—'Spectacular' is.
Why settle for a standard size off-the-peg dress that needs to be cut apart to fit? Our Made-to-Proportion service crafts your wedding dress to your correct length including shoes, bust, waist and hips. This is smart luxury that perfectly skims your curves and minimises costly alterations.
Pure Joie embodies over a decade of elite craftsmanship and considered sourcing. From hand-pressed pearls to signature sparkle tulles, every gown is individually created and never mass-produced. Designed to be discovered in person by invited brides only, each Pure Joie design remains a beautifully protected secret—revealed only on your walk down the aisle.
Most bespoke journeys are scary because of the unknown. We have removed the 'blank page' fear. Using our studio samples as a living canvas, you can wear the dresses, feel the fabrics on your skin ensuring your 'Yes' moment in the mirror feels more secure before a measurement is even taken.
I’m Lea, Creative Director and Designer of Carolyn Anne’s Bridal — a British design house built on legacy, craftsmanship, and pure joy. With 32 years of bridal heritage and 12 years designing wedding dresses, Lea founded her British design brand to silence the compromises of the bridal industry. Today, every Pure Joie gown is a celebration of the individual—size-inclusive, made-to-measure, and fully customisable. No limitations. Just craftsmanship, clarity, and pure joy.
Unlike traditional high-street boutiques, we operate from a private, residential studio. This is a deliberate choice to ensure:
Coral arrived believing her dream dress didn’t exist after being offered only tiny sizes elsewhere. At Carolyn Anne’s Bridal, she discovered beautiful gowns up to size 36, before her dress was crafted brand new to her exact proportions for a flawless, breath-taking fit.
Inspired by an ivory and lilac palette, Coral chose lilac satin layered beneath ivory lace and tulle. With over 150 colour options available, her gown was created in the precise shade she imagined, making it uniquely hers which matched her silk flowers beautifully.
Coral fell in love with one of our princess-style gowns and imagined it with soft, floaty tulle sleeves in matching lace. We brought her vision to life, creating a gown crafted to her exact size, colour, and style—a truly personal masterpiece made entirely for her.